Libromar was a great place to sit down, look at some books, and catch my breath after running…read morearound Ensenada. While my Spanish isn't great, the shopkeeper, Ivan, was able to find something for me at a level I could actually read and understand. When you go up the stairs, you will be surprised at how spacious the store is, and while the selection isn't vast, you're bound to find something of interest. And in case you need help, there are blackboards upon which past customers have written their recommendations. All in all, a nice place to spend some time and pesos.

An enjoyable place to read and drink a coffee with a sea view. Is there anything else we could…read moredesire?

Stunning book store! The location being one block from the ocean is just perfect. It's bright with…read moreso much natural sunlight and books from floor to ceiling. It even has one of those rolling ladders like in Beauty and the Beast. The selection of books is huge and they have it very well organized. Such a vibe even if you're not looking at buying a book.

While walking around Del Mar, I stopped in at Camino Books. Such a cute book store located next to…read morethe busiest gelato shop. They had a solid books selection and decided to pick up the book Yesteryear since there's been so much hype around the book. I also picked up a couple of fun Father's Day cards.

I enjoyed reading Dr. Gamboa's book, "Virtuous Healers" which is available from Books and Treasures…read moreand published by St. Anthony's Press. Dr. Gamboa writes about his ER patients, one of whom came in, a young man who was wheeled in after his quad flipped over in the sand dunes of Imperial Valley. Great bookstore and a good read for people who can see past labels and delve into life, and the instances when all one's assumptions and ideas about our own invincibility are called into question. The book is written by a well-respected surgeon who has been humbled by what he has seen in life and death situations. He draws the reader to come to regard what becomes an inevitable conclusion as science steps beyond the unknown.

I was walking through the Imperial Valley Mall and I saw this place and thought "cool a book…read morestore!" wrong- not cool. only sells self help and religious titles?? the treasures- unspeakable. simply unspeakable. avoid.

My son, just like me and his grandpa are avid readers. We've probably been to every book store in…read moreOrange County. I spotted Verbatim while looking for parking for a pho and pokemon store down the street. This store has the variety I love, new release copies along with formerly loved ones. We were looking for NBA books but they didn't have any, but they had everything else the 12 yr old loves to read. They even carried an impressive Southeast Asian collection for Cambodia which is what my Pha had every single copy of already.

I have driven by this used bookstore hundreds of times. And finally, I got the chance to go in. It…read moreis a delightfully decorated,thoughtful place full of cleanly displayed books from baby board books all the way up to books you have to ask for help to see because they're protected. Plenty of people working there. Everyone seemed to enjoy their job. And there's a cool Zine corner in the back, which I loved. They buy used books which was good to know. Parking is on the street or in a nearby structure.

I have no pictures because the owner requested no phones out in the store…read more The staff were extremely helpful in directing us where to go and what sections held what genres. I was also informed of sloped floors and uneven areas since I am a cane user which I GREATLY appreciated. This store is stacked with literature and poetry, I'd say that's definitely their forte here. Their lit section for new releases is huge and they had so many different editions for so many popular literature books. They also had a lot of lit and non fiction used options. Everything is great pricing. Basically either list or discounted for used items. The store is cozy and small with memories, photos, and clippings everywhere on the walls. It you are a wheelchair user it is not accessible for you, but if you use a mobility aid like a cane or crutch you can manage. There are very small tight sections. Next time I'm in the market for a classic book, this will be my go to.

Be prepared to be judged here if you appreciate the art of photography. Came here to find our book…read morefor book club. The bookstore and the outside is beautiful. I personally love to take pictures, especially on vacation. As do many others. When we came in, they literally have a gate to enter the book part (talk about gatekeeping in real life lol). They give you a set of rules before you enter and there are signs that you can't take pictures. Only once you listen to those rules can you enter... I overheard the men working here complaining about young people taking pictures in front of their book cases outside while a young girl was doing just that. Basically making fun of anyone who does that. I said "you all have a beautiful place, it's so photo worthy." They just said ya, but if you're not looking for books then don't come in here and start taking pictures. lol - can you not do both....? They didn't have the book I was looking for, I was going to buy a journal but ended up not wanting to after hearing all that negativity. 2 stars simply because the space is pretty. Enjoy the pics:)

Stumbled by this adorable bookstore, which is a ways away from the hubhub of Gaslamp East Village…read more A very cute, compact, and quaint spot with a combo of new and used books. I like the tables of spread out books, like cover art mosaics to gauge interest of those browsing. They had a bunch of chairs set up when I visited, but not sure of the event. Their website calendar is not very helpful (an empty page as of this), but their Instagram is frequently updated.

I was browsing in the nearby store when I saw this cute little bookshop. My first time here, they…read morehad just moved into the space. Such a great selection of books and priced fairly. Both times I came in to browse and ended up leaving with a couple books. The staff/store owner are amazing, they are such warm and friendly people. Great conversation, feels like you came to visit with a friend. Even if you're not looking for anything specific, it's still worth a visit to browse. Just great vibes overall!

So, I needed to round out my Apple HomeKit with the finishing touch - a smart thermostat. I'm…read morefairly handy, but electrical stuff=not my thing. Chris responded quickly and seemed cool. He came over and installed my Ecobee quickly and nicely. Didn't make me feel stupid, but explained what he was doing in a way a friend would. It is exactly how I wanted it to be. I Love controlling the temp remotely and having the piece of mind of the alerts and all that comes with it. I would hire Chris again in a heartbeat, and would definitely recommend him to family and friends!

My Apple iMac died and I had to buy a new computer. Of course I didn't have a current backup and I…read morecouldn't access all my super important files. A manager at an Apple store put me in touch with Chris and he was an absolute lifesaver. He was extremely responsive to texts and drove out to our house the next day to pick up both computers. He was able to successfully transfer all the files from the old computer to the new one and did it in a very timely manner and charged a very reasonable fee. I will absolutely be saving Chris' number for future needs and am happy to give my full endorsement and recommendation to Chris!