My life partner brought me here as a birthday surprise and I'm hooked. We typically would visit…read morethat bigger one in North Park, but that place has become a hellhole for morons standing in aisles taking instagram shots. Hard pass. I managed to toss books like rocks at them as if I'm a bridge troll. However, after cussing out some 23 year old that cant even read, I've decided to move on to better bookstores. (Or I was told I'm not welcome back, same difference). Anyway, BOOK PLACE IS RAD. I am hooked, on the book. I don't really enjoy the Barnes & Noble because A) Expensive as hell, and B) AI cover art everywhere. So, Book Place. Cluttered how I like it. But in a good way. Like, you think you might find Iain Banks in the mystery section, but actually he might be in the Thriller section, or both! And you've discovered a new author on the way! I just love how it feels to have such a variety of books. Some spent time being loved by someone, and others, maybe were a gift that they trashed and it ended up here. Everyone who works here is cool, we can chat about books, and they'll tell you if they have something. Though personally I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for something I don't know if I'll find. I've always managed to find something. Plus, their prices are great. The buyback option is awesome. (Plus you have the opportunity to share what you loved... or didn't love and give someone else your hot garbage!) They've got a rental system too. So it's kinda like if Blockbuster came back, and had a baby with a book Place. They've got the oddities I crave. They have the weird science fiction with the holographic covers from the 90s and early 2000s (yeah those nerd ones). Star Wars novels, covered (and I don't mean the post-Disney garbage). I love this spot. It's not super close to home, but it gives me a reason to venture into this part of the county. Makes me very happy. Support this place and keep it alive because I need it in my life.

I am a little biased towards this bookstore because it's a little small and they don't have the…read morebiggest selection, but the prices are good and the guy who works here is SUPER nice and friendly (30ish guy with brown hair). I was really impressed with how nice and patient he was with the customers, many of whom were older women who seem to be regulars at the store. My husband and I were each able to find a book here; Toni Morrison is one of my favorite authors ever so I was psyched to find one of her books! I even found a copy of The Idiot and El Fili! But I didn't get those because I'm not big on Dostoevsky anymore and El Fili is the sequel to the book I'm trying to find. Anyway, still cool to find those! They even had a free book shelf outside and I was able to get a smut novel for my husband and me to laugh over. Good times. The next time I go here, I'll try to open an account with them because I have a bunch of books I'd like to get credit for so I could get more books I'd actually like. Unfortunately it's a little hard for us to go here because their hours and days are limited, so we're only able to go here on Saturdays. Anyway, recommended!

The staff/volunteers are so kind and genuinely friendly. Even before I went to the register I…read moreoverheard so many lovely interactions helping a kid find a book he might like, letting an older customer promise to bring back the change she was missing on a return visit, and just chatting nicely with each person as they were checking out. My interaction was no different. The selection will be varied as with any used bookstore, but they have quite a lot on offer for the small space they occupy and I ended up leaving with four books, myself. Plus it is a lot more guilt free ending up disliking a book you got for a buck fifty than a book you paid upwards of $16 for. It can also be a great source for those who want an inexpensive book that they won't mind using for an art project like book page origami or blackout poetry, since they have tons of mass produced paperbacks. The location they're in is also ideal since right next door there are amazing cupcakes, plus a coffee shop within the same mall. And the Santee Library is right there if you're local and have a library card. Super easy area to kill an hour or two in.

I went to this bookstore for the first time last week. What a great experience, friendly staff and…read moregreat prices, and absolutely love that the proceeds benefit programs that benefit the community. P.S. I thought I had already done a review and was surprised when Yelp prompted me to add one. Now I see I did already do one but I guess I just can't say enough good things

Looks like this book store specializes in Literature. Lots of lit fic and classics. It's quite…read morecluttered but packed full of gems. I found a wonderful copy of Jane Eyre here and if I'm looking for used classics I am definitely coming back. There are two store kitties to keep your spirits high while hunting.

When I envision what a bookstore is in my mind this is exactly it. My favorite bookstore in all of…read moreSan Diego.

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.

Small place, yet they seem to have a lot of books to offer for a good amount of different topics…read more I usually leave this store with at least 5 books at hand. I love this place.

From the owner: "Come shop at the Friends of the Library Bookstore located within the Lemon Grove Library. Most…read moreprices range from $0.50 - $5.00. Donate used books or media. We accept all used books, textbooks, DVDs, CDs, videogames and more. Volunteers Wanted. Stop in and ask about volunteer opportunities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which exists to support the library as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and the love of reading throughout our diverse community. We have thousands of used books – fiction hardcover and paperback books, nonfiction books in every genre, coffee table books, vintage books, large-print books, children’s and YA books, reference books, cookbooks, DVD’s, CDs, audio books and more."

In a few words, a huge/diverse selection and amazing customer service. In many words, this…read morebookstore almost feels like a portal back to the good old days with hidden nooks to plop down and zone out...the smell of old books fills the space and with no screens in sight...it feels like home. I hope they stick around forever.

Picked up "The Encyclopedia Britannica Great Books of the Western World Vol. 4 The Iliad /…read moreOdyssey", 1952 edition, for a great price! I found myself just standing here, amazed by the selection! Lots of mystical books, books on philosophy, religious books, SF; science. I admired the section that has a lot of different Hindu texts from various denominations. I also saw some Tarot, and some CDs. I plan on coming back. Service was good as I was asked if I could be helped and it did motivate me to buy something. I pretty much can't pass up old books on anything regarding Ancient Greece! Right now I have enough books, but once my own little reading library is weeded out, I'll return with some questions, for sure! We need more bookstores like this! Always passed this place by, it would either be closed or I never got the chance to go in. Nice to finally see how cool it is!

Love this Friends of the Library bookstore. Super nice volunteer. My first time was during the 2026…read moreLibrary Friends of San Diego County book crawl last week. That was a great way to get more familiar with the Friends bookstores throughout East County.

this is a cozy little bookshop in the library. Always excellent customer service and a rotating…read morecollection of thousands of books at a great price. For $10 a year you can become a friend of the library and get even cheaper prices on the books.

Re-Animated Records is my favorite record store in San Diego, hands down. Amazing record selection…read moreover an excellent variety of genres, including super rad niche options. The owners are extremely kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Popped in for Record Store Day 2026 hours after open, and still managed to snag a few on my list! Priced fairly and excellent conditions across the board. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for records this is a great place to look. Located in downtown La Mesa. Friendly…read morestaff and helpful also. I came in looking for a specific vinyl record and they did not have it but he right away got on his computer and looked for it and provided me with the information to a website where I could purchase it.

* heart eyes emoji*…read more If im not buying online, or small owned bookstores I love a good Barnes & Nobel stroll In Grossmont center . Next to Jamba Juice. Clean, good space layout, CLEAN restrooms. This place is dangerous. Awesome for books, accessories and gifts for book readers and a nice sort of toys and gadgets for all ages. Friendly staff and a few membership perks.

As a mother I'm absolutely disgusted at the fact that your employees placed a horror book WITH A…read moreSEVERED HAND ON THE COVER at eye level of my adolescent child in the children's area and SHOWCASED IT. I moved all copies from that location and stacked them on top of the shelf out of sight and reach of any child. I highly suggest you consider instructing your employees to take better care of where they're placing wretched material like this.

Beautiful library, great staff, plenty of free parking. Good location, next to post office and city…read morehall. Cute (inexpensive!) bookstore.

Nice, clean, modern library with a great little Friends bookstore! I don't live in the area anymore…read more- I was just there for the book crawl - but I would go back if I was nearby.