I have come to this bookstore several times now, and while I am not in the area very often since I…read morelive in Chandler, I enjoy stopping by to browse their selection of books, especially before going to Mighty Moo Ice Cream right across the street. I like how friendly the staff is at the establishment; they are always welcoming you with a warm smile the moment you walk in and are happy to answer any questions you have about books. Since I have come to appreciate reading and writing over the years, I enjoy visiting this bookstore because it has a nice, quiet atmosphere, and I have found some interesting books there that I can see serving as inspiration down the road. The last time I visited the store, I noticed an older lady having trouble reaching a book, so I helped her get it, and she appreciated the kind gesture. I always enjoy helping others in need. Another thing I like about this store is its book prices, and I can totally see myself purchasing a book from them in the future. Every experience at the store has been enjoyable, and I look forward to stopping by the next time I am in the Youngtown area.

This is a small little bookstore who got a shoutout in a TikTok video today so got more foot…read moretraffic including ME! Had to check it out because other than Barnes & Noble there isn't much in bookstores on the west valley. Tons of used books. This isn't a place for new books. But if you wait a month or two you might find a new book that's been traded in. Their books are in overall great condition. Some of the best condition I have seen for used books. I found a book from my favorite author I've never seen before and a leather bound Louie Lamore book for 10 bucks! The staff is SUPER friendly and they do trade ins up to 33% of the books original value.

Wonderful bookshop to stop into! There is something to make every book lover and nerd happy. Not…read moreonly is there an assortment of books to look through, there are local handmade goods like stickers, keychains, and more. It was a fun shop to browse through, I liked their set up and that they host events in store. This spot is worth stopping by for a visit! The owner was sweet as well, while we were checking out.

This was a cute spot in downtown, historic Glendale. They carry lots of handmade gifts and…read moretrinkets. If you're a fan of buttons, stickers, etc., I'm sure you'll find your fandom represented here. I appreciated that they sold many used books as well as local, indie authors. The prices were decent. Some items were on the more expensive side, but that can come with bookish wallets, backpacks, etc. Growing up not far from here and going to downtown with my family during my childhood, I'm just super happy to see more and new businesses pop up. Support local!

Mel's Books En Route is amazing! I needed a gift for my friend who loves poetry and Mel helped me…read morefind the perfect book! She's super knowledgeable, friendly and wraps everything BEAUTIFULLY. She even delivers to your door! Not only does she have a ton of book options to choose from, the details she adds to the wrapping really make reading an experience. It's every book lover's dream. Can't wait to go back for myself next time! Whether you're buying a book as a gift or just for yourself, definitely check her out, you won't be disappointed!

I'm recommending Mel's Book en Route to everyone I know! she was awesome to work with and curated…read morespecific books for my daughter for Christmas and her birthday. she even delivered them to my door without charging me an extra fee. I will happily be a repeat customer.

So little time and money and so many books! My life motto!…read more I adore Gardners. Yesterday they had an author signing/teacher appreciation/ Grand Opening event. It reminded me I have never written a review. Well, let me tell you something about myself. I adore books. I could never go 100 percent digital. In fact, I rarely use an apparatus for reading. I love the smell, feel, divine touch of a great book in my hand. I could spend my entire life, every day visiting books stores at author visits. Author meet and greets are my happy place. I am secretly envious of these people who put words down on paper and make them come to life. I might be quick witted with the tongue but lack the talent with the pen. Sooooooo, I bow down to them. Gardner's Book Service has been good to me and our community over the years. Many people might not be familiar with them since they are more a book service than a book store. They really are the best bunch of folks! Here you will find: knowledgeable staff, great teacher in-service classes, author visits, contests at times, a great grant program generously provided by Mr. Parks in memorial to his wonderful wife Barbara, and of course, books, books, and more books. Troy is the general manager and his staff are very good at what they do. They are open to the public so stop by and take a look. Yes, teachers you get a discount too. Happy reading.

This is the perfect place for teachers! Great selection of picture and young adult books! Even…read morebetter....discounts! The employees are super helpful and friendly. Skip the big box and head over to Gardner's!

I've been looking for a solid comic shop close to home and Surprise Comics might've ended that…read moresearch. It's on the southwest corner of Litchfield and Cactus and the whole shop was clean from front to back. Best part is it doesn't have that funky smell you sometimes get walking into comic shops The selection is legit. They have the newest releases along with classics, vintage comics, rare issues and plenty of variants. There are walls of comics to go through plus graphic novels and collectibles. They even have a huge minifigure section with tons of different characters. Everything is numbered and organized so you're not digging through a mess trying to find something. They also carry some cool random pop culture stuff like the air fresheners which I wasn't expecting. My kids had a good time checking everything out too. The staff was cool and ready to help me find whatever I needed but they weren't hovering over us while we looked around. I appreciate that. Clean store, good selection and plenty to dig through. I can definitely see myself spending some time here hunting for comics. Good value for my dollar here. I found my new spot.

This is a great comic store! Loved the Lego figurines wall,…read morelots of options to choose from. Nice and attentive service. Good quality and great prices.

Wow!!!! What a great book store. Faith based authors with such a great collection of books and art…read more Absolutely loved the staff, everyone was super nice. Restrooms were very clean and there was an area in the back I didn't walk thru but I loved the lay out of the store. They have so many paintings that would be a great addition to any collection. Would highly recommend this store

This was my first time visiting this location and it was great the store was very clean and…read moresmelled lovely inside. I came with my sister who was looking for a few things, but I was able to find a few treasures of my own. This is a LDS bookstore, but I feel there are many beautiful treasures you could find even if you're not a member of the church. Pictures of Jesus, cute little gifts and more. Prices are fair. The customer service was wonderful, very friendly and were able to help with all we needed.

Walk in and smell the dust of all the old books. What an awesome book sale. Back in 2018 my husband…read moreand I bought SO many used books. They have all ranges of books; textbooks, children's books, history, novelty, etc. Tip: get there early. SO many people wait in line before the doors open.

Ugh I'm so glad I heard about this. What a spectacular event! I love that the proceeds go to…read morecharities and support the community. AND it's fully volunteer-led. It's always held Valentine's weekend so I'll never forget when to anticipate it. I decided to come around 6ish AM, and the doors open at 8 AM on Sunday. If you decide to wait early before doors open, keep in mind they don't open their indoor restrooms to the public. I did need to use the restroom while I was in line and you only have access to port-a-potties that don't have sinks to wash your hands. It wasn't very sanitary and the smell inside was putrid. I'm hoping there's a way we can use the indoor bathrooms next time. Coming in to the event, you're given a map so you don't get lost, there's a host on the mic that walks you through the process, and there are volunteers everywhere who can help you find what you're looking for and get checked out! I was blown away by all the genres they were carrying. I thought for an event like this I'd have to come super early but even with the place packed it was still breathable. I was completely shocked that the price of all the books I got came to only $30. I believe Sundays, books are half-price when they're already cheap. If I were to go to a Barnes and Noble, I would've only been able to get about 2-3 books with that price. I believe I got at least 20 books. What an amazing way to support the community while getting books at the lowest you'll probably ever be able to snag them at.

Such a fun little like comic book type store. I was visiting surprise Arizona and I came in with…read morefamily, specifically to buy souvenirs and gifts for my daughter back home. There are so many cute little gifts very unique items and lots of anime merch. My niece especially like that. They also had a lot of the Funko pops, Pokemon stuff, squish mellows and stuffy's some horror merch, candy. There was something for everyone. I felt the prices were a little high but I guess they're high everywhere but some items just seemed a lot higher priced than you can get somewhere else . There were a lot of fun unique things and items that you would find on the TikTok shop. I believe it was a family owned shop and it was one of the owners who helped us, she was very friendly ,very talkative, you could tell she loved her business. I'm all about good customer service these days so that was very important to me especially being out on vacation and just trying to have a nice relaxing time. If you're in Surprise, AZ definitely stop by and check this place out!

I take my neighbor boy here. He goes nuts! He loves this place. Right now he is into Pokémon. They…read moreimport a lot of goods and have quite the unique collection for collectors.