Owl in the Attic
- selling rare, collectible, and worthwhile books and art since 2024 -
CURRENT INVENTORY
Owl in the Attic usually has between 300-500 items for sale at any given time.We ship orders across the United States and internationally. We also offer free local pickup in Tacoma, WA.View current inventory in the eBay Store. Books & other items can be purchased through eBay or directly from Owl in the Attic. Start your purchase by emailing [email protected]
sell or donate books
Looking to downsize your library? We purchase collections of gently used books and also offer free book removal services. Click here to learn about the types of books we're able to purchase.If you're in the South Puget Sound and interested in selling or donating your collection, contact us to do the heavy lifting for you.
About
After years working in bookstores, teaching, and earning a graduate degree in literature, Margaret Bostrom started Owl in the Attic in 2024, with help from her partner, Candice.The store is located in a book-filled house on the traditional lands of the Puyallup Tribe in the city of Tacoma, WA.Hear from our customers below!
Books, Art, & More
A curated collection of titles populate our shelves. Some are personally meaningful and others are hard to find or eagerly collected.The personal: We love poetry. Our taste skews queer and feminist. We love finding old manuals for handicrafts or books full of useful knowledge about skills of the home and garden.In addition to books, Owl in the Attic carries a unique selection of fine art, collectibles, and memorable odds and ends.Almost all of our offerings are used- some are vintage or antique- but we are selective and take particular care to accurately represent their condition in the listings.If you are on the hunt for something specific or rare, please reach out and let us know.
Selling or donating books
Thanks for your interest in selling or donating books to Owl in the Attic!We stock many types of books, including (but not limited to):
- Fiction, Poetry, & Children's literature
- Classic + Contemporary Sci-Fi and Fantasy
- Biographies and Memoirs
- History, Philosophy, & Cultural Criticism
- Books on Art and Design
- Books on Gardening, on Growing and Preserving Food
- How-To Books and Instruction Manuals
- Cookbooks and Food Writing
- Many other types of books!Notes on Book ConditionWe are only able to acquire books that are in excellent gently used condition. We cannot buy or accept books that are damaged or deteriorating due to age. For instance, we cannot stock books with:- Broken or split bindings
- Torn covers or pages
- Heavy annotating, underlining, or highlighting
- Moisture damage (e.g. mildew, warping, etc.)If you are interested in selling or donating books, please send us a message at [email protected]!
Customer Testimonials
"Books were packed extremely well, shipped immediately, and best of all, the hardcover, 1st edition books in the keepsake box were in excellent condition, like new! I was thrilled with this purchase and compliment the seller with my highest recommendation. Thank you so very much, Owl in the Attic Books--superb seller! Our little granddaughter will love these beautiful books!"
- eBay Customer, Sept. 2024"I had the pleasure of ordering a book from Owl in the Attic Books' extremely well-curated collection. When my order arrived, it was so thoughtfully packaged! The books are treated with great care and so are the customers." - Olivia,
Direct order from Michigan, Aug. 2024"Book as described. It was wrapped up very carefully in paper and bubble wrap. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning opening a present."
-eBay Customer, Sept. 2024