Three Trees Books — Local services in Burien

The proprietor was very friendly, chatting about books in the store that he'd read and enjoyed. When we mentioned a display he had on Brian Doyle, it turned out Doyle was his uncle, and he enthusiastically described the books he had in stock. No sales pressure, just a nice conversation about stories. The sign is a little hard to find (he's getting a new one) and the store blends into the post office it shares a building with. But this little bookstore is worth the trip! He had a "take a book, leave a book" shelf...

Small bookstore with a decent selection. Because of its size, the inventory is most likely curated to--and echoes--the owner's interests, especially the non-fiction collection, which is understandable. There are some small non-literary items, such as greeting cards, soaps, and candles. You'll pay full price for a book, but you're supporting local business. There is also a rewards program. I picked up Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.

The owner is nice and friendly. The bookstore is adjacent to the...

This is a really awesome book store that is located next to the Seahurst post office. It’s a small space but in that space they’ve gathered in some really great selections from local authors and artisans and most top authors. There’s a lot of heart in that bookstore and it’s nice to grab a book and then head over to the coffee shop across the street for a nice read in the sun with a...