The Colophon is a monthly literary newspaper serving the South Puget Sound region. Our mission is to connect readers with independent bookstores and foster a vibrant local reading culture.

What We Publish

  • Feature articles and essays about books, authors, and reading
  • Book reviews and staff picks from local booksellers
  • A comprehensive events calendar for the region
  • Community board with announcements, seeking/offering posts
  • Profiles of independent bookstores

Coverage Area

We serve the South Puget Sound region across three counties:

  • Kitsap County: Bremerton, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island
  • Pierce County: Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup
  • Thurston County: Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater

Where to Find Us

Print copies of The Colophon are available free at participating independent bookstores throughout the region. You can also read the current issue online.

Distribution Partners

King's Books — Tacoma
Browser's Bookshop — Olympia
Orca Books — Olympia
Eagle Harbor Book Co. — Bainbridge Island
Liberty Bay Books — Poulsbo
Compass Rose Books — Olympia
Sinclair Inlet Book Co. — Port Orchard

About the Name

A colophon is traditionally the inscription at the end of a book that includes details about its production. It represents the craft and care that goes into creating printed works—values we celebrate in our coverage of the book world.

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