There's a joke: "Escape room idea: Just a well-stocked bookstore with clearly marked exits. You have one hour to get out. Good luck."

Elliott Bay Books exemplifies that meme better than almost any place in the world. Not only does it do an almost preternatural job of putting books you might like in front of your face, but it's a literal warren that can be tricky to escape from after you've finally woken from your book-induced reverie.