I love this bookstore!! It's in a great location with plenty of parking, which makes popping in…read moresuper easy. The shop itself is so cute and cozy, well organized, and full of books you actually want to pick up and browse. The staff are helpful without hovering, which I personally appreciate. Every time I stop by, I end up finding something I didn't know I needed. Such a great addition to San Antonio.

Gosh, this is a VIBE. I went in and didn't come out for…read morealmost 2 hours. And that was just browsing the selection. I mean, comic books?! And for a local small business the prices were absolutely REASONABLE. When I finally went to check out, the owners were kind even though I stayed right up until closing. Never felt rushed. I was asked if I wanted their bookstore mark/stamp- obviously yes! And I was given one of their bookmarks for free with my purchase! I mean, please just trust me and visit this new book store in town. Odds are, you'll bump into me because I WILL be frequenting.

Huge selection of books and nicely organized. It was clean and quiet, which is perfect for…read morebrowsing. The lady at the reception greeted me cordially, as I entered. The prices were a bit high in my estimation. I miss the Cheever Books of old, with more accessibly priced books. But it did have many first editions and collectors books, which is big plus. I would recommend it as a stop for anyone who loves reading and books.

Wonderful selection of quality used books in great shape. A really nice mix of popular and eclectic…read moreand niche titles. The books are all in really great shape, many with covers or in sleeves. This is a store to people who are looking to add to their own collection, as opposed to looking for a cheap stack of books that they will then get rid of (no judgment, both practices have their place). Some negative reviews have claimed poor customer treatment, but my experience was the opposite. I bought a really nice autographed copy of "Baa Baa Blacksheep" and also a memoir by Eisenhower's speechwriter (see "eclectic and niche" above). This copy had no price written in it and had a goodwill sticker on it. I asked the lady at the counter how much the book was, and she looked it over and expressed her horror that the old sticker had not been removed. So she gave me the book at no charge and we had a great conversation about a unique picture of JFK's motorcade in San Antonio on the wall. Just a really nice experience.

This place has it all for horror literature fans like me!…read more They have an incredibly unique and curated collection of books, including indie books and lesser known titles that set this place apart from mainstream book sellers. As others have noted, they are a publisher as well and sell their titles too. I could have spent hours and all my cash in this place in one visit. Will be back again soon!

Love the vibes of this bookstore! Picked up a few books. Nice staff :) good place to pick up some…read morehorror novels

I was editor at Scene in SA Magazine for about 3 years. I can't really speak to the quality of it…read morenow, because it's a totally different dynamic. But back when I was there, there was a totally different editorial team. I thought we did a good job of balancing content that would appeal to younger and older people. Our conservative editorial edge was partially chosen to balance out what many perceive as the more leftist daily paper and state magazine. Now the lineup is a little different, but I can stay it still has that sort of Saturday Evening Post feel of a hodgepodge magazine for not just city dwellers, but also readers.

Love this store. They have lots of cute kawai stuff including hello kitty and friends characters,…read moreMonchichis, and other cute characters. The owner is absolutely the kindest and very dedicated to her business. She even gives incentive for how to grow and make her customers happy. Such an awesome experience since the first time we came. They also have really good prices especially for this kind of merchandise. Like amazing prices. You could find these things at miniso for at least double. Such a hidden gem and I'm so glad to have found it. They also carry lots of stationary items and useful items on top of just cutesy stuff. Totally recommend to stop by if you live close. Good stuff. Not to mention there is an ADORABLE little kitty who roams around making sure everyone is greated with a friendly meow!

What a fun store! We took my girls sister and she LOVES this kind of stuff! They have all sorts of…read moredifferent items available. They also have a cat that is like there mascot.

I love a locally owned bookstore. I want to live in a world where there is no need to go to the…read morebook category killer, and I can source all my novels and trinkets from these local shops. Twig is such a cute, well-designed space with plenty of options to choose from and tons of thoughtful curation throughout. Not a single corner of this shop is missing some merchandise or décor. It's small, it's cute, and it's worth taking a trip to while hanging around The Pearl. RIYL: An excellent locally-owned book shop

This quaint bookshop is very nice. I appreciated it for its selection of books they carried…read more Especially with the size of the place. They also have a ton of toys and books for children which is a nice touch as well. The staff was friendly and helpful when looking for specific items. The prices were better than Barns and noble, and about the same as other small book stores.

Cute! Very nice store. They were sampling apple cider, nice and hot! Very good. They had a lot of…read morecute decorations, ornaments, and keepsakes. Staff wasn't really kind at all. Didn't even acknowledge our existence. For the prices I'm gonna be honest I don't rember because it's May and I'm not looking for any Christmas stuff. BUT, I think it is nice that they also have a tiny Halloween section! Check it out.

What a cool place to check out that is year around. While the majority of the shop is all about…read moreChristmas they do sell Halloween and Independence day decorations as well! They also have Apple cider samples and mints to add the cherry on top.

Just opened up! While they are still filling their shelves, they already have a nice selection of…read moreolder books. Gotta love that smell of aged paper and new wooden shelves. They have good pricing on some classics.

I walked into 2nd Chance Books hoping for a hidden‑gem treasure hunt, but instead it felt like…read morewandering through the aftermath of a library apocalypse. Shelves were sparsely attended, the few staff members seemed to be operating on a different plane of existence, and the selection... well, 'okay' is generous. Modern titles were practically mythical, and many of the books looked like they had survived several natural disasters. Yes, the prices were cheap -- impressively cheap -- but that only made the contrast sharper. It's hard to enjoy a bargain when the person checking you out looks like they're trying to telepathically escape the building. If you're desperate for a low‑cost paperback and don't mind a little emotional turbulence, sure, stop by. Otherwise, maybe wait until the store remembers it's supposed to be a bookstore and not a crypt of forgotten literature.