This bookstore is awesome!! I can't believe I've never been here until now, though I have visited…read morethe Campbell location. First off, I love the political signs posted on the windows, like the "everyone is welcome here except ICE". When I walked in, the store looked exactly like what I've always envisioned a cozy community bookstore to be like--filled to the brim with books and with a lot of character. I came here to sell some books and it was pretty quick--I had probably 20-25 books and the employee finished in less than 10 minutes. As I was waiting for my books, I walked around exploring. I was very impressed with the selection of fiction. There were actually quite a bit of new releases, but also older books and editions that I would likely not find at a corporate bookstore. If I had the time, I'd love to spend 1-2 hours here just browsing. I didn't expect to get much money for my books; I was actually going to donate them and didn't realize that they still buy books, so their offer was ok. I was moreso pleasantly surprised that the employee was so nice lol, and also a little chatty. Honestly the last time I sold books was probably 15-20+ years ago at Half Price Books and I remember they were always pretty rude/standoffish lol. In addition to the service, the atmosphere, and the book selection, the cherry on top for me was that they have a special shelf where you can buy a book there for 50% off for them to donate to the library at Elmwood Correctional Facility at a bit of a loss for the store. I used most of my credit from the books to get a Stephen King book for the library.

I've been visiting this bookstore for over 20 years and I definitely have a love/hate relationship…read morewith this bookstore lol. The Bad: The staff can occasionally come across as a bit unwelcoming, and I personally wish the storefront atmosphere stayed more focused on books and less on outside messaging. They sometimes price popular or trending used books higher than what you'd pay for a brand-new copy elsewhere. The Good: I absolutely love the character of this bookstore. Shelves packed floor to ceiling, creaky wooden floors, stacks of books everywhere, and even a cat roaming around the store it feels like something straight out of a fantasy novel. I've visited countless bookstores, and nothing beats the old vintage feel of this place. They have a great selection of beautiful leather-bound books, plus an excellent fantasy and sci-fi section. I especially love when they put books out in under $6! The prices at this location are better, and this store feels much more like a classic old bookstore. The Campbell location feels more like a modern bookstore, and the prices there can sometimes be higher. At the end of the day, this place is a San Jose landmark and everyone should visit it at least once. Even when I disagree with certain aspects of it, I still keep coming back because it's nostalgic.

Hicklebee's is a great children and young adult bookstore. This was our first time here. The staff…read moreis helpful and friendly.

Hicklebee's Bookstore has been around since 1979. While their emphasis is children's books, they…read morehave something for everyone, including infants, toddlers, kids, teens, young adults, and adults. Besides books, they offer toys, games, and fun gift items, as well as author's readings and other literary events. I was there recently searching for something good to read in the adult section. The adult books include fiction, biography, cookbooks, sci-fi and fantasy, and more. I found several books that looked interesting and settled on a new one by Lily King called Heart the Lover. I don't know anything about it, but enjoyed her last book. I also bought myself a cute canvas shopping bag with cats and a book club theme. I keep thinking about a couple of the books I left behind. I'm pretty sure I'll be back soon to pick them up.

I needed some books for two baby shower presents and I was surprised I was able to find these…read morehardcover baby books! Their Children's section was MASSIVE AND incredibly welcoming! I remember bringing my son to their story time, as a little boy- now he's 20, so he's out grown it, but I'm glad post pandemic, this event is still happening! I loved finding all the various authors and craft books and "how to" sets! They even had some science sets! The only drawback, I'd say was how the outside trash can was overflowing and there were flies all over. So I didn't walk by it. I'm sure that's going to attract the wrong type of attention, so that's the only reason why I'm giving them a 4 instead of 5 stars. However, everything within the book store was clean and organized. So I appreciated that. I'll be back, I'll just park away from the public trash can hee.

* Ambiance: Fairly quiet and a nice place to study, work, or unwind on a Friday night. Not many so…read moremake sure your devices are charged! * Café: Offers an assortment of pastries and sandwiches. * Selection: Includes a kids' section, with reading options for all ages. * Parking: Ample parking available. * Service: Staff are friendly, helpful, and apologetic about wait times. The only downside is limited staff on the floor--I had to go to the register to ask whether a book was in stock.

Super interesting place! Surprisingly, they have pop and k-pop albums, and many movies and shows,…read morestaff is very nice.

Another rewarding experience at Streetlight Records. My daughter said she gets the best deals here…read more Walked away with 2 vinyls and a bonus was she spotted some cool little button pins with her favorite artist. I think the records were only about $5 each. (The button was $2.98 lol). Don't be thrown off by the worn down strip mall it's located in. Another bonus is the Community Center and Bascom library is situated just next door (on the other side).

Friendly Staff, good selection of books, and on occasion you may find that book you've been long…read morelooking for!

After lunch, I wanted to check the bookstore next door to the restaurant…read more This is a really nice bookstore with a ton of great books. Each area is divided by subject matter. I really love fiction, so I hung out in that area for a bit to see what they had. I really like the layout of this store and how they display the books. They even had a section called "blind date with a book." They were gift wrapped with a tiny quote from the book or description about the book. What a fun idea. There nothing like have a tangible book in your hands to read. I prefer reading books this way, over using a device. I guess I'm just old school. Prices are what's labeled on the book. They also offer a discount section of books.

Very knowledgeable and Dope collective and distributer of comics and Gamez …read more Feel free to visit if your a fan collector or a _________ , Supervillain . No capes allowed P.S. Athello Gamez and fam

Good service, tons of comic books/manga. For transparency,…read moreI just came to check out the smaller video game section and the prices were a bit high and not a ton of variety for used video games. But I understand it's a comic book shop above else! They had a sale outside made up of various items when I went. It was fun to look through.

Can't go wrong with a thrifty book store. Located in downtown Campbell, Recycle Bookstore is a good…read moreplace to stop buttons for your fix of books. They have a large selection across different genres. You're sure to find something you like from children's books, spirituality, sociology, history... you'll be bound to find an interest. They offer books at new and discounted price if they have been previous read and traded in. When I visit, there is always a book intriguing to pick up. Gotta add to my personal library! Recycle Bookstore also provides merchandise such as tote bags, stationary, and more. It is perfect if you're looking for a gift or treating yourself to a haul. Staff is friendly.

Recycle Bookstore is a used and independent bookstore that started in 1967. The flagship store is…read morelocated in the Alameda Historic District and this second store in Downtown Campbell opened in early 2004. The flagship location has a bookstore cat named Emma and the Campbell store cat (Max) said goodbye in 2025. [Parking]: Easy parking with a couple of free parking garages (Second Street Parking Garage at 41 N 2nd St or another at the intersection of N 1st St & Orchard City Drive). I ended up with free street parking right next to the Second Street Parking Garage. [Selection]: The bookstore has a mixture of new and used books. To my surprise, there's a good selection of manga here. There is also large selection of children's books and other categories like business, mystery, thriller, etc. The bookstore was slightly less organized than other bookstores I have visited. [Selling Books]: The bookstore offers a selective book buying process available Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM (bring books in by 4:30 PM). The bookstore offers a choice of cash or store credit based on the books the store takes. The categories of books the bookstore will not take are textbooks, computer books, encyclopedia sets, Reader's Digest, magazines/periodicals, hardback popular fiction/mystery (unless it's a current title), and single-issue comic books. The bookstore does not accept donations. [Other notes]: It was surprising to discover that the bookstore was open at 9:45 AM even though the store's opening time should have been 11:00 AM, but it probably opened early because of the Campbell Farmers Market. [Conclusion]: This is a solid all-around community bookstore.

I recently started collecting Funko Pop Figures and F.Y.E is by far the best store to shop for Pop…read moreCulture merchandise. What makes this F.Y.E stand out compared to its competitors in the general area is their stock and outstanding staff. Stock: Always fully stocked with the latest released items. Exclusives are relatively easy to find. Store is very well organized into sections displaying the latest trending merch. You can tell the staff put a lot of time and effort into organizing their store. As a new collector, it makes it comfortable and fun going into store and finding what I want. New shipments tend to drop every Wednesday afternoon/evening. Staff: F.Y.E employs really friendly and dedicated staff members. During my first visit, the store manager was very informative about what products they had and encouraged to call in to check stock. Finding what I needed was made so much easier with the help of their wonderful team.

This is my first time visiting Oakridge Mall, and I was happy to find an FYE store here. I used to…read morestop by the one at the Great Mall until it closed recently. This is one of my favorite places to. find gifts and stocking stuffers at decent prices. There's always something on sale here. I like looking for Stitch items and going through their Funko Pop Figures to find ones I haven't seen elsewhere. There are all sorts of items at this store ... mugs, records, keychains, door mats, plushes, books, CDs/DVDs, clothing and much more. The people working here are friendly, asking if I need help finding something. This location is pretty spacious, just like the one that closed at the Great Mall.

Really cool and really big! Has a huge selection of pretty much everything! Including some cult…read moreclassics I was looking for! If you are looking for physical media this is the place! I scoured through the aisle. In the middle of it, I had to get a basket because I was over encumbered by all the things I wanted to buy. I ended up getting some Japanese horror films and a few TV box sets! Super excited to finally go and watch it all! Service was decent and the value of things are at a decent price! I was looking up prices and they are lower than online values. Excited to finally stop by this place! Will plan to go again!

Came to sell some DVD's and he let me know it would take about 20 minutes. It is huge inside with a…read morediscount clothing store next door. In just less than 20 minutes they gave me a lower than expected price for all my DVD's but I wanted to take them off my hands so I was glad they took it all.

Another one of those places I have been meaning to go to but always have the free time when it's…read moreclosed. If you're looking for a huge array of vintage toys ranging from the 1950s to as early as the early 2000s. This place is for you. They also have records in the front! This place has been owned by a local couple who are absolute sweethearts. If you want to go to a cool place with awesome displays. If you want to play your own version of I spy looking through any of the racks, this is the perfect place!

Time Tunnel Toys is a cool little shop with a lot of nostalgic and collectible toys, action…read morefigures, comics, etc. The parking lot is small but you should be able to find a space. The store has heating probably AC too. The owners are friendly and welcoming and willing to let you take a closer look at items, etc. My brother and I had fun window shopping here. Possibly looking for items to add to our collection. It was nice to see old toys or TV shows we grew up watching like Ultraman, GI Joe, Starbucks Wars, Starbucks Trek, Hotwheels, Battlestar Galactica, X-Men, Transformers, Macross/Robotech, etc. Come support your local business.