Join us for an afternoon of books, community, and cozy vibes at our next Lost The Plot pop-up & book swap! It’s the perfect excuse to hang out with friends or make new ones, swap out your books, and get some new reads for your TBR.
What You'll Find
Indoor pop-up bookstore w/ curated picks to shop for new reads
Book swap & exchange (see details below)
Opportunities to read/craft, socialize with others, and make new bookish friends
Low-key, solo-friendly cozy activities such as card games, puzzles, and coloring books (feel free to bring your own crafts or activities!)
Delicious drinks offered by our incredible host venue
ADD-ON: Paint your own bookmark with Inner Sparkle Arts! See details below.
How The Book Swap Works
Our book swaps are all about the cozy, casual vibes. They're designed to feel like a social event where you just happen to be surrounded by books. Here's how it works:
Bring 1–3 gently pre-loved books you’ve already read or are ready to pass along. Any genre is welcome! The only rule: bring books in good condition (something you’d feel good lending to a friend).
When you arrive, drop your books at the swap table (look for signage!), then grab a drink, browse, and start picking your next read.
To keep it fair, please take home the same number of books you brought. In the last hour, we’ll open it up to grab extras from what’s left.
Note: Most books* left over after the event get distributed to little free libraries around the area.
Shop the Pop-Up
While you’re there, explore our curated collection of new and used books, “Blind Date with a Book” surprises, and bookish merch.
Enjoy 10% off your Lost The Plot purchase when you show proof of purchase from our host venue (a drink, snack, or meal). Purchases aren’t required, but do help keep these community events going!
Bookmark Painting w/ Inner Sparkle Arts (Add-On)
Get creative with us! Inner Sparkle Arts will be hosting four bookmark painting sessions every hour of the event!
For just $15, you can make an unlimited number of beautiful watercolor bookmarks within your 50 minute time slot! All supplies to create are included with your ticket, and an experienced art instructor will be there to provide guidance!
It's the perfect opportunity to sit, sip, chat, and make new friends while enjoying a cozy day.
Spaces are limited - reserve your time now to secure your spot! A limited number of tickets will be sold at the event, depending on availability.
Inner Sparkle Arts is a mobile art studio bringing beginner-friendly painting classes, and creative experiences to the greater Seattle area! We are passionate about providing you with a time and place to let your creativity shine!
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Lost The Plot is Seattle's only mobile bookstore that focuses on adult fiction by and about underrepresented voices. We'll be there with a carefully curated selection of new & used books, blind dates with a book, and bookish merch.
*A small number of books may be kept by Lost The Plot to resell as used books, helping support future community events. If you'd like to donate books to LTP directly, we'll offer a $2 credit per accepted book (good condition & fits our target curation strategy) towards your purchase, with a max of $10 off.