My son, just like me and his grandpa are avid readers. We've probably been to every book store in…read moreOrange County. I spotted Verbatim while looking for parking for a pho and pokemon store down the street. This store has the variety I love, new release copies along with formerly loved ones. We were looking for NBA books but they didn't have any, but they had everything else the 12 yr old loves to read. They even carried an impressive Southeast Asian collection for Cambodia which is what my Pha had every single copy of already.

I have driven by this used bookstore hundreds of times. And finally, I got the chance to go in. It…read moreis a delightfully decorated,thoughtful place full of cleanly displayed books from baby board books all the way up to books you have to ask for help to see because they're protected. Plenty of people working there. Everyone seemed to enjoy their job. And there's a cool Zine corner in the back, which I loved. They buy used books which was good to know. Parking is on the street or in a nearby structure.

Great but limited selection of Japanese pressed lps. I bought a lot of albums. I only had two…read morethat I returned because they were defective. Prices vary from the highest being 19.00 to the lowest being 5.00. Hope they get a new fresh batch in soon

Lots of games retros and consoles and dvds blue rays and books in the back sure theres manga and…read morefigurines at the entrence but if you explore youll find really cool selections and a japanese section I found ps3,ps5, nintendo ds consoles and games and the cheapest being 3$ and some as high as 180$, i liked finding gameboy games the loose cartridges hanging side to side, and you can.sell dtuff here too! Its maybe 5-10 cents an item i think i sold like 8 blue rays got 1$ back about, but ykno they sell things at good prices plus clearance! I think theres records, nintendo console, cassettes its a good oldies retro physical media store. When i sold stuff i met a short black hair girl, and she was direct. At least she was patient and repeated when needed. Got my ticket got my stuff looked at and met Brendon and he is so sweet and friendly guide to others waiting in line and he told me my total and asked about how i was ect just nice dude!

Came here with my friends and they were having a book sale. Such a great, cost-effective way to…read moreshare the gift of reading when books are just $1. A fantastic deal and great service to boot. Thank you.

During one of my many frequent trips to the Poway Library I happen to meet up with Bob, one of the…read morevolunteers working at the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore. Bob quickly reminded me that Thursdays are "Thrifty Thursdays" at the book store, with BOGO (buy one, get one) item specials. This Thrifty Thursday was BOGO on Children's items. Bob is a great resource and reminded me that the bookstore sells some donated items directly on Amazon to benefit their nonprofit. Here's a link to their Amazon online store: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A2O157D83984P3&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER If you stop by the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore, be sure to pop in and "hi" to Bob and tell him Mark sent ya! I'm sure he would get a kick out of it knowing that Yelpers care to stop by.

The staff/volunteers are so kind and genuinely friendly. Even before I went to the register I…read moreoverheard so many lovely interactions helping a kid find a book he might like, letting an older customer promise to bring back the change she was missing on a return visit, and just chatting nicely with each person as they were checking out. My interaction was no different. The selection will be varied as with any used bookstore, but they have quite a lot on offer for the small space they occupy and I ended up leaving with four books, myself. Plus it is a lot more guilt free ending up disliking a book you got for a buck fifty than a book you paid upwards of $16 for. It can also be a great source for those who want an inexpensive book that they won't mind using for an art project like book page origami or blackout poetry, since they have tons of mass produced paperbacks. The location they're in is also ideal since right next door there are amazing cupcakes, plus a coffee shop within the same mall. And the Santee Library is right there if you're local and have a library card. Super easy area to kill an hour or two in.

I think this place has the best selection of books with the most affordable prices. I was able to…read morefind a ton of rare classics that have been on my wishlist and my husband has been able to find his wishlist books, too! The book turnover rate is pretty good and we often come here every few weeks or so. Parking is cramped here and I think the ladies behind the desk are kinda cold/distant to customers who aren't regulars. The person in front of me had an engaging, friendly conversation with the cashier but when it was my turn the cashier did a complete 180 and seemed really unfriendly. Not sure why because I was buying 4 books and paid in cash. Oh, well, not my problem!

Very large used bookstore and what an amazing selection! I visited during the Library Friends of…read moreSan Diego County book crawl and it was a great excuse to head over to RSF. I didn't have much time that day, hope to go back again soon!

This was a surprise hit-- a great little bookstore! So well curated. In a small space, they are…read moreable to have most genres covered with a fair number of classics, including lots of obscure titles. The books are gently used and in great condition. Upstairs houses the Rancho Santa Fe Library and are right next to a small elementary school. They also sell sheet music, CDs and a decent kids/YA section. Pro tip-- closes at 4!

What a nice independent bookstore! I can't tell you the last time I held a book in my hands (I…read moreknow! I kind of suck!), but I do love books and try to shop at them whenever I can. I love to give books or gift cards to bookstores to children. Bluestocking Books is the kind of bookstore I would specifically go out of my way to buy gifts for people, or to (gasp) buy a book for myself. There are little cozy nooks around the bookstore, as there should be in a bookstore. There's also a section for kids, with a little table and some reading material to peruse. Inexplicably, Bluestocking Books is closed on Wednesdays! What an interesting day to be closed, but I guess you have to be closed at least one day, right? Why not Wednesday? The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, and there's just a palpable welcoming vibe emanating from the store. It's a nice place to browse and find the perfect book.

Bluestocking Books is an awesome indie bookstore located in the Hillcrest area. There is no parking…read morelot here, but a ton of street parking all around. Inside, they have a cozy and welcoming setup with both new and used books organized neatly by genres. The books are priced very fairly here and they have a good amount of books to dig through. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by and you will most likely not leave empty-handed!

In a few words, a huge/diverse selection and amazing customer service. In many words, this…read morebookstore almost feels like a portal back to the good old days with hidden nooks to plop down and zone out...the smell of old books fills the space and with no screens in sight...it feels like home. I hope they stick around forever.

Picked up "The Encyclopedia Britannica Great Books of the Western World Vol. 4 The Iliad /…read moreOdyssey", 1952 edition, for a great price! I found myself just standing here, amazed by the selection! Lots of mystical books, books on philosophy, religious books, SF; science. I admired the section that has a lot of different Hindu texts from various denominations. I also saw some Tarot, and some CDs. I plan on coming back. Service was good as I was asked if I could be helped and it did motivate me to buy something. I pretty much can't pass up old books on anything regarding Ancient Greece! Right now I have enough books, but once my own little reading library is weeded out, I'll return with some questions, for sure! We need more bookstores like this! Always passed this place by, it would either be closed or I never got the chance to go in. Nice to finally see how cool it is!

My life partner brought me here as a birthday surprise and I'm hooked. We typically would visit…read morethat bigger one in North Park, but that place has become a hellhole for morons standing in aisles taking instagram shots. Hard pass. I managed to toss books like rocks at them as if I'm a bridge troll. However, after cussing out some 23 year old that cant even read, I've decided to move on to better bookstores. (Or I was told I'm not welcome back, same difference). Anyway, BOOK PLACE IS RAD. I am hooked, on the book. I don't really enjoy the Barnes & Noble because A) Expensive as hell, and B) AI cover art everywhere. So, Book Place. Cluttered how I like it. But in a good way. Like, you think you might find Iain Banks in the mystery section, but actually he might be in the Thriller section, or both! And you've discovered a new author on the way! I just love how it feels to have such a variety of books. Some spent time being loved by someone, and others, maybe were a gift that they trashed and it ended up here. Everyone who works here is cool, we can chat about books, and they'll tell you if they have something. Though personally I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for something I don't know if I'll find. I've always managed to find something. Plus, their prices are great. The buyback option is awesome. (Plus you have the opportunity to share what you loved... or didn't love and give someone else your hot garbage!) They've got a rental system too. So it's kinda like if Blockbuster came back, and had a baby with a book Place. They've got the oddities I crave. They have the weird science fiction with the holographic covers from the 90s and early 2000s (yeah those nerd ones). Star Wars novels, covered (and I don't mean the post-Disney garbage). I love this spot. It's not super close to home, but it gives me a reason to venture into this part of the county. Makes me very happy. Support this place and keep it alive because I need it in my life.

I am a little biased towards this bookstore because it's a little small and they don't have the…read morebiggest selection, but the prices are good and the guy who works here is SUPER nice and friendly (30ish guy with brown hair). I was really impressed with how nice and patient he was with the customers, many of whom were older women who seem to be regulars at the store. My husband and I were each able to find a book here; Toni Morrison is one of my favorite authors ever so I was psyched to find one of her books! I even found a copy of The Idiot and El Fili! But I didn't get those because I'm not big on Dostoevsky anymore and El Fili is the sequel to the book I'm trying to find. Anyway, still cool to find those! They even had a free book shelf outside and I was able to get a smut novel for my husband and me to laugh over. Good times. The next time I go here, I'll try to open an account with them because I have a bunch of books I'd like to get credit for so I could get more books I'd actually like. Unfortunately it's a little hard for us to go here because their hours and days are limited, so we're only able to go here on Saturdays. Anyway, recommended!

Amazing selection of books! There were so many hidden gems in this bookstore, you have to really…read morelook. The man who attended us was very nice. If you have a big bag or drinks, you give them to him and put them in a box and you collect it at the end of your shopping! Got 2 books for $16!

This is def my favorite kind of bookstore and one of the places I was most looking forward to going…read moreto during some downtime on a work trip. Unfortunately I only lasted thirty seconds before I walked right back out. I asked the owner if I could plug in my phone while I looked around and he somehow managed to tell me that i was attempting to scam him? Told him he can just say no and he started laughing. I dunno. Definitely didn't want to spend my hour there after that. Even though I really did want to :( anyway the thrift shop on the next block charged my phone in so I could uber back to work and I found 6 books to take home :)

1. On the first Tuesday of the month they close the lake and there is noooo parking…read more 2. I booked an appointment weeks in advance to use the idea lab. The volunteer who knows how to use things didn't come in that day. No one who works at the library knows how to use the equipment. Ine gentleman even complained about the equipment being there (like it was ruining his life). 3. I waited, as they mentioned the volunteer always comes in. Maybe he just couldn't find parking? 4. I waited almost an hour. No one ever came. 5. Good thing I had a book to read. (Get it, library...book...yehhhh). Plus for being clean amd smelling like books. Negative for idea space ambivalence and parking issues.

Right now it is under remodelling construction so the normally fabulous Book Nook store is gone…read more There are a few carts in the library with their stock but nowhere near as much as you normally find in the store. I love this store and often visit on the way to pick up my son from school, or on the way to the lake to walk or jog. I love the staff- they are super friendly and fun. My only disappointment is that when books do not sell, they actually dump them in the recycling out back which I accidentally discovered when I went to recycle a can. I am a book lover and it made me so sad. I discovered the bin completely full of books. Eeek! Please bring the Book Nook back and don't throw away any more books!