Magus Books

Absolutely wonderful little bookshop with great prices, a wide selection and deeply knowledgeable and passionate staff. Highly recommended for any and all literature lovers!

I got some books wonderful selection highly recommend to go if you like books

Great local used book shop with broad selection and good prices.

Beautiful selections of every genre you can imagine, the medieval music playing and the very friendly and helpful staff were the cherry on top. They didn't get annoyed when I asked for help four times, and when you ask if they have a specific book and it's available they somehow manage to get it to you in less than a minute! Lovely area, probably try to come by bus if you could, it's a wonderful experience <3

One of the last great used book stores in Seattle. Vast selection of fiction in every genre, as well as an extensive philosophy and theory section. Trade paperbacks and graphic novels, sci-fi and fantasy isle, and rare and out of print books behind the front counter. They are regularly buying used collections, so what happens to be on hand at any given time changes from week to week.

The collection at Magus has an impressive curated quality. I also greatly appreciate that they are perhaps the only bookseller in the city to have a dedicated NYRB section! It’s so fun to browse the shelves here and come home with many interesting titles every time!

One of the best used bookstores I've ever been to, super solid selection, super good prices.

hands down one of the best bookstores I have ever been to - it's a place to be cherished not only for their insane selection but also for their prices - I go at least 2-4 times a month and always find way more than I intended to - and even when I buy a stack it's the same price as 1 new book - a true Seattle treasure - I have so much love and appreciation for this place!

Truly one of Seattle’s gems, and arguably the best used bookstore I’ve ever been to. Such a wonderful selection that brings me back almost every week. A beautifully maintained, quiet, and peaceful space with great employees - I just can’t say enough good things about it :)

Arguably the best used bookstore in Seattle, especially for scholarly books, since they are near University of Washington. They have very respectable sections for genre fiction as well. Everyone who works here is super nice, and though they're not as big as some stores they always seem to have what I'm looking for, even if it's super obscure.

SOOOO LOVELY! Precious little book store. Very well organized, many sections as well that vary from different genres. The staff seemed nice, although obviously in a bookstore the main priority is the books, which is more of what I had interacted with. Easy to set up an account just number, and name. Bit warm in the summer of course with the books acting as insulation, although I'm sure in the colder seasons it's a very cozy little spot. It looks small from the outside but they have a fair amount of rows, and a nice amount of different sections.

Excellent used bookstore! Everything nicely categorized and sorted. They have a inventory database so you are able to quickly know whether the book you want is there.

They have a pretty decent SF section, and great prices too

Magus is all about quality. The booksellers there are devoted to maintaining quality selection, nurturing a quality atmosphere, and generating quality customer service.

There is a very special feeling one gets upon crossing the threshold into Magus from the often bustling U District sidewalks.

Call it an aura, call it a vibe. Plainly, the folks at Magus know how to exceed the expectations of their clientele, and they have fun doing so.

Only footsteps away from the vibrant, lovely University of Washington campus, Magus exudes a charm and grace that are decades in the making.

The tall bookcases lined with much-loved fiction, nonfiction, and poetry encourage visitors to explore and to explore some more in an entirely unhurried, leisurely way with an emphasis on enjoyment.

The people at Magus value and respect the U District community. Just around the corner from Cafe Allegro and Bulldog News, Magus's presence contributes to a neighborhood environment unlike any in Seattle, one that is guaranteed to keep people coming back.

Have fun browsing, feel the centuries of collected knowledge and inspiration emanating from the thoughtfully tended books, chat with other book lovers, ask about staff picks, and don't forget to take one of those free, colorful Magus bookmarks.

Stumbled across the store on my way to see the cherry blossoms, and asked if they had something I had been vaguely intending to buy. A search was conducted quickly and soon I had the book in hand. Grateful to support a small business. Really great customer service; thank you to the staff.

Really cool used bookstore! Good variety of books and fun to go through, really good prices as well and they're all in good condition. Would go back!

This is a super adorable second hand book store and a must-see if you're ever in the University area! Prices are super reasonable, they always have the most interesting reads, and they reward frequent shoppers which I appreciate. Parking can be a tiny bit tough since it's so close to the Ave, but you can usually find street parking and if not it's a pretty short walk from the Burke Museum parking lot. I would really recommend to those who love the cute, small bookstore, antique feel. It would be adorable to take someone on a date here and pick out a book for each other too.

I can’t speak to the physical store itself, but I recently bought a book online from Magus and received great customer service (and a very generous resolution!) when there were some issues with postage to the UK. Highly recommended.

Such a great bookstore. I thought half price books was good but this little shop is an all day search and discover book utopia. They got almost any kind of book, comic, audio book, etc. You can want. So fun just losing a few hours browsing all the books they have and very decent prices. Awesome bookstore.

This bookstore is really really really good. They have antiquarian books art books and so many interesting sections. And it is not expensive at all compared to other options in Seattle. You’d be hard pressed to find a better used bookstore in any city New York included. So happy I came here