I've struggled to appreciate this bookstore, which is difficult to say because not only do I LOVE…read morebookstores, I also worked at one for 10 years as I went through high school and college so my loyalty to small independent bookstores is hard to challenge. I have read the comments about the bookstore owner being rude, and I disagree- perhaps a stoic or quirky personality but I too was given his speech about books sleeping and I've heard him say it to others and I find it a gentle way of him asking people to be kind to his most prized possessions. My issue is more around the vibe of the entire experience of walking through the door, shopping, then leaving. I guess you could say I am, like so many others, a conditioned human. The quintessential "ring the bell and the dog salivates" kind of conditioned. I'd like a place to sit, I'd like the room temperature to be mildly cozy (not cold), perhaps some compelling displays of interesting novels, some houseplants or a bookstore cat, I'd like some quiet jazz music to entice me into believing I'm having a moment of indulgence of which I should buy a book as a memory. Anything. But, this bookstore is none of that. I've heard some chit chat about this store being for *real* book enthusiasts who don't need any of that charm to shop. That's fair. This bookstore has a way of sorting out those who want a bookstore shopping experience, and those who need a book and want to get in and out quickly.

December 18, 2025…read more This is now update of any comments, if stays, Maestro or Maestra a few notes on the piano if you please, one thousand three hundred seventy four (1,374)! If stays, many of late my FiVE STAR comments are being deleted! I see Inspirational Quotes been deleted so instead one thousand three hundred seventy five it now is one thousand three hundred seventy four! I see about December 3, 2025 that the Owner wrote under my comments! This is a great bookstore! There is even a child section or there is even a children section! Many age groups, from nursery school age to pre teen age! There is a book of Tahoe Tessie, not bad, three dollars fifty cents before tax! Yes I fascinated by this book, when there used be Food Bank in Sparks, Nevada, one of the post cards they sent me was of Tahoe Tessie with his family on I think is call Lake Tahoe. The father sunning himself, the mother and babies swimming in the lake! Wow, so is equivalent to Loch Ness Monster! Again, glad the owner of another store in Auburn sent me here! I highly recommend this bookstore! Ah yes, my previous of this has for USEFUL, FUNNY, COOL total of twenty seven votes!

So clean, so organized! Love the seasonal aspect right when you walk through the door. Supports the…read moreHumane Society and that's where I'll do most of my thrifting

Super well organized and unbeatable prices. Could spend all day at this store just looking for…read morehidden gems.

Epic used book store! What a delight to walk in to the first words of Happy Potter blown up to an…read moreinviting entrance. I pored over the classic section nooks and left with Jane Eyre, Keats poetry, and vintage Shakespeare. I was blown away by the organization, by genre, sorted by author name. What care and love are taken with these fine works! Oh, and surprise! I left with Dickens inspired loose leaf gingerbread tea too!

What a great place! Orderly and gotta love the Halloween decorations. I'll definitely go back…read more Great selection and friendly staff. Thank you!

So excited to find such a great unexpected treasure in Auburn!…read more So, I recently lost someone very close to me, went to take out my rosary beads to pray for them, and discovered my three year old son had broken them into pieces. No problem, I thought, and went to another set. Same thing! Discovered he had done this to about ten sets of rosary beads. To the internet I went to find a Catholic book store and had trouble finding one near my home in Roseville. I prefer not to order these types of items online as I like to see and feel them first. I searched near my office in Auburn and was surprised to find Trinity Books and Gifts next to St. Josephs. I ran in to see what they had and left with three handcrafted, gorgeous sets of rosary beads and some beautiful sympathy cards for the family. I have been back several times since and purchased several gifts for my son and some prayer books for myself. They have a great selection of childrens items, statues, books, medals, necklaces, crucifixes, etc. as well. I will definitely be back.

Every single employee here is incredibly nice and helpful. Always a good selection and prices are…read moresemi-decent.

I think out of all the times I have been here to get a book. I only had to order 1 online, they…read morehave a pretty deep selection of books might even say impressive. They always have present employees that are so kind and helpful. When you ask for a book not only do they show you where its at the make sure you are getting the exact book you asks for. At the registers they make sure you know about any and all promotions they have going just in case you wanted to jump in on any. Did you know that Barnes & Noble has so many games and puzzles and other fun gadgets? I for one didn't as I walked throughout the store I was blow away by see all this new stuff to me. If you are into coffee stop by Starbucks and read a book and enjoy your drink. Well next time here take a walk around the store and see all they have to offer. They also have sales on books and value books which is always a good thing.

I found some wonderful books here. It is a small little area at the entrance on the library, but…read moreloaded with books ranging from 50 cents to $3. I will be back.

As a teacher, this is an A M A Z I N G source for cheap books for my class library. Love them! So…read morekind as well!

New age store with great gift ideas, local art, stones and crystals, you name it. Their collection…read moreof quartz singing bowls is huge. Think they have 7-10 sizes and the sounds are hauntingly cool. Whenever I'm at that mini-mall (used bookstore, Pachamama's Cafe, a hot dog grill, and more) I make a point of stopping in and ringing those bowls, hanging my head over them to feel the vibrational energy. OK I realize it kinda sounds weird. Just give it a try sometime and decide for yourself.

The owner is very knowledgeable, great prices. The store has an amazing vibe and great selection of…read morecomics from the hard to find to the everyday. Add to that the game room where people can meet to play all kinds of card or board games and this place is a true gem. Highly highly recommended for the avid collector to the newbie.

Treasure trove of all things comic and gaming. Huge back log of comics, great selection of MTG,…read morepokemon, and D&D. Plenty of gaming table space with regular play groups for Magic. Even a working bank of pinball machines. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!