What a gem! I'm an avid collector and I haven't stumbled across a shop with so many quality and…read moreunique vinyls at reasonable prices since before covid. Nick the owner is epic and so is his store. Definitely worth a stop.

What an excellent record store! Helpful staff, some used record players, great inventory. Some…read moretapes too. 3 for 10 bucks.

I love this store so much. It's not just a bookstore; it's a gift shop and a community space. The…read moreowner has created a warm and peaceful atmosphere- not quite like a library though lol. It's unbelievable how much she fits in the space. She hosts book events, usually with a food truck or two and other vendors. I could go on and on about the gift type things they carry. I've also bought gift certificates. Most recently I messaged her and she had it ready for me when I stopped by on my way to the office. They also carry cards so it was perfect! A great example of small business customer service. I highly recommend Bookish and recommend following them on IG for events, specials, etc.

Love coming to Bookish for the kids book. It's the section I keep forgetting to take a picture of…read morebecause I'm always picking books from there for my daughter. There is literally some thing for everyone here. Used, new, vintage, a variety of genres, even gifts and store swag. There is plenty of space to sit and get comfy with your new book. Vanessa also has waters, sodas and keurig coffee for sale. I have been bringing my daughter here for a year now and there's always something new that we find. The prices are great and they even have a nice bookmark stamp card to get $5 off a future purchase! Cute and convenient for your reading!! Kudos to Vanessa for keeping this place looking fantastic and fresh. Everyone should stop by to check it out. Keep in touch with her hours by following her on Instagram!! @bookish520

This place was nice worker/owner was friendly. Good prices…read more Prob gonna come back soon They gave me an extra tin for my bday after I opened the prismatic box! Fair prices

The visit store-wise was great, the customer service and owner were very polite and knowledgeable…read more The reason for the one star review is because of the people the owner has around. Normally I am very mind your business but there was a Wednesday I had gone in to look at Pokemon and one of the players was using the N word repeatedly. I mentioned it to the owner and he said he would take care of it but I saw that same individual back again just the other day when I visited. I cannot support a business that allows racism to fly like that and let alone keeps entertaining racism for the sake of profit. i heard one of the other players say the racist's name was Rawl/Raul? Hopefully the store owner wises up and realizes that allowing that individual will eventually harm his brand.

If y'all didn't know I love books and bookshops yet... well you simply haven't been paying…read moreattention. I first came across the Book Bus at Tioga-Sequoia, where I bought a cute almost 100 year old paperback. Ana pops up with The Book Bus at big events around town, but is now located inside Let It Grow on Shields Ave. It's a cozy wee space and a book lovers dream. There are some featured books on the main table and a range of genres to suit any taste. Right now it's all used books, mostly around the $5-12 mark so super affordable. They also stock some art and trinkets from local makers. It has a real homespun feel and it's a lovely place to hang out. If you can't make it down to the shop to see new stock regularly, Ana also hosts sales and features what's in store on instagram @thebookbusfresno. Follow along to see what's available.

What a perfect little oasis!! This sweet little bookshop has a great atmosphere and is just filled…read moreto the brim with a well curated selection of books. It resides inside the darling urban mini-jungle that is Let it Grow Fresno plant shop, and the owner, Anna, is a literature connoisseur and all-around lovely person to chat with if you are ever in need of a recommendation. Her shop also features local artists, authors, and makers, which is super neat if you're looking to support your community. Sometimes you just can't beat the feel of a real book in your hand, so if you ever find yourself in need of a new favorite book, or are on the hunt for a physical copy of an old favorite, be sure to stop by the The Book Bus! Also, check out their Instagram page @thebookbusfresno if you'd like a sneak peek of what it's like before your first visit!

The service is amazing! You're always politely greeted and asked if any assistance is needed, I…read moretend to walk in and know exactly what section I'm headed to- so most of my service is at check out. It's always friendly and helpful. The selection for psychology and philosophy is the BEST, better than a handful of libraries I've experienced in Fresno. The value is the BEST in town as well. I always spend $5.50-7 for a book. This is legit my favorite place! The most time I spent here was 3 hours! I love the square, walk around, upstairs- the showcase, the furniture & few chairs to read before purchasing. I love the atmosphere of this place. I will forever patronize here, as long as I'm in town or visiting.

A really nice bookstore inside. Things are well organized, and the store is clean. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, super helpful and talkative about books youre into. The selection itself is huge. it's a two story bookstore. The individul sections or genres seem well stocked. Although the Horror section from what I saw was severely lacking most likely due to it perhaps being the biggest selling genre for them? The books themselves are in varying condition from Like New to Fair. I personally found some incredibly good looking books. Their prices are a big selling point for me, very fair and they run a 25% off mass market paperbacks. With all the positives, there's one negative I want to address and thats their trade in credit system. To be honest, It's pretty shady. They give you a great price on your trade-ins if they're good books, in good condition. Howevet, theres one big catch: You can't use that credit outright to simply pay for a book or two. They hold your credit hostage (for the books you gave them that they are going to resell and make a profit on) and you must either (A.) Spend the exact amount in cash that you have credit for in order to use that full line of credit, or you can (B.) spend under that amount and only be allowed to use half of your existing credit. You see, that way they have you on the hook. They got your books. They got your credit, and they're going to get your money too, by forcing you to pay just to gain access to your own credit. I was told by an employee "We have to do that or else we wouldn't make any money, we'd be just trading books for books." But thats not true at! They price them for a profit when they resell them. There are other ways to make the same amount of profit, perhaps more without the shady (and frankly unfair to the customer) business tactics. They could not have the 25% off mass market paperbacks discount. They could give a little less credit for trade-ins. They could raise their prices slightly. They could let their customers have full access to their credit without these special conditions that limit and punish the customer. They benefit at the customers expense in this way, and it is unethical, regardles if it is legal. The moral gray zone is real here. So, I learned my lesson and will not be doing trade-in business with them any longer. I might continue to shop there, but I'm paying cash, so long as the prices remain low. All in all, it's a good bookstore, but I dont like their business practices very much. For now, I still recommend, just don't do trade-ins.

Randomly came in here while walking around waiting to get seated at j pot. We were greeted as we…read morestepped in. They have a good amount of collectible stuff in there. The Pokémon plushies is really cute. My bf ended up getting a big bulbasaur Pokémon pack. It was behind the counter. The man that rang us up was informative and really nice. Stuff like this is pricey but was expected. My son loved this set cus it came with a lot of cards he didn't have! Overall nice store.

Nice store with lots of stuff everywhere. Specifically talking about Pokemon cards the prices are…read morepretty bad. For example a perfect order ETB that normally goes for $60-75 resale, they wanted $100. Single packs started at $10.50 and went up from there. They do also stock Japanese packs if that interests you.

After going to Powells in Portland, I've been wanting to do a local bookstore tour of Fresno so I…read morestopped by Hart's Haven. Hart's Haven is no Powells, you won't have to browse for hours. It's very small (about 500 sqft, 2 rooms of books) with a jazzercise studio in the back. They have nice antique settees in both rooms. $2 for paperback and $4 for hardcover. The guy in the front was very kind. Since they have a jazzercise studio in the back, I think they should do speakeasy events there for book lovers since they have a nice enclosed parking- Bridgeton High Tea..., twilight dinners...A You marathon... Hunger Games costume party.... crafting with books.. I've never read Twilight, but since I was just in Oregon, I have to read or watch the twilight series now, but they did not have the book. They take donations so if anyone wants to donate twilight, lemme know! I had exactly $6 cash so I got myself a C.I.A. cookbook (Culinary Institute of America) because I collect cookbooks. Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi (I ate at his restaurant, Best Friend in Las Vegas) & Grant Achatz (I dream of one day eating at his Michelin Starred restaurant, Alinea in Chicago) graduated from C.I.A. I also got a brand new paperback from Target- Love, Naturally. I am a little behind on my reading because life has taken me on a hell of a ride this year.

Walked in and was greeted by who I assume is the owner - very friendly guy. The prices were very…read morefair ($2 for paperback, $4 for hardcover unless otherwise marked), and there is a decent range of genres (mystery, historical, sci-fi, etc.), though you shouldn't expect to find a specific book you had in mind. If you're feeling adventurous or want to try something new, they also have 'mystery books'! Those were $10 and come with goodies like pens, bookmarks and candy Definitely coming back!

PARADISE IN PRINT…read more Petunia's Place is simply a unique oasis of peace in a crowded, cacophonous and overly rushed and commercialized world. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, educator, toddler, young child, or adolescent ~ the experience, activities, advice, guidance, assistance and selections you will find here are unlike those which you will find anywhere else. Imagine a personal mentor and curator with extensive experience in education and children's literature available to show you the very best books on the market.....at highly competitive prices too!! ....Now go over and meet your new Inky BFF ~ or participate in an activity or author event at this wonderful and unique shop. You will be so happy to have discovered Petunia's Place ~ I know that I am!!!

Cutest book shop in Fresno! Cute place to buy gifts for children too. Prices are cheaper than…read moreBarnes and noble. Support this local shop :)