Giant Nerd Books

i want to grow up to be just like this bookstore.

Above and beyond, bar none, this is the best bookstore in Spokane — probably the best bookstore within at least a 300 mile radius. Giant Nerd has a sharp eye for the most unique and appealing books, both popular and rare. Their sections are choice-​picked, so you won’t have to dig through the Jonathan Kellermans or Janet Evanoviches — not-​a-​one or anything of the sort. What you will find are sections dedicated entirely to vintage hot rods and mechanics, old pulp novels, pin-​ups, and the strange and bizarre (among others). But besides that they carry a hefty stock of all the greats and heavy-​hitters in literature, philosophy, and popular fiction. Good art & photography books, and a fun comics section. Prices are better than reasonable, and if you’re like me you’ll walk out with a stack of books you’ve got to carry with two hands, and not cursing an empty wallet. Don’t pass this place up, whether you’re a local or on vacation. And don’t be fooled by the name — you don’t have to be a giant nerd to love this place (but it sure does help).

Stumbled across this hidden gem in Spokane, and will surely add it to our list of ‘musts’ every time we pass through town. My comic book nerd husband loved it, and I found an amazing treasure trove of art and design books. Along with books for the nature, cocktail, and car nerds in us all. This place has an amazing collection of books to bring out your inner nerd!

Probably one of the coolest hidden book stores in Spokane. Every author I could think of in the realm of science fiction, horror, and fantasy has at least a handful of books available here. Hard to find editions, good prices, even vintage magazines and comics are available here. If you’re a gee

Great little bookstore on North Monroe, just across the river from downtown. The selection of used books is not as vast as you may find at Aunties or Monkeyboy Books, but better than the Book Parlor. It is still enough for you to find something interesting to read. In addition to used books there are a number of new books on pin-​up girls and burlesque and other such topics.
Giant Nerd has books on consignment in a couple other locations around town, including Atticus (where the selection is always worth browsing).
The entire back section of the store contains books that are available for sell online (Amazon, ebay). The day I was there, the owner had just got an acquisition of used books that he hadn’t sorted through and they were stored in the back of the shop in this section so it was not available for browsing. I am certain that I would have enjoyed the store a lot more had I been able to see these books.
There are a few free on street parking streets right across Monroe and additional metered parking on the street as well.
Grab a book and then go read it next door at Coeur Coffeehouse!