We had a fun time wandering around Winston Smith Books! My stepdaughter and I spent a while…read morebrowsing the young adult section, and she ended up finding a couple of books she was really excited about. The store has two floors packed with books, so there's always another shelf to check out. It's also in a really cute part of downtown Auburn, which makes it an easy stop if you're spending the day there. I love supporting independent bookstores, and this one is definitely worth popping into if you're in the area.

i came here on a whim. i'm from nevada. i saw nevada section that had a book with the UNR mackay…read morestatue, i took a picture with the book. the man behind the counter told me that "can i help you find anything" i said "no, im just looking" he said "this isn't a library the books, aren't to be played with" immediately put a bad taste in my mouth. i was taking a photo with the book, i was very interested in buying books but i immediately left. when i first came in i said "i could spend all day inside" and he had a bad attitude. i have never had a bad experience at a used book store. whatever you do don't come here. go to the library because at least they will give you better service then the one i had here. i'm going to address the remarks the owner made. it seems you barley remember me as a customer because when you said "When you first came in, I greeted you in a friendly manner welcoming you to the store" you never greeted us when we came in. we were only asked what we were looking for after i had been in the store for 20 minutes. bad customer service. if you genuinely wanted us to buy something you would be attentive and greeting every customer upon entering. "I perceived this as you playing with my books for entertainment or social media purposes, as I see far too often in my shop." so you're just assuming i wouldnt buy anything??? like you said i was bouncing around excited. i hadn't even seen all there was to see! you assumed i wasn't going to buy anything based off the fact that i wasn't looking at everything??? " Unfortunately, when I see someone taking selfies with books in my shop, the vast majority of the time they do not buy anything, now or ever." it wasn't a selfie... i was taking a picture with the back because i went to UNR and graduated there. when i went to half price books and they had a book from traner middle school no one came up to me to pressure me into purchasing something. "Some books only get a little more oil from the fingers, or slightly more thumbed pages. Others get ruined as they get dropped or crammed carelessly onto the shelf" notice how when you were disrespectful i didn't cram it back on the shelf i put it nicely back on the shelf but you don't want to include that in your response. unfortunately you don't understand the risks with running a bookstore because if you did you'd realized that books get handled and touched. if you're so worried put it behind a glass case so they don't get grabbed... you can't police every person who touches your books. i DID have a desire to purchase from your used bookstore however your attitude turned me away along with multiple other customers who wrote a review just like mine. "Please come with a genuine intention, respecting the books I have worked so hard on and invested so much in to provide them for you to browse" again with the assuming i won't buy anything that is disrespectful. i buy books from all types of stores. i just went to have price books and the money could've spent at your establishment went to someone else. i had intentions of buying from you but genuinely your rude attitude and your rotten response to my review really makes me never want to recommend this business to anyone. you profiled us is what you did. you used personal characteristics i had such as " Unfortunately, when I see someone taking selfies with books in my shop, the vast majority of the time they do not buy anything, now or ever", which you used to predict our behavior. next time put a sign saying if you're not going to buy anything don't come in! anyone looking to buy books in auburn please drive literally anywhere else! if i had known you conduct buisness i would've never step foot inside. support business who support you. some suggestions: grass root books, reno nv 1hr 40mins thistle & nightshade, reno nv 1hr 32mins half price books, citrus heights ca 31mins time tested books, sac ca 45 mins underground books sac, ca 2hrs 54mins

So clean, so organized! Love the seasonal aspect right when you walk through the door. Supports the…read moreHumane Society and that's where I'll do most of my thrifting

Super well organized and unbeatable prices. Could spend all day at this store just looking for…read morehidden gems.

Such a charming little bookstore. The selection is huge, especially if you enjoy used books, and I…read moreloved wandering the shelves seeing what caught my eye. It has a cozy, old-school feel that's getting harder to find. Definitely one of those places you'll want to visit again and again.

Epic used book store! What a delight to walk in to the first words of Happy Potter blown up to an…read moreinviting entrance. I pored over the classic section nooks and left with Jane Eyre, Keats poetry, and vintage Shakespeare. I was blown away by the organization, by genre, sorted by author name. What care and love are taken with these fine works! Oh, and surprise! I left with Dickens inspired loose leaf gingerbread tea too!

We like visiting this bookstore. It can kind of feel like a maze to get around some of the layout,…read morebut it's organized & usually tidy. There's a nice kids section with a large variety of books, stuffed animals, games, puzzles, educational kits, arts & crafts supplies, & toys. We recently got a science kit for the same price as a popular online source. It's hit or miss if we get offered help by a staffer on the floor who acknowledges us. When we've found someone, they've been helpful with looking up information for us. The most frustrating experience is the line. We've waited in long lines with sometimes only 1 or 2 staffers ringing up customers.

I just had my first visit at this Barnes and noble area in Roseville and it was one of the worst…read moreexperiences coming from the cashier #1562. I was purchasing Pokémon cards with my sister who is mentally disabled but the policy was one transaction per client. I first purchased mine then my sister followed after me but she needed assistance in entering the PIN number for the debit card which I went to help and the cashier abruptly shouted out to me that was not allowed and was incredibly rude about it. We are talking about a 5 dollar transaction here. It's extremely rude to not take into consideration that there are customers with disability that aren't able to pay independently that requires guidance but the need to raise your tone over this is absurd. It's not that deep. OVER ONE POKÉMON CARD PACK??

Ooooh hello from one beautiful soul to another! After lunch, I noticed a sign in front of this…read morebusiness. Crystals was the word at the top that seems to pull me in. How have I not seen this crystal so before? Brigitte's Serenity Studio is a place of peace and serenity. My energy felt boosted just by walking in here. Brigitte said hello when we walked in. It was a gorgeous set up. She has a wild energy and I loved it! All her crystals and other items available for sale in her store has really good prices! There are stones, crystals, sage sticks, candles, incense holders, incense, jewelry, books, and so much more! They even have classes for Angel Circles and Intuitive Circles on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. There is so much more for me to discover here. From what I see, their prices can't be beat and the quality of their items speak for themselves. Come check it out!! See you soon!!!!

Calming energy at Brigitte's studio and I have received the sound healing/meditation sessions…read moreconducted by both Brigitte and Doug who is powerful with the healing bowls and gong. I have been infused with energy post session and give high marks to Brigitte/Doug for their compassion/dedication. I have scheduled a Reiki/clearing session with Brigitte and will follow up with another review.

I found some wonderful books here. It is a small little area at the entrance on the library, but…read moreloaded with books ranging from 50 cents to $3. I will be back.

As a teacher, this is an A M A Z I N G source for cheap books for my class library. Love them! So…read morekind as well!

New age store with great gift ideas, local art, stones and crystals, you name it. Their collection…read moreof quartz singing bowls is huge. Think they have 7-10 sizes and the sounds are hauntingly cool. Whenever I'm at that mini-mall (used bookstore, Pachamama's Cafe, a hot dog grill, and more) I make a point of stopping in and ringing those bowls, hanging my head over them to feel the vibrational energy. OK I realize it kinda sounds weird. Just give it a try sometime and decide for yourself.

Very nice owner very reputable. Wish they were open more days. An hours got what I was looking for…read morevery clean and a lot of stock. Laurie B.

The owner is very knowledgeable, great prices. The store has an amazing vibe and great selection of…read morecomics from the hard to find to the everyday. Add to that the game room where people can meet to play all kinds of card or board games and this place is a true gem. Highly highly recommended for the avid collector to the newbie.