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    Speakeasy Books

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    This place is AMAZING. Perfect selection and variety of books, games, stationary supplies, vintage items, etc. Prices are super fair for the quality and coolness of their products. The staff is also phenomenal, very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend stopping my this place when in Idyllwild :)

    Peyton R.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Idyllwild. The curation of books is top-notch; There is a wide variety of novels, cookbooks, historical non-fiction, memoirs, etc. that are magically compiled together in a cohesive, aesthetically pleasing way. If you're a fan of horror like I am, you are sure to find your next new read here. I cannot leave without bringing home at least one new novel! It's evident from the array of titles that the owners of the bookstore value and support diverse perspectives and opinions. The store also features a nice selection of local products like bookmarks, stickers, patches, and zines. Books are fairly priced in accordance with market value. The store itself is beautifully decorated with lovely wallpaper, gorgeous wood counters, and a cozy couch for your reading pleasure. The highlight of this store, however, is the staff. Every visit we have a lovely chat with whoever is behind the counter at the moment. This is a 10/10 must-visit when you're in town!

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    Ruby Angela B.

    Love this book store soooo much!!! The books curated in here are amazing, the workers are amazing and such great people to conversate with. Me and my friends stayed in here for so long and most of us bought 1-3 books each. We had so much fun just talking to the book keepers and going over their collection. The books here are so uniquely curated. It was an amazing time. I got a book and a magazine. So glad we were able to pop in! Highly recommend if you love bookstores!

    Tonyaa G.

    This place is sooooo adorable Love everything about it The decor & books are top tier The blonde who helped us (sorry didn't get her name) Was kind and helpful with us to grab books we'd love to take home Must stop while in idy

    Jeff P.

    I love this place. Charming, loving, endearing, great owner, great mojo. Easily the best book shop in town.

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    Melanie Rose P.

    I was so excited about Speakeasy opening... I knew it would be cool, but I couldn't have imagined how important and meaningful this lil shop would be in my life and for our town. This is more than a bookstore. The owner has created a sweet, quirky, safe, collaborative, cozy portal for virtually anyone to escape - whether you're looking for a newly released novel, highly niche genres, beautifully illustrated field atlases and nature books, adorably curated gifts, greeting cards and stickers, the coolest kid's and YA corner, full moon concerts, and endless other literary & creative community magic... you'll find it. If you're a local or just passing through, Speakeasy is seriously not one to miss.

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    I love this book store. It is so fun to spend time there. And the bagel place next door is awesome too!

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    Such a cute place- I love this bookstore! Great selection of books and a cozy vibe. Can't wait to go back!

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    This place is beautiful and the staff is really helpful. I love that they mix vintage books with new/popular books. Definitely recommend!

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    Bearly Used Books

    4.5(17 reviews)
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    This is almost certainly the smallest bookstore--new or used--you have ever seen. It is one small…read moreroom, smaller than a kid's bedroom. But there are some nuggets to be found here. The store is located in the upstairs shopping "mall," along with a bunch of either tiny stores. I would estimate at least a quarter to a third of the books are of the sci-fi/fantasy genre. Here is where you may find some very obscure but excellent out of print titles. The fiction section is also well-curated. The rest of the books are a bit of a hodgepodge (travel, humor, etc.). I found the prices to be very fair. Be careful, though: some out of print books are priced accordingly. Worth checking out, if you are a book nerd.

    Located in the village. There is a small entrance that leads you up to a collection of small shops…read more We have a home in Sugarloaf and really want to encourage our kids to read books. I'm so glad we found this place, there's a good selection of books and really good prices. There isn't an attendant around, but the cashier was very friendly and I even got a bookmark with my purchase! I like that books were organized and they had a section for young readers and kids. I even found a couple of hard back Nancy Drew books I read as a kid! There were a few classic Golden Books too. The middle section has some great table books. There's a mixture of classic and new and it was fun to search.

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    Just Fabulous

    4.4(119 reviews)
    11.0 mi
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    I love this more than any other store in Palm Springs so I was excited to hear that they have…read moreopened a second business behind this one that has more home furnishings, kitchenware, and quirky gifts. This store is the one I send all the visitors to when they come visit me because there's something very uniquely Palm Springs about it and it's just a great way to find tchotchkes and books, cards, and other collectibles. Bonus: it's right next to the KOFFI that has the outdoor garden patio that you can sit in.

    This review is for their new location not the street front shop but the one that you can find out…read morein the back patio. I believe this spot used to be a legal firm, but I was delighted to discover that it was now taken over by the just fabulous team! If you've wandered into their street front store for a gift before, then you definitely need to take a stroll through the little park in the back to this location. If you are like me and have struggled to find gifts for those most difficult people in your life who seem to have everything this might be the perfect one stop. Stunning and unique coffee table books to bar sets and elegant candle offerings. Every corner is styled beautifully and super easy to browse. Often times I feel overwhelmed by these boutique shops, but everything was well spaced with easily located price tags. I spoke with an associate Shannon who is an absolute sweetheart, and happy to walk me through the shop and explain every corner and provide suggestions and offerings. I felt so horrible because I wasn't here to buy gifts, but this will be one of my recommendations for anyone looking to get an elevated present. Understand that these are curated items and the price reflects this. I recommend that you take some time to explore every corner because there were a few small gift items that were more limit budget range. I can't wait to come back and do some serious shopping when I have the time!

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