Shakespeare & Company: Used Books — Local services in Chehalis

Been going here for a couple of years now and they still rock. And the people that run this are uncommonly kind and thoughtful. The atmosphere is a quaint, book lovers dream. Well curated used books.

I grab something to eat and browse the books while waiting. I try to snag the single table inside to eat at.

Their burger is juicy. Their baked goods omg…I want one right now. And I always get their lavender lemonade if it’s available.

I’ve even purchased a vintage rocker from them. It was upholstered in forest green satin and dark wood stained. Victorian style rocker for $40. It’s now in a corner of my home library.

Totally perfect for my nerdy, scholarly, Victorian aesthetic.

After I eat or browse, I go across the street to book and brush for more books or art supplies.

And then sometimes I go to Shona’s British foods for a chai or mocha and take a hand pie home. If I knitted I would totally buy yarn there too.

But yes, support this bookstore. They are killing it. It’s cozy. Great book selection. Newly acquired books are by the entrance. Food menu by the register. And their collection of antiques is so unique. I want to take photos of...

Delightful find in Chehalis! Since I was warm when we got to the shop, I had a blueberry lemonade (made there), so I can't speak to their coffee, but everything looked and smelled delicious in there. There are shelves upon shelves of used books, a lot of eclectic decor (something of a broader spiritual theme throughout), and a variety of seating areas. Some chairs are wooden while others are plush and cushioned. Much of the seating area has access to tables so it would be a good place to work or study. There is a very sweet cat on the premises named Mary. She must be a saint because she put up with several small children during our brief stay. Outside, there are Adirondack chairs on the lawn and a rocking chair on the porch. Worth visiting for sure! I'll...

Everything about this place is amazing! They have such a unique selection of books. I only met one of the owners, but she was so personable and easy to talk to, I didn't feel awkward scanning the store really looking. Not to mention the decor and look of the place is comfy and fun, not just a plain book store. I stumbled in one day looking for a pretty specific book I would have not of assumed they had.. well weirdly enough, not only did she have it, but she was reading it when I walked in. She offered to sell it but I wanted her to finish it, but i didnt leave empty handed. Found 3 books I were not expecting to find and a deck of tarot cards! She even made cookies and gave me one on my way out. Will definitely stop when im...