Open Books A Poem Emporium is an attractive and comfortable independent poetry store located at 108 Cherry Street in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. The friendly and helpful owner is more than happy to suggest works of interest and can special-order any book not in stock. This inspiring, cozy space offers an amazing selection of new, used, and rare poetry books in the historic Good Arts building, making it a unique, must-visit shop for poetry lovers worldwide.
My favorite bookstore! The staff are wonderful, the book selection is unparalleled, and the store itself is such a lovely inviting space. I’ve been to so many great events here. If you’re a poet or lover of poetry, this is the place to be!
April 2026
Great place! Didn't catch the name of the person but they helped me pick out this great book! They're very friendly and helpful even when it was just 2 minutes to close. Gave me great insights into the author, their style, etc. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great collection of poems.
June 2025
It’s so cool to have a bookstore dedicated to poetry! They do have a small, well appointed fiction section as well but I feel there’s a poetry book here for any literary lover.
