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!

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

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.

I LOVE that there's a used bookstore for kids and teens. I buy a lot of used books--when I want…read moresomething not available at the library or love a book so much I want to own a copy. And most used bookstores I've been to don't have a really good young adult/ post-early reader kid section. (I usually buy online at sites like second sale, better world books, and thrift books). BUT the prices here are quite a bit higher than what I usually pay for used books. My daughters each picked a paperback graphic novel for $9 each--which is about what I could pay for a new copy of Warriors (younger daughter's choice) on Amazon. I prefer not to use Amazon, but I think in pricing, it's good to consider the competition. Nonetheless, I'm happy this is here.

So excited that this place is in Larkspur! Such a cute little store and a great use of the space…read more Great selection and prices. I found a Mary Englebreit Mother Goose collection for $10, perfect condition. They also have little tote bags, pins and stickers.

The Book Place (1608Grant Ave, Novato)--a beloved nonprofit used-bookshop run entirely by…read morevolunteers, with all proceeds supporting the Marin County Free Library. Vast selection at great prices: Over 60 categories of donated books--fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, children's, history, collectibles--plus CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and puzzles. Hardcover novels run around $3, trade paperbacks $2, mass-market paperbacks about 75¢, and clearance titles as low as 25¢. We were here on July 1st and they had books on American history on sale. The Book Place in Novato offers a treasure trove of affordable used books in a friendly, community-centered environment. Every purchase or donation helps enrich Marin County's library offerings, so it's a great spot for both reading lovers and those wanting to give back.

​This is the best used book store in Marin County! If I'm in the area on the days they are open…read more(closed Sunday and Monday), I'll stop by to see what they have. This is a Friends of the Marin County Library store, which means that volunteers lovingly keep the place clean and organized. All of the shelves are clearly listed, with price lists adorning the walls. Some of the books are even discounted further (individually priced on the cover), with an entire back room marked as Clearance (along with the carts outside the front door). Clearance books are mostly $1.00, and most everything else is under $5.00. Community members frequently donate items so the shelves are refreshed regularly. Each time I come by, I always find at least one or two titles to take home (and usually more than that)! There is free street parking, as well as a parking lot in the back of the building. And they only take cash or checks.

This is a true hidden gem! If you love used books, you cannot miss this bookstore. There are over…read more30,000 books for sale across all genres with a kids' corner, tons of art & photography books, cookbooks, and more. You can easily spend hours here getting lost in the stacks. There are also lots of CDs and DVDs! Prices are unbeatable with most items costing between $2 and $8. All the money goes back to the library too! The organization has been around for 65 years and is entirely volunteer run. They will help you find whatever you are looking for and are more than happy to share recommendations. It can be hard to find this spot if you have not visited before! It is located in Sausalito City Hall on the 2nd floor, upstairs from the library. There is a large parking lot with accessible spots that you enter from Litho street. Only open Mondays 10-1 and Saturdays 12-3.

When in Sausalito, what must you do, visit Friends of Sausalito Library Bookstore, that's what!…read moreThey have an amazing selection of books, new and old! The volunteers that staff the store are super helpful and friendly, plus the books are relatively inexpensive! Pay them a visit, I guarantee you will find at least one book to add to your collection!

Always a great selection of used books, and most are priced around $3!! It's amazing how many books…read morethey fit into a small space. They're open for book sales once every few months. Wish they were open more often!

Excellent quality and variety at bargain prices. Really shows how the library contributes to the…read morecommunity and is committed foremost to encouraging reading!

This Barnes and noble significantly downsized from their previous location in this mall. They used…read moreto have a cafe and a huge selection. Now it's a smaller store with more limited spaces and options. It's still a good bookstore and one that is left after many retailers closed. They have a great membership program that's free.

This is honestly one of my favorite B&N locations in the Bay Area. I used to shop here quite often…read morewhen they had the larger location, but I notice that anytime I'm in the area and decide to peruse their selection, I always go home with something! Recently, I found the whole Dream Harbor series here, that I've been meaning to add to my collection for the holidays. And I also found the Windy City series, in all of it's glory, also in stock here! I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. I always have such good interactions with the booksellers here too. Check out at the register is always pleasant and easy, and I've even had one of the employees reach out to me about joining their monthly book club! They hold a meeting for their romance, fiction, and nonfiction (maybe?) picks of the month. So cool! Will hopefully be joining in on one of the book club meetings soon!