Left Bank Books Collective

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92 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

Left Bank Books Collective, established in 1973, is a collectively operated bookstore located in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market. Specializing in anti-authoritarian, anarchist, independent, radical, and small-press titles, the store boasts a diverse selection of over 10,000 new and used books across nearly 70 sections.

With a focus on promoting perspectives from marginalized communities, Left Bank Books features an eclectic range of subjects including anarchism, queer and trans studies, feminist studies, Black and Native studies, Latinx studies, and more. Their stock reflects the varied interests and voices of the individuals involved in the book project, making it a unique and inclusive destination for literary exploration.

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Joellen S.
4/22/2025

Quirky bookstore! I feel like if you enjoy browsing you will find something here. Take the left part seriously - there are some books that intrigued me just because of the cover. Let alone the...

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Eden Y.
5/14/2025

There is no way to describe this bookstore except creepy. I love to visit local bookstores when traveling and was excited to spot this place while in the touristy parts of Seattle. This is not a...

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Karen E.
9/2/2025

Really fun and quirky place. If the cats playing music outside for tips put you off, it's probably not for you. But for the rest of us - it's a great time.

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Zaina H.
8/3/2025

Now this is a bookstore. A Palestinian flag on display and a whole section of books on Palestine? I almost cried. Perfect Victims is my favorite. It changed my life, but I'm Palestinian - while it...

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Mia R.
2/19/2024

A cute lil bookshop right in front of Pike Place Market! I stumbled upon this bookshop while walking to Pike Place and I just had to stop by. It's a tradition of mine to buy a book and bookmark...

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