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Bookish Modesto

4.6 (32 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dara M.

I love a good locally owned community oriented bookshop, and Bookish absolutely meets all criteria. I appreciate the special children's section with its own beautifully framed entrance and carpeted flooring. The bookstore has a variety of books, stickers, candles, local art and a small coffee stand. In addition, you can purchase pre-loved books for a discount or even donate books for store credit. There is plenty of parking in the outside lot.

A charming local bookstore with a selection of new and used books. There are other small merchandise throughout the store to buy that make for good gifts. The children's section in the back is inviting with a sitting area. Owners are incredibly helpful and kind. An overall great place to support local business instead of ordering from Amazon.

Entrance was very welcoming!
Hattie S.

Cute, pleasantly surprised there was coffee available. If I'd had more time would have definitely bought one! They also have outdoor seating which really draws you in. Love a bookshop that I can sit in.

both purchased from Bookish :)

I went here yesterday with my mom for the first time. It is so cute inside, there's some tables and a charging outlet to charge your phone if needed and the books are well organized by section. In addition to the books, they also have stuff like stickers and other merch made by locals, and some fridges that had some snacks/beverages. They also had a sign advertising a coffee bar that said "coming soon." It's nice to have spaces where you don't feel rushed out. My mom bought a sticker and a shirt and I picked out two books, the employee Courtney(?) was really friendly and chatty about one of the books I selected (insisted that I would love it and she's been enjoying it so far) and told me it only had released the day before! I found that impressive. I'd definitely come here again for some book necessities or to just hangout and maybe try some coffee too.

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1 month ago

What a great little bookshop. Everyone was friendly. I didn't feel rushed. I'm new to the area and looking forward to coming here more!

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25 days ago

Cutest bookstore and coffee shop. I was always finding a book I had been looking for at a good price

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8 months ago

Such an adorable book store. Used and new. Cute little sitting areas to read. Nice kids section.

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The staff was super friendly and I am happy that Modesto has another local owned bookstore!

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So cute, well kept, calm, and the perfect place to do book shopping on a budget! Staff was kind.

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They also had a sign advertising a coffee bar that said "coming soon." It's nice to have spaces where you don't feel rushed out.

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