King's Books
Resident cats roam the stacks at this Tacoma indie bookstore, where new and out-of-print titles sit side by side.
- Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00
- 218 St Helens Ave
- 4.7 (552 reviews)
Description
Located on St Helens Ave, the shop organises its collection by interfiling new and used titles directly by genre rather than splitting them into separate sections. While new stock slightly outweighs used, the shelves reliably feature work by Tacoma native Frank Herbert alongside deeper backlist discoveries.
Beyond perusing the aisles or using the cozy seating, the space operates as a local hub, hosting author launches and monthly community book clubs. Staff offer personal reading recommendations, though visitor feedback on service warmth is mixed.
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