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Village Books

1200 Eleventh Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-671-2626
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Ranked #1 of 6 shopping in Bellingham
Type: Specialty Shops
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Blaine, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Good selections, large availability. Staff helpful but not very "friendly". Layout a bit confusing. Finding bargains is rather easy, but the categories are hard to find sometimes.

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Bellingham, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Went to Fairhaven with the 4yr old in tow. Village Books has been a great local go to place to get a book or gift certificate for a gift for a friend or family member. This time we stopped in to look at the children's books. Sat and read a few and purchased a couple new books for the kid.... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013 via mobile

In the day of electronic books and a few remaining large chain book stores it's nice to find that hidden gem..the small independent book store that makes you feel at home. Of course it has its own coffee shop but it also connects to a great cafe. Be sure to stop in if you are in Bellingham area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013 via mobile

This is more than a bookstore, more than the best bookstore between Vancouver and Seattle. It's a place to grow your mind. The selection may be limited -- how could it not be as a small bookstore -- but that means that the VB staff have already picked the best stuff out for you! Talk to a staffer. Any staffer.... More

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iflyalotornot
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Bellingham's version of Powell's in Portland or Elliott Bay Book Co in Seattle, but better. I love this place, so quaint, not as large as the other two and in the beautiful quaint town of Bellingham. Service is good and I could plop myself down in a comfy chair and read for a bit. Always a treat to pay a... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We love the non box store book stores and this is one of our favorites. Lots of choices and places to sit and enjoy your selection. A coffee shop on the top level and restaurants near by make this a great place for a lazy afternoon.

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Vancouver, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

When heading south from Vancouver, we always manage to find our way to Bellingham (Fairhaven) and to the wonderful bookstore, Village Books. For anyone who loves books, this detour is a must. The feeling, once there, is that every book is carefully selected. When it comes to children's books, you won't find better. There is also a great little restaurant... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

Part of trip report: http://www.tripadvisor.com/GoListEditor-i30345-Trip_Report_Seattle_to_Bellingham_to.html My dad spent some time browsing while we waited for our outside table at Colophon. It seems like a good store for new books, but a frustrating experience if you are looking for used books. The used books are interspersed with the new books, and the used book sticker is on the book cover, so... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

I love this bookstore. I could spend days reading and browsing their selection. The personal are informative, their programs are enlightening, and it is a warm (or cool) place to spend some time in Bellingham.

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Delta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2012

This is a must see bookstore in the midst of historic Fairhaven. Allow yourself to snoop in all the nooks & crannies...& get a nice coffee at the bistro....a special place!

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