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In the nation's second most well-read city, also known for its coffee, it's no surprise that books and bookshelf inspiration aplenty can be found in local cafes and businesses.

Above: Bauhaus Coffee by Robert Deluca.

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The Capitol Hill Top Pot by kana76. The vaugely nautical pendant lamp makes it for us.

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The stacks of the Seattle Public Library by gelund.

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The Downtown Top Pot by happy_d.

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Bauhaus Coffee again, by wadedavidjones.