The Couth Buzzard - Books & Community

The Couth Buzzard - Books & Community Building community - one book, one cup, one note at a time. We are a local, independent Bookstore,Cafe, and a Performance and Community Gathering Space.
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We feature New and Used Books, Sandwiches,Coffee, and Drinks. We also host live Acoustic Music featuring local musicians playing original and traditional music in many genres: Jazz, Celtic, Brazilian, Singer/Songwriter, Blues, Folk, Classical and many more.We also feature Visual Art and Crafts by local artists, and host Open Mics, Poetry and Book Readings, Book Clubs, Writing Groups and other Community Groups.

We get asked a lot how you can support the Couth Buzzard- here's a free, fast, easy way that could make a huge differenc...
06/09/2026

We get asked a lot how you can support the Couth Buzzard- here's a free, fast, easy way that could make a huge difference for our little shop!

We're on the ballot FOUR times this year: Best coffee shop (in Eat & Drink), Best Kid Friendly Restaurant (in Eat & Drink), Best Bookstore (in Shopping), Best Date Night Activity (in Things to Do)

If you're willing, set your alarms to vote EVERY DAY until it closes 6/26!

(Voting link it the comments)

We got those BIG DEAL new releases!
06/03/2026

We got those BIG DEAL new releases!

Taiwan Travelogues won the Booker mere days after we selected it for our book club - coincidence?!We had a great turnout...
05/28/2026

Taiwan Travelogues won the Booker mere days after we selected it for our book club - coincidence?!

We had a great turnout for our first Freeform book club - come and chat, and walk away with an even longer TBR list!

hUGE RELEASE WEEK
05/06/2026

hUGE RELEASE WEEK

we are all pulitzer prize winners on this blessed dayIn particular, Gladstone’s work on the realities of homelessness ha...
05/05/2026

we are all pulitzer prize winners on this blessed day

In particular, Gladstone’s work on the realities of homelessness has struck a chord with our community.

We had an incredible first Independent Bookstore Day/week-and-a-half on the Seattle passport! Thank you all for showering us with love!

Lots going on this week! Make sure to get your SIBD passports in by Monday May 4th! 📚
04/30/2026

Lots going on this week! Make sure to get your SIBD passports in by Monday May 4th! 📚

Today until they sell out! We’ve got a limited number of these adorable lil’ guys for sale to celebrate Seattle Independ...
04/25/2026

Today until they sell out! We’ve got a limited number of these adorable lil’ guys for sale to celebrate Seattle Independent Bookstore Day- come by and get one before they’re gone!

A PACKED calendar this weekend as we celebrate Seattle Independent Bookstore Day! Starting tomorrow pick up your passpor...
04/25/2026

A PACKED calendar this weekend as we celebrate Seattle Independent Bookstore Day! Starting tomorrow pick up your passport at the Couth Buzzard and check out these awesome community events while you’re here! (Edited previous post to correct quebecois session time to 1:30!)

A PACKED calendar this weekend as we celebrate Seattle Independent Bookstore Day! Starting tomorrow pick up your passpor...
04/24/2026

A PACKED calendar this weekend as we celebrate Seattle Independent Bookstore Day! Starting tomorrow pick up your passport at the Couth Buzzard and check out these awesome community events while you’re here!

Address

8310 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, WA
98103

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+12064362960

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