Arundel Books

🚨Seattle bookish event and new release alert🚨
Local historian, photographer, and author Michael Ostrogorsky’s new book “Seattle: Pioneer Square History Walk” has officially hit the shelves and guess who has a cameoooo 👀
TOMORROW Saturday May 30th, Michael will be leading a 60-90 minute walking tour around the neighborhood starting at Chief Seattle fountain at Pioneer Place at 10:45 AM.
If you’ve ever wandered into Arundel Books, you already know our space is magical. But did you know that it’s also one of the best preserved historical buildings in Seattle? If you want to learn more about us and other gorgeous sites in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, check out Michael’s book— or better yet, hear about it from the author himself tomorrow morning! See you there 👋📚

Big news from Arundel Books: we’ve launched our Indie Subscription Boxes!

Known for one of the largest and most thoughtfully curated indie book sections around, Arundel is now bringing the best of independent publishing straight to your doorstep.

Each month, our staff will handpick a newly released title from an independent press…the bold debuts, overlooked gems, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable voices we can’t stop recommending.

Choose from:
• Poetry
• Fiction
• Nonfiction

Your subscription includes one surprise book every month for six months, with all titles published within the last three months.

Pricing:
📍 $110 for 6 months with local pickup
📦 $130 for 6 months shipped anywhere in the U.S.

This also makes an incredible gift for the reader in your life (including yourself).

Visit www.arundelbooks.com to sign up.

Tiny Tuesday… it was only a matter of time until one of our cat-related titles popped up here. This book is the perfect coffee shop read or gift for the cat lover in your life.

Meet #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author S.T. Gibson as she celebrates the paperback release of ASCENSION (the second book in her acclaimed Summoner’s Circle Series) on Saturday, June 27th at 6:00pm at Arundel Books.

We’re giving away exclusive Summoner’s Circle Series merch bundles to everyone who attends!

Attendees will receive this incredible merch bundle:

An exclusive first-look chapter of Book III in the series; DIVINATION
Enamel Pin
Pop socket
Dual Character Bookmarks
Character Art Cards
Tote Bag


Pictured are merch mock-ups from the publisher. Final merch design may vary. Merch bundles are available while supplies last.

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Join us in welcoming beloved Seattle children’s author Kobi Yamada on Saturday, May 2 from 3–4pm for a book signing at Arundel Books!

Kobi Yamada is a New York Times best-selling author known for his beautiful and inspirational picture books, most notably the What Do You Do With... series.

We will have copies of Kobi Yamada’s books available for purchase. See you Saturday!

We’re gearing up for the most joyfully chaotic, book-loving event of the year: Seattle Indie Bookstore Day and the 10-Day Passport Challenge, all kicking off Saturday, April 25!

Here’s what we’ve got in store at Arundel Books:

• A wonderfully silly special-edition tote, free with purchases of $120 (in-store only)
• A free sticker with purchases of $50 (in-store only)
• Two $50 gift cards up for grabs when you sign up for our newsletter (winners announced May 8)
• Extended hours so you can browse just a little longer

And don’t forget, the Passport Challenge runs for a full 10 days, which means more time to explore, collect stamps, and fall in love with bookstores all over the city.

We’re especially excited to welcome beloved Seattle children’s author Kobi Yamada on Saturday, May 2 from 3–4pm for a book signing. Browse Kobi Yamada’s amazing books here.

Come celebrate with us! All giveaways are while supplies last and limit one per customer. To learn more about the Passport Challenge, visit www.SeattleBookstoreDay.com

🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!! 2026 Seattle Indie Bookstore Day Passports!

🗺️ Here’s how the Passport Challenge works:

• Pick up your passport at any participating bookstore starting April 25
• Visit all 33 participating stores and collect a stamp at each one
• Complete the challenge within 10 days

🎉 Finish all 33 stops and you’ll unlock a one-time 25% off coupon valid at all participating stores!

Who’s ready to start their bookstore adventure? 📖💛

Join us in welcoming beloved children’s book author Kobi Yamada on May 2nd from 3-4pm for a book signing.

This also happens to be the second weekend of the Indie Bookstore Day Passport Challenge! It should be a jolly time!

Kobi Yamada: Seattle's Beloved Children's Book Author We’re excited to welcome beloved Seattle children’s author Kobi Yamada on Saturday, May 2 from 3–4pm for a book signing.

Fresh in and already making us smile ☔🐟

Our brand new special edition totes have arrived, featuring a delightfully silly rainy day fish illustration. Perfect for carrying your next stack of reads.

Snag one while they’re here 📚

Don’t know what to read next? Check out the Arundel Books best sellers of March !
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Signos: A Fiction Anthology of Filipino Supernatural
Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart “Brittlestar” Reynolds
Women’s Liberation and the African Freedom Struggle
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
and of course
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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