The Book Parlor

Specialties

The Book Parlor is a non-​profit, full service bookstore in the West Central Neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. A ministry of Salem Lutheran Church, The Book Parlor first opened its doors in March of 2001 and has been a warm and welcoming presence in the neighborhood ever since.

Not only are we here to provide our customers with good books and fair trade gifts at affordable prices, we’re also a Third Place in West Central Spokane where neighbors can meet neighbors, as well as a «safe place» for whoever happens to stop by.

We are doing our part as people called by God to make our little corner of the world a better place for all. You may have seen our motto:

«Read. Reflect. Act.»

At The Book Parlor we don’t just sell books for you to read, we sell books that we hope you’ll reflect on and that reflection will spur you on to serve/​act in your community, wherever you find yourself.

History

Established in 2001.

The Book Parlor opened its doors in March of 2001, mostly to provide solid Lutheran Theological texts. The Book Parlor now provides a range of titles and serves as a «third place» in the West Central Neighborhood of Spokane, WA. We’re a non-​profit ministry that seeks and celebrates God’s presence for the life of the world by: 1) Providing hospitality in a welcoming and safe space 2) Encouraging learning about God’s presence in the world 3) Networking and collaborating with neighbors 4) Providing quality retail service as a full-​service bookstore