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    Linden Tree Books

    4.2 (111 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Laura P.

    Wonderful book store in downtown Los Altos. Very family friendly with a good selection of kids books and toys. Wish they were a bit bigger (store is a bit packed and the shelves are close together), but overall a fun place to look around in.

    Eri E.

    What a cute store in Los Altos! I had no plans on dropping in while exploring Los Altos on holiday, but I'm glad I found this somewhat hidden bookstore in this cute small town. The store has a variety of children's books and kid lit for all grade levels. I was able to find a book for my nephew that focused on Filipino culture. I appreciate the diversity here! Service was friendly, I introduced myself as an author and they were stoked! Value and price is at MSRP but you can find some rarities and hidden local gems here too. There is also a section for adults to get books for themselves too but it's a good day for adults and their kids to browse around. This place really leans into the fact that books are magical!

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    Kay B.

    What a beautiful bookstore! It's so cozy, modern and super inviting. Love the variety of subjects. The owner I met, Flo, very clearly loves books, authors and the community that gathers at Linden Books.

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    Terry N.

    What great local bookstore with a huge selection of kid books! It's really nice to see their attention to Asian authors. We found a ton of Chinese story books and even a complete section dedicated just to Lunar New Year! It's wonderful to see so much Asian representation through books at a bookstore. Absolutely love it! Another plus is their friendly staff, well kept store and book prices aren't marked up.

    Vanessa C.

    This review is long overdue! Whenever we're in town, we always make sure to stop by. Whether it's to look for a gift, pick up the most recent release of a book series for our book worm, attend one of their in store events, or to simply browse after having some lunch or an afternoon play date. They have a huge selection of books, especially for kids! The prices are reasonable, the store is nice & clean (not to mention their bathrooms have a kid sized toilet & sink), & their staff are very friendly & knowledgeable!

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    Henry L.

    I always enjoy my visit to Linden Tree Books. Their employees are very polite and always make an extra effort to help you find titles, or select books for gifts. It is an excellent bookstore for both children and adults. Although their books for young adults/adults is a bit smaller, any bibliophile can tell that it has been carefully curated by someone who understands the art of selecting well-written, articulate, and impactful books, especially in an age where bad books and unnecessary fluff are commonplace. They recently had an Asian American book display for the month of May, which showcased both serious literary works and works of entertainment. Last but not least, please take your kids here, so they can enjoy the wide selection of books and also explore reading in one of the many reading corners in this bookstore!

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    Jason P.

    What a joy to walk into this store. Though most of the books are for kids (yes!) there is a section for adults to browse, while their kids are making discoveries. The staff recommendations, the way the bookstore is laid out, all make for a delightful browsing experience. Also, the staff I spoke to were particularly helpful, and kind in helping me find the books I was looking for. This place is a gem.

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    Frances L.

    Wonderful bookstore in downtown Los Altos with one of the biggest selections of kids books! I loved all the unique book themed decorations around the store. Even the bathroom is decorated with puzzles. My niece and nephew loved browsing and looking through all the different collections. Great place to stop and browse for books!!

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    This place is such a delightful little book store. The staff are very kind. I love stopping in here to get my gifts.

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    Cozy and friendly bookstore. It's always nice to go to look for books for kids. I hope they have more books about Japan.

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    Fabulous book selection, staff is super helpful. Opens at 9am on the weekend which is a huge win with little kids!

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    The staff recommendations, the way the bookstore is laid out, all make for a delightful browsing experience.

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    My wife and I road trip across California at least twice a year, stopping at every local bookstore…read morewe come across along the way. After visiting dozens across the state, we know a great bookstore when we see one. Leigh's Favorite Books is hands down one of the best we've ever been to. The store has a fantastic selection of books and is very well organized, which makes browsing easy and enjoyable. I always love seeing staff picks in bookstores, and this place had plenty across a great variety of genres. They also offer a book buyback program for store credit, which is a fantastic option for readers who prefer to keep their shelves from overflowing. They also carry used books at discounted prices. I personally love used books because they have character, and the bindings are already nicely broken in, which makes them even easier to read. Leigh's Favorite Books also earns our unofficial award for the best non-book inventory of any bookstore in California. Most shops carry the usual boring gift-store items, but this place had a genuinely fun and unique selection. They had such a fun assortment of random items that we wanted to purchase just about everything they had lol. The service from Becky was exceptional. When I mentioned that I read across many genres and especially enjoy biographies, she personally recommended one and even wrote the title down on a sticky note for me. When we talked about our road trips visiting bookstores, she also suggested a trip to Vermont, where you can get a bookstore passport stamped along the way. She was incredibly friendly and great to talk with. We can't wait to come back and pick up more books.

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