The Globe Bookstore

The store is small but has an excellent selection of books, new and used. We didn’t have much time but would return again when in the area. No fault of the store, but Seattle’s banning of plastic bags does not go well with bookstores and Seattle grade rain. Excellent, friendly staff as well.

Old bookstores in old neighborhoods? Yes, please!
I’ve been here twice in the past couple weeks. While the selection here isn’t exceptionally vast, you have to really keep your eyes open for the good stuff. It’s often tucked or hidden away, as I found a couple of first editions on books that were either in my queue or the author was one of notability. The price was right! True, they are old musty books. but first editions for the price of less than if you were to purchase it new? That’s a steal!
The second floor has a ton of trade paperbacks which remind me of the mid 90s when I would go to Crown books and look for Stephen King or Dean Koontz books every month. There are tons of those books! The main floor seems to have a lot of nice editions and coffee table books. Everything is clearly labeled and if you have a few minutes to browse, you will probably find something you quite like. I found two!

Great selection – especially given the small size of the bookstore– beautiful local cards, and a wonderful, knowledgeable proprietor. This is my go-​to bookstore – especially since Elliott Bay has left the neighborhood. I appreciate the owner’s commitment to books and to Pioneer Square! If you need to buy, sell or find any book, this is your place!

I visited over a year ago but I never made a review. It may have changed since then but I doubt it as the bookstore was run by a lovely old man who I assume is the owner.
I bought a few Dr. Seuss books that were in great condition and reasonably priced. But as another reviewer mentioned, this is a small and cozy store with a select collection. That being said, it’s quality over quantity. There’s a small children’s section with classics, new titles, great older ones, and a hidden upper floor packed to the brim with novels as well.
The owner was really helpful in finding architecture books and there was definitely a wide array of genres. The only complaint I have is that the books were a bit more expensive that I’d like as I’m a college student but it’s understandable because of the quality provided. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

This is a great bookstore to do your holiday shopping, especially if you’re looking for classics in good condition; you’ll forget the outside world as you browse; there’s also a great mystery selection and if you can’t find something you want the owner-​operator will try and find it for you. The shop is in Pioneer Store and smells delightfully of books and the scent from the bakery next door; I don’t find it pricey and I’m on a fixed income; John knows authors and books and is a delightful conversationalist about both; I can hardly tear myself a
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The Globe Bookstore is a small bookstore in Seattle. They don’t have a lot of selection when you compare it to big box stores like Barnes & Nobles, but what they do have looked good. I’d rather go to a store with a good small selection then a store with way more than you need.

This has been one of my favorite bookstores for years. The owner, John Siscoe, has an astonishing knowledge of books of all genres and always has a fascinating and eclectic selection of «recommended» books on a display table. These will probably NOT be the books you see at Barnes & Noble! If you know the kind of book you want, John can suggest several possibilities. He can order anything and it usually arrives in just a couple days.

Nice selection, bad service. My preschool-​aged son asked him if he had a particular book (we are encouraging him to participate in commerce) and the person at the counter (the owner?) replied that he was listening to the music and turned away from him. Whatever dude. I guess you don’t want our business. We walked out and won’t be back.

I love this place. They moved from a high-​rise to this space in Pioneer Square a few years ago and it’s now a beautiful AND book-​a-​licious spot! Interesting little selection of new stuff, hand-​picked by owner John Siscoe and a great selection of used stuff. And yes, conversation with John is one of the great pleasures of this place. Check it out!