I've been to Book Passage only twice now and had unpleasant experiences both times. Although it's…read morevery close to our home, I drive further to other independently owned small bookstores -solely because of the employees terrible attitudes here. It's sad because Book Passage has fantastic events, classes, speakers, and more. But the employees are SO useless and act like you're inconveniencing them when you ask for help to find things you'd like to buy. On my visit yesterday, I was shopping for some gifts for my former students and their parents (in SoCal). Naturally, this gift was to be special and I wanted to find the perfect thing for them. When I asked the woman (not sure of her name, but she has red hair in a long bob) where NorCal specific items were, she half motioned with her hand and said it was in the other building. When I went back to ask another question, she stared at me and then walked off. Another employee begrudgingly helped me. The two women working in the other building were deep in personal convo and looked SO annoyed when I asked about the gift items area. When I was rung up, there was no "thanks" or "have a good day", just silence. Wow, these ladies are so rude and such a buzzkill!! I debated leaving a review, but after I came to check other patrons experiences, I see this is their M.O and it should be a good warning to all that shop here.

Nice independent bookstore that's in 2 separate buildings. They get a lot of authors and speakers…read moreso it's a nice part of the community. I saw Anthony Bourdain on tour right after kitchen confidential was popular 20 years ago. They have a decent used book selection too

What a beautiful and welcoming book store! I love a good book store! This location of Copperfield's…read moreis in the Marin Country Mart. It is warm and cozy and inviting. So nicely laid out and "booky." I love the vibes. The employees were friendly and helpful. They have a very good stock of Jelly Cat plushies - which was unexpected. I think this is a fabulous spot to buy a gift. There are some big chairs to sit in and ponder one of the great books. I wish I had more time to hang out and I can't wait to come back.

The store is small. The inventory is carefully curated to offer the most popular of whatever it is,…read morewhich of course didn't satiate my desire for a new stack of reads. I took my husband here for his birthday for a book, as we've done since we met. We are bookish, believing in the quiet power of a well turned page, obsessed with learning new things, exploring the lives of others through biographies, reinforcing our compassion and empathy with fiction, staying curious through sci-fi, immersing ourselves in history, and enjoying the beauty of well written words. My husband picked a sci-fi book from a British author we have enjoyed reading in the past. I found nothing. Lots of TikTok girlie/booktube titles. I almost bought a cute birthday card but changed my mind. There are a couple of big chairs to sit in, a modest amount of carefully curated offerings, and friendly service. It was good.

This Barnes and noble significantly downsized from their previous location in this mall. They used…read moreto have a cafe and a huge selection. Now it's a smaller store with more limited spaces and options. It's still a good bookstore and one that is left after many retailers closed. They have a great membership program that's free.

This is honestly one of my favorite B&N locations in the Bay Area. I used to shop here quite often…read morewhen they had the larger location, but I notice that anytime I'm in the area and decide to peruse their selection, I always go home with something! Recently, I found the whole Dream Harbor series here, that I've been meaning to add to my collection for the holidays. And I also found the Windy City series, in all of it's glory, also in stock here! I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. I always have such good interactions with the booksellers here too. Check out at the register is always pleasant and easy, and I've even had one of the employees reach out to me about joining their monthly book club! They hold a meeting for their romance, fiction, and nonfiction (maybe?) picks of the month. So cool! Will hopefully be joining in on one of the book club meetings soon!

A delightful bookshop ! Well organized and lots of books to choose from. There is an area for kids…read moreand a couple of nice chairs by windows looking out at the water if you want to get cozy and browse through a book. Some cute cards and gift area too . A lovely helpful woman at the desk. Near the ferry landing and well worth a stop.

A cozy little bookstore that occasionally hosts local events in Sausalito and also offers yacht…read morebuying and selling services. The shop has a clean and tidy atmosphere overall. It's definitely worth a visit if you're passing by. 溫馨的小書店，偶爾會舉辦一些Sausalito當地的活動，並且也有買賣遊艇的服務，整體店內環境看起來乾乾淨淨，挺推薦經過的話可以進來逛逛。

Great service; wonderful selection; welcoming enviornment!…read moreSince 1st Books is close to a Cafe, I can dine and read by just walking a few steps!

Such a cute store with an adorable aesthetic. Staff is so happy to be there and is great at helping…read moreyou find what you're looking for. Highly recommend.

The staff here is extremely knowledgeable and helpful without being overbearing…read more As an immunocompromised individual I'm always looking for businesses which still provide hand sanitizer for customer use and who have employees who are courteous about customers who wear masks. I find this a very professional attitude to show concern for other humans. I've been to this bookstore twice in a month and am happy to say I'll be back soon. There's nothing like the smell and feeling of a fresh, new book in my life. They also have a beautiful selection of Tarot and Oracle decks.

I walked into Copperfields hoping to find a white elephant gift. I spotted a woman standing there…read morewatching me. I said hello and explained that I was looking for help finding a white elephant gift for a coworker. I asked for some suggestions. Her response was, "I don't know your coworker." Seriously? I barely know my coworker either. Needless to say, she was no help at all. I ended up turning around and helping myself since I clearly wasn't going to get any assistance. As I was leaving, she said something like, "I'm sorry if I offended you," without a smile. Great. I went down the street and walked into two other stores, explaining the same white elephant gift dilemma. At both stores, the retail clerk took the time to walk me around their store, offered ideas and suggestions to see what might work. Of course, I ended up buying the gift at one of those stores. Novato Copperfield may want to consider training employees to be more helpful when customers ask unusual questions-but then again are white elephant gift questions in December really so out-of-the-ordinary? Just now I searched for "white elephant Christmas gifts" on Amazon and found a ton of somewhat amusing suggestions. I'm not a Prime member and I tend to avoid all thing Amazon, but at least their algorithm/AI is actually helpful...

Books Inc. is a FANTASTIC! It is a beautiful book store in a great neighborhood, and it's such a…read morefun place to browse and buy. They have an amazing selection of books. And the staff is wonderful, kind, and helpful. I highly recommend Books Inc. Let's continue to support local bookstores!

Was excited to browse around, picked up a mug and asked the staff for a new one since the display…read moreone had scuff marks on bottom. To which he whispered "doesn't prevent u from drinking from it." Sure, whatever, he still handed me a new one with sheets of foam wrap so register can help package it since it did not come with any other protection. However, as I checked out, the register staff seemed confused about the wrapping, saying "it's not the right wrap." As I explained and asked him to cushion the mug in the bag, he looked and sounded visibly annoyed. Felt like a weird/unnecessary reaction.

An adorable community hub for books and connection. Between hosting multiple book clubs (including…read morea silent book club), donating books to educators, and curating excellent new and used books, Peninsula Books is what other local bookstores aspire to be. Its location in Westlake makes it convenient for a visit while picking up food or groceries; however, the westlake parking lot can be pretty full given the number of the stores. The booksellers are very friendly, quick to ask if you need help finding a book or offering recommendations. As for price point, there is something for everyone! They have a free shelf of donated used books, resale of used books, as well as new hardbacks and first edition signed copies. From one book lover to another, you will not regret stopping by.

A great little bookstore smack dab in the middle of Westlake Mall. takes me back to the times I…read moreused to forage for good fiction and some non-fiction around the Bay whenever I stop by. the front of the store seems to be where the majority of the used books are located and there's even a tall shelf full of free ones that one can opt to donate some $ if so inclined. I usually peruse the sci-fi/fantasy section and never come away disappointed. i've also noticed some graphic novels and comics, a children's section and a calendar of community events centered around reading. what a wonderful and welcome addition to the area.

The Book Place (1608Grant Ave, Novato)--a beloved nonprofit used-bookshop run entirely by…read morevolunteers, with all proceeds supporting the Marin County Free Library. Vast selection at great prices: Over 60 categories of donated books--fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, children's, history, collectibles--plus CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and puzzles. Hardcover novels run around $3, trade paperbacks $2, mass-market paperbacks about 75¢, and clearance titles as low as 25¢. We were here on July 1st and they had books on American history on sale. The Book Place in Novato offers a treasure trove of affordable used books in a friendly, community-centered environment. Every purchase or donation helps enrich Marin County's library offerings, so it's a great spot for both reading lovers and those wanting to give back.

​This is the best used book store in Marin County! If I'm in the area on the days they are open…read more(closed Sunday and Monday), I'll stop by to see what they have. This is a Friends of the Marin County Library store, which means that volunteers lovingly keep the place clean and organized. All of the shelves are clearly listed, with price lists adorning the walls. Some of the books are even discounted further (individually priced on the cover), with an entire back room marked as Clearance (along with the carts outside the front door). Clearance books are mostly $1.00, and most everything else is under $5.00. Community members frequently donate items so the shelves are refreshed regularly. Each time I come by, I always find at least one or two titles to take home (and usually more than that)! There is free street parking, as well as a parking lot in the back of the building. And they only take cash or checks.

Always a great selection of used books, and most are priced around $3!! It's amazing how many books…read morethey fit into a small space. They're open for book sales once every few months. Wish they were open more often!

Excellent quality and variety at bargain prices. Really shows how the library contributes to the…read morecommunity and is committed foremost to encouraging reading!