Had high hopes for this bookstore. Especially since it was…read moreremodelled and new ownership if I'm not mistaken. Staff was not welcoming at all. Atleast the older gentleman that was there. Children's section was small and don't have any classic books. Everything was so political and liberal. (Not just books for gifts) Which doesn't fit a bookstore. Wish they could have just focused on books and had a great section for children with seating and all. This was more of a "doing it for the 'gram" type of store

Downtowne Bookstore is in Riverside. It is the nicest bookstore with a huge selection of books and…read moresome gifts. They have new and used books and have it all from history to novels. It is family owned and a true independent book store. The owner is wonderful and the staff is just great. They have good prices and I bet they have what you want. It is clean and well organized and if you need help, they will help you. They pretty much know everything they have. If they don't have a book you want they will order it for you.

Great selection of Stephen King books! Every genre section had a variety of books to choose from…read more As a thriller and horror fan, I found so many great picks. While checking out, the cashier noticed that all of the books I was purchasing were thrillers and horror. She walked me over to their thriller pick of the month, which I really appreciated. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the experience better

I love the huge selection of books. I joined the rewards program and it pays for itself in a short…read moretime. I send books to my grand daughters and always get a discount and free shipping, saving me about $10 each time i do this. Love this store.

I stumbled upon this beauty on accident. Driving past Joshua tree, I saw the sign that read "BOOKS"…read moreon the side of the road and had to make an immediate U-turn. I am so glad I went in! It was way more than what I had expected! At first glance it seems like it's the tiniest thing, but once you start wandering through you'll notice that there are so many sections with tons and tons of all sorts of books, new and used! I only had a limited amount of time so I had to rush through but I was still able to find 3 books for myself... all used but in GREAT condition. $15 for all 3! The owner of the shop was also amazing... super warm and welcoming! This will definitely not be my last time visiting the store because I plan to return on my next trip back to Joshua tree :)

Stacked to the rafters with used books. Especially strong on science fiction, mysteries, and…read morethrillers.

There's something here for everyone. If you want an Almanac from 1980, they probably have it…read more Looking for a rare beanie baby? You'll probably find it here. This is one of those places you can get lost in for hours upon hours as the sun fades into the moon. The prices fluctuate as the books come manufactured with the prices on the back cover, but that's a non issue.

My sister and I had intended to just grab a coffee, but were pleasantly surprised when we happened…read moreupon this book store. It is so cute and artistic, the smell alone walking in had my book heart SOARING. The prices were so reasonable, the woman working the front desk (wish I remembered her name) was kind and helpful. She also let us know we could bring books to sell for $1 each or we could use it as store credit! If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in for a great book and great company.

This is almost certainly the smallest bookstore--new or used--you have ever seen. It is one small…read moreroom, smaller than a kid's bedroom. But there are some nuggets to be found here. The store is located in the upstairs shopping "mall," along with a bunch of either tiny stores. I would estimate at least a quarter to a third of the books are of the sci-fi/fantasy genre. Here is where you may find some very obscure but excellent out of print titles. The fiction section is also well-curated. The rest of the books are a bit of a hodgepodge (travel, humor, etc.). I found the prices to be very fair. Be careful, though: some out of print books are priced accordingly. Worth checking out, if you are a book nerd.

The address takes you to a stairway to a business that has maybe 15-20 separate stalls one of which…read morewas this used bookstore. I spent several minutes trying to follow my GPS before finding a stairway to an "upstairs mall" and realizing I should go up it. There were a fair amount of books, looking to good shape, organized in a way that made sense and priced reasonably. Unfortunately out of my several favorite authors, there were only two represented, both by one only book each which I had already read. I finally saw a store sign at the bottom of the stairway as I was leaving, partly obstructed and hard to see. They really need to do a better job of helping people find them.

24/11/25-11:00-One of my favourite PS institutions. Great selection of books, videos, toys,…read moreclothes, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, and more. Shopkeeper leaves you alone but is friendly and efficient.

I'm so happy that we have Q trading company here in Palm Springs. They are very nice at the front…read moreand they always seem to have what I'm looking for. A birthday card, sympathy, card or other fun things. And the value is very good. I also buy my calendars from there every year. Geez, I just found my calendar for 2025. It's still wrapped up. My family came to visit so I had to put it away. Wow Mr. May is looking good!, Lol!!! Anyway I love Q Trading Company.

Very knowledgeable and personable owner. Their curated selection of used books keeps things…read moreaffordable. This is a "must stop" on any Idyllwild trip.

Cool spot with lots of interesting choices. Hours were sparse but understandale. Lovely space to…read morelinger. The upstairs was closed when I visited but would love to check out when I return.

I've found many an old book here as the name suggests. The store owner is the sweetest old man with…read morean adorable smile. I can find pretty much any kind of book here, and since they are all used the price is worth the item. I even found an old midwifery book! Really cool selection.

This is the cutest little bookstore. Feels nostalgic and right out of an old movie. But what really…read moremakes this place special is the adorable owner, Don. He is an absolute joy and ray of sunshine! So friendly and thoughtful and tells the best jokes, lol. I love hearing about his life and how he and his wife came to own this little treasured spot. Last trip he said to me, "I don't care if anyone comes in and doesn't buy a book, it's just so fun to watch people come in here from all walks of life and find joy in these ol' books." And that's how you know, someone truly loves and cares about what they do and their customers.

Newer location a street over and still a strong store. Good to move to get more traffic as this…read morestore deserves it. For being a smaller store, they have a great selection in many genres. The person working was very helpful to everyone browsing and several purchases while I was there. Prices are reasonable and top new books available. They also take orders you can pick up when they arrive.

I just wanted to write a quick update to my review. I decided to give this small bookstore another…read moretry since my first experience wasn't exactly a great one. I wanted to purchase a book that was on my TBR list, so we decided to visit the bookstore. I walked in, and the same woman greeted us with what felt like a forced hello. I asked if they had a certain book. I wasn't sure whether it was classified as a thriller or a mystery, so I said thriller. They did have the book, but when she handed it to me, she said, "It's actually horror," in a condescending and mean tone. I certainly hope she isn't the owner because she could use some serious customer service training. At the very least, she could learn how to be kind to customers. I definitely will NOT be back.

I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.