This was my first stop at the San Diego Book Crawl, I had no idea there was a bookstore in Coronado…read moreand one that also has a cute little cafe. I was stoked, the store was packed with people because of the crawl, but the store was so welcoming had a good assortment of book genres. I ended up picking up A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab. It was really hard to choose which book to pick up and my best friend picked up a magazine and a book to meet the Crawl criteria. Definitely going to be coming back!

Really nice bookstore with a very wide selection across many genres. You could easily spend a long…read moretime browsing here. The prices are a little on the higher side, but nothing unreasonable considering the selection and overall atmosphere. The staff was also very friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy bookstores.

My son, just like me and his grandpa are avid readers. We've probably been to every book store in…read moreOrange County. I spotted Verbatim while looking for parking for a pho and pokemon store down the street. This store has the variety I love, new release copies along with formerly loved ones. We were looking for NBA books but they didn't have any, but they had everything else the 12 yr old loves to read. They even carried an impressive Southeast Asian collection for Cambodia which is what my Pha had every single copy of already.

I have driven by this used bookstore hundreds of times. And finally, I got the chance to go in. It…read moreis a delightfully decorated,thoughtful place full of cleanly displayed books from baby board books all the way up to books you have to ask for help to see because they're protected. Plenty of people working there. Everyone seemed to enjoy their job. And there's a cool Zine corner in the back, which I loved. They buy used books which was good to know. Parking is on the street or in a nearby structure.

I can't believe u have never reviewed this book store! I absolutely love Meet Cute! They have a…read moregreat variety of different genres of romance books, first and second floor, along with lots of goodies! When you walk in you see lots of cute accessories, stickers, notebooks, and pens. They also have everything set up by genre. They're walls have new releases, signed, bargain, romance adjecent, dark romance, special editions, contemporary, classic, and then upstairs there is paranormal and fantasy. Definitely make sure you check every shelf! There is so many choices and so many titles. They also have a sticker wall with so many awesome stickies to choose from. They have display tables that always catch my eye, and stuff hanging on the walls to show upcoming releases, events, and good stuff to know! I love coming here and looking for monster romance and queer romance!

Have been meaning to visit here for awhile now and so glad I finally had the chance to! It's…read morelocated in La Mesa on a cute street with other businesses. When you first walk in, you're greeted by the cutest mural on your right hand side. There's a vending machine for mini art prints for $1 and proceeds go to charity (quarters available at register). Staff here is very nice & welcoming! There is a wide selection of romance novels. I appreciate the bookseller recommendations with the staff's suggestions and descriptions of the books. There's a fun mystery book selection where you don't know what you're getting with short descriptions as well. In addition to books, there's a wide selection of stickers, bookmarks, notebooks, and a small section of earrings, tote bags & socks. They also sell candles & mugs. There is a small upstairs section with more books. And there was a lot of signage for different events. They have going on including book clubs and bedazzling events. Overall, a great experience. Purchased a few items and joined their rewards club. Will be back!

Libélula is a newer BIPOC owned and community-based bookstore in Barrio Logan. To get here, street…read moreparking will be your best and there is tons of it around the area. Inside, they have a fun and well-organized setup with tons of different new and used books plus other goodies to browse. The staff here are friendly and welcoming and the prices are very fair. I definitely enjoyed the vibes and the selection of products they have here. If you are ever in the area, this is a great business to support and show love to!

I found out that this library is a Latinx, QUEER owned business and wanted to support, so I came…read moreall the way from North County. It did not disappoint! The library is located inside a fun looking building which adds to the experience! The place is covered in books, trinkets, art, and cats! The book genres go from art, history, poetry, fiction, they even have a section for kids and in Spanish! AND a section for upcoming artist and writers to show their work, which was super inspiring. One of the owners was super nice, she answered all my questions, gave me recommendations, and introduced us to her cat. The library has a very community centered feel, which I appreciate. They host different events and book club if you're interested! Prices are good and they even have some "used" books for super cheap! I got a poetry book that I wanted for 5 bucks! I will definitely come back when I'm around ;)

Sad to see these mom and pop bookstores disappearing. These are truly gems…read more I actually searched out a spanish bookstore and wondered off to Chula Vista. The owner is super old school and chill. He gave me a tour of his bookstore and was very familiar with a German author that made a name for himself in Mexico where he married a Mexican lady and had his books translated by her. I was happy to find a lot of his books here to replace some that were never returned to me. The shop is small and cozy. The walls are literally covered from ceiling to floor with books. There's no room for them. I couldn't resist and kept adding books to my pile. A lot of my selections are hard to find and was happy to have found them here. This place is so old school that the owner doesn't even have a cash register. Sadly he mentioned that he is quickly going out of business as the internet and huge chains as B&N are putting him out of business. Support these small businesses.

Great selection of books, found hidden gems as well as well known authors and titles in both…read moreEnglish and Spanish.

I come here once a month or so. My wife and I love it (although one time she didn't get as much…read moreselling them books as she wanted, but that's not the point of this review). Today I had a rather complex purchase/exchange I needed done, and Angel couldn't have been more helpful. He was very professional in how he handled everything. It's the type of thing us regular customers like to see. That way to run a business is perfect. This is easily my favorite place to get used books, CDs, and DVDs.

I came in search of anime figures and I will say that the selection was VAST albeit very chaotic in…read moreits organization. Their manga selection was large and very well organized. They also have a large selection of Japanese manga too which I've not seen at other stores and was cool to see! We browsed their games and Pokemon cards as well. They had a lot of consoles and handhelds. They had a lot of dvds and blueray. Their regular book selection was extensive though I didn't look too much as it wasn't why I was there and my husband and kids were wanting to go get dinner. Overall while it was a very cool place, I feel like the pricing left a lot to be desired. Most of the manga I came across that I was interested in were priced very close to or at MSRP and the figures were disappointing bc every single one that I recognized and happened to know the going price on was significantly higher than it should be -- even super used ones that had no box were priced higher than you could get them for brand new! So even though I wanted to take the time to dig through the chaos and find a gem it made me hesitant bc i figured that even if I did find something I wanted, the odds were likely that it would be marked well over its value

We visited after the April Book crawl- The best selection of…read moreunique books, stickers, T-shirts for the lectiophile (new word!) in your life. Well sorted and fun to browse- The one down side, a few potential gift items (ie those funny and cringeworthy coasters) without price tags. And note, it's okay not to interrupt the very busy staff to ask, just go along on your merry way until next time.

Very tiny area by the library but pack full of super cute and original works. Very kawaii and…read morebookish.

Exceptional Service & Wonderful Team…read more I had such a great experience at the Goodwill in Eastlake. The staff here is truly exceptional -- warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can feel the positive energy as soon as you walk in. The team works so well together and goes out of their way to be helpful, which I really appreciated. The store itself is very clean, organized, and easy to browse. There's a great selection of clothing, home items, and unique finds. Everything felt well-kept, and it's clear the staff takes pride in maintaining a welcoming environment for the community. Thank you to the amazing team here for creating such a pleasant shopping and donation experience. This location definitely stands out, and I'm grateful we have such a caring Goodwill in our neighborhood.

I like this Goodwill a lot. It doesn't feel like a goodwill when you walk in. The decorating and…read morethe "color coordinated" displays are a great touch. They have a lot of cute clothes, plenty of books! The staff was nice, they ask you if you qualify for any 10% discounts before you pay. I got 4 pretty tops for less than $30! Definitely fun to see what they have new come in stock.