Parnassus Books & Gifts

I had a great experience in this bookstore. The staff was very helpful and friendly and made suggestions of other places that were local to stop by and support. They had a fabulous selection of Alaska themed books for children and toddlers. I love to support local stores and it’s nice to see local books.

Cute bookstore with lots of books featuring Alaska, both non-fiction and fiction as well as options for both adults and children. Staff were willing to help with recommendations.

DONT SHOP HERE! The woman who works here is incredibly mean and rude for absolutely no reason to innocent, well-behaved kids. There is a rocking chair near the kids section. My younger child asked her 15 yr old brother if he would read a short kids book (Peppa Pig) to her while she sat in his lap in the rocking chair. While he was gently doing that (a moment almost any adult would find joy in the sight of), the rude woman came up to them, yelled at them, and told them to put the book down, and ordered them to leave. Wow! What a way to associate sadness, fear, and the feeling of having done something wrong with the idea of reading in such a young impressionable mind. Definitely NOT the person who should be around kids nor engaging with patrons in a store. DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS STORE!

Stopping at this shop was the highlight of my day! I loved the organization and types of books displayed. I would have bought more if I had room in my suitcase! This will be my first stop next time I am in Ketchikan.