Welcome to Madison Books, the neighborhood bookstore for Madison Park and its surrounding communities.
4118 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98112
Hours of Operation: Every day, 10am-6pm
206-325-3160 info@madisonbks.com Instagram
A few books we are excited about this month:
It’s 1972. Maurice and maralyn decide to escape everyday life on land for an ocean adventure. then, their boat sinks. True story, written like (the best kind of) fiction. we couldn’t put it down.
brilliant graphic novel about finding love in unexpected places, while also facing the joys and terrors of starting over in a new place.
how can anyone resist this funny book aimed at middle readers? talented artist vs equally talented writer, arguing it out across the pages.
The antithesis of a beach read. wildly disturbing but incredibly well researched and beautifully written. no surprise that it’s garnering rave reviews everywhere.
this book, which follows a group of pregnant teenage girls as they grapple with relationships, pregnancy, and growing up, is a beautiful reflection on the importance of community and friendship.
The Mad Book Club
We meet the last Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Parlour Wines (although holidays do tend to cause slight date changes, so please double check exact dates below). All readers are welcome and you don't need to sign up in advance. We try to have multiple copies of the book club’s monthly pick available in the store beforehand.
For the second half of 2025, we will be doing a literary wander through the U.S. Southeast. Our books and meeting times are below:
July 31: Sing, Unburied Sing, Jesmyn Ward
August 28: Gator Country, Rebecca Renner
September 25: Warriors Don’t Cry, Melba Beals
October 30: Memphis, Tara M. Stringfellow
November 20: Kindred, Octavia Butler
December 18: The Sweetness of Water, Nathan Harris
Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce an upcoming author event! We will be holding a reading at 7pm on September 20 with Barbara Bennett, author of Dialogue with Kelsey. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the store beforehand. Please RSVP for this event by emailing us at info@madisonbks.com.
Phinney Books
Don’t forget to visit our sibling store: Tom Nissley’s Phinney Books. Pay a call in person at 7405 Greenwood Ave. N or find their presence online at phinneybooks.com.