I love Changing Hands for their excellent selection of books and gifts. When the book I was looking…read morefor was out of stock, the person helping me was knowledgable, friendly, and ordered the book for me. I just got it!

The staff are so kind, and they are amazing supporters of our community. Great selection of books…read moreand a great bar too!

I love first draft! The baristas are super nice and coming here is one of my favorite ways to spend…read morea Sunday morning. A nice coffee or matcha while reading is the perfect start to my day

My WiFi at home stopped working and the library was just not the vibe today so we checked out this…read morespot that had some raving good reviews for a place to work and sip good drinks! Right as you walk in, it's so clean and the space is very chill unlike most cafes that glare music, the music they had was subtle and perfect for remote work. They serve different types of coffee and tea and some baked goods. The space to work was large and didn't have to speed walk to save a spot. The bookstore was well stocked with good books so during a work break, I got some stickers, a new book and a fun little trinket for my purse! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice place to work remotely, sip drinks and eat baked goods. Oh and they also serve mimosas! I didn't order one this time but I will next time!

Found this place on Yelp and have been meaning to visit. Had the day off & decided to check it out!…read more Their emphasis is on the thriller/mystery genre and it did not disappoint. Enormous selection, friendly staff and a lot of amazing staff picks which I had not heard of before. Lots of parking places adjacent to the shop and it's hot such quaint, cozy decor. In addition to the mystery / thriller genre, you'll find a lot of signed editions & 1st editions, too. Pricing is on par with most any other local book store. In a world full of Barnes & Nobles, we need more Poisoned Pens. If you're an avid reader, you owe it to yourself to check this place out.

I pass this charming little independent, local bookstore, Poisoned Pen Bookstore, in Old Town…read moreScottsdale on my way to work. I took the time to stop in a few weeks ago to pick out something for my daughter's birthday. The staff is delightful and incredibly helpful. They specialize in mystery, crime, thrillers, fantasy, & fiction, with several autographed first editions (including a hardcover copy of Twilight I noticed behind the glass doors of a small bookcase). There's a featured Diana Gabaldon section with everything Outlander-related you can think of including Scottish cocktail and cookbooks. They have a few very cool book clubs, including the Hardboiled book club, Croak and Dagger book club, and Sci-Fi book club. They also have author readings and signings often. You can attend these events by Zoom if you don't want to come in person. Their website has an extensive calendar and list of all activities and events. You can also join their mailing list and receive emails which I did at the counter. My first trip in I got several classic books and some ACOTAR books for my daughter that she had on her list. I also got a few fun ones from a special Jane Austen table set up near the front entrance. My daughter wanted to return to check out the selection a few weeks later and ended up getting additional classics, including Dostoevsky, and an anime tarot card pack. There's also a small selection of journals, literary themed merchandise and socks, and a small beverage case for drinks. Restroom for customers inside.

Stopped by here during a trip out in Scottsdale, totally worth it! Antique books (if you have…read morebudget for them), clean inside (note it does smell like the stereotypical bookstore but that didn't bother me...your mileage may vary). Excellent selection of classics, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

what an odd store. if you like having panic attacks, by all means, venture in, boy-o! so as others…read morehave stated on here, the selection is vast. and i and others i know have purchased a book or two here over the years. but MY GOODNESS -- there are boxes boxes and oh yes BOXES of unsorted books e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. in the aisles. blocking lots of shelves and sections. fire hazard? yes. hoarder? yes. the book police should put a hard stop on this business from purchasing one more book until it does something with the thousands of titles littering its walkways. the staff here is....................interesting. not necessarily bad per se, but not necessarily, uh, helpful without being low-key condescending. it's like: dude, books are dying, you are LUCKY if anyone comes in here. i love books. but a lot of people don't. you would think you'd tailor your store of dying dinorsaur chopped trees to be organized and welcoming. not dark, scary and with a high probability of getting lost and/or a sprained ankle from hurtling bankers boxes. 3 stars. clean your act up, Book Barn.

I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.

I have a Phoenix coffee passport that included this coffee shop so decided to try them next. Coffee…read moreshop has a modern and sophisticated look with artwork, books and other novelties inside for sale. Plenty of space and the atmosphere is a vibe. I ordered the Honey Bee latte and grabbed a a pastry (lemon loaf with poppyseed which was delicious) Everything was great including the service. Looking forward to more morning coffees at this spot.

10/10 lavender matcha- best in the town. Can't stop raving about it. I love this place more than my…read moreown lavender matcha which is saying a lot since I basically make my own everything. Wow***plus they have art and unique pieces all over, gems to find throughout your visit - even if it's just for a quick one. We stayed to play a whole game of chess - which I lost :( but definitely a nail biter. Another reason to get another drink!! So epic! Let's not forget the absolutely insane amount of uniquely chosen "spirits"/0% ABV concoctions they have along the wall, as well as their lovely baristas who are casually just as smooth as their almond milk and honey. I cannot. I must have one closer to me. Please. Bring one to Mesa! Lastly if y'all didn't know they also have open mic nights and other events here {gasp} need I say more? *Speakeasy right below to visit afterwards?* Say less.

Well-behaved dogs allowed! Once it gets too hot to bring our fur baby to the farmers market, going…read moreto a Bookmans may become our new Saturday morning outing! A really great selection of all kinds of books, music, video games, and more! Everything here is community-based, with the exception of selections here and there that are brand-new. So a nice way to support buying secondhand items from Phoenix folks, being more sustainable and supporting a smaller business, and overall just a good spot to come explore! I've found lots of cool vintage magazines, vintage video games, some vinyls, and a number of books here on 19th. I definitely recommend this location!

How haven't a written a review of this place!…read more I love an establishment that presents itself as a home for the community. I walk in to Bookman's and often find displays that are Arizona focused in a way that makes you feel and know this place is home town friendly. No big box impersonal feels here! I frequent this store and stop in just because I'm passing by. As an avid reader, I read about 50 books a year, Bookman's is a great place to buy paper books at a cheaper price. My favorite part about local shops like Bookman's is how they don't shy away from displaying banned books all year long! I have to read at least one banned books a month! There's gotta be something in the banned books they don't want us to know and I'm determined to read as many as possible. Interestingly enough, this store is full of "entertainment treasures" too. Music, musical instruments and even gaming equipment can be purchased here. The only thing missing is a social lounge with a coffee bar. We'd probably go even more often if there were a coffee bar inside. Return Factor: 100%

It was ok :) . It's very small and I believe they are working on some renovations. There's no…read moreseating for studying and reading :/. I'd say this location is great if you already have a book in mind and you want to grab and go. But if you're like me, and you love to wander, sit, relax then maybe find a bigger location I'll have to come back once they're done fixing things up.

Well I pre-ordered the new book by Dan Brown from here to get the discount. I picked it up as the…read morestore open on the day the book was released to the public. The person rang me up without the discount. I explained that the reason I preordered the book from them was to get the discount. He tried to tell me that I couldn't get the discount because I was picking up the book from the store. And I explained that I had talked to the employee that took my order and she told me I would get the discount. I told him to double check their company website that says the same thing. So he gave me the discount. I believe it to be a good value as long as you can get the advertised discounts. I'm happy with my purchase.

I don't want to gatekeep but I DO want to gatekeep. This is the best used bookstore in North…read morePhoenix. And it's not because of the selection of books. It's because the two old guys that are some of the most wonderful fellas I've ever met. They know where everything is and what they do and don't have in stock. I spent 2 hours in this store, part of the time browsing books and the other time just chatting with the fellas. Now, the best part is I am a romance girly and they have $1.00 Romance books!!! I bought 17 books today. 15 were Romance! They have thousands of books and a sitting area ANNDDDDD 2 cute dogs that are in store that will ask for belly rubs. Whatttttt!?!?!? This was an amazing visit to the bookstore and they definitely found a forever customer in me because I will most certainly be back! Probably on a weekly basis.

Popped in today to buy some books as a bday treat to myself. You know a spot is gonna be great when…read moreyou are greeted by two dogs that smile at you. This spot truly is an indie bookstore, there is a little bit of nostalgia here and of course books. I love hole in the wall indie book stores. There aren't a lot of them out there so I get excited when I find one. I read a mix of genres. In the horror section I saw that they had a Dean Koontz special. I've always wanted to read his work and this felt like the perfect time to start. I bought my first Koontz books today because of this store. I will be back especially for the dogs and the great prices.

I brought in a box of stuff to sell and staff was friendly and explained the process-they take the…read moreentire lot and offer a price for everything. Although I didn't get much for the dvds I brought in, I was given a 10% off coupon for bringing in items to sell. I went in for puzzles and magazines. Puzzles are $7-8 with a wide selection. They have a variety of magazines for $1 and the recent releases are $3.99. Great book selection. FYI they don't give plastic bags so bring your own bag. This is a great book store that entertained me for a few hours. Will be back.

This is a fantastic, local, secondhand bookstore. They're not as big as Bookman's, which I frequent…read moreregularly, but I always come here every so often too because their stock is different. Not only do they have used books at lower costs, they also sell discount priced new releases. They have a great kid and chapter book selection, as well as sell some vinyl and music. Their staff are always friendly and professional, and I find their buy back rates to be decent. What a great bookstore! I could spend hours in there honestly.