Don't miss out on the grand opening celebration of Seattle's newest mobile bookstore!
After operating for a few months for a soft launch, we are officially celebrating the completion of the bookmobile with an afternoon of books, tattoos, drinks, and more.
Here's what you'll find:
Mobile bookstore w/ books, blind dates, and exclusive merch for the occasion!
Two local tattoo artists from Prince Johnny Studio offering bookish flash tattoos on-site
Cozy bookish crafts & activities (more info coming soon)
Local author signings throughout the event (more info coming soon)
Two local vendors, including bookish merch & on-demand caricatures
Giveaways including books by local authors & Lost The Plot merch
Photo booth to capture the moment & celebrate with us
Book swap & exchange (see details below)
Opportunities to read, socialize with others, and make new bookish friends
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.
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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.