Bookstore
Lantern Hill
Cozy independent bookstore site with staff picks on the blog, author events, used book buying and hours.
Bookstore Shops and retail
Clean bookstore site on four pages with a shop page, an about page with the team and a special order form.
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Tacoma, since 1986
New and used books, handwritten staff picks and author events in the Proctor District.

Owner and buyer
Started Owl Shelf in 1986 after years in the trade. Still here most days.

Shop manager

Sales and gift wrapping
Handwritten recommendations from people who read a lot.
Four monthly clubs for fiction, mystery, history and young readers.
Author readings and signings most weeks.
Comfortable chairs and coffee from the cafe next door.
1986
Owl Shelf opened in the Proctor District with a small team and a short list of things we do well.
2006
Moved to Pacific Ave and added more of what people kept asking for.
2026
Same owners, same standards, and a team that lives in Tacoma.
“Story time on Saturdays is a family ritual for us.”
“They ordered an out of print book for me in a week.”
“Cozy, friendly and full of surprises.”
Open seven days. Ask us for a recommendation.
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Bookstore
Cozy independent bookstore site with staff picks on the blog, author events, used book buying and hours.
Bookstore
Elegant bookstore site on five pages with a shop page, an about page with the team and an FAQ page.
Bookstore
Friendly bookstore site on three pages with a shop page, a contact page and an FAQ.