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    Shop Around the Corner Books

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Cal's Books

    Cal's Books

    4.5(71 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    This place is amazing. Literal floor to ceiling bookshelves, large space, diverse selection (tons…read moreof mystery and thriller books, but not exclusively; I was able to find two Louis de Bernières novels I've never seen in the wild), affordable prices. Even more refreshing, Cal's has a progressive, queer-friendly vibe--something of a rarity in Redding these days. Some used bookstores really blow your mind. Cal's is one of them. The shop has served the Redding area since 1974! The power of the used bookstore, my friends. Incredible. There need to be more spaces like this--open, welcoming, somewhere to expand your mind. It's especially important these days. And most especially in places like Redding. Give Cal's all your money!!

    I called 530-243-5499. It rang several times, and then an automated voice welcomed me to the…read moreMessage Management System, directing me to enter the number of the person I wish to speak to. Very frustrating, as I don't know the number of any of the people who work there! I just wanted to know if they would take donations of records, books and magazines. Being Cal's books, that's kind of a Facepalm question, I know, but I just wanted to get a real person on the line, and am unable to do so. Selection: absolutely Prices: Not bad at all Location: Not the best, but I'm use to going there, so no big Service: Meh - I'm not expecting people to fall all over themselves for me, but when I can't even get someone on the line after numerous calls makes me wonder if there isn't room for improvement in that area.

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    Barnes & Noble Bookstore

    Barnes & Noble Bookstore

    3.7(39 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Time for an update--I'm fairly certain the old dude featured in my 2012 review of B&N is deader…read morethan fried chicken, and B&N has long since moved into a new, much larger space. The new space is cool, I guess, but let's get real: B&N is no longer a bookstore, strictly speaking. It makes most of its money on its cafe, and when it obtained this much larger space it didn't expand the book and magazine selections. It expended the toy, puzzle, board game, LP record, stationary, and other sections. It's practically a leisure-time general store now. The LP selection isn't half-bad, but I suspect it's all digital-to-analog crap. At least they still sell books and magazines, though even there it's changed. Surprise, surprise, the religion section (focused on evangelical Christianity) is huge. Looking for a book on the historical Jesus? You'll find the most popular, unscholarly examples here--likely at least one by a local author! On the other hand, if you're looking for a book by well-regarded California author TC Boyle, you'll currently find a single volume of one of his least-regarded novels ("East is East") on the shelves. A decade ago they'd have had 10 of his books to choose from. Still a pretty good spot to kill a couple of hours, except when they're having storybook readings to kids in the cafe on Saturday mornings. It gets LOUD.

    Loved my experience here! Definitely recommend looking around because you'll definitely find…read moresomething! Plus everyone has such a sweet and kind heart there.

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