On June 1, Seattle’s definitive independent bookstore changed hands, purchased by general manager of 32 years Tracy Taylor and partners (in business and in life) Joey Burgess and Murf Hall of Queer/Bar.
A change in ownership can be viewed with suspicion when an institution is so beloved. Fortunately for the store’s many devoted patrons, Taylor, Burgess, and Hall don’t plan on changing much—yes, those half-filled punch cards will still be accepted—and are committed to carrying on Elliott Bay’s legacy.
Opened in 1973 by Walter and Maggie Carr, the small family business quickly blossomed into a literary mecca, hosting notable writers and thinkers from across the country. The
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