Many book stores exist on a spectrum from 'Glitsy, shiny excuses for a pricey coffee shop' to 'No…read moreFrills Dedication to the love of great books'. By that Standard BOI is a 10 out of 10. Value: I have yet to find an over-priced book (or cd). Selection: this is a 'medium sized indy store, catering to more serious readers.' The selection meets that standard, especially for classics, poetry, and southwestern books. Service: in my 4 visits, the hands on owner Leo has quietly been at the ready for my inquiries. The store is well organized and well lit. Highly recommended.

It may not look like much but it's one of the all-time best used bookstores. Extremely well-curated…read moreacross all genres with a special focus on local interest and art.

I am so impressed with the quality of service from this book store. My cousin in Vancouver, BC…read morewanted to send me a book for my birthday. She was having challenges with purchasing via a Canadian cash order. The staff at Garcia's were able to work out the exchange issue with her. My cousin told me that I would get a text when the ordered book came in. I was perfectly happy to go by the store for the book when notified. However, Garcia's went above and beyond as only a small business who values its customers can do ..they HAND DELIVERED the book to my house!! I called to thank them for their outstanding service and wanted to encourage you all to shop at Garcia Street books!!

I love this bookshop. Dog friendly, interesting books, happy to get you whatever book you'd like,…read moreand always welcoming.

Best bookstore in town. I've been bringing in books for trade for years. I love the chaotic, giant…read moreselection and the staff and owner are great. I always find a ton of great books.

i took some current books in for credit as i have many times....encountered a clerk named…read moreDavid....who was rude, unbusinesslike, arrogant, and insensitive....this guy should not be allowed to take care of customers....just allowed to stack books perhaps

Very nice owner, great selection. Found six great books there. It's great when you can find the…read morebooks you've been looking for at a used price.

I am from Chicago and know a great used book store when I walk into one. Big Star Books and music…read morehas an excellent selection of quality books. It can be difficult to find books for an eccentric like me, as I am always in the search for works in philosophy, religion, history, etc. Their selection is generous in choices in these categories as well as others, and I have already found 2 books I need for graduate school (and under $15 a piece!). Don't miss it, even just for a relaxing perusal.

This place is exactly what bookstores should be! With works carefully collected over decades, the…read moreshop has unique and beautiful books you're not likely to find elsewhere - and at good prices too. The owner is super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about books. I could have spent hours browsing and chatting. I'll most definitely be back! The shop doesn't open straight onto the main road but is still right in the Santa Fe plaza. From Palace Ave you go through some iron gates and through an outdoor hallway. It can look like you're not supposed to be there, but you are, so don't be put off - this gem is well worth the few extra steps! If you appreciate books you'll love this place. Don't miss it!

My sister and I have been searching for a special copy of The Call of the Wild for my…read moredaughter-in-law. She read it as a child and said it was a favorite book and inspired her to become a veterinarian. Mr. Nicholas Potter, Bookseller of Santa Fe, advised our search (from California and New Mexico) and introduced us to the Limited Edition Classics, although he did not currently have a copy. When we found a copy through a different bookseller in Pennsylvania, we consulted with Mr. Potter on that purchase. It turns out he knows that bookseller (clear across the country) and he vouched for the validity of his descriptions and his business practices. Clearly he is dedicated to the profession.

Glad I found this hidden gem of a bookshop. A little cramped by most people's standards, but that's…read moreonly due to the immense collection of books within the space. The owner, Carl, is a wonderful gentlemen who really has a great deal of knowledge and stories from the area. He assisted me in finding some books and CDs from the classical section at a great price. Would happily go back if I'm ever in town again.

Palace Books is a fantastic place to spend time away from the hustle of everyday life on the…read morestreets. Carl, the owner, is a great guy with a font of knowledge about local events and personalities and is always willing to help in a book search. I am from the DFW area of Texas and always make it a point to visit Palace Books whenever I am in Santa Fe, NM!

Have never felt more unwelcome in a store. Upon opening the door, an employee was standing directly…read morein the path, and made no attempt to move. She started at me blankly. When she did not move, I thought perhaps they were not open, so I asked if they were. She rolled her eyes at me and said "That's why there's a sign on the door. It says 'Open' ". Wow. How incredibly rude and unwelcoming. She didn't greet us, or move to allow us into the store. What on earth just happened?

Good selection of very specialized books dealing with the American West, and some books in…read moreoverlapping areas. A large selection of maps, stored in pull-out drawers, and a reasonable amount of pamphlets and other ephemera. The store has a strong smell of cat. Just in case you're allergic. It's not a normal bookstore cat smell, it's much stronger.

I was walking by and stop by. It's a house turn bookstore. It's open and bright. They have a lot of…read morenew books and they even had toys. There's a couple rooms but a great selection of books. Highly recommend stopping by.

What a wonderful bookstore for child and parent! For the last several years, my daughter and I have…read morelooked forward to pursuing the selection at Beehive each time we come to Santa Fe. The space is warm and welcoming - filled with light. The owner has introduced us to many good books by a diverse range of authors. It is a Santa Fe treasure.