Town Books is one of those cozy little spots that makes you want to slow down and just browse for a…read morewhile. It is small but packed with a nice mix of used books and the prices are really easy on the wallet. I have found everything from fiction to memoirs and kids' books here. It is always a fun surprise what you will come across. The store is super clean and well organized which makes it easy to find what you want without feeling overwhelmed. I love that the books are sorted by genre because it just makes the whole experience more enjoyable. They have two entrances you can use to get inside. One from Pine Street and another from San Anselmo Avenue. Town Books is located in the Courtyard building at the end of the hall so it is easy to find once you know where to look. The people working there are absolutely lovely. They are so friendly and welcoming that you instantly feel comfortable walking in. They are always happy to chat or help if you are looking for recommendations and you can tell they genuinely enjoy being there. Also they appreciate book donations. They accept gently used books during open hours in limited quantities about three boxes or bags per household. They also accept DVDs and CDs in their original packaging. They do not accept cassette tapes, vinyl records, magazines, games or puzzles. The nice ladies toward me that all profits from the sales go straight to supporting the San Anselmo Library so shopping here feels really good. If you are ever in San Anselmo and want to spend some time with good books and great vibes this is definitely the place to check out.

The cutest book nook in town! Town Books has an amazing selection at affordable prices. It is fully…read morevolunteers who run the shop and all proceeds go to the San Anselmo library. Every time I am in San Anselmo I make sure to grab my next favorite read from here!

We were in the area saw this bookstore and decided to check it out. It's a cute little bookstore it…read morehad a good selection. They had a kids area that was really cute. They also had birthday cards, mugs, book markers, tea plates. I purchased a really cute mug as a gift. Prices were reasonable and great selection. Definitely check this bookstore out if you're in the area.

Too bad the service was so bad, I left without buying the several books I had intended to buy…read more Every year the Best American series arrives in October. I enjoy the Mysteries, Short Stories, and Essays. I asked a man where I could find them and he just said, "they're all in their respective sections." Hmmmm, I'm guessing Mystery section, so I go there and can't find it. A young lady came up and was helpful, she located the Short Stories. But the man just continued putting new books on shelves, he clearly could not be bothered to help a customer who was clearly not able to find the other volumes. So, Books Inc is still the best, I'll shop at their stores. This is fixable, Copperfields!

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.

Whoah, I was shocked by the collection at this little tiny bookstore…read more They sell used/donated books and the proceeds go to the local library. I've been to other bookstores that benefit local libraries, and normally the collection is so sad. I'm an avid fiction reader, and pretty picky, and in their fiction section they had tons of great books published in the last couple years that I have loved (for around $5 for most books) In the travel section I found a fairly recent guidebook for Montreal which will be awesome for our upcoming trip. My husband couldn't stop raving about the 4D? John Wick DVDs he found for cheap that he said would easily go for 10x the price on Amazon. We also found lots of cute books for our toddlers that were 2-3 dollars each. Overall, very small shop but some great finds!!

Such a well appointed book store with lovely finds! The woman who was helping us was so kind.read more

A treasure of a toy shop with toys antique and new, curated and displayed with imagination and…read morecare. Where else will you see part of an old wooden ship loaded with stuffed animals, a Noah's Ark with a turkey in charge? Or an Egyptian sarcophagus from a set design for Indiana Jones next to a sizeable camel stuffie. Or an antique Underwood typewriter in its case or a set of illustrated journals of a bear who has traveled to Paris, to Egypt, to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, to Africa! A must visit for everyone! A you must go soon as Mme. Susan has seen her rent quadrupled and survival is challenged. Please support her!

My first time in San Anselmo and someone had recommended the place for unique pieces. I noticed a…read morebeautiful blue/white vase behind a glass cabinet when I walked in. I asked the owner (Susan) how much it was, and her response was "it's very very expensive. Very rare. Probably $300 or more" in a very exaggerated manner. Didn't bother checking the price or offer to let me see it. Very "Pretty Woman" moment. For context, I'm a black woman.

A unique shop. Smell is a bit musty, mildew like, so if you…read moreare sensitive, take precautions. Not ADA accessible by any means. Shelves are very close together, making it impossible for wheelchair users to access the books

I have been going here for years now. This is one of my favorite places. When I say this place got…read moreme though high school when it came to the books I needed and now in college. It really is a great spot:)

This is a small store to be sure, but what a beautiful selection of books and paper paraphernalia…read more The prices are reasonable considering the quality and age of books, plus they really have some special finds. However, you had best be prepared to be ignored. I went in with the idea that I might actually invest in a treasure, and I was prepared to pay for it. Sadly, yet understandably you can't look at anything, and you certainly can't touch anything. You must ask the clerk, which would be fine if she didn't totally ignore you! I asked specifically about a piece of illuminated text, she didn't even get up. I was told it was double sided, and a couple hundred bucks. I was really really interested in investing in it... but she couldn't be bothered to show it to me or tell me the accurate cost. I might go back, because as I said, these things are wonderful and special and worth the expense; but I would have to be prepared to be a more aggressive shopper, which doesn't sound like me.

From the owner: Michael Good first entered the rare book trade in 1965 and worked for a number of former ABAA…read moremembers. Michael started selling on his own in 1981 and became a member of the ABAA in 1985. Michael Good Books operates out of Woodacre, CA and specializes in Art, Californiana, Children's, History, Ephemera, Literature, and Autographs.