Seattle Independent Bookstore Day 2026!

It's almost time for Seattle Independent Bookstore Day 2026 (April 25th), a one-day celebration of indie bookstores, and the Passport Challenge is back once again! Local book (and bookstore) lovers will be challenged to visit all participating Seattle-area independent bookstores, and this year they will have ten days to complete the challenge, starting on Saturday, April 25th and running through Monday, May 4th (see below for details). Plus, we'll be open extended hours (10am-6pm) for the entire ten-day run of the passport challenge.

And we'd love to see you on Independent Bookstore Day (April 25th) whether you're participating in the challenge or not! We'll have treats and giveaways, including the ever-popular free MYSTERY BOOK with every purchase of $50+ (pre-tax), while supplies last! 

Here's how the passport challenge works:

• Pick up a passport at any of the participating shops, including Book Larder
• Visit every shop on the list between April 25th and May 4th to get a passport stamp from each shop
• Turn in your completed passport at the last shop you visit by May 4th to receive a Bookstore Day Champion Stamp Card, good for a one-time 25% discount at each participating store and valid for one year.
• Those who don’t complete the full challenge but get their passport stamped at at least five participating stores during the ten-day period will receive a single 25%-off coupon, good at any one of the participating stores.
• When you turn in your passport, you will choose your “home” store, where your Champion Discount Card will be held for you to pick up at a later date TBD.