Located in the heart of downtown, Brused Books has been a staple of the community for over 40 years. We buy, sell, and trade gently used books, and we pride ourselves on our friendly staff and wide selection of books.
Our customers love the experience of browsing our shelves and finding hidden treasures. We have books for everyone, from fiction to nonfiction, children’s books to cookbooks, and everything in between.
We believe in the power of books to connect people, to inspire creativity, and to broaden horizons.
We also believe in the importance of community, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Over the years, Brused Books has been a resource for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
We’re excited to continue our tradition of providing the community with a great selection of books and a friendly atmosphere.
We hope to host more events such as author readings, book signings, chocolate tasting and musical performances in the future.
We’re grateful for the support of our customers and the community, and we’re looking forward to many more years of serving you.
Happy treasure hunting!
Bruce Calkins thought it was a clever idea 22 years ago. He combined the words “used” with “bruised,” two words not too far removed from Calkins’ first name. The result: “Brused Books,” a part of the downtown Pullman business landscape since 1981, at one location or another. How many folks have come in to tell…
CATHERINE KRUSE, Evergreen life editorMarch 2, 2017 I walked in with my most recent paycheck. I walked out with $80 worth of Disney songbooks, Irish mythology, Sherlock Holmes, a classic Winnie-the-Pooh and Japanese language books. I’m a proud bibliophile with a short bookshelf and two small boxes overflowing with books. During my first walk through…
BEST BOOKSTORE1st PLACE: Brused Books, Pullman2nd PLACE: BookPeople of Moscow3rd PLACE: The Bookie, WSU
Local bookstore, Brused Books celebrated being named the Best Bookstore in the Palouse by the Inlander’s 2024 Best of on Thursday, March 28. The bookstore, located at 235 East Main Street and owned by Sandy Castle del Conte since 2022, filled with a crowd of people. Those in attendance were able to meet the merchant and her…
