An oasis of writing and literature in a suburban desert of concrete…read more The type of place Huell Howser used to visit. A business run by people who actually care. Not a business that spends time trying to boost profits by 2.6% this quarter. read fucking books, people.

Entered with an old credit voucher worth $50 from previous book sales. I figured that I would get a…read morefew books from a local bookstore rather than online because I already had the credit here. Firstly, I searched their online inventory website for the desired books. Website reported books in stock but were not on selves. The staff couldn't locate them either and said they would update the inventory. So the inventory site is unreliable. Secondly, upon ringing me up for $20, I produced the voucher thinking it would cover the entire cost. Unfortunately, it is only good for half the price of your purchase. When I expressed my confusion about this policy. The tall crotchety old man raised his voice and loudly repeated: "Good for HALF the purchase!" Sir there is no only else inside the store. It's not loud in there. I was your only customer all afternoon. There was no need to raise your voice at me. How embarrassing to get to the ripe old age of grey and still be throwing tantrums at paying customers no less! I should have left the store without purchasing anything but I was just so stunned! I understand that I failed to thoroughly read the small text at the bottom of the voucher that explains their policy. The old man could have simply referred to the text on the voucher instead of displaying such disrespectful behavior. Take your business elsewhere because your patronage is obviously not valued here.

They close the business Sometimes we're lucky and get good…read moreused book with fair price there.

Good deals! I heard…read moreabout this place because my husband, who grew up in Orange County, knew about it. After he mentioned it, I looked it up on Yelp and was pleasantly surprised by the reviews. This is a cute bookstore! The prices are unbeatable! I wanted the Twilight book set for a gift and found it here, for a lot cheaper than other places. The set was in great condition too. The bookstore is very organized and clean. It was pretty easy to navigate the store and find books. Service was good too. The person offered to help us look for what we wanted. I would come back here for more books in the future.

Always the best bookstore in town. I've been shopping there for over twenty years and never…read moredisappointed.

Great store! Helpful friendly people there! Great to browse, rest, chat. They will order books…read morefor you.

This spot is such a gem in Old Town Tustin. It's a super cute bookstore with an amazing, welcoming…read morestaff and a great coffee shop inside, dangerous in the best way. I always make a point to stop by whenever I'm in the area just to browse the book selection. The space is cozy, thoughtfully curated, and exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer. I love supporting small, independent bookstores, and Arvida makes it easy to do so.

I knew about this bookstore for awhile but never had the time to visit since they close early…read moreduring the week and weekends I am usually in LB. But when I got to meet some of the owners at the Festival of Books, I was encouraged to visit and I am so glad I was influenced. The bookstore is located in Downtown Tustin. There is plenty of street parking but it does get busy during the weekend. There are some parking lots but you may have to walk a bit. The actual bookstore has its own lot but it is small. The store itself is really cute and cozy. They have a good amount of bestsellers, new books, and mildly used books. Prices are great and don't break the bank. Books are in good condition which is also a plus. They have some really cute merchandise too. From T-shirts, totes, and other items for book lovers. Inside the store, there is also a coffee shop but I unfortunately did not try it out since I had just finished my cup. Make sure to follow them on Instagram or join the mailing list because they host a lot of events that are great. Also, keep an eye out for the OC Book Fair in November since they will be there. Overall, great bookstore and in a pretty cool area. This spot is great for a weekend trip after having brunch and finding your next great read. I will be back!

They had a Vietnamese bible! And the man said that if It was the wrong one, I could bring it back…read more No problem. ;)

I love finding books about the faith in here or devotionals. The staff is very friendly and I love…read morebuying danishes or a chai after the sunday service. :)

I came here on a Fire Sale Monday after lunch. Right away, someone at the counter greeted me and…read moretold me about the slashed prices. Similarly, when I went to checkout one hour later, I was quickly and warmly attended to. You read that right. One! Hour! There were a lot of people, but it honestly felt nice. The air buzzed with literary excitement. There were plenty of books for all tastes. I personally love literary fiction, and I was very excited to find Mark Salzman. I overheard other people gushing over their hidden gem finds, too. In the end, I got 8 books, 2 postcards, and 1 tote for less than $26. On a normal day, would I have left with all 8 books? No, but I definitely would have left with 4 of them for almost the same price. Great finds with great prices. Will definitely come back on a regular day, too.

Kids started looking at some of the children's books outside, so we ended up wandering in. Great…read moreselection of gently used/new books and DVDs. Even vinyl records! Everything was well-priced. We left with a mini haul of books, including a handful of Harry Potter DVDs for $3 each! We had just been talking about doing a mini-marathon, so it was perfect! :)

Went here on a whim on a late morning on Wednesday and got 12 good books for $40 out the door! I…read morewould say 90% of their books range from only $1-$3. It's very organized, clean and the customer service from the cashier was kind and friendly. I would say come in earlier in the day as possible because I went back again a second time later in the evening as I was in a rush the first time in the morning and a lot of books I had my eye on were gone by the time I came back again. The cashier said they get new books in stock daily though. There is an OG location at The Shops at Mission Viejo mall on the second floor next to the bowling alley. I prefer the one here in Santa Ana Main Place Mall as this location has a Christian book section whereas the one in Mission Viejo does not. Both are great bookstores nonetheless. Would definitely come back!

Great book store on the second floor of Santa Ana Main Place. Just as advertised, this is a great…read moreplace to get a bargain on used books, and other goods (dvds, blu rays, audiobooks, etc.) They also take used books for store credit if you are looking to clear space of books you no longer need. The only problem is you will end up taking books home because you will find so many gems here for a great price. Definitely come here, and tell your bookworm friends. Totally work it, and the owner is friendly.

Great used bookstore, organized well…read more The owner has such a sweet soul. We chatted baseball for a while, as he commented on my bf's dodgers hat. There was another gentleman shopping while we came in who had a dog, and the owner made sure to give him lots of love after the dog's dad checked out. He was quick to help when I asked where a specific author would be, and offered me similar reccomendations. I was short of time when I came in, so I will definitely be back. I picked up 2 books and it was ~$10. Fair pricing.

The last couple times I've come in the selection has not been what I'd would call 'extensive' for…read morechildren's books/ novels. Customer service has been nonexistence, no smile, no "welcome," no "how ya doing?" Nothing like that. But my biggest complaint is when I show up during business hours, they are not there. Like today- it's a Tuesday after Memorial weekend. The handwritten note taped to door says they'll return after the 25th. It's 1130 on Tuesday the 26th in the morning. Their hours are posted Tuesday from 10 AM to 6 PM. I've been waiting out front for 30 minutes and nobody is here and this is not a first.

This shop is a must if you love Earth's shiny treasures! Walt is super kind and knowledgeable. He…read morehas sooo much inventory, you can find whatever you're looking for. Beautiful specimens! I got lost in there just staring at all the things. Check it out. The shop is back in the corner of a pretty plain shopping center next to some cute bookshops.

They polished my crystal, it looked amazing when polished! They have red jasper, geodes and quartz,…read moreand yes this is me, Ed.