I swear they curated the art, photo, and "gift books" section just for me. Amazing selection of…read moregreat non fiction books and friendly staff. A go to place when I'm visiting Arcata / Eureka area.

They appear to sell used books at new prices, which is unconscionable, in my opinion. They are in…read morevery good condition and mixed in with the new, so it might not be noticeable, but there are definitely used books on the shelf. Astounding! On the other hand, good curation. Some less popular literature I don't see in most bookshops.

Great bookstore, not corporate, helpful people who aren't in a hurry to get you out the door.read more

A wonderful gem of a store that has been in old town for years and years. The people that run…read morethis place are wonderful! I wish I could remember the name of the lady who runs this place. My mom, who we lost in September of 2019, used to come here all the time. I was here today, and she still remembered her. She had such nice things to say about her. As other people have said, it doesn't look that big on the outside, but it is huge on the inside. If you can't find what you are looking for, you are probably not looking hard enough. They have new and used books, fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, travel, rare and out of print books,, a very large children's room, and the list goes on and on. The prices are more than fair.... They also buy used books at a fair rate for store credit . If you don't find what you need this time, they will roll your credit over until the next time you come in. It's really cool that they do that. Once you buy your book, take it across the street to Los Bagels, And you can grab a nice snack while you peruse your purchase. I love this store, and I will be back again. Thank you.

This small bookstore is located upstairs at the Eureka Library. The books are in good condition and…read morethe best prices, for used books, in town. If you like to read and like good prices, you should stop by and check them out.

This is a very easy place to find. Ample parking at the library in Eureka. Go upstairs, once…read moreinside, and you will find the Serendipity bookstore. It is chock full of best-sellers, fiction, non-fiction. A wide range of good- condition children's books for a dollar or less. Every time I go in I think, "this is such a steal of a deal, why don't more people frequent the bookstore" !?

Love this little bookshop. They will also place orders, they sell new and used and always have…read moreinteresting things for sale, including local goods and crafts.

I have lived in McKinleyville for 25 years and went to Blakes Books yesterday for the first time…read more I had such a great conversation with the owner Courtney...she was so friendly and helpful! As the minister of a local church, I am helping a recently widowed friend rehome some of her husbands books. Courtney explained which books she would accept and suggested how I might handle the ones she didn't take. I would 100% recommend this gem of a bookstore and can't say enough about how nice Courtney is!!

A lovely game and book store. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection…read more Come on out nerds and get your game on.

The owner is knowledgable and they have a good variety of different board games to choose from. If…read moreyou like board games/card games, come check this place out. They also have books as well if you want to check them out.

The Shadow Gallery is this groovy, hip little store located in downtown Old Town Eureka, CA…read more They sell VHS and DVD movies, vinyl records, comic books, older video games for older video game systems, and more! It was quite a trip down memory lane to peruse my way through this store! Cool dude working the store that day! Worth a visit! I love the name! #TheShadowGallery

So rad everything you would ever want to see is in this store you would be so lucky to find…read moreanything like it 10/10 amazing for everyone

Look. It's Humboldt County. I didn't expect a legitimate game store and this place delivered. I was…read moreimpressed by the selection, offering board games from the classics to the traditional to the innovative. The store is in a wooden structure that looks like it should hold power tools, but never judge a book by its cover (or a game). We have bought several birthday and Christmas gifts here and the staff are some of the most knowledgeable about board games of varying types. We have also been introduced to new games here, and the prices are competitive with other game stores across the country. Instead of jumping on Amazon and enriching Jeff Bezos and his union busting ways, drop in to NCR and support local games stores. Also, Jesus Christ is Lord! Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who offer a lot of help and advice without being condescending.read more

First went here in 1981. Love this store, glad it's still alive. Every time I go up to Humboldt, I…read morepop in.

During our Thanksgiving trip to Arcata, we ducked in here to look for some old vinyl. Considering…read morethe eclectic nature of this community, I was not all that surprised to find a pretty awesome little music store. Indeed, the personality of this business matches that of the greater community; that quixotic mix of coming to terms with your own minor quirks and foibles, along with the ability to laugh at yourself. Oh, and I love of just about every kind of music you could imagine. The store had all sorts of records, although these are not 1980s Woolworths prices. I think we spent about 25 bucks for an old GNR album, and found a cool little Grateful Dead piece of art. The key is behind the counter was much cooler than me, but just as kind... I like that when I go in the store. It makes me want to buy things. Other retailers in the Square should take note. All that to say, Arcata is a town with a flavor all its on, and this music store fits right in. I will be sure to stop in the next time I'm passing through to see what other treasures I can find in the stacks.