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    John K King Books North

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveUsed Bookstore
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Sarah R.

    Like most used book stores, the aisles at Joh King Books North are a bit cluttered with incoming books that haven't been thoroughly sorted yet. However, in general, it's really well organized by topic. It's got a lot of well-priced paperbacks for under $5, including a table of 50 cent and $1 books. It also carries some rarer stuff at pretty good prices. I found a first edition copy of an Anne Morrow Lindbergh book, hard copy in good condition, for $10, for instance.

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    employee with beard and in his thirties was rude and cussed at me. He had his dog in the building and he told me "dont fuck with the dog".

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    John K King Used & Rare Books

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    This is a wackadoodle bookstore for the lovers of Atlas Obscura type stuff. It is massive, the…read moreplace is packed to the brim, and they randomly have some ephemera (eg a confederate-era bill) that are on display and for sale. They also have a bunch of postcards organized by city/topic that were a lot of fun to rifle through. I took my parents here and my dad, who is notoriously a non-reader, absolutely loved it. The employees were also very nice and helpful. They have a selection of free books at the entrance, none of which were appealing but I appreciated it nonetheless. Prices were a bit higher than they should have been - "nothing books" (by which I mean used paperbacks with nothing noteworthy to them) were around $3-6. Obviously not going to break the bank, but they were the sort of books you could find for a dollar or less at a yard or library sale. One other bummer is that they do have a collection of rare books, but they're housed at a different location. All the titles can be seen on their website, but it's naturally so much more fun to view in person. Overall a cool place, and absolutely worth a visit. Not sure if I'd recommend planning on making a purchase, but if you're a bookstore lover or just a lover of oddities this is a must do.

    Wow! So many books! Over a million used and rare books. Many floors. This place is massive. One of…read morethe largest book stores in the country. I think it's best to go with a plan of what you are looking for. It can be overwhelming to just wander around. They have maps available, which is helpful. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and I recommend seeking their expertise if you are looking for something specific. There aren't really places to sit down and relax. This isn't a place where you come to chill for a long time and read through things. This feels like a place where you come with a purpose. It really is special.

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