Auntie’s Bookstore

I’m so glad I had the time to checkout this eclectic bookstore! I only had about 45 minutes but could have easily been in here for hours. I loved the children’s book section – it was very diverse! It’s hard to find good bookstores these days. Auntie’s bookstore is a gem!

Love them. Great selection, helpful staff, and comfortable space to browse, read, and relax..

First of all, reading is a lost art, but it is truly one of the most rewarding and relaxing things I do. I always feel really accomplished when I finish a book and it doesn’t leave me feeling crummy like certain reality TV shows do. I always learn something and end up feeling more connected to the world around me. Reading feeds my soul.
Also, I highly prefer reading actual books. I don’t like clicking around when I’m going to sit in my hammock for hours. I like the smell of paper and the weight of a book. I like how they stack up on my shelves like colorful slices of knowledge.
One of the other great parts of the book ritual is book store shopping. Wandering, noticing, and being surprised when something catches your attention.
Auntie’s has it all for readers… great notes from staff about books they enjoyed, lists for bookclub ideas, author readings, events, etc.
Total feel good shopping experiences all around. Great place to pick up your latest book club read or a gift. OR, if you are here for a convention at the Grand Hotel and need something amazing to read on your flight…
Fun children’s section (in the back left of the building). Great fair trade chocolates too if you prefer to avoid child slavery in cocoa production.
I like to come here, pick up a few books, and then wander through the other great local businesses that weave into the same building (Barrister Tasting Room, Butcher Bar, Sante, Uncles, etc.)

I swear they have a huge book selection. If not. Easy to order within the store and they call you when your book comes in. It is a 2– 3 level store book store, so if you need help and can’t do stairs. They are happy to help you and I mean no elevator. (At least, I didn’t see one?) Parking kind of sucks but it’s always better to go on Sunday!

So many books, so little time! We spent 45 minutes geeking out and having a blast on Shop Small Saturday! My hubby has been in Auntie’s many times, but it was my first time. We even got to chat with an author and wound up buying his book! Very cool. We’ll be back!

Aunties is not just a bookstore but a fixture in the downtown scene if you’re interested in books. It’s not the Strand in NYC, or Powell’s in Portland, but it’s market is much smaller and they seem to serve it well. We’ve been coming here for over thirty years. Every time we drive up to Spokane we have to stop and get some books. I always find something interesting to buy. They have a broad range of subjects, sell new and used books, and they trade books too. And they still bring in writers to read some of their work and sign books, which is becoming rare for indies. Since they have survived the Internet, they must still attract a lot of customers; Black Friday the place was jammed. Many happy returns.

Love the poetry section and now, there’s a nifty coffee place, at the top of the stairs. All the
staff workers KNOW books they like, and ones you might like, and know where everything is!
We love to browse for books on Sunday, get a coffee, and listen to the FREE Music Jam, upstairs, on Mezzanine… every Sunday:
Looking down at the books, and all the indie bookstore sweetness, it doesn’t get better.
NO big mall bookshops can top this!

«Awesome Collection of Books «
My wife and I visited Aunties Bookstore in Spokane Washington last week and were amazed at the collection of BOOKS ! That’s correct, BOOKS ! You just don’t see bookstores any more. Bookstores are going out of business at an alarming rate all across the United States, as more and more people rely on social media devices to get their book fix. It was nice to see this large bookstore not only open, but full of customers and thriving ! If you love books, and happen to be in Spokane Washington, make a visit to Auntie’s Bookstore and you will not be disappointed!

Love this place. I imagine that when I die; Heaven will be a big Aunties Bookstore in the sky. Excellent customer service, awesome selection, AND Uncles Games=The Best!

I was an author in town for Worldcon, so of course I had to wander over to check out Auntie’s! The store itself is absolutely lovely. I walked in the door and had an immediate sense that this was a cozy home for a book lover like me. I could have spent hours wandering the store, but my time was limited, as was my luggage space. I did make one purchase of a local history book, the kind of thing I wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere. Auntie’s is a real treasure in downtown Spokane.

Great selection of books. Love that they have a coffee shop in store and uncles game store right there as well. Great place to browse or pick up a book downtown. Also good selection of stationary, book cover shirts, and canvas bags.

This is my favorite local bookstore in Spokane. It’s located in downtown so it is easy to get to using public transportation.
I visit once a month to see their selection of used books and to see what new books they have. I can spend hours there. There is a great selection and can always find something that I want to read.
Attached is a gaming store. They have card and board games.
The only thing I wish they had were more nooks to sit and read in.

I love this place, and I try to stop by here as often as I can to pick up enough books to last me a month at a time.
The staff is always nice, and they have a great selection of books that seem to rotate through on a regular basis.
I also like that they have local authors come in to read and greet.
This is just a great place to relax and browse for your next mental journey.

I love this bookstore. It’s always so welcoming and I find the books I’m looking for easily. The staff is friendly and helpful. It feels good shopping there. Often, I will shop online and then call Auntie’s to order the book I’m looking for. I get it in a few days. Parking downtown is easy and free on Sundays. It’s fun to check out the new arrivals and the staff’s favorite reads.

I have to give them 5 stars because on a road trip from Los Angeles, CA up to the Pacific Northwest, our daughter left her stuffed «Froggy» in the toy store that is attached to Aunties Bookstore. Not knowing where she left it exactly, I called Aunties and the nice women who answered not only looked for «Froggy», but also called me back twice with updates and then offered to mail it to us, as we continued on our road trip, for the low cost of $ 5 even though I offered to pay more.
Now lost «Froggy» aside, it is a very nice bookstore. Having a 3 year old, we were very happy with the children’s section in the back. The books were nice, the décor impressive and they had appropriate sized chairs for parents and kids to sit in while you sampled the books (read a story to your child).
Now not only are they nice, and the books enjoyable, but the bookstore has the added benefit of sharing the same space as a toy store and restaurant. The restaurant is named Santé and the food there was very good.
Next time I’m in Spokane, you know where I am headed.

The old feel of a book store is intriguing, and really puts you in the mood to read. That said, there is much to improve within this store.
First and foremost, FIX THE LABELING! I shouldn’t have to be less then a foot away to know which section of books I am looking at. Fortunately for me I have a pretty good idea of the section just by looking at the book covers thanks to growing up with a mom who’s job was/​is a library teacher.
Customer service here gets a 1 out of 10. I was greeted in a indiscernible tone by the guy standing at the front counter that i had to say «what?» to make him repeat what he said (he was also preoccupied with something much too important to leave the counter for anything or anyone). The disappointment comes in the help i never received. I was in the store for an hour and looking for a few different books and much to my surprise help was nowhere to be found. I managed to find the books i was looking for after scouring multiple shelves. One of the books i finally found was a children’s book priced at $ 18.99. Amazon sold it for $ 12.00 (normal price). This store needs a reality check on it’s prices.
Auntie’s Bookstore receives 2 of 5 stars. Although quirky with an old fashion feel, the service and prices need adjusted. I will not be returning here for books I need in the future.

What a lovely bookstore. One of the few left on this planet and I loved it! We were in Spokane for a convention, so my friends and I decided to go into Auntie’s. Someone told us this was an icon of bookstores and pretty well known. The store itself offered many selection of books and some gift items. Towards the back of their store, is another store that butts up against it where they sell pottery pieces and other items. Very nice!

The test of a great indie bookstore. Shop, pause, consider, put half of the books in my hands back on the shelf, and still walk out with enough to read for some time. Choosing what not to buy takes serious consideration.
Additional thanks to Janelle for great ideas and assistance.

Needed two books (The Book of Tea and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance)
I walked in for the first time and asked the girls at the counter. They looked them up, walked me over to the section, and helped me find them. Quick, courteous, and jovial. 2 legit 2 quit.

I love indie bookstores!
There is a lot to love about this one… great selection, good prices and it is in a great historic building.