Two story building filled with endless stories!! What a beautiful book store. Was greeted as soon…read moreas we entered. The gentleman helped me find the horror section. It was very small compared to other sections. Let's make it bigger! I was able to find a new book " Near the Bone" . Price was $5-6$ I believe. Also bought a bookmark !

Book Barn is a used bookstore in Clovis, not too far from my house. I don't go there very often,…read morebut on this recent trip I had a pleasant experience. I was welcomed when I walked in and asked if I needed assistance, which was nice -- although that friendly greeting hasn't always happened on past visits. I was looking for Louis L'Amour books as a gift for my husband, and they pointed me in the right direction. I also browsed through the kids' section for a bit, though I didn't end up finding anything this time. Overall, it's a 2 story shop with lots to explore. Worth stopping in if you enjoy the hunt for used books.

10/10! First and foremost, any place that has a post it or a sign on the exterior of the door that…read morereads 'don't let the cat out', already is winning in my book. See what I did there? Okay but seriously. An insane amount of inventory. Quite quaint. Loved the occasional kitty ankle rub and boy he's a plump thing. Picture will be attached. Great pricing and great selection. Bought 10 books, had a kitty helping me pay and the owner was a delight. I will be back!!

This shop has a wonderful selection of books. It's nice to patronize an independent, locally owned…read morebusiness. The cat is awesome. I think the prices are a bit high, but I don't know what the overhead is for this store.

Doing well by doing good - The Book Nook is such an amazing light in this world, and provides…read moreessential services to so many who need them ~ from Health Care to Literacy. In a perfect world, every business would have such wonderful community commitment...!!!

I mean, any book store is at least good, because what is better than an independent book store, but…read morethis one had very modest offerings. My parents live closer to the Barnes & Noble, but we were staying at the Darling, so I told my husband we had to go here and support local when we had an hour to kill. We usually have to be pried out of bookstores after hours perusing, but here: we were in and out in less than 10 minutes, because there was such a small selection for adults. It seemed the bulk of the store was devoted to kids--I hope the kids of Visalia are keeping this place going, because dang. I've found a better selection of books at thrift shops, if I'm being honest. Maybe they do a booming order business or online? But being downtown, I was bummed there was such a slim selection.

What a great bookstore discovery…read more You should definitely stop by this small bookstore when you're in town. The selections are very organized and the staff is extremely friendly. They keep the AC on so you will be comfortable while browsing. They will soon have a coffee shop next door - with a connecting door! I'm a local and I can't believe I hadn't stopped before! Look for them on social media under Narrative Books Cafe Insta- @narrativebookcafe

This is not my tale to tell…read more... -But I'm going to give you MY version of the story- And just like a Fantasy Romance Novel.... There will be a little spice, a touch of word play, some intense trope enemy-to-lover conflict, a dash of magic and of course.... A Happy Ending! So, Where do I begin? It all began about a year and a half ago when my wife started back up reading, but this time around..... She picked up her 1st Fantasy-Romance Novel, never put it down and now, the rest is all history. The Backstory: Let me break it down for you.... But first, let's meet the Main Characters: The Ladies... Feyre, Nesta & Elain Archeron & The Gentlemen... Rhysand, Tamlin, Lucien, & Cassian ---(Just to name a few)--- And suddenly, ACOTAR has entered the chat! Yeah, I'm talking about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas; maybe you've heard of it? ;) So during g a road trip in late 2024, my wife was super excited about her new book series she had started reading and was like, "Can I tell you about it?" In my head I was like, sure, we've got 5 hours to kill... give it your best shot. And just like an Audiobook, she basically gave me the run down, the play by play, the almost word for word enactment of how ACOTAR was going down as was playing out thus far... I could immediately tell: She Absolutely Loved it! Fast forward to present day.... Her love for reading these Adult Romantasy books is more than just a hobby... It's a way of life! Book clubs, late night reading sessions, and a 6ft tall book shelf in our bedroom that's already filled from top to bottom with F.R. Novels. Let's just say, in our bedroom.... Tamlin is Out, you can Call me Rhys and my wife is the High Lady of the Night Court! But those books on her bookshelf are not just any 'ol books with those plain, old boring edges... Oh No, No, No... They are Fantasy Romance Novels, highly sought after literature with Beautiful, Stunning and even Mystical Painted Edges that are now her prized possessions. Yeah, it's come to the point that whatever town, city, or place we visit... She's already mapped out the local bookstore to visit. And in November 2025, Spare Time Books in Paso Robles met their match! The match: My Wife! Yeah, like a kid in a candy store, she was in her happy place. And while I perused the Classics.... You know: Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Dickens, Tolstoy & Twain... My wife was on the hunt for First Editions, Special Versions and of course those cool looking painted edges by... Maas, Yarros, Armentrout, Palphreyman, and Sarah A. Parker. Yes, this quaint, cute little bookstore has a charm that only Bibliophiles, Book Dragons, & Ink Drinkers will appreciate. So, if you too are a book lover.... I dare you to you to step into this enchanted library of stories, tales, fables and literary magic at Spare Time books where the message on their front window says it best.... "So Many Books So Little Time"

Always have a good experience with the staff and prices are very good 10/10 would recommend for you…read moreto come here

The service is MARVELous! They have a big selection of comics, cards, and action figures and more!…read moreGreat for the money ! There are tournaments held often. Follow them on facebook or instagram to see the latest on merch. Go by and see .

Game Qore is a rad spot. I came in here having heard that they do pokemon league play and…read moretournaments. It wasn't the day of, but their staff were happy to point me towards their available pokemon TCG offerings, and I picked up a couple singles and some penny sleeves. The staff have always been super helpful and friendly, and didn't make me feel unwelcome at all. I loved seeing the other gaming supplies they have, especially the retro consoles and games. Lots of good options throughout the store. A cool and fun place to visit. I'll be glad to stop by again another time.

They would not refund a sealed board game expansion I bought less than 12 hours prior. Very…read moredisappointed, been happy to spend money here rather than ordering online purely because I wanted to support them but I will never buy anything from them again, there is no good reason they can't refund this.

Well organized, friendly and professional staff. I occasionally thrift and can usually find a good…read moredeal here. Something is ALWAYS on sale. I highly recommend.

This thrift store is my favorite in the entire lemoore/hanford/visalia/tulare area! There's always…read moreso much stuff and the prices are always amazing! There are constantly sales that rotate color tags and they also have additional sales too. The staff is always very friendly! The organization of the store is always on point and whoever does the displays needs a raise! They also have a large variety of dresses on the top floor. Bonus; they give a military discount of 20%!

Love this small, intimate, welcoming book store. I was looking for a specific book, they didn't…read morehave it at the time but got name/number in case they did. A couple months later, I got a call saying they got the book in if I was still interested. I sure was still interested! Great staff as well! Been bake many times since.

I love this store so much. It's not just a bookstore; it's a gift shop and a community space. The…read moreowner has created a warm and peaceful atmosphere- not quite like a library though lol. It's unbelievable how much she fits in the space. She hosts book events, usually with a food truck or two and other vendors. I could go on and on about the gift type things they carry. I've also bought gift certificates. Most recently I messaged her and she had it ready for me when I stopped by on my way to the office. They also carry cards so it was perfect! A great example of small business customer service. I highly recommend Bookish and recommend following them on IG for events, specials, etc.

Love this unique little bookstore! Friendly and helpful staff with a great selection of older…read morevintage/antique books. It's also a multi use space. So many possibilities as a community space. Bring back the film screenings!

After going to Powells in Portland, I've been wanting to do a local bookstore tour of Fresno so I…read morestopped by Hart's Haven. Hart's Haven is no Powells, you won't have to browse for hours. It's very small (about 500 sqft, 2 rooms of books) with a jazzercise studio in the back. They have nice antique settees in both rooms. $2 for paperback and $4 for hardcover. The guy in the front was very kind. Since they have a jazzercise studio in the back, I think they should do speakeasy events there for book lovers since they have a nice enclosed parking- Bridgeton High Tea..., twilight dinners...A You marathon... Hunger Games costume party.... crafting with books.. I've never read Twilight, but since I was just in Oregon, I have to read or watch the twilight series now, but they did not have the book. They take donations so if anyone wants to donate twilight, lemme know! I had exactly $6 cash so I got myself a C.I.A. cookbook (Culinary Institute of America) because I collect cookbooks. Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi (I ate at his restaurant, Best Friend in Las Vegas) & Grant Achatz (I dream of one day eating at his Michelin Starred restaurant, Alinea in Chicago) graduated from C.I.A. I also got a brand new paperback from Target- Love, Naturally. I am a little behind on my reading because life has taken me on a hell of a ride this year.