This bookstore is amazing. From outside it looks small but it's technically 3 floors and includes…read morethe free (donation) the Hans Christian Andersen museum. They have a large selection of new, used books, and laminated guides along with book items. I bought two non-fiction books and a sticker. My sister bought a few guides and a puzzle table. The first floor consists of new books, guides , and items. While the second floor is used collectible books. The 2.5th floor has the museum. We really enjoyed not only shopping but learning about Hans Andersen. The prices depended on items. Most used books were collectibles and on the higher end pricing. Staff was nice, they held our items in the front while we visited the upstairs.

I'm a sucker for a great little book store and The Book Loft in Solvang was a no brainer stop for…read moreus while visiting over the weekend. The Book Loft had a wonderful mix of new and older books of all different genres! I wanted to buy some many, but I composed myself and ended up only buying 1 book for my daughter as well as a Harry Potter Loteria game for a friend of mine. They had a great selection of so many games as well. The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is upstairs (highly recommend checking out) so they had a lot of his books displayed which I enjoyed seeing! Every book I checked out was priced fairly and I didn't think they were trying to take advantage of their tourists which was nice. Staff were also very friendly! I would definitely stop into The Book Loft again next time we are visiting Solvang! Check them out!

The Book Den is an awesome indie bookstore located on State Street. To get here, there is a nearby…read moreparking structure or street parking all around the area. The shop is on the smaller side but definitely very cozy and packed with tons of good finds. The owner of the shop is friendly and helpful. There is a good selection of different book genres and books in both new and used condition. The books are also definitely reasonably priced. Come stop by and support a local business and pick up a good read!

I always make a stop by a local bookshop while visiting a new city, and this one didn't disappoint…read more The employees were very nice and knowledgeable about their products, and their selection was very unique. They didn't have everything that's difficult to find that I looked for but they definitely had some gems. And we appreciated the AC on such a hot day! I'm not sure why this is listed at $$ instead of $ for pricing, because I bought two used books and one was $8.50 (and difficult to find- a European edition) and $5 (another difficult cover to find). I've seen them going online for more, so I would definitely say that this shop had them priced reasonably. I loved this little shop and will come back if visiting SB.

This is a small little bookstore with so many great finds! I found a book from one of my favorite…read moreauthors L.M. Montgomery - one that I don't have. I was so excited and then became overjoyed when I found out the price was cheap! The staff were so friendly and I would recommend coming here to buy books.

Tiny but mighty fine book shop. They have something for everyone! Only problem is it's hard to make…read morea selection on what to buy. Great little shop

This store is very cool. The lady who owns it is really chill and knows a lot about Mexican…read moremysticism. If you go check out the whole store because it's filled with amazing sculptures and art.

The store has a lot to offer - so many used books. However, I found the signage hard to read to be…read morea to find genres on my own. Also, the staff really keeps to themselves in conversation making it harder to ask for help. The books were priced well and I left with a 1948 copy of This Side of Paradise and 8 Nancy Drew Books.

This is a cute little bookstore in a fun street of SLO! I can't believe it's the only one around…read morethat sells used books! I was looking for one particular book and luckily they had it and for cheap too! The guy that was there was super helpful in finding it!

Everything a bookstore should be! Fun and wide ranging selections and an absolutely darling…read moreatmosphere. And best of all, an owner and staff who are into it. They love reading and recommending books. And anything you are looking for that isn't on the shelf, they will gladly order just for you. P.S. make sure to keep an eye out for the murder mystery Annual game. SO much fun!

Cute bookstore after a trip to the coffee shop nearby. They had nice book accessories and other…read morepotential gift items. Yesterday was their fourth year anniversary, which also happened to be Indie Bookstore Day. Service is great and support local businesses when you can.

I loved my experience here!!! So sad that I had to drive 50…read moreminutes south of my home to find a shop like this. But that further gives me the ability to commend this little gem for remaining open! The owner and staff were lovely and helpful!! Thank you for staying in business, as I was told this is the only shop of its kind on the central coast!!

The staff at The Parable are amazing. They have extensive knowledge of their inventory and are able…read moreto direct customers to the right books, bibles and study guides. I'm glad a quality Christian book store is in the Five Cities area. I love their catalogs I receive in the mail, there's discount coupons on the back page that you can apply towards a purchase. That's a great incentive to save some money!

I absolutely love going to Barnes and Noble to peruse new titles, look at the beautiful journals,…read morecheck out the games, and more. You can find local interest items as well. There is a great variety in prices, so if you are looking for a gift or something for a set price, this is an easy source to utilize. The only downside is the customer service at Barnes and Noble. It may be that I always visit when they are busy, but the staff never go out of their way to help, don't seek to care if you find what you are looking for, I have stood at the "customer service" desk several times and had the person at the desk completely ignore me. They didn't even offer an, "I'll be right with you." One even walked away to do something while I was standing there. Wow. All in all, I will still visit for my book needs, but I never expect good servic

I've been to Book Stores ALL my life. Naturally born book worm. Ive frequented SO many B & Ns I…read moreshould get compensation. jk but I really wanted to say SLO Barnes & Noble? Is where it's at!! Nestled in the beautiful heart of downtown SLO only a stones throw from other thriving businesses, beautiful architecture, great restaurants/eateries and right there next to ALL of the awesomeness? Barnes & Noble SLO. Love this bookstore! Feels like stepping into an exclusive hidden world of awesome stationary, music, books, and just about anything you can imagine for the wee ones. Should you be traveling? & need to grab some slime, or a lego kit, cards to play. Something for everyone here. Including the book worm sig other who mayn't be that into just books. Love this little nook of magic!

I have been a customer of Jerry's ever since he was at Hammer Books in El Paseo in Santa Barbara, a…read morelifetime ago. I was sorry to find him pushed out of his longtime location, but his new digs are really nice and joined with a beautiful art gallery. I was tempted by many things and left with a great find. There are many, many, reasonably priced books. Of course there are valuable books on display too. And art and posters. Great parking in front too.

I know it's not on State St. therefore, you can easily forget about this place. But do yourself a…read morefavor and go to this bookstore. I know it's not Barnes and Noble but this place is unique because it has rare, out of print, new and used books in this store. The only downside is I wish this bookstore had more books. It's across the street from the parking structure. The person helped me find the book I wanted. At least he wasn't lacking in customer service.

Beautiful bookstore with cats, books, and a cozy atmosphere!!…read more They have so many books that are expertly and carefully organized into easily browsable sections. I saw so many great, used books in the classic literature section I wanted, but I currently have way too many books I need to read and so little time, I didn't purchase any during this visit. But I am definitely coming back in the future to stock up on good reads! The kitties that roam the bookstore are also so freaking adorable. There are three: and orange tabby, a fluffy calico-looking kitty, and a grey and white kitty. The grey and white one greeted us instantly when we walked in, and s/he definitely made us feel welcome and at home. The other kitties were so adorable and friendly too! They weren't as affectionate as the grey and white one, but they let us pet them and looked so content in the bookstore. Rest assured I'll be buying my future books from Nan's, and I encourage anyone who finds themselves in Grover beach or the 5 cities to stop by and pay this magical bookstore a visit.

I love this bookstore. I am a teacher and And buying books for the classroom library can get very…read morecostly. Coming here and buying books that have been previously loved by others is great. The prices are amazing and the staff is very kind. I love that it's run by family and friends. There's also a fuzzy little cat that likes to roam around the bookstore. Have a seat open a book and cuddle up with a cute little kitty. Not only can I buy previously loved books but you can bring your books to the store to trade in for store credit. They have a variety of books from children's, young adult, mystery's, love stories, sports books and more. Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for a goo