​William James Bookseller

Amazing experience. Found a extremely rare collection of Proust and wanted to buy on the spot. However, I experienced hesitation of purchase at the time. I regretted said hesitation once I returned home. Unfortunately, I was over 100 miles away at time of regret.nnEmailed owner, Paul Stafford, after searching inventory on his website. Literally two days later, after purchase, the package arrived.nnThe store is warm and inviting and the customer service is top notch.

I absolutely loved this bookstore! It was neatly arranged with plenty of used art books, northwest based books, and everything in between!

Everyone walked out with a book! Helpful staff. My grandchildren lived it and didn't want to leave.

Great “old school” bookstore

William James Bookseller has been the best bookstore in Port Townsend for years. And with their new renovations, they have opened an entirely new area. They sell new and second-hand books and the selection is superb, whatever books you like to read. This meticulously curated collection of books is sure to entice you with with a novel or a nonfiction book about a subject that you never even through about before. I've never walked out of William James Bookseller without a new book under my arm. On top of this, the store is extremely atmospheric. You feel like you are in a magical space. I can't recommend this store enough. If you are in Port Townsend and like books, you have to go here.