walked into Beers Books on a Sacramento trip with no intention of spending money and left with a stack of books and zero regrets. this is the kind of used bookstore that actually has soul. floor to ceiling shelves, books everywhere in the best possible way, the kind of organized chaos that rewards you for actually looking. I found three things I didn't know I needed within the first ten minutes. the selection is genuinely impressive across categories. fiction, nonfiction, history, art, local interest, vintage stuff you won't find anywhere else. prices are what used books should cost, nothing felt overpriced and I felt like I was getting a deal on basically everything I picked up. the R Street location is perfect, great neighborhood, easy to make it part of a longer afternoon in Sacramento. staff was friendly and clearly knows the store well. there's something about a good independent bookstore that just makes a city feel more alive and Beers Books absolutely does that for Sacramento. if you're visiting or you live there and haven't been, go on a slow afternoon and give yourself time to actually wander. you'll find something. read more

New favorite bookstore in Sacramento. I first visited a few weeks ago and this time I decided to drop by after errands. The store has a wide selection of books on just about every topic. I was specifically looking for Mesoamerican mythology and history of colonial Mexico and I found it. Books are decently priced, they have both new and used. The price point is fairly accessible for the condition of the books. I love getting lost in those shelves it's the best part of bookstores in my opinion. Staff is always friendly and helpful, always willing to give you a free bookmark or a photo of a crop circle! read more

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This book store is huge! Big plus that it is also dog friendly and connected to a vinyl store. The staff here is friendly and helpful. Great selection and variety of books, as well as gift items such as book lights, stickers, journals, sketch kits, and more. Prices are reasonable. Make sure to follow them on social media, as they post their events & special book finds on there! read more

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This is a Sacramento classic. Beers was on S before if I recall correctly. This new location is several years new now, but still "new" to those of us who've been coming to Beers for decades. I remember browsing books here, especially sci-fi and classics from my 20s, good times. The store is much bigger now and has a lot more to offer. Bookstores have transformed themselves to sell a lot of other items these days, I'm old school and used to just books and more books, but it's kind of cool to see records, and some gift items that come in handy for a last minute gift-giving. The amount of Knick knacks here were quite a lot though. Could be a bit dizzying. I saw canvas bags, Tsweatshirts, and souvenirs on sale. Staff is generally helpful if you are looking for something in particular and can't find the book or that category of books. The thing that set Beers apart is that they have a lot of used and/or specialty books you might not find in other store and just won't come across online if you're not into that topic or don't know that author, but here, you might just be browsing and discover a new book genre or a new author in a genre you already read, and that is what makes Beers cool. read more

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What an awesome bookstore! Not going to lie, I was a little confused by the name at first, but later learned that "Beers" is a last name. Staff here are extremely helpful with looking for anything you might be trying to find. If they don't have it, they know of other local stores in the area that might. The selection here is HUGE. So many great new and used books, and the used books were priced extremely well. I found a book that has been on my TBR for awhile that was signed by the author, and less than $10. Though there are a lot of books to look through, the store is nicely organized by genre and then by author. It was easy to look for specific titles. Attached to the store is a vinyl store with plenty more to browse. If you're looking for a great bookstore in Sac, this is your next stop. read more

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What a cool book store. Located in downtown is Beer Books. Side note they do not actually have beer here. But fear not it's still great spot to find new and used books. The selection here is very large. My personal favorite is the pocket sci-fi. I had my eye on Wheel of time. Prices are great when it comes to used books. Service here is good. Everyone seems friendly but there were only two employees at the time so it was hard to get their attention. They also have a vintage vinyl shop connected. I highly recommend stoping by. read more

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Reliving My Teenage Years And Finding Historical Chestnuts! SITREP Years ago, whenever I was working as a state-newbie nearby and taking my lunch break, I would slip into Beers Books at their old location on T Street (or was it S? hmmm) and lose myself in the stacks and reading some of my favorite classic Science Fiction (Isaac Asimov) or Fantasy (JRR Tolkien) novels until I had to go back to work. THE SETUP Now Beers is on R Street, adjoined to Kicksville Vinyl Records and what a joy to spend a weekend afternoon loitering here. Picked up some classic Foundation series books (I had "lost along the way of life") so I sooth my mind with familiar passages (and compare and contrast with the NEW "Foundation" series - now in season 3 - on Apple TV. THE LOWDOWN A great place to find old, lost tomes you once had, or to discover some favorite writers! read more

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I've visited this bookstore a couple times. They have a nice selection of used books which are about half the price of their regular retail price. They have a lot of books to browse through. A visit here will likely take at least a half hour to look through your preferred section/genre. The staff is really helpful and friendly. The tricky park about visiting is finding parking. It is street parking (and metered). They are a couple blocks away from south side park which has a lot of parking spots around (and are also metered). read more

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Excellent bookstore, with particularly robust nonfiction section--well organized, easy to navigate, all the books in appropriately labeled shelves. And again, interesting book available! Pricing is affordable ($5-10). Fiction selection was well-populated, including not only the usual best-sellers, but what seemed like a curated collection of interesting books from the past several decades. I didn't spend much time looking at the classics section (again, always appreciate having classics separated out from fiction), but it was reasonably sized. Overall, recommend, I could have spent much longer browsing! I will certainly keep it in mind for another visit the next time I am in the area. read more

wide variety of genres & large inventory !! feels like an authentic bookstore & is affordable :) i went for the manga selection, which was relatively small. i was satisfied with the old and modern series they had though. average cost for 1 volume was $4-8 i also found 2 manga omnibuses for $10 each (almost half off regular price!) read more

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Such a lovely place! Found online when in the area, however, I totally thought they served beer. We figured, beer and books..what an awesome combo? Nevertheless, still an amazing bookstore connected to a vinyl/record shop which had vintage furniture for purchase. I liked the variety of books they have in stock. Friendly service and greatly priced as well. To definitely return. read more

Awesome, historic bookshop (it's been around since 1936, I think?). Good prices and multiple editions of classic works so you can opt for one that meets your budget. read more

As a kid, I loved the Redwall series, so I habitually check bookstores I go to to see if they have any of the book. They had 4 books on hand! The rest of the selection is pretty extensive, and I appreciate that they have a mixture of old and new books. Definitely planning to keep coming here for more finds! read more

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I love this place so much! They are incredibly nice and super informative! They have such an amazing selection and if you can't find what you want, you can ask the team there and they can place an order for you! I love getting my books at a discount price and support a small business! read more

Love this bookstore! They've got a good mix of new titles and used collections. Their buyback program for store credit is very generous, too! it's fun to go in, wonder, get a little lost, and find a priceless book gem in one of the aisles. Make sure to check out the stickers at the register, too! read more

I visited Beers Books for first time on a Sunday afternoon right when they opened at 11:00am. This place is a book lovers paradise! There were so many books and loved that it was neatly organized by genre. They also had a section of vinyl records which was pretty cool. The staff were nice and helped me join their rewards program. I found a lot of great books for affordable prices and can't wait to come back for more. Highly recommend if you're looking for a bookstore in downtown Sacramento! read more

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I love coming here just to browse around! As a heads up, they are not Barnes & Noble and may not have what you are looking for in stock at the time due to it primarily being like a consignment store, but the front desk staff are always very kind and willing to help you look! read more

No beer. A lot of books! This is the largest used books store I have ever seen! I'm in heaven...it's got a great selection, beautiful and clean place, the staff is friendly, and there's even several dollar book carts. Parking is limited but I come here whenever I can. read more

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My favorite book store in Sac! I find something new and interesting every time I stop by. A good portion of their stock is used, meaning they're usually about half the price of a new copy. The staff is also super friendly and helpful! read more

Great new location. Same welcoming staff. Spacious among the stacks. Located on R Street, this is a convenient space to find. Parking is easy on the street. Would love it if some space to hang out and read, maybe with simple coffee and iced tea options would great. Good kids books to choice from. Some kid seating would also be great. This book store is a local classic and lived. Go in and check it out. You'll be hard pressed not to find several gems to bring home. read more

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I am in love. If I lived in Sacramento, I'd camp outside of this bookstore until they gave me a job. Lol! They have a lovely selection and some great hidden (or not so hidden) gems. The store I organized in an easy coherent fashion. I found a lovely copy of pride and prentice (folio society edition) for $45 in pristine condition. I am a happy woman. The staff is friendly, the bathrooms are clean, and there's plentiful parking in the area. I am a fan. read more

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Not sure what went wrong, but the workers in both the record store and book store were staring at me on different occasions. It felt weird just looking through stuff. I probably wouldn't come back and can't recommend this place unless you fit a certain demographic. As a white person, I can't imagine how uncomfortable this place would be for a POC. read more

Definitely a great store! I made the mistake of not calling ahead before selling a bag of books and comics. On a Monday at 11am opening the manager was very annoyed with me. I appreciated and thanked them for their help and apologized many times. I didn't mean to inconvenience them but I was treated like garbage, especially by manager. He just wrote me a check and did not look me in the eye as I again said thanks and have a good day. Should not treat people who are selling books with such disrespect. read more

I've loved the Redwall series since I was a kid, so I always check bookstores to see if they have any of the books. I was excited to find four on hand! Their selection overall is impressive, with a great mix of old favorites and new releases. I'll definitely be coming back to see what other treasures I can find! read more

One weekend day in the Fall, we stopped here at the request of my 21 year old daughter and she picked up a couple books. They have quite a large selection for these days as many of the bookstores, like record stores are shrinking or dying. Nice easy location for parking. Nice place to raise your IQ a bit with some fresh libros. read more

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Nice browse. I will definitely return, even though I didn't find everything I wanted. I saw some prices that felt high for damaged and marked children's books, so I passed on those. The new book I bought was $6 more than the prices I found elsewhere, but they were the only store with it in stock. read more

Sacramento would be so depressing without Beers, my favorite used bookstore here. even though the atmosphere may sometimes feel a bit intimidating / cold, i don't care because the staff are true bookworms-- shy, introverted nerds, humbly & gracefully waiting on you, ready when you are. (note: this is a broad generalization, & i mean it to be a compliment, bc i myself am a huge, usually shy, bookfreak.) i've sold books here several times & though they can be quite selective even with bestsellers in excellent condition (imo), they are ultimately more generous than free & i always take store credit over cash bc they always have a book i want. more insight into how kind & generous Beers staff can be-- my husband & i got our engagement photos done at their old location on S St. they were so kind & let us act like fools, free of charge. highliest recommend, 100/100. read more

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Nice sized bookstore with new and used books. Nice art on the wall, friendly staff. They will order titles for you if they don't have it. My favorite and go-to bookstore in town. A Sacramento classic. read more

I love the new location! I love R St. It's so spacious and light. I would love a few more comfy chairs, but otherwise, it's great. They have a wide variety of prices. I like that the aisles are wider than a typical bookstore, so you aren't climbing over people. The employees are so helpful and friendly too. read more

This is my go-to bookshop in the Sacramento area. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the ambiance is relaxed and laid back, and they have an amazing selection of books to peruse. They sell used and new books, which I really like. Please support your independent bookstores!! read more

FANTASTIC BOOKSTORE. (x100000 hearts) Hubby and I are in the area which means, of course, supporting the local small businesses of the city. Considering my love of books, of COURSE I'm going to try and visit as many bookstores that we can physically get to. We were able to find street parking fairly easily, but we came in on a Wednesday late morning. Walked in, was pleasantly greeted, and I was able to peruse without any issues. I started growing a bit of a stack, and was able to ask the employees if I can start creating a stack in the front somewhere, which they easily obliged. It seems like other customers have had the same idea, as the store had special laminated signs to place on top of the stack to denote that the customer is still perusing. Love! I probably spent around an hour there, though I could have easily spent a couple hours more (as we as a few hundred dollars). I was able to get some great Folio Society books, new books, and used (but looked pretty darn good) books. Very happy with my purchases. They also have a rewards program! I was able to join via my phone number, and the hubby can use my number if he's ever somehow there without me (a bit unlikely, but I love him anyway). Staff was top-notch. Everyone was helpful, answered questions when they could, and I felt very welcome to be there. Everyone wore masks, whether employee or customer, and there was hand sanitizer available in the front area. To fellow customers, please sanitize your hands before perusing the books! They also seem to be buying books, though it sounds like it's mostly by scheduled appointment, and one can only bring a limited amount of boxes/bags to sell at any time. Would definitely want to come back again whenever we're in the area! read more

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I've been wanting to stop at Beers (and Kicksville Vinyl - next door!). The shop has amazing selection of books. Love the staff recommendations shelf cards and the variety of local art and goods. Reasonably priced new and used books. This would be a great stop for gifts, especially since you drop into the record shop next door. read more

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Wide variety of books that are decently priced. I came here to sell a few of my books and they were very helpful. It's a nice place to wander around. read more

I'm clearing out unwanted books. I called first and found out you have to make an appointment for them to look through your books and it takes them about an hour. They were very kind and courteous even carried the heavy boxes in for me. I am delighted to pass these books along for someone else to enjoy. I did get paid. It's a small amount, check or credit. But feels so good to recycle and share!! A very special place. You will love it!! read more

we brought our grandkids to pick out some books , great service very friendly, reasonable prices

I was so happy to stumble upon this gem, as I needed to kill some time in the area. There was parking right outside, on the street (free-one hour enforced) and I called on a whim, to make an immediate appointment. The staff was super friendly and down-to-earth, answering any questions I had. I browsed for a while and felt free. The selection is outstanding. I highly recommend this place, over B&N, especially if you're accustomed to a used book store. They also have plenty of new books. read more

I was able to sell back my Classical Literature in Esperanto. The experience was good. The process was seamless and friendly. The parking spaces are sufficient. The store is clean and presentable. There is a huge selection of books. The store adds value to the community and city. I highly recommend this establishment for your literary needs. read more

"Thank you so much for accepting all the books I brought in today for store credit. This was my first time visiting, and the staff was so kind and welcoming. Even though the parking isn't the best, the store itself is truly amazing. I will definitely be coming back in the future for more books and store credit. If I could give 100 stars, I would, but since they only allow 5, I'll happily give all 5! Thank you again for such wonderful service." read more

Wow so fortunate to locate this. Wonderful eclectic titles Buy & sell books too customer service clerks knowledgeable and patient. I will return. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great assisting you with your questions and location of their vast book selection !