Had a cvs appt and was waiting, decided on finally going in this bookstore because of the lgbtqia…read moreflag. I don't find many places in the area that vocally align with my beliefs and values. Once I got closer to the door I saw stickers about anti-ice and Palestine... so awesome. Staff was so kind and also very attentive when I asked about books on Sudan. They hadn't had any but considered my topic for future book inventory. Left with a book to restart my reading journey again. I praise them for their values! The selection of books is perfect for someone who leans more towards the left and beyond.

I was passing by the area and I was glad to find this book store. Staff is very friendly and…read morewilling to help if you're looking for something specific. They are also willing to order something for you if they don't have it in their store. I'm very happy with the diverse selection they have. Not only do they have a few popular books, but they also have books that I've never heard of before. They are also very culturally diverse too! You can sign up for their rewards program with your name at the register, which is if you buy 10 books you get some money off a book after that. Very cozy ambience and grateful they had a bathroom since I was commuting from OC. I was a little sad that I missed their furry mascot, who was on vacation. I will definitely come back if I'm passing by.

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

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend while we were in the area exploring Downtown…read moreRiverside and decided to pop in here and check it out. Staff were very friendly, a young man. Selection - I ended up getting this Bob Ross Card & Stickers since my friend used to always watch Bob Ross videos whenever he got stressed out with our college classes. Value - pricier side, but I'd said typical for bookstores like this, so fair. Ambiance and vibe inside the store was really nice and cute too! Would recommend checking this place out!

A very cute and quiet little mom and pop shop type of bookstore! We went in on a whim after…read morevisiting the coffee shop next door. Parking is available across the street near the goodwill or if you can get a spot on the street. We came in and there were piles of books next to the bookshelves. The sections aren't completely labeled, but if you read enough, you can see what category the bookkeeper has placed the books in. There isn't a certain order (alphabetically or anything). You go in and you peruse what is available . The bookseller is also hanging out in the front and will let you look at the front room or the back room. We saw the children's section, science, graphic novels, AAPI, and fantasy. Their romance was scattered around the store. I did end up leaving with a book purchase. I will say it's hard to look at everything because the lights were also flickering, although there is sunlight coming in. It was quite overwhelming to look at books. Overall the prices were cheaper than a bookstore chain. It's very nice to see these stores still operating. I'd choose this over a chain any day.

I had a wonderful experience at Renaissance Bookshop, Music & Movies in Riverside. I was searching…read morefor a specific hardcover book that was not currently in stock, but Gene Berkman went above and beyond to help. Instead of simply telling me he didn't have it, he took the time to recommend several websites where I could find the book at a very reasonable price. Thanks to his guidance, I found exactly what I was looking for, and the deal was so good that I ended up ordering two books. Gene Berkman and Jayne Hanson clearly care about their customers and have a genuine passion for books. Their knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to help make this shop a true gem in Riverside. I highly recommend Renaissance Bookshop to anyone looking for books, music, movies, and outstanding customer service.

We were driving home from my fathers house this past Christmas Day, and what to our wondering eyes…read moreshould appear...but Happy Time Adult Book Store... I laughed so hard I had tears! The reviews didn't make it seem like a place we could take the kids, so we continued on our long journey home, but it was definitely something that got the entire car full of us laughing ... I had to translate one of the establishment's more eloquent reviews (it was pure gold - I can't help myself...) into Spanish so our little guy didn't hear it, but by the time I made it through laughter and tears and sides aching from giggling like a 12 year old, I decided that since we stopped here and took time to crack up in front of an adult book store on Christmas, it merited going into the book of reviews, if for nothing else than for sheer novelty. Actually, the outside of the place didn't look super sketchy and the street was otherwise deserted, which enabled us to take a few minutes to truly appreciate the magnificence that was the Happy Adult Time Book Store. It sure beats the Sad Adolescent Time No WiFi Store... :) Best Christmas novelty detour ever...and not even a need to get out of the car. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!!

Raising the price without any advanced notice to the customers with existing tickets prior to…read moreraising the entrance fee those customers who had leftover tickets were not accommodated and had to eat it and they were no longer able to use those old tickets the only one who benefited from it was the owner who did not offer a refund , I would highly recommend using your $10 on something way better than that like taking care of your family feeding your kids instead of going to a dirty old place like this another problem with this place, if there was a fire and you were in the back room watching movies and the fire was in the front you would not be able to get out the fire department needs to be notified of this issue it could be dangerous I highly recommend you not go there in the future

IYKYK Real readers…read morehave no need to review a large store with books. Love this place.

The changing table in the woman's restroom was horrible i had to put my knee under while changing…read moremy son to hold it up

I was looking for some books and stopped in to this location. Though I didn't find what I can in…read morefor, this location is spacious and organized. Staff also seemed friendly here. There's plenty of parking outside. This is within the Tyler Mall complex, but it's it's own building.

Was sitting on this review but I think it's time. Three Fridays ago I went to Barnes and waited in…read moreline behind three people. Got to the front of the line and asked very politely and calmly "do you have any Pokémon cards?" I was on a time crunch and trying to get a birthday present for my nephew before meeting them for dinner. The cashiers response was "I have to let the line die down before I can even check." I was very confused by this statement because as a customer myself, I waited in a line to even ask the question. There were other cards behind her, and I was confused as to why she couldn't turn around or look down. But I said okay no problem. I stepped off to the side and watched her help three people. People were still filing in and I had no problem. Then a woman who looked like a manager walked behind the cash register to break change, she asked the cashier what I was doing. They then started to whisper but I could hear the word "Pokémon" very clearly. The manager out loud goes oh no. Don't open the box. We don't open boxes until the weekend or Monday nights and then they both just stared at me. Feeling extremely uncomfortable and choosing to take the higher road (also on a time crunch) I left. Thanks for nothing :-) I too was a customer who waited in a line and will not support this business. I can't feel bad for brick and mortar book stores that end up closing due to choosing to lose business.

This is a great used bookstore with lots of different genres. They often have sales and you can get…read morea lot of bang for your buck! And it goes to support the programs at the library! Win win!

From the owner: We sell donated books at very low prices and use the funds to support the library's special…read moreprograms and needs. We are a non-profit run by volunteers and are located inside the Woodcrest Community Library. We sell used books, magazines, cd's, and dvd's - all for a dollar or less. Some special items or multi packs cost a little more. We accept cash or Paypal and appreciate small bills and/or exact change for purchases. If you would prefer to donate and support the library programs instead of or in addition to purchasing books, we take cash donations as well as books, cd's and dvd's. Thank you for your support!

10/10 experience. The staff are so nice and helpful. We paid for the experience and it delivered!…read moreThe cats were so cute, well taken care of, and the overall experience was exactly what I was looking for. Everyone including my daughter and everyone who came in and enjoyed their time. I got to read a book while sitting with some of the cutest cats. I didn't want to leave. I hope to come back very soon.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Happened to stumble upon this place exploring downtown and it was such a…read moretreat. The staff are all very welcoming and informative. We did the 1hr experience and all of the cats were very friendly and loving. The hour was filled with lots of love, snuggles, pets and relaxation. I wish I could take them all home with me! Will definitely be stopping by this place everytime I'm in town.

A smaller Bookoff location, but they have a good selection of books and anime things. I was…read moreactually surprised to have seen so many figurines, but alike the previous comments, some of them can be overpriced. But the conditions do look good. They have a large selection of hobbies books as well as CD and DVDs. Parking outside are aplenty.

We love this place!!!…read more They have Pokémon and DragonballZ and Gundum! The service is good with semi-friendly staff. There is a senior team member that seems really not happy to work there but I understand it's a ton of stuff. The value is half and half. Whoever determines the "value" is probably someone just looking it up on the internet and guessing the value. Some stuff is great value and some stuff is really over priced. But this place is GREAT for niche market!!!