Parnassus Books
Small independent bookstore by the Stedman Street bridge, stocked heavily with Alaska titles and local authors.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Small independent bookstore by the Stedman Street bridge, stocked heavily with Alaska titles and local authors.
What you'll find
- Selling books in Ketchikan since 1985
- Hard-to-find Alaska books, totem guides and Gold Rush history
- Children's books, cookbooks and fiction
- Cards by local artists
- Stays open in the off-season
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with pnba.org, ketchikandailynews.com, wanderlog.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Website →Map: Parnassus Books
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