Santoro’s Books is Greenwood’s full-service, independent bookstore. We offer an excellent selection of new books and old favorites, a rental library for books and audio books, frequent buyer discounts and discounts on book club selections and school orders. Special ordering from us is fast and reliable. Just send us an e-mail with your requests to: carol@santorosbooks.com . We’re always happy to make reading suggestions and encourage you to enjoy a browse through our store.

Santoro’s News and Events
Celebrating Five Years of  Doing Business in the
Greenwood Neighborhood

Valentine’s Day Special - Books and Chocolate

We at Santoro’s believe there very little to improve upon a gift of books - except when chocolate is added.  On February 13th and 14th, we’re offering one free 10 oz. bag of chocolate covered cherries from Chukar for every purchase over $50.00. 

Ridge Readers Wednesday, February 17th 7:30 to 9:00PM February’s pick is How the Soldier Repairs the Gramaphone by Sasa Stanisic. Our in-store book discussion group is open to all and meets fairly regularly on the third Wednesday of the month. Our next selection: March 17th: What Now, Little Man by Hans Fallada April 19th: It’s picks night. Bring a suggestion to present to the group and we’ll choose our books for the next six months.

Phinney Reads The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister March 24th at 7:00 PM Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Ave N. Local author Erica Bauermeister will read from her latest book and lead discussion. Copies available at Santoro’s for 15% off.

The Big Fat Bookstore Wedding

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting a wedding for Sonya and Dave, our friends and customers. Over the years they have supported us faithfully - through every situation and in 4 different locations. When we had to close Second Story, they purchased most of our old bookcases. When we had to move again in Greenwood, Dave donated his time and the transportation (trusty old Lazarus).   Sonya has always found ways to support us through personal and business special orders, and they are regular members of our book club.  The idea of a bookstore wedding never occurred to us but knowing this couple’s passion for reading, we weren’t  surprised.
The wedding came together beautifully (in about 3 weeks), surrounded by supportive friends, each of whom contributed some important aspect (flowers, food, wine, cake).  Jody Pierce, married to our staff member, Jeff, officiated. 
After 25 years of being independent bookstore owners, we thought we had done it all. Thanks to Dave and Sonya for bringing some new, positive energy to Santoro’s Books.
~Carol and Jim  Santoro

Quote of the Month:

“When a bookstore opens its door, the rest of the world enters, too, the day’s weather and the day’s news, the streams of customers, and of course the boxes of books and the many other worlds they contain–books of facts and truths, books newly written and those first read centuries before, books of great relevance and of absolute banality. Standing in the middle of this confluence, I can’t help but feel the possibility of the universe unfolding a little, once upon a time.”–Lewis Buzbee, writing professor at the University of San Francisco, former bookseller and rep and author of The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop

 Thank you for supporting neighborhood stores.

Santoro’s Books is located at:
7405 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 784-2113
carol@santorosbooks.com

Hours:
Mon - Wed: 10 - 7
Thurs - Fri: 10 - 8
Sat: 10 - 6
Sun: 12 - 5