I'd give this place 100 stars if I could. There's nothing that I like more than to spend a couple…read moreof hours on Saturday digging through old books. I bring my 4 year old down here and we have an amazing collection of children's books from here. The volunteers here are an amazing group of people, friendly and helpful. You probably aren't necessary going to find anything specific but that's not what you are here for, you are here to dig through books and find hidden treasures. Most books are a dollar or less. They also take donations of all kinds, including clothes. LOVE LOVE LOVE

The selection here is enormous. But what makes them special is that if there's a certain item you…read morewant, they will notify you when it comes in (as a donation) and hold for you. That is truly going above and beyond. Kudos to the volunteers who make this place so very special for the Westlake Village, Agoura community.

The 2 shops are such great little used bookshops. It's not only a great place to shop, they have so…read moremuch, but it's a great way to give back to the library.

This is a great place to spend a few hours with toddlers/kids. Beautiful space, lovely lighting,…read morelarge and well organized book selection. I'm thankful for this public space and the public services available here.

This Record store is a great place to find vinyls. Kind Employees and a great selection of records…read moredefinitely recommend

Loved this record store! They had a great selection of genres, decent prices, and a really fun…read moreupper level full of incense, gifts, posters, and t shirts. Took me back to going to the mall in the early 2000s and hitting the edgy stores hahaha like 2001 Spencer's gifts up there! How did they nail the smell of cool alt music store in 2001!?! If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely be back

I've always been saying what the village lacks are fun places to shop so that people have a reason…read moreto go there beyond just Costco and the various food locations. This store is exactly what I mean. I loved the open book in Northridge when it was on Tampa and still when it moved inside the mall. Was excited when this location opened. I am a sucker for old books and this place has ample with a really cool ambiance to it. Kinda like a nerdy library. I say that because they also have comics, collectibles and even have a section for banned books. As if you're buying something taboo. Staff is always friendly, place is organized so you know where to look, they always have some type of deal going on. So great value no matter what you buy. So if you're in the hunt for something to read, just skip Amazon for a change and support your local bookstore. Let's keep brick and mortar stores alive!

Store was much larger than anticipated; amazing selection of classic literature, world history,…read moreancient philosophy, literary analysis, and contemporary fiction. All books, to my knowledge and memory, were sorted alphabetically by author last name. Prices were shockingly reasonable! It became too easy to rack up the total price; six books for fifty dollars! Perhaps it is an issue alone to compare, but one would not be able to get as many books of this quality at similar prices in bookstores like Barnes & Noble. I am unsure if the total price was altered by the "buy one, get one half off" sale that was active the day I purchased from The Open Book. I approached two staff members to see if they had a specific book available; the book was not in stock, but both staff members were very easy to approach, friendly, and genuinely helpful! I would recommend anyone to bear with the parking and traffic to check this shop out!

Walking into CD Trader felt like stepping into a time capsule--in the best way possible. I'm from…read morethat generation where CDs and records weren't just things, they were experiences. And this place? It gets it. There's something about flipping through dusty records that just hits different. It's like walking into a thrift store and catching that mid-century smell--you either understand it or you don't. I do. I live in band tees 90% of the time, and this spot is basically my natural habitat. I've built up little collections over the years--certain genres, classics I refuse to let go of--and being here made me actually consider bringing some pieces back in. But also... you never know when the internet might betray you, and suddenly that random DVD becomes essential again. The vibe here is unmatched, super nostalgic without trying too hard. And the service? Genuinely great. Friendly, helpful, and not pushy at all. Also--fell completely in love with a Madonna T-shirt that I absolutely need in my life. Definitely coming back. Easy five stars.

I have heard of this place for a long time but never set foot in it until yesterday…read more I had a our 75 DVDs and 65 CDs I wanted to get rid of so I remembered about CD trader. The experience was fine and the sale of them went super smooth,. They were very fast checking them and having my money ready but the 2 guys behind the counter that were helping me were pretty rude and unwelcoming. Just the way they talked to me and seems very unfriendly. I've never brought items in to sell and don't know how fast they would go they them since it was a Saturday and I figured they would be busier then a weekday, I took a bunch of games to sell to GameDude a week previous and they took like 4 hours to go thru them. I literally had to drop them off and come back hours later. I didn't know if that was the norm or what. So i walked in with just my crate of CDs, because I figured I could always coe back another day with the DVDs but i got called fast. Since it went quickly I figured I'd bring my DVDs in, and then I told one guy that I had a crate of DVDs to bring in also and he snapped an was like "Why didn't you bring them all in at one time?" I'm sorry I actually thought I was doing them a favor because maybe it was busy or they were short staffed. How the hell am I supposed to know? So then I brought the crate of DVDs in. I also lost my voice a few days prior and was just getting on back so my voice is pretty low at the moment l, so when I spoke to them, they were like "What? I can't hear you". Almost like I was annoying them with my low voice. I don't know if they were the owners or what, they were older guys and not some younger employee so I assume maybe owners or managers. So my point is the stores pretty cool and they have some great stuff, but the two guys in front were kinda dicks. Doubt I'll be back.

I don't say this lightly, but **A Hidden Fortress is hands down the best TCG shop I've ever been…read moreto. I've been around card shops for a long time, and most places get one or two things right. This place gets everything right. The selection is fantastic, the shop is clean and well organized, and it actually feels like a space designed for players, not just transactions. You can tell immediately that this isn't just a store, it's a community hub. What really sets it apart is the people. The staff are knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely care about the players walking through the door. That's not something you can fake, and it shows in how the community shows up. Whether you're brand new to TCGs or deep in the hobby, you feel like you belong there. They also do a phenomenal job supporting events and keeping the scene active. There's always something going on, and it creates that energy that great local game stores used to have, but a lot of places have lost. If you're anywhere near Simi Valley and into trading cards, this place isn't just worth checking out, it's worth going out of your way for. Absolute gem.

Wish I could recommend this place, but the hours are absolutely terrible If you have any sort of…read morejob at all. I have tried so so many times just to come here before or after work and every single time it is closed. Back when i was your unemployed friend on a Tuesday it was great fun! Not too sweaty

One of my absolute favorite places in the valley!! I always feel extremely welcome here and can…read morealways find something to add to my collection! Todd and Kerri are amazing!! This place is always my biggest recommendation to any and everyone !

Excellent local record store. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. They have a nice selection…read moreand it was fun to browse through each section. Will definitely be back, happy to have found this gem!

literally so good!! great books!! mwah smell.. and they have douglas plushies! ive gotten somenof…read moremy essas from here

Within Westlake Village, you will find Barnes & Noble Bookstore next to World Market. This is an…read moreexpansive bookstore located on two floors. This bookstore has an amazing selection of books for everyone and is organized well. If you cannot find a book, the staff is always there to help or order books that are not available at the store. Beyond books, the bookstore has stationary, toys and more. The store also offers a coffee shop inside which is convenient to have as you grab a book to read. The shopping center does have an expansive park lot in front but gets busy at prime times.

I really enjoy The Open Book chain. Each store has its own flavor and personality. I don't come to…read morethis location often because it's a bit far from where I live but it's always a treat when I can visit. Currently this location and the Canyon Country one are doing buy backs. I had a small stack of books to resell and thankfully they took all of them. Years ago, you had to make an appointment to sell but now you can just come in during business hours. I really like the layout of this location. It's spacious and conducive to browsing and literally getting lost in a book. The different sections have nicely themed signs. If this location wasn't so far, I'd come here regularly for their book clubs. Maybe you can go and I can live vicariously thru you.

They have a lot of books for a great value especially a variety on children books. My kids love…read morebooks so I try to buy at places with good offers like this place! Books start from $1-15 is the highest price I seen. It's also very nice and bigger than most I seen..I recommend this place they also have different discounted days. Customer service is great they all greet you with a smile

So thrilled! Greg transferred 75 VHS, VHScs and DVDs to flash drives for me. So exciting to be able…read moreto plug a drive into my TV, to laugh and cry over precious family memories, dating back to 1987. Greg was organized, fast and friendly. I couldn't be happier to have finally done this. Only wished I hadn't waited so long. Worth every penny!

HIGHLY Recommended!!!!…read more Thanks Greg for the quick service and the great deal you gave me to transfer my tapes to cds. I spent last night laughing and crying looking at memories that were long over due to see. Everything was organized and easy to work with. Thanks