I can't think of a better bookstore than Changing Hands (both Phoenix and Tempe)…read more This location has a different layout than Tempe and I love that they're both uniquely beautiful. There are so many trinkets and gifts available to sort through. They have a best seller section right at the front which makes it easy to navigate books that are newer as well. The entire store is organized and nothing is hard to find. The staff are mostly behind the register. It's so cool that they're attached to a bar and there's a space behind where you can stay and study/drink.

While in Phoenix, I was on the hunt for postcards, and after going to one store that didn't have…read moreany, they suggested we try Changing Hands. Jackpot--they had exactly what I was looking for! First, I have to mention the book bar inside, First Draft. We didn't actually get a chance to go in, but I absolutely love the convenience of having a bookshop and bar together. And I especially love a good play on words, so if I'd had more time and hadn't had my teenager with me, I definitely would have checked it out! Anyway, I walked in and cut right to the chase, asking an employee where I could find the postcards. They pointed me in the right direction, and I found them immediately. We were on a bit of a time crunch, so I didn't get the chance to explore EVERYTHING they had, but I easily could have spent quite a while browsing the books, trinkets, gifts, and all the other fun things throughout the store. Then something caught my eye that I was SO excited about--the mini print vending machine! I had seen these on TikTok before, including ones in San Francisco, so finding one here was a really pleasant surprise. I dug around in my purse and managed to come up with enough quarters to get two prints. I absolutely loved the prints, and they made such a fun and affordable souvenir to bring home. It was one of those unexpected little finds that made the stop even better. My only complaint is that I didn't have more time to explore. I would have loved to browse the store longer and grab a drink at First Draft. Changing Hands is definitely a little gem in the Phoenix area, and I'm glad another store pointed me in their direction!

Love this place. Always friendly and inside the best book store around too. Always rotating good…read morebeers and wines. Enjoyable to sit and read a chapter or 10.

My WiFi at home stopped working and the library was just not the vibe today so we checked out this…read morespot that had some raving good reviews for a place to work and sip good drinks! Right as you walk in, it's so clean and the space is very chill unlike most cafes that glare music, the music they had was subtle and perfect for remote work. They serve different types of coffee and tea and some baked goods. The space to work was large and didn't have to speed walk to save a spot. The bookstore was well stocked with good books so during a work break, I got some stickers, a new book and a fun little trinket for my purse! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice place to work remotely, sip drinks and eat baked goods. Oh and they also serve mimosas! I didn't order one this time but I will next time!

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. A small Indie bookstore that brings in big names for…read moresignings and events and has a great selection, I found it charming. Everyone who works there are knowledgeable and engaging. They made suggestions and the prices were great on a wide selection of books and book related merchandise. I drove all the way from Las Vegas to attend an event and would definitely go back.

I was in the area and heard of this store so I had to stop. Great selection of books and cute…read moregreeting cards. I ended up walking out with 3 books. Patrick checked us out and he was so pleasant to talk to. I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town

Why after all these years is it such a continued delight just to walk in the Mike Riley's Book…read moreGallery??? My grandfather, Dad, and Uncle owned dairy ranches years ago. Though he became a corporate executive-the owner actually , my Dad never lost that love of animals and such. Today as I was leaving, I saw a little book called Farm Pets from 1935. It would have touched his heart like it did mine! I lost my Dad last year but for a moment the Book Gallery brought him back to me. This is what makes the Book Gallery so special. Mike has an unerring sense for finding what is special!

What a great old bookstore! I could spend hours looking around here. It is very well organized and…read morethe owner is very helpful. So many antique books and new ones mixed in. It's a great way to spend an afternoon.

I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.

This place is a maze! And it's not just books -- they have everything. It's an adventure just…read moreturning the corner -- they even have musical instruments! This is only my third time here and one of my go to places to get puzzles -- they have a whole wall of them! They seem gently used most of them, the few puzzles I have purchased there have usually an extra odd piece that doesn't belong or maybe 1-2 pieces missing -- which I think adds an extra challenge!! I think I noticed there was a deal for getting 3 puzzles but I can't recall what it is off the top of my head. Anyway, it was a bit more expensive for puzzles than the goodwill but I would say the quality is a bit better. I love a good community bookstore too -- this place is a gem and I hope people continue to support this place so they never go out of business!!

Okay, this place is amazing. It is also a complete money abosorber . If you are a collector of…read morebooks, gadgets figurines, video games, board games, anything; it has everything that you could possibly imagine it is like taking what used to be Hastings and smashing it up with like an amazing flea market, plus a collector's place for comic figures and stuff like that. We spent a grand amount of money here, very much enjoyed the entire experience. Could have spent 4 or 5 more hours there, and we had already spent 2. So definitely plan your time around going, plan your walking feet, because it is a very large place and bring only what you intend to spend!

Located in the Tempe Marketplace. It had been awhile since we ventured into Barnes and Noble. The…read morea/c was a welcome relief. Not too crowded either. Caught up on my magazine reviews with a cold drink from the cafe. Very peaceful and enjoyable time.

It was ok :) . It's very small and I believe they are working on some renovations. There's no…read moreseating for studying and reading :/. I'd say this location is great if you already have a book in mind and you want to grab and go. But if you're like me, and you love to wander, sit, relax then maybe find a bigger location I'll have to come back once they're done fixing things up.

5 stars This is the kind of used bookstore you hope still…read moreexists. Thousands of books, neatly organized so you can actually find what you're looking for--and they keep full series of popular titles instead of just random volumes. I love that. The owner is genuinely friendly and helpful, and the sweet dogs wandering around make the whole place feel like home. I can easily spend hours getting lost in the shelves and always leave with more than I planned. A real gem. I'll be back

Popped in today to buy some books as a bday treat to myself. You know a spot is gonna be great when…read moreyou are greeted by two dogs that smile at you. This spot truly is an indie bookstore, there is a little bit of nostalgia here and of course books. I love hole in the wall indie book stores. There aren't a lot of them out there so I get excited when I find one. I read a mix of genres. In the horror section I saw that they had a Dean Koontz special. I've always wanted to read his work and this felt like the perfect time to start. I bought my first Koontz books today because of this store. I will be back especially for the dogs and the great prices.

They have a great selection of books, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. For the…read morenostalgic, there are also albums, CDs, etc

I brought in a box of stuff to sell and staff was friendly and explained the process-they take the…read moreentire lot and offer a price for everything. Although I didn't get much for the dvds I brought in, I was given a 10% off coupon for bringing in items to sell. I went in for puzzles and magazines. Puzzles are $7-8 with a wide selection. They have a variety of magazines for $1 and the recent releases are $3.99. Great book selection. FYI they don't give plastic bags so bring your own bag. This is a great book store that entertained me for a few hours. Will be back.

Wow!!!! What a great book store. Faith based authors with such a great collection of books and art…read more Absolutely loved the staff, everyone was super nice. Restrooms were very clean and there was an area in the back I didn't walk thru but I loved the lay out of the store. They have so many paintings that would be a great addition to any collection. Would highly recommend this store

This was my first time visiting this location and it was great the store was very clean and…read moresmelled lovely inside. I came with my sister who was looking for a few things, but I was able to find a few treasures of my own. This is a LDS bookstore, but I feel there are many beautiful treasures you could find even if you're not a member of the church. Pictures of Jesus, cute little gifts and more. Prices are fair. The customer service was wonderful, very friendly and were able to help with all we needed.