I've found many an old book here as the name suggests. The store owner is the sweetest old man with…read morean adorable smile. I can find pretty much any kind of book here, and since they are all used the price is worth the item. I even found an old midwifery book! Really cool selection.

This is the cutest little bookstore. Feels nostalgic and right out of an old movie. But what really…read moremakes this place special is the adorable owner, Don. He is an absolute joy and ray of sunshine! So friendly and thoughtful and tells the best jokes, lol. I love hearing about his life and how he and his wife came to own this little treasured spot. Last trip he said to me, "I don't care if anyone comes in and doesn't buy a book, it's just so fun to watch people come in here from all walks of life and find joy in these ol' books." And that's how you know, someone truly loves and cares about what they do and their customers.

Hidden gem in Escondido that you do not want to miss. The store is quite large, so don't let the…read morestorefront fool you- rows and rows of used books! My first time here I purchased a few children's books and a 300 piece puzzle. This summer, my youngest son has fallen in love with large puzzles. I never pay full price for kid things. Why? They lose interest in them so quickly! I really didn't want to pay almost 20 dollars for a puzzle on Amazon....and then I remembered this bookstore. I called to make sure they still had a puzzle section and they sure do! They have such a lovely variety too! I'm sure you'll find something you like. My kiddo was thrilled when I let him pick two puzzles and I picked one. You can't beat the prices....and they offer an credit policy too! Three puzzles cost me less than one puzzle at a big box store or online. Stop in here and support local business. I'll be back!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

Maxwell's is a gem in La Mesa. Lots of poetry books and always has what I want. Mr. Mawell is very…read morehelpful and friendly and his cats are the sweetest.

Looks like this book store specializes in Literature. Lots of lit fic and classics. It's quite…read morecluttered but packed full of gems. I found a wonderful copy of Jane Eyre here and if I'm looking for used classics I am definitely coming back. There are two store kitties to keep your spirits high while hunting.

I can't believe u have never reviewed this book store! I absolutely love Meet Cute! They have a…read moregreat variety of different genres of romance books, first and second floor, along with lots of goodies! When you walk in you see lots of cute accessories, stickers, notebooks, and pens. They also have everything set up by genre. They're walls have new releases, signed, bargain, romance adjecent, dark romance, special editions, contemporary, classic, and then upstairs there is paranormal and fantasy. Definitely make sure you check every shelf! There is so many choices and so many titles. They also have a sticker wall with so many awesome stickies to choose from. They have display tables that always catch my eye, and stuff hanging on the walls to show upcoming releases, events, and good stuff to know! I love coming here and looking for monster romance and queer romance!

Have been meaning to visit here for awhile now and so glad I finally had the chance to! It's…read morelocated in La Mesa on a cute street with other businesses. When you first walk in, you're greeted by the cutest mural on your right hand side. There's a vending machine for mini art prints for $1 and proceeds go to charity (quarters available at register). Staff here is very nice & welcoming! There is a wide selection of romance novels. I appreciate the bookseller recommendations with the staff's suggestions and descriptions of the books. There's a fun mystery book selection where you don't know what you're getting with short descriptions as well. In addition to books, there's a wide selection of stickers, bookmarks, notebooks, and a small section of earrings, tote bags & socks. They also sell candles & mugs. There is a small upstairs section with more books. And there was a lot of signage for different events. They have going on including book clubs and bedazzling events. Overall, a great experience. Purchased a few items and joined their rewards club. Will be back!

What a wonderful bookshop and the store owner was a pleasure to converse with. You can hear his…read morepassion for books in his voice. Anyway, we had planned a weekend trip to Carlsbad and searched for used bookstores in the area and Farenheit came up. So glad we stopped in and were able to walk out with a few books. Many vintage finds for all you collectors. Look closely and carefully as there are so many nooks and crannies in the shop where hidden gems can be found. You can find art books to cookbooks to history books. Please note that the shop's lease for this location is up soon. If you and anyone know of a space in Carlsbad Village, please contact the store owner Philip. He and this community deserve to have a bookstore. We are never too old or too young to learn. Grab a book and enjoy a good read! Lookout for the bargain books! And I loved the music played during our shopping experience, French jazz, which set the mood for our lunch in a local French cafe. Support this small business and stimulate the local economy and our brains!

I love all used bookstores. I may not love all of them equally but I still love them. Anytime I…read morecan buy books at significantly lower prices, count me in. This is a small shop but they've probably got something that will catch your interest. I bought a fat history book (no, not a book about the history of fatties, come on, now) for 1/3rd the normal price. And it is in perfect condition. I also appreciated the notes throughout the store encouraging the reading of banned books. Seems an appropriate message given the name of the bookshop. Plenty of free street parking in the area.

Verbatim Books in North Park when in the area is a must…read morevisit. After getting iced strawberry lemonade from Subterranean Coffee across the street, I stopped in for a looksee. This books store has new and used books for all ages and a menagerie of stuff, some nostalgic vintage, comical, nonsensical and just entertaining. I'm a collector of lots of things, mostly luxury items and or things that have value. I've been at this bookstore many times but this time I was curious to see what valuable $$$$ books was available. The staffer Jon was pointed to the locked golden book case. Next to The Sexual Key to Tarot was The Ritual Magical Manual $650., appeared to be $$$$...but FYI There's a collection of books: The Bible, Dante, Dickens, Emerson, Molière, Poe, Voltaire, to name a few...all reproductions in golden edge pages, classically bounded for gifting or to showcase in your new library. Verbatim is not a hugh book store by comparison to The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles. Despite its moderate size, it still takes multiple visits to see and appreciate everything vintage, quirky and most of all enlightening. Worth visiting. Recommend

Probably my favorite stop on the San Diego Bookstore Crawl! The cozy decor inside and the warmth of…read morethe service. Plenty of space for you to 'cop a squat' if you find a book you want to dive into before committing to purchasing. The books are in a orderly fashion. Lots of cool bibliophile gift items too in case you are looking for stationery as well, they offer a few items to select from; ie; Journals etc. Respectfully Reviewed

What a charming store!…read more They have a wide variety of gifts, stationery, art supplies, books, and the like. The staff were very attentive as well.

Warwick's in La Jolla is a fun place to shop for a wide selection of eclectic items…read more They also had a giant chess set outside, all setup and ready for people to play a match. That was a nice touch, extra service. The prices are not the cheapest but they have some really nice items, and as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for, quality is not cheap. There is some street parking on the road right in front of the store, there are also some paid parking garages nearby. It is also a short walk over to the ocean from here. Check out my photos of the store.

Great selection of used books sold at excellent prices by charming young library lovers.read more

Two lovely ladies sitting at a desk at the entrance greeted me and in a moments time and informed…read moreme of the lay out of the small store with pricing. Paperback's starting at a $1.00 and hard cover starting at $4.00 and anything with yellow dot 50% off. I was looking for something specific, unfortunately did find it but found other books by the same author. The friendly ladies then informed me that new books are put on shelves every Friday. Luckily the library is right across the street but definitely will be back.

Very tiny area by the library but pack full of super cute and original works. Very kawaii and…read morebookish.

International Bookstore Day is fun for all. In honor of…read morecelebrating another successful crawl for books, I give you another word find. This is for the Library Shop, one place we always stop on the annual event. A D A Y F O R S K O O B E N L Y A N H N T B E D T O O U L D O G W I O M G B U Y Z F D N U E Y O U E T O G A B B A G O T E E D O N T C N A V Y I P B A E A A E M G V T M R A Q A F F F C J E V L B UM O G I P D F I S X T O I N E B S E E I T O F F I C E W E G O E L O I T C T R I P C O I N S ACROSS: Why we attend? Who went with us? What do you collect after 5 visits over two days? A gift to place your _____ in. UP & DOWN: I describe this day as ___. Which book did I take a photo of that has been featured? What did we drink on the crawl? Enjoy an Independent Book Day in your city! - Ima Nerd #TheLibraryShop #IndependentBookstoreDay #Gifts #Books

I have no pictures because the owner requested no phones out in the store…read more The staff were extremely helpful in directing us where to go and what sections held what genres. I was also informed of sloped floors and uneven areas since I am a cane user which I GREATLY appreciated. This store is stacked with literature and poetry, I'd say that's definitely their forte here. Their lit section for new releases is huge and they had so many different editions for so many popular literature books. They also had a lot of lit and non fiction used options. Everything is great pricing. Basically either list or discounted for used items. The store is cozy and small with memories, photos, and clippings everywhere on the walls. It you are a wheelchair user it is not accessible for you, but if you use a mobility aid like a cane or crutch you can manage. There are very small tight sections. Next time I'm in the market for a classic book, this will be my go to.

Be prepared to be judged here if you appreciate the art of photography. Came here to find our book…read morefor book club. The bookstore and the outside is beautiful. I personally love to take pictures, especially on vacation. As do many others. When we came in, they literally have a gate to enter the book part (talk about gatekeeping in real life lol). They give you a set of rules before you enter and there are signs that you can't take pictures. Only once you listen to those rules can you enter... I overheard the men working here complaining about young people taking pictures in front of their book cases outside while a young girl was doing just that. Basically making fun of anyone who does that. I said "you all have a beautiful place, it's so photo worthy." They just said ya, but if you're not looking for books then don't come in here and start taking pictures. lol - can you not do both....? They didn't have the book I was looking for, I was going to buy a journal but ended up not wanting to after hearing all that negativity. 2 stars simply because the space is pretty. Enjoy the pics:)