Magus Books

Magus Books Located in Seattle's University District since 1978, Magus Books is one of the oldest and largest used, independent bookstores in Seattle.

TODAY is the day! 📆 Independent Bookstore Day is all about the small businesses that keep our city reading, thriving, an...
04/25/2026

TODAY is the day! 📆 Independent Bookstore Day is all about the small businesses that keep our city reading, thriving, and diverse. There's way more than enough conglomerated monotony in our cities and industries; That's why it's so fun to discover a small, local shop. 📖📚

Places like Magus Books, , , , , .anne.book.company, and SO MANY MORE more provide us a respite from corporate sameness, & remind us why it's so important to KEEP SEATTLE INDIE!

World Book Day was established by UNESCO in 1995, and is celebrated annually on April 23rd! It was first celebrated in S...
04/23/2026

World Book Day was established by UNESCO in 1995, and is celebrated annually on April 23rd!

It was first celebrated in Spain on 7 October 1926, Cervantes' birthday, before being moved to his death date, 23 April, in 1930. In Catalonia, the celebration coincided with Saint George's Day (Catalan: Diada de Sant Jordi) in honour to its patron saint and, as a result, the Book Day merged with the original festivity and continues with great popularity in Catalonia, where it is also referred to as The Day of Books and Roses.

Love the Earth | Shop used booksMagus Books has tens of thousands of titles, and add more to our catalog almost every da...
04/22/2026

Love the Earth | Shop used books

Magus Books has tens of thousands of titles, and add more to our catalog almost every day! We just might have that specific, obscure title you're looking for; give us a call any day to find out! Save a tree and take home a pre-loved copy.

PROMOTION: 20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE UP TO $50 when you purchase and register a Magus Books opalseed trading card!*Trad...
04/20/2026

PROMOTION: 20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE UP TO $50 when you purchase and register a Magus Books opalseed trading card!

*Trading card purchase required to redeem. (QR code scan)
*opal.seed account is required to redeem. (Free to join with Trading card purchase)

We believe the team has built a really fun & easy way to interact with each other, local businesses, and embrace Seattle culture!

You can collect these cards unique to each location, at a variety of retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and more! In participating, you will:
- experience a Seattle that many overlook;
- support local businesses that keep our city special; and,
- collect small souveniers to remember each place! No need for the hundredth refrigerator magnet, bobblehead, or keychain (hey, unless that's your thing!)

WHEN YOU REGISTER for your virtual opal.seed wallet, you can ALSO
- claim the distinct virtual edition of each card you own;
- trade virtual editions with others;
- record the time/date of card scan to remember your visit and trades;
- GET EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS to local businesses!

Happy National Poetry Month!Stop by Magus Books and Annex to see our window displays for National Poetry Month as well a...
04/19/2026

Happy National Poetry Month!

Stop by Magus Books and Annex to see our window displays for National Poetry Month as well as Jazz Appreciation Month!

1 WEEK FROM TODAY! Independent Bookstore Day! Mark your calendars, schedule a bookstore crawl with your book club, and d...
04/18/2026

1 WEEK FROM TODAY!

Independent Bookstore Day! Mark your calendars, schedule a bookstore crawl with your book club, and don't miss stopping by Magus Books and/or the Magus Annex in Wallingford!

Magus Books
1408 NE 42nd St

Magus Annex
2414 N 45th St

Independent Bookstore Day is fast approaching! Mark your calendars, schedule a bookstore crawl with your book club, and ...
04/16/2026

Independent Bookstore Day is fast approaching! Mark your calendars, schedule a bookstore crawl with your book club, and don't miss stopping by Magus Books and/or the Magus Annex in Wallingford!

Magus Books
1408 NE 42nd St

Magus Annex
2414 N 45th St

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month!Stop by Magus to see our vast selection. Don't forget to ask staff if you don'...
04/13/2026

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month!

Stop by Magus to see our vast selection. Don't forget to ask staff if you don't see a title or artist you're looking for!

PROMOTION: 20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE UP TO $50 when you purchase and register a Magus Books opalseed trading card!*Trad...
04/08/2026

PROMOTION: 20% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE UP TO $50 when you purchase and register a Magus Books opalseed trading card!

*Trading card purchase required to redeem. (QR code scan)
*opal.seed account is required to redeem. (Free to join with Trading card purchase)

We believe the team has built a really fun & easy way to interact with each other, local businesses, and embrace Seattle culture!

You can collect these cards unique to each location, at a variety of retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and more! In participating, you will:
- experience a Seattle that many overlook;
- support local businesses that keep our city special; and,
- collect small souveniers to remember each place! No need for the hundredth refrigerator magnet, bobblehead, or keychain (hey, unless that's your thing!)

WHEN YOU REGISTER for your virtual opal.seed wallet, you can ALSO
- claim the distinct virtual edition of each card you own;
- trade virtual editions with others;
- record the time/date of card scan to remember your visit and trades;
- GET EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS to local businesses!

Looking to lighten your library during spring cleaning? Sell for CASH or TRADE at Magus Books in the U District.Call 206...
04/07/2026

Looking to lighten your library during spring cleaning? Sell for CASH or TRADE at Magus Books in the U District.

Call 206-633-1800 with any questions about the process of selling books at Magus. Three boxes or more? Call ahead to set an appointment. Our buyers leave at 4pm so late arrivals won't be accepted!

Address

1408 NE 42nd Street
Seattle, WA
98105

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+12066331800

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