Books · Capitol Hill
Twice Sold Tales
on Capitol Hill, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used bookstore on Harvard Ave with a large, fast-changing stock from Shakespeare to science fiction, plus rare and collectible titles; started as a book cart in 1987.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Seattle University (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking lines Broadway E, and there is a paid lot near the Chase bank and QFC on Broadway. Link light rail's Capitol Hill Station is a short walk away; Sound Transit puts it about 0.4 miles from the Pike Street shops.
- Capitol Hill shops
- Shops generally open around 11am and close 6–8pm; Broadway's larger stores stay open to 8pm daily.
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Twice Sold Tales
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What are Twice Sold Tales's hours?
Twice Sold Tales is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Twice Sold Tales?
Twice Sold Tales is at 1833 Harvard Ave in Capitol Hill, Seattle. It's near Seattle University (14 min walk).
Where can I park near Twice Sold Tales?
The closest option for Capitol Hill is Metered street parking lines Broadway E, and there is a paid lot near the Chase bank and QFC on Broadway. Link light rail's Capitol Hill Station is a short walk away; Sound Transit puts it about 0.4 miles from the Pike Street shops.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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