My son and I should just work here. We come here that much and it's so exciting to me to see this…read moreconcept of vintage, historic, and new best sellers all in one location. My father authored 3 books and is a collector of SEA books. My mom's mom owned a neighborhood bookstore. So, books are literally life. In their glass case, they currently have a Bruce Lee book in their collector's section that I really want, but you know my son's gotta eat and we can eat books. The service has and consistently is highly knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to not just us, but to all who walk in. The value is = or better than Barnes and Nobles because they have point systems and 2 x a year, the local's favorite..."The Fire Sale!" Although this is not like the Standard in New York, it is definitely top 3 of my favorite book stores of all time.

What a beautiful ode to physical books! We stumbled on this shop when walking around fullerton and…read moreit was such a pleasant surprise. Make sure you give yourself ample time as there is so many different books and sections. So nicely curated a with so many options. You are greeted as you enter and the staff is very helpful with any questions. I loved the postcards and dvds and variety. Everything is priced well and you can leave with a great deal. They also do fire sales every quarter. They also had really cute tote bags. If you have a book lover in your life this is a wonderful place to visit. They also buy books and you can bring two boxes of books to sell to them. They do not take encyclopedias but they do take text books

I went in today to browse and all the employees I encountered were so friendly, thoughtful,…read moreproactive, and helpful. My friend and I were approached by three different employees during our time there. They asked if they could assist us with anything and gave some great recommendations. I was looking for a fantasy book for my teenage brother and the employee was incredibly helpful giving recommendations, finding the "teen book of the month." I didn't even know they had a teen book of the month! The organization of the store was great. The categories and book selections that were specially displayed were especially helpful. For example, in their AAPI stories section I was able to find some really interesting books that I might have not otherwise seen. A selection of their Barnes and Noble specialty book covers that feature some classic works (like Pride and Prejudice and Winnie the Pooh) were on sale for between $8-$12. For such a beautiful high quality book, I would definitely return to purchase one of those at that price. The other books though were a bit pricey. The employees there made this visit extra enjoyable. I don't go to Barnes and Noble very often, but yesterday's visit makes me want to return again soon.

I drove here since I had to get a book for my brother. He needs it for his high school project. An…read moreemployee found the last copy for me and another employee who was helping me. Truly amazing!

Bring your old books! They'll give you a fair amount of credit that apply to up to 50% of your…read morepurchase so you can get MORE BOOKS (and they'll write you a coupon for whatever credit is leftover if you don't go through it all at once). If you're social, chat with the guys upfront. They love books, too. But if you're not social, that's fine. Hide in your favorite section. They have a good amount of poetry, which is right next to a section labeled "memory," which is how you know they do poetry right. Books aren't overpriced. I usually leave under twenty bucks with a fair amount of new reading. Here's the thing: I keep going back. You know it's good when you keep going back.

I've been here twice. Two VERY different experiences. Now I'm debating whether I should come back…read more The first time I visited was about 2 months ago. I needed a specific book. I had checked the website and it appears that they had it. I approached the counter and spoke to a gentleman (about 5'6 or 5'"7. Super friendly man, he retrieved the book, charged me and I was on my way. Everything was excellent. Second experience was yesterday. I perused the aisles and grabbed 4 used books. I approached the counter to pay. A tall man sitting on the register is on his phone at full blast. I'm literally aside from him. I'm standing where him and another employee were helping another customer before. I'm thinking he hasn't seen me. But I'm the only one there. I still give him the benefit of the doubt. So I clear my throat and I mention "ok I'm ready". He finally acknowledges me and says "the come to the register" and he grabs my books and starts charging. He seemed upset and im not sure why. I walk around to the other side. I'm not sure if he was annoyed that I wasn't standing on the right side. Who knows. But all I know is that he saw me and he wasn't friendly. Two different transactions, two different experiences. I guess you'll get different treatment depending on who's helping you out.

I love this little bookstore. I got here whenever I need to find gifts for my Korean…read morespeaking/reading parents and always come away with a minimum of 2 books. I've purchased the Pachinko set (2 volumes in Korean), Crying in H Mart, The Remains of the Day, Never Let Me Go, some cookbooks, and several other translated works (that I don't know the title to in English). I think for Korean books, the prices are fair. I recently bought 2 Ishiguro books (hardcover Never let me go and paperback The Remains of the Day) for my parents for about $45. I'm all for supporting little local businesses so I don't bat an eye when buying from this little place. I always receive lovely service. I'm Korea American but I'm my super fluent in Korean, so I'm able to communicate w the owner with my broken Korean and by showing him screenshots of the books I want that I searched in advance. He's also always willing to order books for you if he doesn't haven something in stock. It's la Mirada, so parking is available and plentiful!

owner is an elderly man but is able to speak English. he assisted us on which books are good to…read morelearn basic Korean and asked us if we need help from time to time. and we didn't feel uncomfortable in there too. this book was $27, i saw the receipt it was 30% off? it's ok because support small business! haven't been to a store like this in a while

Please visit before the store closes on August 15th!!!…read more This was my first time visiting, and I was floored by the collection. I found a beautiful coffee table book, a thoughtful anthology, a delightful cookbook, a wonderful classic, two gifts for my mom, two books that were adapted into famous movies, two very different memoirs, and perhaps best of all, one book that the owner noted as "really good." I got 11 books and 1 very nice compliment on my literary taste!

Thomas Pesce is an amazing bookstore owner. I love coming into BookTown to find old and new books…read more They have a huge selection and are a meaningful establishment in the California community. Thomas's stories and insightfulness is a joy to be around.

I came here to donate to the food pantry in the back of the store. It is really hard to find…read morepantries like this anywhere in OC. I had planned to do some shopping too, but it was really crowded with other individuals dropping off donations (one woman that was so incredibly rude and pushed me and my stuff out of her way for absolutely no reason) and then also people coming to grab some items at the same time. The few items I did look at on my way out were priced a lot higher than I was expecting so I chose to go on about my day. I think I honestly just imagined a different experience, however it is nice they have this food pantry and it seems to help a lot of people.

My friend and I attended an Open Mic after hearing about it on Instagram. We honestly expected a…read morequiet evening with a couple of people, and we were happily surprised to arrive to a bustling space. We almost resigned ourselves to standing in the back, but we were quickly and kindly ushered to a couch. Everyone who went up to the mic was so, so good. All genres were represented: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, children's, comics. Two people even gave rousing music performances. Many people read in Spanish, and every single person read with humor, heart, and honesty. There were a lot of laughs and a lot of tears. The store truly is a safe space. Do I feel bad for not buying any books by Hispanic or Latino authors? A little bit... which is why I promise to come back and keep supporting this wonderful, beautiful, meaningful haven. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!

They close the business Sometimes we're lucky and get good…read moreused book with fair price there.

Good deals! I heard…read moreabout this place because my husband, who grew up in Orange County, knew about it. After he mentioned it, I looked it up on Yelp and was pleasantly surprised by the reviews. This is a cute bookstore! The prices are unbeatable! I wanted the Twilight book set for a gift and found it here, for a lot cheaper than other places. The set was in great condition too. The bookstore is very organized and clean. It was pretty easy to navigate the store and find books. Service was good too. The person offered to help us look for what we wanted. I would come back here for more books in the future.

I really enjoy it when Adale's there, she's really sweet and willing to help. However a few other…read moretimes, when I visited the employees she has hired really good out of their way to be the unfriendliest people ever! You greet them with enthusiasm and, they just stare at you be short hi" A woman at the Mission Vejo location No we don't have it. Didn't want to get up from her seat and I get it, people don't want to be stuck selling old used books but cut the adittude

Went here on a whim on a late morning on Wednesday and got 12 good books for $40 out the door! I…read morewould say 90% of their books range from only $1-$3. It's very organized, clean and the customer service from the cashier was kind and friendly. I would say come in earlier in the day as possible because I went back again a second time later in the evening as I was in a rush the first time in the morning and a lot of books I had my eye on were gone by the time I came back again. The cashier said they get new books in stock daily though. There is an OG location at The Shops at Mission Viejo mall on the second floor next to the bowling alley. I prefer the one here in Santa Ana Main Place Mall as this location has a Christian book section whereas the one in Mission Viejo does not. Both are great bookstores nonetheless. Would definitely come back!

Love, love, love this bookstore. They have a wide selection of used and collectible books -- from…read moreeverything (and I do mean everything) cinema to history, literature, biography, science fiction, and of course, their main specialty, magic. Since I love books, I appreciate their books on books, and they always manage to have some surprises tucked away, like gardening, philosophy, southern California history, and even travel. None of these are your standard issue books, but specially chosen, eclectic and fascinating titles. They also have posters, lobby cards, ephemera and a wide selection of classic and independent film DVDs. Great customer service, fair prices, and they are a fountain of knowledge on their subject areas. If I want to find something special for someone they always know just what to suggest. Do I sound like I'm gushing? Well, I just can't tell you what a pleasure it is to be in a place that still believes in providing a classic secondhand book store experience. Remember when there used to be great used book stores in every city? This is one of the last ones left! Make sure to call ahead, but it's worth it.

Met another fabulous author…read more.. ...at Book Carnival's regularly scheduled author book signings. This time it I met and chatted with the personable Karin Slaughter. She's written 18 novels - sold more than 35 million copies - and I'm excited cause she's a new author for me to explore. Karin's next book, The Last Widow, is due out in August 2019, and she still came to Book Carnival to discuss that book as well as her previous books. She was VERY candid and funny and delightful. I found out her most recent novel, Pieces of Her, that was published in 2018, is being adapted into an 8-part television series being released by Netflix. Thank you Anne for being the premier murder mystery book store with hard back 1st editions signed by the author. How do you do it? Each month you have up to a dozen famous authors that sit down and chat with fans and sign books and create a fabulous afternoon or evening. There are still millions of readers out there that love to read and turn an honest-to-goodness page of a book.

Always the best bookstore in town. I've been shopping there for over twenty years and never…read moredisappointed.