Such a great used book store! They had a lot of new books, books from booktok, and even sprayed edges!!! They even do sales too on top of the cheap prices. (Currently it’s $2 off sci-if/fantasy). Generally, it was $5 for hardcover and $2-4 for softcover. Children’s books were less than that. The money goes back to the community and it’s run by some very sweet and kind volunteers so go support!
We were here stopping after lunch and what a treasure of books. We were so lucky to find most of the booker price books that too at less than half price. We bought around 23 books and came back after our ice creams and bought a few more. The staff is really helpful and on a voluntary basis they work so really appreciative of their effort and customer service. Do give a visit it's all for a good cause, thank you.
***CASH OR CHECK ONLY****
WHAT TREASURES! LOOKING FOR USED BOOKS AT A KILLER PRICE, LOOK NO FURTHER. I stopped in here today on a total whim after a doctor's appt. I live north in Sonoma County and wish we had a charming used book store like this in our town. We just have a ridiculously over priced used book store in our town.
So many positive qualities this place has.
They are 100% donation based.
They are 100% volunteer run.
Annnnnnnd, they didn't charge sales tax.
It was a flat rate out the door.
Also, reading the business manager responses, they donate to jails and prison programs. I mean, it just keeps getting better and better and better, doesn't it?
I'd go out of my way to travel here just to come to this book store.
The ladies in the shop were so cute with their little aprons and beyond helpful. As I was cruising through the cooking section, I heard many regulars come in like Cheers where everyone knows your name.
The store is open, welcoming and organized.
Not crammed, claustrophobic and disorganized.
The price is right, I mean, killer prices
I got 6 books for $16.
I attached a pic of their current 2024 price list.
I went to a used book store in Santa Rosa where I live and that particular used book store was price gouging patrons at $9-$20 (or more) for a used book. It was madness.
This store gets all of the stars in the galaxy from me.
Dropped in today with my son and we got a great deal on books in perfect condition. We bought a few kids books, and some fiction for me, about 8 books for $15! The kids books a priced so great.
They had tons of genres, the regulars but also tons of cookbooks, California books, Young Adult, and even a mythology section that I regret not noticing until I was checking out.
I didn’t realize it was cash only but luckily they are walking distance to 3 banks so that was a quick resolve! I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in town.
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