Discovered this on my last day in Anchorage. Right from the entrance, there are lots of newer books…read moremarked for just $4.99! Store is huge and really well labeled by genre. Prices are fantastic. Several little nooks filled with good souvenirs/gift ideas.

Great independent bookstore with fantastic selection of Alaska themed books!! But such a variety of…read moretitles both new and used. Also fun accessories and stationery.

It is certainly difficult for me to give a bookstore anything less than five stars…read more It is certainly NOT the proximity to a great coffee shop where one could enjoy a hot beverage while perusing the books you snagged. It is certainly NOT the prices of the used books which are priced completely fair. It is certainly NOT the service which is friendly and helpful. It is the inventory. Specifically, the organization of the inventory, just grinds on me a little. I have to prepare myself to look AT books instead of FOR books. This is largely due to the number of books on the floor. The stacks and organization means I am happiest when I go in with the idea that I will peruse the books for things I am interested in. If that is my mentality, I also leave with a couple books I am excited to read. If I go in looking for a particular author or book, it's sort of a toss up whether I will leave satisfied.

A fantastic used book store! They've been in business for 25 years so they know what they are…read moredoing! It's a great place to drop in and browse. Call ahead if you are looking for something specific and they are very helpful in letting you know if they have it. Fair exchange rates when you bring in your books to trade.

Trivia: What book, published by Robert McCloskey in 1943, is based in Centerburh, Ohio and involves…read morean unstoppable donut making machine? This bookstore caters to the homeschooling population. What it has: 1. A decent selection of classics 2. A decent selection of mainstream historical books 3. Lots of curriculum for many grade levels (maybe half of their inventory) 4. Several Norton anthologies of English 5. A great breakdown of novels for early, middle, and young adult readers. 6. Some books (like Homer Price and Ted Dekker books) that I have not seen in a LONG time. What appears to be missing: 1. An adult fiction section (beyond the classics) 2. Newsstand style books. Like the best sellers and popular fiction. - - Friendly service. Quick check out. Offers some community activities like Chess club.

A treasure! I stopped by Mosquito Books during my layover at 6 AM. The book shop was open and had…read moresuch a wide selection of books on Alaska, a sweet children's book selection, some Christian-themed literature and tools, and a good amount of fiction. They even have some unique finds such as a Short Stories in German book I picked up for my leisure time. If you're a book person, you will want to stop by Mosquito Books to see what you can find!

Like any airport store the prices were higher then the planes cruising altitude but I do have to…read moresay there is a nice selection of reading materials along with a variety of different sweets. The counter clerk was very friendly and helpful. The establishment would get five stars if they could work on their prices a little bit. I do understand a markup but for a bit of candy that can fit in the palm of my hand it was $15.

I was happily surprised when I found out this was a used book store with a huge selection of…read morelow-priced books. The management is friendly and helpful. I found two books I wrote in the stack and the owner asked me to sign them, thus increasing their value by 5 cents. I look forward to returning to further inspect their holdings. - Douglas Groothuis

Drove out from Wasilla to pick up a Bible for myself (and a youth at my church) and am so glad I…read moredid! They are super nice and helpful! Very informative on the different types of Bibles and broke it down so that I chose the right one for me. I will be back!!

I buy my a lot of my books here but I don't care for the in-store Cafe. I love the smell of books…read moreand Tidal Wave sucks compared to here, but the workers are a little dumb (don't tell them I said that lol)

So I actually came here for a book club meeting, which was great…read more As a cafe it's slow. The lemon cake was not like your typical Starbucks Lemon loaf. And this cafe isn't really a Starbucks but a pseudo cafe of sorts. As a book store it's pretty good, lots of books and trinkets and whole kids area.

I have visited this store about 5 times now. Always something new to see. It is the store that is…read moresponsored by Holy Family Cathedral in down town Anchorage. It is run by volunteers, so is only open during the day at different times. They have everything you could want in the religious life. Beautiful statues, Jewelry ,books, children items. The best part i think is the vast selection of Holy Medals...they have everything. They even have books that will show you who the patron Saint is of whatever you need help with or for. Everything is very reasonable priced and beautiful. I love it. They staff is very helpful and will find just what you are looking for.

From the owner: PFA is a cottage style business to showcase and sell artwork by Alaskan artist, Cindy Pendleton…read more Best known for her watercolors of children, she also paints Alaska, from its landscapes to its unique lifestyle.