Very cute and quaint bookstore! Sells used books and has a great selection. I was looking for some…read morefaith-based books and they had a couple along with some other philosophy books, however it was a small selection (1-2 shelf's worth of these categories). The cashier was kind and helped me find the right aisle to explore and he seemed very knowledgeable. You can also exchange your books to get a discount when you purchase from the store, which is a nice deal.

Unlike most used book stores I've been to, Pennywise is very brightly lit…read more It was cool to be greeted as I entered the shop and left alone to browse to my heart's content. The books were organized by genres and a huge selection was for mystery/thriller. There was a small section for biography/memoirs, which is my go-to genre. They have racks of dollar books for sale out front, while the books inside are mostly 50% off regular price.

Camino Books is located right next to An's Hatmakers and is a really nice modern bookshop. They…read morehave a great selection of diverse genres of books and they are all priced fairly. Definitely stop by if you are ever in the area and you will likely not leave empty-handed!

Stunning book store! The location being one block from the ocean is just perfect. It's bright with…read moreso much natural sunlight and books from floor to ceiling. It even has one of those rolling ladders like in Beauty and the Beast. The selection of books is huge and they have it very well organized. Such a vibe even if you're not looking at buying a book.

Great customer service, loved the set up in the small space they have. Good prices on gifts and…read moresnacks.

I love this bookstore! It is so convenient because I stop by every Sunday when I am at the Rock…read moreChurch and grab books and gifts for family and friends. They are open on the weekdays too so if you're looking for a Christian book or random gifts and greeting cards, you can stop by! The staff is super friendly and the environment is great! I love that there are comfy couches in front of the bookstore so that I can do some reading after I buy a book. I highly recommend!

This place was AWESOME!! Also on the Bookstore Crawl tour. Again, as with all the locations we went…read moreto, service was helpful and efficient. So many good things for sale for bibliophiles. I felt like the book selection was limited, but it had enough to find something in any genre you might want to look for. Lots of stationery here as well. Respectfully Reviewed.

Opening week!…read more Attending an event here as part of their all-week grand opening week of events.

One of my favorite bookstores!…read more I think I found out about them because of the L.A. Times' Festival of Books that occurs annually. They were one of the vendors, and they always had such a great selection of books. And their staff was amazing, especially working under the pressure of a book festival! I've had the privilege of being able to visit their physical location, and it was such a lovely (and expensive) visit. Their store proved on what a great selection of books they have, and a good number of them were special edition, signed bookplates, or inked signatures! Staff was great at the physical location, as well. Also, we were able to visit on a Friday for a free book! They do have special events quite often, where an author may come by and speak about their book and do signings! Their Instagram page is quite active, thankfully, so I've been able to order a few special events' books to be delivered to me ( I don't live in the SD area). For the physical location, the parking can be a bit limiting, depending on what time you go. We visited them two (three?) times in a given week and had most success for a parking space earlier in the day, and didn't try to venture for an evening visit. Highly, highly, highly recommend you visit this bookstore and support their business!

Very clean spacious retail store and another Sam Diego business with excellent customer service…read more Asked about hard sci-fi and the staff there all pointed to the in house sci-fi guy. Very helpful, interesting to chat with and I got a few new authors to check out! They even have a free book Friday shelf! This place is great! I shoulda got a tshirt

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.

Cool, secondhand bookstore in downtown La Jolla. Small store, jam-packed with books from top to…read morebottom, every nook and cranny. The place is really well-kept, I thought that it'd be dusty, but all the books that I grabbed to check out were in good condition. I loved the old books with distinctive covers and spines but they were outside my price range. They do have dollar books available outside but none of the titles attracted me.

What a nice independent bookstore! I can't tell you the last time I held a book in my hands (I…read moreknow! I kind of suck!), but I do love books and try to shop at them whenever I can. I love to give books or gift cards to bookstores to children. Bluestocking Books is the kind of bookstore I would specifically go out of my way to buy gifts for people, or to (gasp) buy a book for myself. There are little cozy nooks around the bookstore, as there should be in a bookstore. There's also a section for kids, with a little table and some reading material to peruse. Inexplicably, Bluestocking Books is closed on Wednesdays! What an interesting day to be closed, but I guess you have to be closed at least one day, right? Why not Wednesday? The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, and there's just a palpable welcoming vibe emanating from the store. It's a nice place to browse and find the perfect book.

Bluestocking Books is an awesome indie bookstore located in the Hillcrest area. There is no parking…read morelot here, but a ton of street parking all around. Inside, they have a cozy and welcoming setup with both new and used books organized neatly by genres. The books are priced very fairly here and they have a good amount of books to dig through. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by and you will most likely not leave empty-handed!

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!