Downtowne Bookstore is in Riverside. It is the nicest bookstore with a huge selection of books and…read moresome gifts. They have new and used books and have it all from history to novels. It is family owned and a true independent book store. The owner is wonderful and the staff is just great. They have good prices and I bet they have what you want. It is clean and well organized and if you need help, they will help you. They pretty much know everything they have. If they don't have a book you want they will order it for you.

Had high hopes for this bookstore. Especially since it was…read moreremodelled and new ownership if I'm not mistaken. Staff was not welcoming at all. Atleast the older gentleman that was there. Children's section was small and don't have any classic books. Everything was so political and liberal. (Not just books for gifts) Which doesn't fit a bookstore. Wish they could have just focused on books and had a great section for children with seating and all. This was more of a "doing it for the 'gram" type of store

Had a cvs appt and was waiting, decided on finally going in this bookstore because of the lgbtqia…read moreflag. I don't find many places in the area that vocally align with my beliefs and values. Once I got closer to the door I saw stickers about anti-ice and Palestine... so awesome. Staff was so kind and also very attentive when I asked about books on Sudan. They hadn't had any but considered my topic for future book inventory. Left with a book to restart my reading journey again. I praise them for their values! The selection of books is perfect for someone who leans more towards the left and beyond.

I was passing by the area and I was glad to find this book store. Staff is very friendly and…read morewilling to help if you're looking for something specific. They are also willing to order something for you if they don't have it in their store. I'm very happy with the diverse selection they have. Not only do they have a few popular books, but they also have books that I've never heard of before. They are also very culturally diverse too! You can sign up for their rewards program with your name at the register, which is if you buy 10 books you get some money off a book after that. Very cozy ambience and grateful they had a bathroom since I was commuting from OC. I was a little sad that I missed their furry mascot, who was on vacation. I will definitely come back if I'm passing by.

It had a huge selection and loved that it was somewhat organized but hard to navigate. Found some…read morebooks $10-20$ felt a bit expensive for second hand books. It's was super quiet

This is my favorite bookstore ! I love not only how organized it is & yes it is organized lol but I…read morelove the selection. I was looking for specific books on Mexican history and this was the only store I was able to find that had that. Along with other works on philosophy and history I wanted to take them all ! The pricing is reasonable & the service is great the owner is lovely & knowledgeable. I wish there was tip jar or a donation area so he can get a bigger space and maybe some seating but absolutely love. I've taken many people here & plan to continue to do so. So far my book collection is building and I can't wait to find more books on the topics I'm interested in. If you need something more specific this is the place to go !

Was sitting on this review but I think it's time. Three Fridays ago I went to Barnes and waited in…read moreline behind three people. Got to the front of the line and asked very politely and calmly "do you have any Pokémon cards?" I was on a time crunch and trying to get a birthday present for my nephew before meeting them for dinner. The cashiers response was "I have to let the line die down before I can even check." I was very confused by this statement because as a customer myself, I waited in a line to even ask the question. There were other cards behind her, and I was confused as to why she couldn't turn around or look down. But I said okay no problem. I stepped off to the side and watched her help three people. People were still filing in and I had no problem. Then a woman who looked like a manager walked behind the cash register to break change, she asked the cashier what I was doing. They then started to whisper but I could hear the word "Pokémon" very clearly. The manager out loud goes oh no. Don't open the box. We don't open boxes until the weekend or Monday nights and then they both just stared at me. Feeling extremely uncomfortable and choosing to take the higher road (also on a time crunch) I left. Thanks for nothing :-) I too was a customer who waited in a line and will not support this business. I can't feel bad for brick and mortar book stores that end up closing due to choosing to lose business.

In this day and age of tech it's nice to go and still grab a mag or book to read and chillread more

We love this place!!!…read more They have Pokémon and DragonballZ and Gundum! The service is good with semi-friendly staff. There is a senior team member that seems really not happy to work there but I understand it's a ton of stuff. The value is half and half. Whoever determines the "value" is probably someone just looking it up on the internet and guessing the value. Some stuff is great value and some stuff is really over priced. But this place is GREAT for niche market!!!

The 1 star is for the ridiculous price for a store that sell second hand goods. Find a model kit…read more"Liber Fighter 30 MF" cost $40 buck when you can get a brand new one for around $25. This is the official Bandai store price and they still sale it. Ask the staff is the price tag correct and can it be fix. Unfortunately they said they can't. So whoever is in charge of that is at fault. Either manager or the company itself. Everything that is not book or dvd/cd cost way to much. Don't bother.

Best record store in the IE!! Amazing service and prices…read more Best record store in the IE!! Amazing service and prices

Had the opportunity to visit when they hosted a listening party for Bruno Mars' new album. The…read morestore itself has not only a wide variety of books and records, CDs and gifts, they also have a connected space in which they host the listening parties & live shows. The employees were welcoming, friendly and made the experience fun. They encouraged us to join their (free) rewards program via their website and follow them on instagram for updates and other events. I preordered the LP, and pricing is slightly higher than the Bruno Mars website, but I was happy to support a local business. I picked up the album today, and received the same great customer service as my first visit.

Great little bookstore. Very friendly. They have new and used books. Seating and a lending library…read morewhere you can leave a book or donation in exchange for a book. Coffee and tea are also available for a donation whle bottled drinks are available for purchase.

Amazing selection of books you normally wouldn't see in other book stores. Great vibe and the…read moreworkers are so nice.

There's something here for everyone. If you want an Almanac from 1980, they probably have it…read more Looking for a rare beanie baby? You'll probably find it here. This is one of those places you can get lost in for hours upon hours as the sun fades into the moon. The prices fluctuate as the books come manufactured with the prices on the back cover, but that's a non issue.

My sister and I had intended to just grab a coffee, but were pleasantly surprised when we happened…read moreupon this book store. It is so cute and artistic, the smell alone walking in had my book heart SOARING. The prices were so reasonable, the woman working the front desk (wish I remembered her name) was kind and helpful. She also let us know we could bring books to sell for $1 each or we could use it as store credit! If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in for a great book and great company.

Came in on a Thursday around 5:30 pm and bought the 1-hour pass for $20. Immediately loved the dark…read moreand quiet ambiance. It was decorated so nicely and had an array of different books to choose from. It was difficult to get into the books with all the cute cats around though. Taylor was super sweet and helpful; she helped answer any questions I had regarding the cats or books. Overall, a lovely spot in the IE if you're looking to decompress with some cute cats!

I like their mission to help cats, so I decided to try to adopt from them. However, the young man…read morecould not locate the cat I was interested in for 20min. I was very disappointed bec it used up most of my 30 min trying to locate the cat I came in to see. I hesitate to return bec of tat bad experience.​​

This is a great used bookstore with lots of different genres. They often have sales and you can get…read morea lot of bang for your buck! And it goes to support the programs at the library! Win win!

From the owner: We sell donated books at very low prices and use the funds to support the library's special…read moreprograms and needs. We are a non-profit run by volunteers and are located inside the Woodcrest Community Library. We sell used books, magazines, cd's, and dvd's - all for a dollar or less. Some special items or multi packs cost a little more. We accept cash or Paypal and appreciate small bills and/or exact change for purchases. If you would prefer to donate and support the library programs instead of or in addition to purchasing books, we take cash donations as well as books, cd's and dvd's. Thank you for your support!