Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

This place has a TON of books and I'm so happy I discovered it! I was able to find 3 books in my…read moreTBR list, which I was surprised with because they're all contemporary authors who are pretty hot right now. I could honestly stay in this place for at least a couple hours; there books wall to wall and they even have a large romance section in the back. I can't comment on the stock as I don't really read romance, unless it's for sh*ts and giggles. They have also got plenty of comfy chairs for you to sit around in, too. Pricing is average as many are half off the cover price. Some books are deeply discounted and are in little baskets scattered in the store. I'll definitely come here again! The only drawback is that they're open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

What a wonderful bookshop and the store owner was a pleasure to converse with. You can hear his…read morepassion for books in his voice. Anyway, we had planned a weekend trip to Carlsbad and searched for used bookstores in the area and Farenheit came up. So glad we stopped in and were able to walk out with a few books. Many vintage finds for all you collectors. Look closely and carefully as there are so many nooks and crannies in the shop where hidden gems can be found. You can find art books to cookbooks to history books. Please note that the shop's lease for this location is up soon. If you and anyone know of a space in Carlsbad Village, please contact the store owner Philip. He and this community deserve to have a bookstore. We are never too old or too young to learn. Grab a book and enjoy a good read! Lookout for the bargain books! And I loved the music played during our shopping experience, French jazz, which set the mood for our lunch in a local French cafe. Support this small business and stimulate the local economy and our brains!

I love all used bookstores. I may not love all of them equally but I still love them. Anytime I…read morecan buy books at significantly lower prices, count me in. This is a small shop but they've probably got something that will catch your interest. I bought a fat history book (no, not a book about the history of fatties, come on, now) for 1/3rd the normal price. And it is in perfect condition. I also appreciated the notes throughout the store encouraging the reading of banned books. Seems an appropriate message given the name of the bookshop. Plenty of free street parking in the area.

Open Weekends, this is one of the best New Age Bookstores in N. County San Diego. It may be small…read morebut it's artfully stocked to the gills and run by happy Spiritualists who are there to offer a warm hug and great conversation. Everyone seems to be a medium here so they are delighted to talk with you about those things that go bump in the night, premonitions and apparitions and won't think you're crazy in the least. If you don't see what you're looking for, Celeste will order it for you too. It's run completely by volunteers and they are always so happy to see you and share their latest discoveries. There's such a wonderful variety of offerings that would include many items that you might usually find at a Metaphysical Bookstore, like gems and minerals, vibrational healing jewelry, incense and all kinds of Tarot Cars plus all Spiritually based books new and used. But then there are the more specialize tools for mediumship development classes. So you can find trumpets and slates and of course crystal balls too! There's also some wonderful inspired artwork that's really unique.

Wonderful little book store and for such a little gem it has so many wonderful books and one of a…read morekind treasures, Celeste Brock and Bill Brock are always there with their loving and above and beyond service...

i love this b&n so much it is my go to bookstore for cds like ahhhh i bought my ts 1989 cd from…read morehere & my ttpd cd from here it is the best place to buy cds even tho its a bookstore lol

The store in general is usually clean...but the women's bathroom always smells terrible and it's…read moregross. I've been to this location easily 5+ times, and every time it has this stench that's hard to describe- something like a swamp or dirty drain. It's disgusting. Most of the staff is friendly, so that's nice.

I absolutely love the Rancho Santa Fe Book Cellar! It's a wonderful little used bookstore and a…read moregreat place to browse if you love books. They have a surprisingly good selection of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, true crime, biographies, cookbooks, children's books and more, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. You can find some real hidden gems without spending a lot of money. The Book Cellar is run by volunteers who are friendly and helpful, and the proceeds help support the library and its programs, so your purchases go toward a great cause. It has that charming, tucked-away community bookstore feel that's getting harder to find. Whether you're an avid reader, looking for an inexpensive book, or just enjoy browsing used bookstores, I definitely recommend stopping by.

Very large used bookstore and what an amazing selection! I visited during the Library Friends of…read moreSan Diego County book crawl and it was a great excuse to head over to RSF. I didn't have much time that day, hope to go back again soon!

Hunter young man at the cashier was so helpful he was busy but still made time to help.read more

While prices do remain high on most items, I really love coming here for dvds and books! They have…read morea great range of books to choose from and some are decently priced. I don't think I've ever left here without a book I have been looking for. The staff is very welcoming and attentive as well. Great environment while shopping and checking out!

This is my favorite shop when I drive up the coast. There are all kinds of gifts and knickknacks…read moreand you never know what you're going to find. I found this cute bell and just had to get it since I was a teacher. The symbols on it served as inspiration for a tattoo so again, you never know what you'll find there. I love their matchboxes and it gets me excited to go in there and see if there's a new design. I have quite the collection of their matchboxes. They ladies at the desk are very quick to answer questions, great customer services. Definitely recommend stopping in.

I love SoulScape and always stop by and browse when I'm in Encinitas! They have beautiful healing…read morecrystals along with greeting cards and incense which makes the store smell so good! The employees are very knowledgeable and friendly and I can't wait to come back and shop!! A+++

I called to see if they had a book and the man was very helpful. A great bookstore! I recommend!read more

Dark,dusty,stinky place with grumpy guy behind the counter…read more He will yell at you for not understanding price on the tag... Books way overpriced.

I love going to this Barnes & Noble location. There's just something about the atmosphere that…read moremakes me feel happy and relaxed every time I visit. Whether I'm browsing for books, looking at gifts, or just wandering around, it's one of my favorite places to spend an hour or two. The employees have always been friendly and helpful, and there's plenty of parking in the shopping center. It can get pretty busy, especially on weekends, and the checkout line can move a little slowly at times, but that's really my only complaint. I also love the café. Grabbing a Starbucks drink and a snack while I browse is part of the experience for me. It's a fun place to spend time by yourself or even go on a casual date. One thing to keep in mind is that the café does not accept Starbucks gift cards, which was a surprise to me. Other than that, I highly recommend this location.

This review is based on my interaction with the staff at checkout. The actual store itself is…read morepretty great. Expansive selection and on the bigger side for a B&N. They also still have a cozy Starbucks inside with the OG 90s/2000s decor. Okay, onto the whole reason I'm writing this review. TDLR I was gypped into joining their rewards program. I go to check out and am asked if I am a B&N member. I say that I am not and the cashier proceeds to inform me of this "special offer" they're offering to non-members today only. All he asks is my name and email. In hindsight, this was a red flag and was most certainly a gig to get me to sign up without explicitly saying so. Low and behold, I get handed a rewards card and the receipt reflects my new membership. I immediately phone into their support line (there's no option to do this yourself online) to deactivate my account. Hey, I get it. As an employee you have to always ask people to join. However, please just do the honorable thing and be straightforward and respectful if they decline. I can deal with persistence. What I do not appreciate is deceit. Slimy experience. I will not be back.