I've recently discovered BookHounds through a friend and i am now obsessed! Great prices, friendly staff and cute cat! Definitely will be seeing me more often, I Got 9 books for $27! read more

This place is cool, Here you can find all kinds of books, music and movies and some comics and magazines. I look forward to checking the place out again before I leave Bakersfield! The girl at the register was real friendly. Note: There is no parking lot. You'll have to park in the neighborhood read more

BookHounds - Vinyl Records Near Me - Bakersfield, California

A great selection of books, friendly staff also a nice selection of vinyl LP records and CDs movies. This is a great spot to find hidden gems at a great value. I would definitely recommend for anybody looking to crate dig expand their Blu-ray movie selection. read more

Huge selection of Scholastic books and books for all ages and interests. My 7 yr old Grandson is an avid reader, loves the Barnes & Noble atmosphere & shopping for and choosing his next series of books. When I brought him here, he wasn't super excited, it didn't have a set up like B & N. Then he found out he could get several 'like new' books here, at super affordable prices, or buy 1 book at Barnes and Noble for the same amount. He now appreciates the value of buying slightly used vs new books and that his book money goes much farther. read more

Book hounds is one of my favorite places to spend a Saturday morning! Even when I'm in a super tight budget, I can take my kids to Bookhounds and let them pick out some new books or dvds. We've never left empty handed. The selection is great, the service is fantastic, the cats are adorable, and the patio has a wonderful selection of super discounted books! read more

First time visit since they moved! Enjoyed the selection. Maybe it is not as big as before? But still wonderful! read more

BookHounds - Records, cassettes, books - Vinyl Records Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I visited this store last saturday upon the suggestion from my daughter who used to live near downtown and frequented a lot of these type of store. I browsed at the CDs outside in the covered space and found some nice CDs at the bargain bin of $1.00 each. I picked up Mannheim Steamroller Fresh Aire 1-4 at a dollar each! Except for Fresh Aire 1, the condition of the CD case, liner notes and the CD itself were excellent. The condition of Fresh Aire 1 was good all around except for the CD which was fairly scratched. I was happy to see more used CD selection inside the building. My major complaint was the CDs in the bottom 3 rows was hard to go through them. Even sitting down on the floor, it was still challenging to browse. I bought about 12 used CDs. The prices were fair for the non $1.00 bargains found outside of the main building. I will be back. read more

Book-hounds is a hidden treasure for avid readers. Gently used books are reasonably priced. Book hounds has a small town feel with the friendly store manager, the cat, walking around supervising and coming up to customers to say hello. read more

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Love used bookstores in general. Have found some great stuff at reasonable prices, and the staff have always been wonderful.

I found that the establishment had Very low prices for their books and records. I will plan on returning.

I went here for a book sale, and while I just got normal priced books, I did enjoy the service as well as seeing the cute cats!

I have followed them for years for all my used book needs and have not been disappointed. From the location off Fruitvale Ave, to the Rosedale location, to the current location it's always worth it. While this latest location is really far from my house and not an area I travel frequently I'll will gladly make the trek when needed. They always keep the books organized within organized making it easy to fine the genre needed. Is it hot during the summer months? Yes but I try to go early and beat the heat and get the deals! I'd definitely try them out especially for any new teachers trying to build their classroom libraries since they have discounts for teachers with ID! read more

BookHounds - My daughter loves the books and I love the pricies! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My favorite book store in town! The best selection, everything is so well-organized, and the prices are unbeatable. I can never wait for the next time I'm gonna go shopping here. If you're looking for books, movies, records, cds, or even VHS tapes, this is your place! read more

Such a cute little bookstore! Lots of fun options to browse. They also have a cute cat who lies around! Definitely stop here if you're in the area. read more

the best bookstore in bakersfield lots of good stuff in the classic literature section philosophy, poetry, childrens books, fiction, and an oddly huge section of bibles read more

This place is a little gem hidden in an obscure area. Plenty of street parking and easy to see if you are driving slowly. I was so enthralled with the books, dvds, cds, sooooo much to go through. I completely forgot to take any pictures, we spent a good 40mins there and still didn't get through everything. I had my boys with me so i have to go back alone and spend some real time. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

UPDATE: They ended up calling me back and apologizing on their end about the whole situation about the miscommunication, they ended up sending me what I was told I was going to get, and plus the associate that helped me was polite and delivered good customer service. I honestly still thought whoever I spoke to about this situation before I posted the prior review was a little rude and did not apologize once. On the other hand, I appreciate that they called back to get this situation sorted, thanks again. read more

Ripped off by a company that I have supported since they first opened the Fruitvale location. Dropped off a big box of books from my mother's estate to sell and fillled out the form for payment back in February. Realized over a month later that I never heard back and went in to see what happened? Was told that maybe the check I was sent got lost and they would get back to me. Found several of the books with my mother's stamp for sale on shelves, for $4.99 each and showed them to the cashier. Later that night, got a text from the owner saying they paid me $9 through Zelle back in Feb, (even though I never gave them bank info) and they would send me a check if that's what I preferred. $9 for a large box of books in very good condition that they are obviously selling for much more. Would have been nice to know the dollar amount they would pay me so I could make an informed choice on whether to sell or not before they started selling the books I left there. Seems like a very shady way, possibly not legal way to do business, especially since they tell you clearly mark the box with your information. Told them to keep the $9, Won't be going back. read more

They usually have some great vinyl records mostly old '70s but you're going to find any records anywhere else like that without paying full price the ones that I did find were immaculate. I also found a few rare books on martial arts read more

I left my books and still haven't got paid. I have a ap sell my books which had offered me 109.00 just for 7 of my books the girl told me they pay completive prices I hope so I just don't know why they are taking so long yo pay me. read more

Bakersfield needs more used bookstores. I will whole heartedly support small, local businesses that promote reading. I'm a high school English teacher and come here every summer to freshen up my classroom bookcase. I do not mind spending my own money nor am I ever reimbursed, I truly value my students having access to good books above all else. However, I have one large complaint: they offer a teacher discount but it does not apply to novels. They only see children's book as worthy of a discount. I bought hundreds of dollars worth of books, all young adult novels geared at teenagers, yet they would not give me a teacher's discount. I think this is a steep error on their part, especially as a business. They are sending the message that young adult literacy is not valued as much as elementary aged students. As a high school teacher I could argue this is vital Our teens are reading less than ever and to not honor a teacher's discount for their age if student is disheartening. I will continue to shop here but it saddens me that their generosity is not distributed equally amongst teachers. read more

Book lovers paradise! Huge selection and recs from staff were on point. Im hooked. I even discovered some interesting stuff I havent read before so that was cool. read more

So do u cash checks and grub along , you know long hard days I like to keep it coollie read more

I will never give in to a Kindle. The only time I read digital books is at work. 1. Because we aren't allowed books and 2. Because a digital copy is way more discrete.... But shhhh don't tell my employer. Anyway, this store is beyond neat! They have such a huge selection. They've done an amazing job splitting the sections and you can find anything and everything! The prices are unbeatable. These are gently used books but usually they have more than one copy of the popular books so you can take your pick of which one you feel is the best quality. I enjoy bringing my nephews. They are huge bookworms and always have a blast picking 3 or more books each. I allow them that many because they are priced so cheap so you can definitely afford it. Aside from books they also offer dvd's, records, and comic books. They also have a cafe area which they take donations for. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. This store is located across the street from Hooters and offers a private parking lot. I highly recommend you check it out and pick up a couple books! read more

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This place... We like it! New location is fun, cozy, colorful and bit mysterious. The building is a maze of different rooms but they are well organized. There is a coffee bar that only cost $0.50. The LP section is awesome! There is a cute patio that is vibrant with pops of color and enough seating for a group of friends. Who ever decorated did a wonderful job. It's a great place to bring the family, sit back and enjoy. read more

BookHounds - Six years old, book in hand, relaxing to the maximum - Vinyl Records Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This store is an excellent resource for our homeschooling family. We go here a couple times of month and always leave with several great finds from textbooks to fiction. The store is clean, organized and eclectic with a DVD and vinyl collection as well. There is coffee too! Great staff, very helpful and always letting us know about upcoming sales. We really appreciate having a store like this close by! read more

This is a local hidden gem! I absolutely love it here I come about once every 2 weeks. Huge selection of books and I love that you can sell your books here for money or store credit. Not only do they sell books but also vinyls, cds, dvds and board games. They also have a cute coffee bar. read more

Visiting Bakersfield for the holidays and stopped in here to find some books! Loved this place

I love taking my kiddo here to spend our book cash stash! They have a HUGE selection of books, DVDs, records, and cds! The whole store is sorted out by genre and everything has been labeled clearly. The kids section is wonderful and easy to navigate (specifically if you are trying to locate a book for a research project lol).. The workers have even taken extra time to put all of the Battle of the Books books in their own specially marked section! (Thank you, sincerely lol) My favorite thing is probably the DIY coffee station which takes quarters to dispense K cups and allows you to add a multitude of toppings to customize your coffee, fresh off the Keurig! Note that this is a USED book store, so they may not always have what you are looking for. However, the low prices and constantly changing stock make up for this slight inconvenience. read more

Apparently I live under a rock and did not know this place existed until I heard about their pre-school story time. I took my 3 year old twins this morning and we had a blast. Be sure to follow them on FB for their children events. My girls had a book read to them followed by crafts and a snack!! My only complaint was that the sugar cookie gave them too big of a rush for me to actually enjoy the store! I will be back soon, alone! Ha read more

This is a really cool place. I am so glad to know we have a solid used book store in town. They sell books, CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, VHS and some video games. Prices are reasonable, and I stocked up on several documentaries for my classroom for just $10; would have been hundreds purchased new. They buy old books & music, too, but they are picky. They want quality items in really good shape, so this is not a place to plan to just dump your yard sale leftovers. If you have books/music in good shape, you need to call & make sure a manager is there when you plan to go by; the other employees cannot take them. They offer cash, or twice the amount in store credit for the things they do buy. I felt I was treated fairly in the deal I made for my old records. (Also, several people at the store followed me outside and bought most of the rest of the albums they would not buy, so I didn't have to make that Goodwill run after all.) I do wish they were open later. On Saturdays, they close at 5pm. I suspect they'll be changing locations, as they are already filling two store fronts at this location, and they're just going to keep getting bigger. Perhaps when they move, they'll add hours. read more

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Very cool place! Love the variety of books, games, cds, and movies they have. Everything there was very cost friendly! They even have a little coffee stand, with coffee for 50 cents. Definitely a place to go to if you enjoy the finer things in entertainment. read more

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Like other people have already stated, this place really is a hidden Bako treasure. I've been here twice and have always walked out with multiple best-selling books for ridiculously reduced prices. Surprisingly, they had a lot of popular titles and not just random used books others are trying to get rid of. I had a number of books sitting on my Amazon wish list for a while and I was able to find many of them here in very good condition; the prices for each were between $1.99 - $4.99 (including hardcovers), which is a steal! I was able to walk out with 10 books for around 36 bucks! I'd recommend this place if you are looking for some good reads and a place to browse on a lazy weekend. Now, if there was a dedicated room with sofas or lounge chairs and some tables for me to sip my coffee on and read for a bit, it would take this place over the top (5 star), but I'm quite happy with what they got going on now. Random observation: there is a fairly large section dedicated to Christian books/devotionals/inspirational reads if that is your thing. read more

I absolutely love this place. I had heard about BookHounds for years and finally decided to make a trip with my kids. There are so many great books here for every reader! Everything was in excellent shape and the prices were fantastic. I normally frequent other bookstores in town but will definitely make BookHounds my number one stop from now on. You simply cannot beat the prices here! read more

First time being there and it is amazing!! It looks tiny from the outside, but when you walk inside, there is such a wide variety of books, cds, dvds, and record players!! They even have a cute little area to make your own coffee just for 50 cents! I'll definitely be back! read more

BookHounds - Books! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This place is amazing. It's like the first time me you see all these books and the store is nice and the staff was friendly. The minute you walk in you are greeted by the front desk area and the smell of amazing books. They have sections and an organization to it that is captivating. I found some older long sought after books that I didn't even go in to find, and the prices were so affordable that it just made we wish to buy more. If you are in the area for some hidden trove of books and music, this is the place you should go. They were awesome. read more

First time here and I'll definitely be coming back! There's a wide selection of great books to choose from. Towards the back of the store is the music section and as an avid music lover, I gravitated towards their records. They even had a few record players available to sample the vinyl. Initially, I planned on not buying anything, but I ended up walking away with 10 records. I purchased records from, the Carpenters, Stephen Stills, The Mamas & Papas, and Joan Baez. All of which were affordable. read more

Ohhellyes. Go. Take a box. This is a wonderfully mixed bag of a book shop. Prices are very reasonable. Shop is clean and nicely lighted so you won't feel like a blind gopher trying to read the titles on the bottom shelf. There's chairs scattered around so if you have a pile to sift through, you'll be comfy. I left with a nice armful of cookbooks for $20, less than the cost of one of them new. I bought books from the 1960's to the 2000's. There is something for everyone here. It's most excellent. read more

I love going here to browse and maybe find something I want to own for a great used price. They have great quantities of everything you're looking for and it's always growing. My first trip I bought about $11 books for the price of one or two new books. The value is great. read more

Bookhounds is such a comforting place, the like of which are few and far between in Bakersfield. There is something so cathartic about being surrounded by used books, and aside from the library and Barnes & Noble, you would be hard-pressed to recreate that in another area here. Bibliophiles will probably echo the sentiment that the smell and general atmosphere of bookstores is soothing to the soul. Bookhounds offers that up on a golden platter. Incredibly cheap and always stocked, this is more of a place to discover books as opposed to looking for one in particular (which is also a possibility to achieve). I also love that I've never seen the establishment filled to the brim with people. It's usually relatively empty, which adds to the atmosphere. I recommend at least one stop by if you are in the area. read more