Secret Garden Bookshop

The Secret Garden Bookshop

We are a full-service, general bookstore, featuring books for everyone, with a particular specialty in children's books.

In 2007, we celebrated 30 years of independent bookselling, a huge milestone for this brick-and-mortar independent bookstore, which continues to expand its programming throughout the community including author events, school bookfairs, and cultural events throughout the city.

Located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the Secret Garden is within walking distance of cafes, galleries, shops, and, of course, coffee, in every direction! Our knowledgeable staff includes longtime booksellers, and avid young adult and general readers alike, ready to help you select books for yourself or for gifts. We also offer free giftwrapping, discounts for book clubs and educators, shipping services, and easy special orders.

Enjoy exploring our site, write us your comments, questions, or requests here: bookshop@secretgardenbooks.com, or plan to visit the shop soon!

Books For Everyone

Author Events

Teachers! Librarians!
Awards Lists Here!

The Secret Garden Bookshop has a permanent policy of offering a 20% discount to every teacher (no id required!) on any book intended for classroom use. You may get your awards books by ordering them here, shopping our aisles, calling in your order @ (206)789-5006, or email us your list: bookshop@secretgardenbooks.com

When You Reach Me
by Stead, Rebecca
Winner of the 2010 John Newbery Medal
"Four mysterious letters change Miranda's world forever.
"
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, like the local grocery store, and they know whom to avoid, like the crazy guy on the corner.
But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a new kid for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then Miranda finds a mysterious note scrawled on a tiny slip of paper: "
I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own.
I must ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter.
"The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.

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Indie Next List

Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.

Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!
by Berger, Samantha, Whatley, Bruce
For every mother who worries that her child might not pass the Emily Post test, Martha is the perfect little otter. Perfect except when she won't say 'I'm sorry.' The delightful illustrations enhance the enjoyment that everyone will share by reading this over and over again.--Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop (Houston, TX)