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Megan O.

Love that our community has this. I've been to the sales they have hosted at the Marina Library, but I'm glad they have their own shop now! I got 5 books for around $10! They have all genres you can image and also sell DVDs and VHS tapes. $5 minimum for credit cards! Their store has a wishlist which I forgot to take a picture of, but it's asking for donations of certain items to help the shop. It is run by volunteers which is very awesome! Go support this local shop!

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Timothy H.

Marina has a great bookstore. This hidden gem has a very large selection of almost every genre that you can think of. From Twilight to the literary classics, to collections, biographies and more. VIsit this lovely gem today!

Kim C.

Brand new book store in Marina. A by product of the main library in Marina. This cute little book store is run entirely by volunteers. You can find some great books, dvds and cds here at very reasonable prices. The rooms are like walking through a maze. Surprises around every corner. There's a children's room too. Nice addition to Marina.

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I've been to the sales they have hosted at the Marina Library, but I'm glad they have their own shop now!

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The Rose Books & Obscurities - Such a beautiful shop

The Rose Books & Obscurities

4.4(10 reviews)
8.1 mi

A bookstore so lovely, so perfect, the quintessence of what you imagine when you hear the words…read more"fine bookstore." Everything about it is so spot on, the architecture, the lighting, the soft music, and the eclectic selection of books on offer. The owner, Ernest, was present, friendly, and very informative on questions about books as well as the history of the store. The books are unusual and in several cases rare, the prices reflect the value and seemed reasonable. An unusual first edition will be priced higher but in line with its value to bibliophiles. For example I saw a first edition English translation of Pablo Neruda's "Confieso Que He Vivido" autobiography for $50, in beautiful condition. I said the place looks like it should be in a movie, and Ernest replied that it will be soon. I happened upon it by chance, found a parking place in front of it while going somewhere else. But after running that errand I had to check out this lovely oasis of calm and source of fine books. I ended up buying a paperback novel based on life in Tule Lake during the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, because my father was imprisoned there. I can't imagine finding this tome anywhere else.

It's hidden places like The Rose Books that keeps Downtown Monterey so special. I walk in every few…read moremonths and always walk out with my arms full of new finds that I can never find anywhere else. Nearly left in tears last week when I found a signed copy of my favorite novel,The Martian Chronicles. A signed copy I've been searching for over 15 years, truly a gem of a place.

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3.8(37 reviews)
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To be totally candid, this is the worst comics and cards shop I've ever been to, not to say that…read morethey don't have a good selection of comics (not so much cards). I've been a few times now, and every time I walk in, it seems to be lacking in organization, friendly atmosphere, promotions, style, and customer service. During my most recent visit, the shop appeared to be the most disorganized and uninviting I have ever experienced. I got two things, which he rang up, and then he scanned another bar code taped to the wall, like I wouldn't notice, and then tried to overcharge me. I was like, "Uh... sorry but what?" And then he took it back, giving me a flimsy excuse, saying, "Oh, I forgot we changed the price of those." Which... who the hell knows what he was referring to. Maybe I could give him the benefit of the doubt, but the dude has always felt especially weird to me, and this seemed scammy. Also, when I asked if he had the most popular and best sleeves for cards that EVERYONE uses, he snickered and mentioned how they got rid of those years ago...... I don't know a single other shop that doesn't carry them. It's actually crazy. I won't be going here again. There need to be some serious improvements made. Here's some advice: you're in one of the wealthiest places in California, and therefore, the world. Maybe try to capitalize on that.

This place does it right ! All the books are in bags in boards current included they protect their…read moreinvestment and yours. Really helpful and friendly staff. Cannot go wrong in here. I highly recommend

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