The 15 Best Independent Bookstores in the US

Elliott Bay Book Company, a cozy store located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, is open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays — so it's ideal for those of us who prefer bookstores to bars on weekends. In addition to its expansive selection and amazing bargain section, Elliott Bay Book Company hosts free author readings nearly every evening at 7 p.m.