# Ballast Book Company > Small bookstore fills space with floor-to-ceiling books and adorable knick knacks. Bright, colorful, and kid-friendly atmosphere encourages learning and acceptance. Offers strong LGBTQ+ selection alongside local authors and unique gifts. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BallastBookCompany - Address: 409 Pacific Ave UNIT 202, Bremerton, Washington, United States - Hours: Sunday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Monday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM - Phone: +13606263430 - Website: http://www.ballastbookco.com/ ## What it is good for - Curated — 10/10 - LGBTQ — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Bookstore — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 ## What people say - "I found this local spot to have an amazing selection of books." - "It's a cozy, well-curated shop full of treasures." - "I found a great selection of LGBTQ books for adults and kids." ## Good to know - The store features a strong selection of LGBTQ+ literature for all ages. - Kate, the owner, can special order books not found on the shelves. - The bookstore hosts various community book clubs throughout the month. - The store participates in community events like the annual Waldo Hunt. - Expect to find a unique selection of gifts and trinkets by local artists. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.