Super nice and very helpful owner, I had no idea where to start with comics and he helped me out!…read moreGreat selection.

Small shop, with modern/current issues, but no notable selection of back or key issues. A small…read moreselection of toys and other ephemera. This is a nice shop for a weekly pull list, but if you are in the market for back issues, you won't find them here. Employee was very friendly.

Very nice little spot, absolutely recommend if you're into old videogames, trinkets, cards, comics,…read moreetc. Not to discredit the good parts, but the vinyl record section is just.. sad. Most of them are incorrectly stored with absolutely no sleeves and with atrocious warps and scratches. Though, they do have old shellac records, which I thought was pretty neat! Also, the videogames are behind the counter for some reason? Can't really see or pick any out. In terms of pricing, the items seem pretty fairly priced, no complaints there. The service is great, the guy at the counter seemed genuinely enthusiastic and happy to help.

The guy who owns this place is super nice! Gave me a great deal on the video game accessories I was…read moreselling.

This is a cool store with a lot of records, a/v equipment, games and toys. I spent most of my time…read morehere in the comic book room upstairs. What an amazing collection! I wizh i'd had time to go through every box, but there are so many, and it got way too hot in the little room for me to spend all day...if it had a fan going, I could spend hours up here. Prices are just a little higher than I think is fair in some items, but not enough to stop me from shopping. I found some really difficult to find issues! I'll be back when I come back through the area!

I love this store! Friendly and helpful staff, and a great selection of stuff. The guy went out of…read morehis way to help me with something, just to be nice. That was very cool. Thank you!

This is the cutest little bookstore in this town. My daughter had a blast looking through all of…read morethe young adult books they had. I was really happy with the prices as they are very affordable. They had a great selection of books and I was shocked to see the full series of Harry Potter or other populate book series perfect for little kids. We host a shared library in our neighborhood, and they had one dollar book specials right out front. It's great to still see bookstores around and we will definitely come back to see what new books they get.

This is a great used bookstore. The selection of books for sale are very well curated and…read morereasonably priced. They had many books that I was interested in getting which I can't always say is the case for many used bookstores I have visited.

This is not my tale to tell…read more... -But I'm going to give you MY version of the story- And just like a Fantasy Romance Novel.... There will be a little spice, a touch of word play, some intense trope enemy-to-lover conflict, a dash of magic and of course.... A Happy Ending! So, Where do I begin? It all began about a year and a half ago when my wife started back up reading, but this time around..... She picked up her 1st Fantasy-Romance Novel, never put it down and now, the rest is all history. The Backstory: Let me break it down for you.... But first, let's meet the Main Characters: The Ladies... Feyre, Nesta & Elain Archeron & The Gentlemen... Rhysand, Tamlin, Lucien, & Cassian ---(Just to name a few)--- And suddenly, ACOTAR has entered the chat! Yeah, I'm talking about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas; maybe you've heard of it? ;) So during g a road trip in late 2024, my wife was super excited about her new book series she had started reading and was like, "Can I tell you about it?" In my head I was like, sure, we've got 5 hours to kill... give it your best shot. And just like an Audiobook, she basically gave me the run down, the play by play, the almost word for word enactment of how ACOTAR was going down as was playing out thus far... I could immediately tell: She Absolutely Loved it! Fast forward to present day.... Her love for reading these Adult Romantasy books is more than just a hobby... It's a way of life! Book clubs, late night reading sessions, and a 6ft tall book shelf in our bedroom that's already filled from top to bottom with F.R. Novels. Let's just say, in our bedroom.... Tamlin is Out, you can Call me Rhys and my wife is the High Lady of the Night Court! But those books on her bookshelf are not just any 'ol books with those plain, old boring edges... Oh No, No, No... They are Fantasy Romance Novels, highly sought after literature with Beautiful, Stunning and even Mystical Painted Edges that are now her prized possessions. Yeah, it's come to the point that whatever town, city, or place we visit... She's already mapped out the local bookstore to visit. And in November 2025, Spare Time Books in Paso Robles met their match! The match: My Wife! Yeah, like a kid in a candy store, she was in her happy place. And while I perused the Classics.... You know: Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Dickens, Tolstoy & Twain... My wife was on the hunt for First Editions, Special Versions and of course those cool looking painted edges by... Maas, Yarros, Armentrout, Palphreyman, and Sarah A. Parker. Yes, this quaint, cute little bookstore has a charm that only Bibliophiles, Book Dragons, & Ink Drinkers will appreciate. So, if you too are a book lover.... I dare you to you to step into this enchanted library of stories, tales, fables and literary magic at Spare Time books where the message on their front window says it best.... "So Many Books So Little Time"

Super cute local bookstore with lots of comfy seating for browsing. Used and new books here, as…read morewell as cute accessories made by local artists like metal bookmarks and a cool little tool you can use to hold a book open more easily with one hand. Reasonable prices and the secondhand books are in good shape. If only we lived closer, I'd be coming here all the time.

Brayden is a great guy and the whole store definitely has family business vibes. Prices are pretty…read morefair. Shout out to Scott who's super knowledgeable!

Looks like this business expanded, took a risk and brought back the old school feel of an Arcade…read morewith the updated credit system to pay. Lots of retro and newer games here that will attract kids and parents to hang out. Prices were ok but it's to be expected when they pay lots of rent in the mall.

Incredible amount of used books, cozy ambiance, and great people! Could have spent multiple hours…read morein Phoenix Books.

Awesome store with a vast and well-organized selection of used books at great prices. Leaving a…read morereview because when I let the owner know a book on display was written by a YouTuber known for blackface and sexualizing children, she ripped it in half and threw it away without a second's hesitation. Absolutely iconic. This place deserves your business.

Leisure Time Games is located in the Santa Maria Towne Center, if you check out the pictures you…read morecan see that it's a tiny store that sells all kinds of cool board games. What really makes this place popular is their tournaments that are held almost every day! When I was there, they were holding a Magic tournament. At least that is what I think they were playing, but I don't have too much experience in that stuff. There were tons of people here though, both in front of the store as well as in the far back of the store. There were tons of tables set out with people in the tournament. There was so much that there was an over spillage of people into the tables the mall provides in the middle of the mall! The store seems kind of dark and old, like you're in some kind of basement. I think they need better lighting. The selection of board games was small, but they had popular ones like the Settlers of Catan, Seafareres of Catan, many different variety/themes of Munchkin, and even Monopoly! This is a great place for a boy to spend time at.

We usually come here once a month or so to pick up our comic subscriptions. Having a comic book…read morestore locally is much more convenient than ordering online, which I try to avoid. I'm new to the world of comics so I enjoy visiting the store. I like the store its small and conveniently located in the mall. The store is clean and organized easy to find what your looking for. If you need assistance someone will help you. Great customer service. The store owner is very nice he always greets us when we walk in and remembers my husband's name.

This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

I came in to look for some Poison Ivy comics...and left with a horrible headache and feeling sick…read more The reason being the OVERPOWERING SMELL of mold or mildew that was in the store. Owner definitely has an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. As for the contents of the store, it sadly left a lot to be desired. Comics were not sorted alphabetically on the shelves, older guy sitting behind the counter made it clear he did not want to be bothered, and some of the merchandise was WAY TOO expensive. I understand he has a shop in the Del Monte Shopping Center so renting the space can be pricey, but $30 for a "normal" Funko Pop that isn't a Chase, or special edition, is just plain ridiculous. Hot Topic on the other side of the shopping center had the exact same Funko Pop for $11.90 My partner found a cool Batman graphic novel, but by that point I felt like I was gonna be sick due to the mold smell, so I had to leave. I hope the owner can get their priorities straight, and take care of the store before someone does get sick.

We have been advertising with the Paso Robles Press and Gazette and have been thrilled with the…read moreresults. From start to finish, our Sales Manager, Cassie Verley, has been such an integral component of the success. She makes certain we know about upcoming advertising opportunities that are relevant to our needs, she offers her team to assist with design and answer any questions that we might have, and we always end up with great ad placement. We have also noticed an increase in local visitors which we attribute to our ads with them.

I love reading this magazine! It is not only poignant of the latest events in the area, it is also…read morevery well-organized. I relish the times I can sit and read this magazine. It is a beautiful well-needed break from social media.