Away With Words — Local services in Poulsbo

While this business has a new owner - and the inventory seems a bit more sparse - and perhaps moving in a slightly different direction, the person working in the store at the time of our visit was delightful. He introduced himself as the owner's brother and brought a lot of positive energy into the space. He was helping customers navigate some of the changes to the store, while also offering invitations to local events. We really enjoyed the communal feeling we got from our time perusing.

We always enjoy visiting this shop when we're in the area, and we look forward to seeing how it grows and changes in the coming months, as the new owner fully realizes her vision.

Pro-Tip: If you, like us, came here partly for the large soap inventory, you should know that these particular items are much more limited at this time.

Pro-Tip 2: They have a great assortment of lighthearted romance novels in this store! Make sure to take 1 (or 3) home :)

Previous Review: We always love stopping-by this lovely bookstore, as the products have been so masterfully curated. We were lucky enough to meet the owner on this visit, and not surprisingly, she was absolutely delightful. She even pointed me towards a book by an indie author, which was completely aligned with my interests and passions. As an indie author myself, it was heartwarming to have the owner present me a book option that was not necessarily "mainstream," and therefore perhaps too often overlooked. These are the kind of businesses I love to support! Along with my new book, I was also thrilled to grab a couple of delicious smelling soaps and some quirky stickers. Such a glorious shopping experience! I will definitely be back.

Pro Tip: Pay a little more to buy your books local. We need these kinds of establishments, as they offer us the lovely spaces and human interactions those Amazon deliveries...

What a gem in downtown Poulsbo! This shop is geared toward women (and those who love them!). It's all about good reading, good self-care products, and the best bath bombs ever! They have a really fun assortment of gifts, whether it's a little something for yourself or someone else. If you're looking for a great read, tell them what you like, and they will point you in the direction of a perfect book for you. Elise and her team are so welcoming. Don't miss this sweet, unique shop the next time you're in beautiful downtown Poulsbo! If you can't make it there, they have a website, FB...

Love love love this place!!! It’s so quaint and beautiful and I love the ambiance that this place has. The owner (and all of the staff) are absolute angels and always super sweet whenever I’ve had an interaction with them. I usually buy mainly apothecary items or earrings and candles but they have an awesome book selection too!!! I love all of their scrubs and bath bombs and they always have such cool and interesting items especially near the holidays. Definitely a place I would recommend if visiting...