Sep
24

Local Author Book Launch Event

Join us as we host local author Suzanne Crawford O’Brien for a special launch of her new book Climate Anxiety and Spiritual Resilience: A Guide To Kinship, Justice and Hope. All are welcome to join and the event will be followed with Q & A and a book signing.

About The Book

While climate change is often framed as an ecological, political, or economic challenge, I argue that it is also a spiritual crisis. Drawing on climate psychology, Indigenous knowledge, and diverse religious traditions, I consider why despair and overwhelm can impede action—and how practices grounded in community, relationality, mindfulness, and justice can help transform grief into courage and sustained engagement.

Rather than offering easy optimism, this is a framework for living with uncertainty while cultivating hope, resilience, and moral action. At a moment when climate grief is becoming increasingly widespread, it offers a timely perspective on how individuals and communities can respond without succumbing to paralysis or burnout.

Clime Anxiety and Spiritual Resilience by Suzanne Crawford O'Brien
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Sep
26

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

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Sep
29

The New Romantics Book Club

The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday September 29th at 6:00 and we will be discussing The Vampires Of El Norte by Isabel Canas.

Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.

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Sep
30

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Oct
3

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Oct
4

Modern Classics Book Club

If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.

This month we will be discussing The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Oct
7

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Oct
7

Classic Sci-Fi Book Club

Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.

This month we will be discussing Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Oct
10

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Oct
13

The Unhinged Female Protagonists Book Club

Sometimes we’re willing to go to extreme measures to get what we want. Once a month we’ll gather to discuss a book that centers women who show how far they are willing to go—to keep a secret, feed their dreams, or achieve success—and the impact that their choices have on them and others in their orbit. This club welcomes all to come and chat about fictional books that range from satire, black comedy, and existential horror.

This month we will be discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. All books purchased at Paper Boat for book club receive a 10% discount. All are welcome!

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Oct
14

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Oct
15

Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery

Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.

This month’s theme is: Spooky & Scary

Here are the guidelines:

  • Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.

  • The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!

  • Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!

Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com

A box of used paperback books available for swapping at a community book swap event at Paper Boat Booksellers in the West Seattle Junction
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Oct
17

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Oct
21

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Oct
22

Strange & Unusual Book Club

From Mystery to unusual occurrences, this is the book club for those who don’t like book clubs. We’ll keep it casual, chat about the book, talk about books (and maybe our own mysteries and unusual occurrences) and just have fun. We’ll be sticking to Fiction and meet bi-monthly at the shop.

This month we’ll be reading and discussing A Plagued Sea by Kim Bo-Young. Books are available for purchase at the shop-just let our booksellers know you are buying it for book club and receive 10% off.

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Oct
24

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Oct
28

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Oct
31

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Nov
1

Modern Classics Book Club

If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.

This month we will be discussing Psycho by Robert Bloch.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Nov
4

Classic Sci-Fi Book Club

Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.

This month we will be discussing I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Nov
10

The Unhinged Female Protagonists Book Club

Sometimes we’re willing to go to extreme measures to get what we want. Once a month we’ll gather to discuss a book that centers women who show how far they are willing to go—to keep a secret, feed their dreams, or achieve success—and the impact that their choices have on them and others in their orbit. This club welcomes all to come and chat about fictional books that range from satire, black comedy, and existential horror.

This month we will be discussing Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. All books purchased at Paper Boat for book club receive a 10% discount. All are welcome!

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Nov
19

Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery

Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.

This month’s theme is: Abundance

Here are the guidelines:

  • Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.

  • The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!

  • Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!

Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com

A box of used paperback books available for swapping at a community book swap event at Paper Boat Booksellers in the West Seattle Junction
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Dec
17

Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery

Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.

This month’s theme is: Hibernation

Here are the guidelines:

  • Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.

  • The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!

  • Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!

Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com

A box of used paperback books available for swapping at a community book swap event at Paper Boat Booksellers in the West Seattle Junction
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Sep
23

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Sep
19

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Sep
18

Fall Wine Walk In The Junction

Event Details

  • Location: The heart of the West Seattle Junction (Check-in details to be announced).

  • Features: Tastings from over 30 Pacific Northwest wineries paired with local neighborhood merchants.

  • Ticket Info: Tickets cost $40 and include 14 tasting tickets (1 oz pours), a keepsake wine glass, a bottle tote bag, and a map.

  • Perks: Bottle purchases made during the event are tax-free

Tickets go fast so gather your friends and purchase your tickets here before they’re gone!

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Sep
17

Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery

Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.

This month’s theme is: School & Academia

Here are the guidelines:

  • Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.

  • The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!

  • Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!

Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com

A box of used paperback books available for swapping at a community book swap event at Paper Boat Booksellers in the West Seattle Junction
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Sep
16

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Sep
12

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Sep
9

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Sep
6

Modern Classics Book Club

If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.

This month we will be discussing The Bone People by Keri Hulme.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Sep
5

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Sep
2

Classic Sci-Fi Book Club

Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.

This month we will be discussing The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers.

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

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Sep
2

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Aug
29

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Aug
26

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Aug
25

The New Romantics Book Club

The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday August 25th at 6:00 and we will be discussing The Missed Connection by Tia Williams.

Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.

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Aug
22

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Aug
20

Third Thursday Book Swap w/Darby Winery

Join us for a new monthly event at the bookstore! Book Swap will take place every third Thursday of the month and we are pairing this event with $10 wine pours from Darby Winery.

This month’s theme is: Laughter & Whimsy

Here are the guidelines:

  • Books do not have to be new! Please bring a gently used book in good enough condition to swap with other book lovers.

  • The goal of Book Swap is to meet other book lovers, discover new books, chat about books (if you want to!), enjoy a glass of wine and have fun!

  • Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00!

Please reach out if you have any questions: pbevents@paperboatbooksellers.com

A box of used paperback books available for swapping at a community book swap event at Paper Boat Booksellers in the West Seattle Junction
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Aug
19

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Aug
15

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Aug
13

Strange & Unusual Book Club

From Mystery to unusual occurrences, this is the book club for those who don’t like book clubs. We’ll keep it casual, chat about the book, talk about books (and maybe our own mysteries and unusual occurrences) and just have fun. We’ll be sticking to Fiction and meet bi-monthly at the shop. There will be snacks and a drawing for a fun prize after the meeting!

This month we’ll be reading and discussing Baby In A Box by Sarah Braunstein. Books are available for purchase at the shop-just let our booksellers know you are buying it for book club and receive 10% off.

Book cover of Baby in a Box by Sarah Braunstein, a short story collection selected for the Strange and Unusual Book Club at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle
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Aug
12

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Aug
8

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Aug
5

Classic Sci-Fi Book Club

Dig into classics, alternate histories, and far-future speculation with fellow sci-fi fans.

This month we will be discussing Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clark (1973).

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

Book cover of Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning sci-fi novel selected for the Classic Sci-Fi Book Club at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle
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Aug
5

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Aug
2

Modern Classics Book Club

If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.

This month we will be discussing The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955).

Purchases made through Paper Boat will receive a 10% discount. Please let us know the book is for book club and your discount will be applied at the register!

Book cover of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, selected for the Modern Classics Book Club at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle
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Aug
1

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Jul
29

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Jul
28

The New Romantics Book Club

The New Romantics Book Club will meet on Tuesday July 28th at 6:00 and we will be discussing Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield.

Book are available for purchase in the shop - mention it’s for book club and receive a 10% discount.

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Jul
25

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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Jul
22

Toddler Reading Time

Storytime for your littlest book lovers — we keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans.

Toddler story time event at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, with young children and caregivers gathered on a rug while a reader holds up a picture book in the colorful children's section
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Jul
18

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories for slightly older readers, best enjoyed together.

A parent reading a picture book to three young children during Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers in West Seattle, a free weekly event held Saturday mornings at the independent bookstore
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