This is a great bookshop, among the best in Albuquerque. Definitely worth regular visits. I love it. I don't feel, however, that I can recommend that anyone sell books to them. They offer a pittance. It is really insulting, actually. A couple of years ago, I brought a couple of boxes of books to them (the kinds of books you routinely see on their shelves, so nothing strange) and accepted their offer out of what I later came to see as a misplaced sense of politeness: their offer had left me so stunned that I just went along with the whole thing and accepted it. Almost immediately I felt ripped off, taken advantage of. Later, I had to go through and clear out a dead relative's library. It took a long time to sort through, but at the end of the day I had around 40 boxes of books. I'd taken out the valuable things to sell online, I admit, as you should never sell the really valuable things to a used bookstore when it's easy enough to do so online. These were things like signed first editions and presentation copies and other rare books. There were a few boxes of those. There were also about 15 boxes of books that would have gone down well at Page 1, given what I know of what they have on their shelves. And the rest were rather more obscure. But I remembered how I had felt a couple of years ago when I had sold books to Page 1, and I decided simply to give all of the dead relative's books, minus the particularly valuable ones, to the public library. They always benefit from selling them, and I felt I'd done something good toward protecting one of the few remaining institutions that is still a purely public good. So, while technically I didn't get any money, I ended up feeling better, cleaner. Thank God for our public libraries! You should of course do what you want, but, when you take a box of books into Page 1 and inevitably feel horrified and sullied by the humiliating price they offer you--perhaps thinking you'd get more out of the books by burning them in your fireplace in winter to save on heating costs--, remember that you can just say "no" and instead donate them to the library and help make the world a better place for everyone. read more

I used to love bookstores. I Lurked in them all the time. But between digital books, storage issues and living on an Island I sort of got out of the habbit. I've been trying to do more bookstore lurking since I moveed here but there aren't that many good stores here. I love the Friends of the Library way up in Rio Rancho but that's a long drive. But I had a doctor appointment which happened to be a block from here so I checked it out. The first thing is that you know this is a book lovers book store with staff favorites right in the front. The main thing is how many stacks and categories they have. If you're looking for books about NM and the South West they have multiple shelves. But they also have tons of speciality shelves like Pulp Fiction and Romantasy. It's a great place to spend hours lurtking the stacks. I've been twice since I discovered it. read more

I love this bookstore!! I found books I was looking forward to purchasing. The staff is friendly and helped us find a few books. The shelves are organized well. You can find just about anything! The prices are amazing as well! The books are in good shape. read more

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When you have a spouse who likes reading as much as mine does we are always on the lookout for a source for adding new stuff to our bookshelf. That puts us here. A midsized store, crammed with shelves and packed to the rafters with books on a wide variety of topics. Prices were about 1/2 retail, with some others less than that. I found a bunch of books to cross off my reading list. Plus a decent selection of kids book for the grandkids. They also buy books. No purchases today. But I'll be back with books from my library to sell for new ones. read more

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One of the best bookstores I have ever been to! The used books are mixed in with the new books, which makes for really fun browsing. Seriously, highly, HIGHLY recommend this bookstore! read more

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One of the best bookstores in ABQ! A great selection of new but also affordable used books that are unique copies

Page 1 is my favorite Albuquerque bookstore! They have a wide variety of new and used books, and they will also buy popular titles from you. I highly recommend supporting this local business! read more

Page1 is my neighbor bookstore and my hands down favorite. They have a great selection of every classification of book types. The atmosphere is nice with chairs all around to sit and read. It is a very woke/accepting/welcoming environment and the staff is very helpful and friendly. They all do a great job! Thank you to Page1 *praise and appreciation read more

Love Page One Books! Great selection and love that they carry used books. So easy to order on line.

A new and used bookstore, complete with a rare book area and gift shop. The store is laid out by reader age and genre, so children, YA readers, and adults won't have an issue finding books. An associate asked if I needed help while I was browsing, and then the associate up front let me stack books behind the counter before check-out. Both were friendly and helpful. The only two suggestions I would have are I'd love to see thrillers parsed out from general mystery, and then I'd love to see an LGBT romance section; there's paranormal romance and then general romance with LGBT mixed in. Overall, a nice store to browse with a good selection to browse through. I found three used books I had no idea I needed, and the total was only $12. read more

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I love this bookstore. It's what bookstores were like when I was growing up. I love the kid selection for my granddaughter, and I can always find unique books for my daughters classroom to follow her curriculum. If I'm looking for unique titles or books to appeal for special gifts I find it. I love the local authors collection! It's just a good nostalgia of books. read more

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I would give 5 stars but recently the staff have sorted their books into so many categories that browsing is no longer fun nor efficient. mysteries are now in 6 categories and fiction in two: regular fiction and historical fiction. I asked the staff what constituted historical and was told anything about pre-1960. however, it was not clear whether that meant written before 1960 or about pre-1960. What about books that cover multiple generations but end in the present? Also, as I browsed, I found books in fiction that should be in historical and versa. Browsing for mysteries is now a nightmare with all the subcategories. Staff should reconsider their approach. read more

An amazing independent bookstore with friendly staff and an inviting presence. Lots of great books and displays to browse away the day. You can also bring in your "retired" books and trade/sell them to purchase new selections! Win! Support local and keep small businesses alive! read more

Page 1 probably has the best selection when it comes to local bookstores in Albuquerque. Overall the store is organized very well and I love the front area where there are so many different themes to help you find some interesting reads. This last time I went in I think it was Mystery Book Week according to the round table in front of the cash register. They also have a great selection of used books, I do wish there was some way of telling which copies were used though before pulling them off the shelves. I prefer to buy used most the time because those copies are more affordable as well as it's a great way to make more sustainable choices. The used books are all mixed in with new copies so you kind of have to do some digging. Parking is available but the lot is kinda set up weird. The little shopping center that it's in is always busy and has a ton of random businesses. read more

They change the intake time and days open. Prefer to give store credit. Give very little for cash

I love stopping by this store! They have it well organized and an abundance of books, you are sure to find what you want! All the staff have been super friendly every time I go in! Definitely worth checking out! read more

I just discovered this little gem today! How rare and special to still have a small local bookstore near by. The people were so helpful and friendly! They also had some great gifts. I can't wait for my sister to visit, so I can bring her here! read more

This is a great bookstore! They have a wide range of genres and a mix of new and used books. It's also organized very well - the sections are clearly marked and sorted. I especially appreciate the large alphabetical signs separating authors by last name. Another little thing I noticed - when I was looking in the fiction section for a book and couldn't find it, I saw a sign that reminds customers they have a classics section (which I had missed). It's the little things. Some bookstores make it so hard to find what you're looking for - Page 1 is not one of them. Page 1 also highlights local authors, which gave me the opportunity to pick up a book written by someone from Albuquerque. So cool! The Antiquarian section is so cool to explore. I collect different editions of a specific book and was thrilled to find a bookstore that features an entire section dedicated to older editions. I didn't find anything the day I went, but will definitely be going back. They had a staff member there as well, and she was very friendly. Note that this section is only open during specific hours. Page 1 also has a membership program - you pay a one time $5 fee for access to coupons and rewards. The staff member who helped me sign up told me they had recently moved away from paper coupons to save paper - great to hear! read more

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The bookstore is ok-their local section is good and I love their battle of the books section (even though it's in the back). Their local section is easy to find and well stocked. Honestly however as a parent that tries to keep their kiddo engaged I wish they would support kids reading more. The gentleman (loose term) at the buying counter is extremely rude and dismissive and rarely takes even the most perfect books while the used options for kids is slim. The staff in the back is usually wearing earphones and clearly annoyed at being disturbed with inquiries. It's definitely not the bustling community bookstore it once was. read more

Ermahgerd this was such a WONDERFUL place to turn a speciality bookdealer loose! Their Southwest section was full of desirable Texana (my own specialisation) and I walked out with ten items averaging $10 each to take back to my own little shop. If I hadn't already spent myself out earlier in the trip, I would have glommed onto even more. read more

Walked in and the girl at the front desk said they require masks... I walked out. They don't want my business.

I adore this local bookstore. The staff is absolutely brimming with expertise and geniality. The children's section is fantastic - I found a copy of the back ordered book I was looking for *in stock* and was able to order an additional three from the clerk. Using the "forever coupon membership token" you can get $5 off a purchase of $30 or more; definitely worth it when ordering gifts and holiday presents. The half-off section is great. They have a buy/sell desk and will give you either cash or store credit for your used (or new, I suppose) books. Patronize your local bookstore and you'll enjoy the experience, I promise! read more

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My favorite Albuquerque bookstore! Amazing selection of new and used books; plus courteous, friendly service at all levels. The staff is just the best, so helpful! An added bonus: a delightful gift selection. read more

I always find myself in bookstores! The used bookstore is a classic with an air of family home. Page 1 is neat and organized so it is easy to find a specific author or genre. If you love to browse, the aisles are perfect and well-lit. It is the best bookstore in Albuquerque, maybe the best in all of New Mexico. Go in. Buy books. Read more. Let's do it. read more

HUGE book store, amazing collection of new & used, antique book section (only open during certain times.) I hadn't been able to review before because my first time ever there was too close to closing and their buy-back wasn't open. That was the whole reason I'd gone, so I didn't have anything to report on. Have finally shopped there now, and oh no this store is dangerous!! New and used are mixed in together, so often you'll have your choice if it's a popular book - hard covers, paperback, brand-new, previously read. Prices are good and books are in great condition. One area I think they could REALLY stand to expand on is their foreign language "section". It's paltry. And they turned down my friend's German language novels, so they aren't actively working to expand this, evidently. Membership is $5. Not required in order to shop there, but you get a membership token good for $5 off any time you purchase $30 or more, so definitely worth it! Great book store. Highly recommend! read more

I just can't shop here anymore...lol this place is just on an island of pretentious, insipid entitlement. Lol. I asked for a book today, while complimenting this jackass about this corny jersey he was wearing (just tried to be nice to him) and he had the nerve to make a politically pointed comment about the book I was inquiring about. Unbelievable. I don't see this place making It - they've already down-sized and they now hardly carry the same amount of used inventory as they once were known for. If i treated my customers like that - I'd go out of business....period. AmaZon - here i come :). read more

I was a bit disappointed, upon moving to the area last summer, in Albuquerque's other independent bookseller and somehow didn't realize Page 1 existed for several months. Thank goodness for this bookstore though. Huge selection of books, very friendly staff. Unlike the other bookstore in the area, this one has a great selection of "genre fiction" but the classic fiction is great too. Walked away with a tome of a horror novel (Michael McDowell's Blackwater) which was selling for about a third of the price it is on Amazon and two NYRB books (my weakness). The super friendly gentleman who rang me up offered a few excellent horror recommendations and said there's high turnover in the store, so I'll make this my bi-weekly browsing spot. read more

Whether you're stopping in quickly to pick up a new release or you're the kind of person who likes to browse all the way to the back of the store, this bookstore is great. They have both used and new books PLUS a big rare books section with some very cool antique books... I believe this section is only open sometimes so call to find out if you're going just for that. I especially appreciated their selection of books about New Mexico history, regional guidebooks, and a whole table of Southwest inspired literature. Also pleased to find used tarot and astrology books for reasonable prices. read more

greatest small book store ever, love them. always fun events happening and interesting ideas! the staff is great and lovely best ever!

This is a GREAT local bookstore with a HUGE selection of both old and new books, with some bargains tucked in the shelves too. They are great to work with as an author as well! read more

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This is my favorite bookstore in Albuquerque and I always try my best to buy my books exclusively from them. All the employees are super nice, and I always have the best book conversations with one of the girls at the register. I love supporting small businesses, and this is definitely one of my favorite spots. They have a great selection of both new and used books, and there's something there for everyone! read more

I went here today to sell 3 books that were $35 each when I bought them. They gave me a whole $8.50 for two of them. The man who's name was Courtney was EXTREMELY rude. I went to the counter, he rudely says, "put the books down right here." So I did and was waiting, then the jerk says, "go look around the store, I'm not gonna look at them any quicker with you standing there." I was so shocked at his rudeness I said, "excuse me?" He repeated the same thing. So I walked around and finally he was done looking at my books which were in BRAND NEW condition, I had never used them. When he told me I was getting $8.50, I politely asked, "$8.50 for both books?" He then shoved the books right back at me and said very rudely, "you can take them back right now if you want to." I will NEVER buy any books from this place. Rudeness like his is totally unacceptable in the work place. read more

An Extraordinary inventory of books, well catalogued for easy shopping. Something fir everyone from children's books through adults. Great for gifts too. Great prices with combo of used and new. Great card assortment too. read more

Excellent customer service, courteous and friendly plus knowlegable employees throughout the store. Amazing selections. They buy back used books, sell new, have a rare book selection too, and will order in for you any book not in stock. Great bookstore. read more

This bookstore is a pale shadow of the old "Page One, Too," but it seems to be as good as it gets as far as New Mexico bookstores go. Apparently they couldn't support the business model of having an acre of high-quality used books under one roof in addition to a new book store, so now there are new books with a thin admixture of used ones. I used to be amazed at some of the apparently-new 1965 paperbacks (where did they come from, and sometimes multiple copies!). Now I am rarely amazed. But I still stop. I suspect my grandkids will not be taking *their* grandkids to a physical bookstore, so go while you can! read more

After calling to verify they provide appraisals, we took books for valuation. After waiting more than 25 min, we were told "we can't use any of those books". Well that wasn't what I asked for. The employees were aloof to the point of rudeness. Obviously didn't listen to our request. He was busy scanning books & never gave his full attention. The store also still mandates masks for customers. I DO NOT recommend this business. read more

I love this place because it has a great selection of books. The location is also really convenient and it's a bonus because it gives me a chance to support the local economy. Trying to finish up the books I purchased so I can explore this place again. read more

I'm stopper happy to see a classic bookstore open. I love their selection of new and used books. They are picky on buying your used books but that's okay. Whatever they don't buy, I just donate. read more

I honestly should've gotten names here, because it's rude to go with descriptions, but I'll make do. There were three older gentlemen working at the same time, two of them were helpful enough but weren't very friendly. The third was a very nice guy with a white beard who was a pleasure to talk to and was very helpful. I really like Page One, with Hastings closed there isn't a place to get quality used books in Rio Rancho so I drive all the way uptown specifically to go to Page One. I don't see it as the hipster exclusionist place that the "professional yelpers" are whining about, being a customer entitles you to nothing, quit projecting your entitlement. Anyway, thanks for being around Page One, glad to patronize your business. read more

While I do love to patronize this local independent book store, and often call to have them order books for me, I would caution anyone to think twice before becoming one of their vendors. I was so thrilled - initially - to have them carry my copper jewelry and hand-painted Mandala rocks, but that taste went sour fast. While I understand there was some management change during my time, communication - even by email - was poor and organization was lacking. It took a few months to finally settle my account with them and get paid my commission, at which time I decided to pull my merchandise. read more