If I were a local, I would probably be here all the time, just relaxing in the cafe or browsing the…read morebooks. We need more bookstores like this in the world.

Great place to relax and read with a hot chocolate! They have a wide variety of books, including a…read moresmall section of books in Spanish as well as sections dedicated to local authors and Indigenous authors. The cafe is cute and has plenty of comfy seating areas. The barista and other staff are kind and the store and bathroom are clean. Great place to stop by in Santa Fe!

Nice place. Parking is impossible. If you're going for vinyl they have a minimal selection.read more

We loved this local vinyl & coffee shop. Such a good combo, plus the coffee quality was great, I…read morehad a honey cinnamon latte, and they had great NM items unique compared to your typical places. We stopped in multiple times within our trip.

Many book stores exist on a spectrum from 'Glitsy, shiny excuses for a pricey coffee shop' to 'No…read moreFrills Dedication to the love of great books'. By that Standard BOI is a 10 out of 10. Value: I have yet to find an over-priced book (or cd). Selection: this is a 'medium sized indy store, catering to more serious readers.' The selection meets that standard, especially for classics, poetry, and southwestern books. Service: in my 4 visits, the hands on owner Leo has quietly been at the ready for my inquiries. The store is well organized and well lit. Highly recommended.

It may not look like much but it's one of the all-time best used bookstores. Extremely well-curated…read moreacross all genres with a special focus on local interest and art.

It was darn near as good as I would have hoped. We had gone…read moreup to Santa Fe specifically to have a chance to get a book from George R.R. Martins book store. My gal didn't know it, but I was having trouble finding a hard cover of the first book of the "Game of Thrones" series. I figured if anyone had it, Beastly would. We arrived direct from driving up from Albuquerque. We found the place easily enough, and walked in to a wonderful smell of coffee. The fella at teh register also made all kinds of concoctions. We had to get a cup after that, and it was excellent coffee. It's a brightly lit spot which was great. Along with the coffee aroma it also had some pine like smells I imagine from the woodwork of the shelves. That or the side room they had a spot they were doing some construction on what looked like an expansion. And of course they had plenty of hardcovers, so with a bit of subterfuge my daughter got the book so we could give it to my wife. It worked out great. Next time back we will have to check out his bar next door, as it was closed at the hour we were in town.

Great selection of books and neat recommendations "if you like this, then try this" very friendly…read morefolks working there, cute coffee shop inside as well with seating inside or outside.

I love this store. It's one of my favorites to to go on Santa Fe. It's always good vibes, kindness,…read moreand respect from the staff. I have nothing but good things to say about the business and employees. I recommend it all my friends when they want to buy books, minerals, jewelry, or small gifts.

"I was really excited to visit The Ark and browse their crystals, books, and unique items. It was a…read morecomforting find after altitude sickness unexpectedly altered my travel plans. While I did find a few wonderful items that I love, I was deeply disappointed by the customer service. The staff members were whispering and staring, did not greet anyone entering, and felt completely unwelcoming--even during checkout. This cold energy is very unexpected for a spiritual environment and for Santa Fe in general. In fact, I felt the need to thoroughly cleanse the energy from my items before bringing them home. This shop has the potential to be an uplifting, beautiful space, but the staff definitely needs to improve their customer service.

Great travel store close to our hotel. Thank you EJ for…read morebreakfast sandwiches. Nice selection of books, travel guides. Good hang space.

The irony of this place is that it's open to "all travelers" as it is called the "travel bug" but…read moreonce you walk in (if you're a person of color) the stares and attitudes that come your way are very uncomfortable! Not coming back....

Very nice owner, great selection. Found six great books there. It's great when you can find the…read morebooks you've been looking for at a used price.

I am from Chicago and know a great used book store when I walk into one. Big Star Books and music…read morehas an excellent selection of quality books. It can be difficult to find books for an eccentric like me, as I am always in the search for works in philosophy, religion, history, etc. Their selection is generous in choices in these categories as well as others, and I have already found 2 books I need for graduate school (and under $15 a piece!). Don't miss it, even just for a relaxing perusal.

Great place great prices and wonderful service,!!! If you love great too good used books this is…read morethe place to go.

Popped in this unassuming little bookshop after a altitude-adjusting hike nearby. This is a cute…read moreshop that features a variety of books from Native American history to culinary cookbooks to the latest thrillers. The store owner is a sweet lady who was kind enough to show us around and introduce us to the cuuutest friendly cato named Sammy! Well, she introduced herself, really, which was just purrfectly fine by me. If you're in the area, do come by for a visit! It was so nice hanging out on a hot desert day while in the gorgeous Taos!

This is just the kind of little used bookshop I envision when I romanticize opening a dusty little…read moreshop with all my favorite books. It is a tight space, but the staff was friendly and they seemed to have a steady stream of locals coming in for their special orders. There was a little bit of everything. I found a cute Norman Rockwell Christmas book, so it was a winner for me :) I would make it a regular stop when in Taos!

Great selection of NM literature, meh on everything else. The shop is cute and the guy who runs it…read moreis nice. I've found some cool things there but it's just such a limited selection that its hit or miss. They have a lot of metaphysical stuff but no good science or mathematics reading material, which sucks.