Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
In 1989 Ray Oldenburg wrote a book entitled The Great Good Place in which he wrote that there are three essential places that all people must have in order to feel centered in life. The first is a home, the second is a school or workplace, and the third is a community space where a person can gather with others to meet, to laugh, to discuss, to banter, to unwind, to simply hang out and cultivate a sense of belonging.
It was this idea that inspired the name and concept of Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park–to be our city’s “third place.” And just look how beautifully the store has succeeded at its mission! Everyone is welcome here from kids playing, to seniors sipping mid-morning coffee, to students typing on glowing laptops. Friday and Saturday nights bring live music, while a variety authors read from their newly published works nearly every night of the week. Here you can join a book club, watch a movie, meet with a peace group, surf the net, play chess, sip a glass of a wine, eat dinner, and even get your picture taken in a an old-fashioned, black and white photo booth. Don’t forget to check out the thousands of new and used books on the shelves. Like a family room for the entire community, a trip to Third Place Books is truly a life-affirming experience.
Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
17171 Bothell Way NE
(206) 366-3333
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