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Magus Books

Located in Seattle's University District since 1978, Magus Books is one of the oldest and largest used, independent bookstores in Seattle.

08/29/2026

Basically I'm letting you know in case you didn't know.

08/22/2026

Here a few new books we got in today :) All are for sale now here at Magus Books!!

07/31/2026

RAAAAAH👹👹👹👹👹HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We just got a large swath of new horror, and I have no reason to expect there may not be more on the way. They are weird and strange horrors of ancient times, ones that have been very rare to see here, and ones that will probably go quickly as the ravenous horror fans come to eat up our current variety of style. We have CLIVE BARKERS, we have JOE LANSDALES, we got PLAYING CARDS that have CREEPIES ON THEM... one of my favorites is our "INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS" FOTONOVEL... which is basically all of the scenes from the movie transferred into pictures in the book, including all dialogue and story beats minus, obviously, the sound cues, as it's a book. That one's not new, but no one's bought it which doesn't make much sense to me. PLUS MUCH MORE :) Come and ask for any of these titles here at Magus Books 🧙‍♂️👻⚰

07/29/2026

NOW available! "Baldwin: A Love Story" by Nicholas Boggs. At the Magus Annex in Wallingford.

This James Baldwin biography is hot off the presses in paperback, and has been a smash-hit with reviewers.

From the publishers: "A Love Story tells the overlapping stories of James Baldwin’s most sustaining with his mentor, the Black American painter Beauford Delaney; with his lover and muse, the Swiss painter Lucien Happersberger; and with his collaborators, the famed Turkish actor Engin Cezzar and the iconoclastic French artist Yoran Cazac.

This biography shows for the first time how Baldwin drew on complex structures within these relationships—geographical, cultural, political, artistic, and erotic—and alchemized them into art that spoke truth to power and had an indelible impact on the Civil Rights Movement and on Black and q***r literary history. "

Call the Magus Annex to hold a copy! The Annex in Wallingford is open Thursdays-Mondays, 11am-7pm.

07/27/2026

What's new at the Annex?

Well... Lots! The JUST PUBLISHED conclusion to Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy, "Cool Machine," Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel has been restocked, as well as the latest from Lisa See, Ann Patchett, Andrew Sean Greer, Daniel Mason, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Lisa Jewell...

These titles, and more, are available NEW at the Magus Annex only! The Annex is located in Wallingford and open Thursdays-Mondays, 11am-7pm. Stop by for a browse, we also have an entire room of bargain books!

07/13/2026

Beach read recommendation: "Disco Witches of Fire Island" by Blair Fell.

Available today at the Magus Annex in Wallingford! Don't miss out on the intrigue, heartbreak, sauciness, and witchy conspiracy!

Disco Witches of Fire Island is all at once, fun; emotional; suspenseful; magical; romantic; and sincere. This new-in-paperback mysterious romantasy is the perfect pick for a beach read! (If not, at least to take you to an island state of mind!)

Blair Fell's bio is really something; Accomplished NYC playwright... TV work as a writer includes Q***r as Folk and California Connected. Fell also works as an ASL interpreter. He's also been an actor, director, and producer... and was once a bartender for the summer on Fire Island, an experience that greatly informed this novel.

07/10/2026

Dive into Narby's novel of a sapphic love triangle, over different life stages and astrological events! xoxo

Check it out at the Magus Annex in Wallingford this weekend!

07/07/2026

Latest from the Annex:

"Wild Seattle" by Roddy Scheer. Just published this week, this volume provides a handy combo of field guide and trip itinerary. In this book you get a local's insights on the most commonly-seen PNW wildlife whether it's flora, fauna, or fungi; and Seattle field trip recommendations. Plus, Scheer is an accomplished photographer who has put together a beautifully illustrated companion to your next outdoor adventure!🌲🐦‍⬛

Great ideas for parents to keep your young folk active and stimulated this summer; or for Seattle visitors who appreciate a bit of local insight and lovely photography.

07/04/2026

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07/02/2026

🏝️😎⛱️ Pick up your next BEACH READ at the Annex!

Looking for something we don't have? Ask staff if it's available for special order, and we'll get a brand new copy just for you!

Don't forget to peek at the discount room, there's some real treasures back there...

Address

1408 NE 42nd Street
Seattle, WA
98105

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+12066331800

Website

http://www.magusbooksseattle.com/

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