Besides being a useful replacement for a missing bed-frame leg, a stack of books also makes you look smarter, and can stop a crossbow arrow if you're being targeted by any misinformed vampire slayers. Enjoy tomes without fear of wayward projectiles with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of books and merchandise at Auntie's Bookstore. Your Groupon can be redeemed at the main store located in the Liberty Building downtown.

Voted Best Bookstore by Inlander readers, Auntie's offers readers a quaint atmosphere that harkens back to a time when the earth was made entirely of shelves and comfy chairs. Thousands of new and used books peacefully co-exist in Auntie's paper utopia, including heart-warming classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird ($7.99+) and flesh-eating hits such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ($12.95). In addition to internationally renowned bestsellers, Auntie's also boasts an impressive children's section, as well as works by local authors. For loose-cannon customers who refuse to play by the book, Auntie's also slings a number of non-chaptered items, including magazines, book accessories, and Out of Print T-shirts.

Nomadic bibliophiles can take advantage of free weekly events, such as book readings and author signings, and ill-informed literavores can opt for recommendations from Auntie's friendly, knowledgeable staff. Parking can be tricky around the downtown area, but Auntie's offers several suggestions and tricks to make parking easier, including curbside service. Take a break from reading the palms of passing clouds and opt for the bound bliss of Auntie's Bookstore.

Reviews

Auntie's Bookstore won Best Bookstore in 2009 and 2010 from the Inlander's Best of the Inland Northwest, Best Business Benefactor from Spokane Arts, and Best Bookstore from CityVoters in 2009. Yelpers, Google Mappers, and Insider Pagers all agree on a five-star average rating of Auntie's:

• For over 30 years, Auntie's Bookstore has established itself as Spokane's favorite independent bookstore, and THE place to go for the latest literary fare and special events. – Spokane Arts
• Customer service and specialty orders can't be beat. – Barb2355, CityVoter
• It is a fun place to roam around and look at their selection. The atmosphere of the bookstore is great and hard to beat. – Megan J., Insider Pages