Place is closed on a Friday at 12:40. Lights off and everything. I even waited to see if maybe they were at lunch. I wasn't the only one who tried the door. I guess they lost business today. read more

Next Chapter Books - I'm here on a Friday at 12:34. Place is closed. Lights off. I drove all the way from Granada Hills to visit. Such disappointment. - Bookstores Near Me - Canoga Park, California

Fantastic used book store with a wonderful owner! Large selection at a great price and almost all of the books were in good-great condition. Love the huge sci-fi selection and even found some King books in the horror section too! My favorite purchase was a beautiful copy of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. 1990 Reader's Digest edition with illustrations and it couldn't be in better shape. Already half way through the book now :) Will have to return to Next Chapter soon! read more

Next Chapter Books - Beautiful used copy of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Hardcover with illustrations - Bookstores Near Me - Canoga Park, California

i would give the store a 3.5 if i could. i may revise my review if i decide to revisit but i thought the store was alright. it definitely had a wonderful selection for a second hand store. it had a huge selection of fiction and history and a lot of informative books as well. the prices seemed pretty fair as well as the owner informed me they were selling fiction paperbacks for $3. they didn't have what i was personally looking for but im sure this wont be the only time i visit. i would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Lots of great selections, it's such a place to get lost in the silence and find the perfect read

I love this bookstore! So many genres to choose from and their books are organized pretty well. The owner is super kind & easy to talk to. I've found books on my TBR list for a great price and the books are in stellar condition. One of my favorite used bookstores by far. read more

A fun store to look around for books. My 7 year old daughter found a 2013 bird book that we just stumbled upon and we have enjoyed reading it together. Highly recommend visiting and taking your time to find a book you didn't know you wanted. read more

Fun had by one and by all. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU. You have a great eye! Some of your books are in perfect condition. read more

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Wide selection of books at this lovely bookstore. Very helpful owner and affordable prices. Need more local bookstores like this one !

Mr. Boyd Davis runs a wonderful bookshop and is one of the coolest people around. Sure, you can go to any bookstore for all your literature needs but Next Chapter Books is a spot full of so much charm. Boyd is someone who really cares about all the books in his shop which is something I really value as well. His selection is truly amazing! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to donate a book or pick up something new to read! read more

LOVE this place. The owner is so kind and cares a lot about his business. He knows the store like the back of his hand. 10/10 would recommend for finding great used books. I went for some coffee table books and found some awesome vintage vibes ones at very reasonable prices! Love! read more

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Very cozy, very good selection of books especially art, music, biography and old fashioned mysteries like Perry Mason. The gentleman who runs it is very nice and efficient. And there are places to sit and read before you buy. Highly recommended! read more

After finally, having this place bookmarked on Yelp for a while, I went in today, and I truly regret not coming in sooner. I love books and I've always been buying off of the Internet but after discovering this place, and how much selection there is, I definitely will start coming back to buy my books here. The owner is super friendly and down to earth, and he is willing to help with anything. His prices are great. I really hope more people support his business because he has such a great variety of books for really decent prices. I will be back. read more

very nice staff and customer service. Wood was amazing and great vibes :) would recommend visiting

Too well hidden for it's own good, this book store takes you back to the good old days. No music, coffee, or scones, but it's welcoming and will give you many minutes of browsing pleasure if you aren't in a hurry. The owner is the only employee and sadly he is contemplating retirement. I hope not. I wish we could get the word out about this place and keep him busy. So five real stars for nostalgia and appreciation. read more

What a great guy that owns this store! He was very kind and helpful! This is a gem in the valley and I will definitely be back.

Very lovely bookstore and friendly owner! I was able to trade in some old books and get store credit to use to buy more books. Please come and support local businesses like this one! read more

The Bookseller Ya'll. So, about every other week or so, I stop into this little used bookstore close to my house. It's owned by this little old man that I call "Mr. Boyd." He's a retired Navy fighter jet pilot and looks kinda like Carl from the film "Up." Most days, I stop and say hi right away and ask if he's got anything new I might like. Well, this particular day, the shop was busy so I walked past and went to my usual section of mysteries. When the shop cleared out, I walked up to pay. I didn't get a chance to ask for new anything before he piped up with "I got a book in for you! I know you'll just love it!" He walks me over to the animal training section and he taps a book and says "it's. Here somewhere, about this size and color." We both look for several minutes, while talking about my horses. As we are about to give up, I tap another book and said "you sure it's like this size and color?" Mr. Boyd looks at it, his eyes light up with a sparkle and says "that's it! That's the one!" He pulls it out of the shelf and to MY delight, it's "Chosen by a Horse" by Susan Richards. I said "this is so serendipitous! I was literally at Barnes and Noble on Monday looking for this exact book! I've been trying to find it for over a month!" He said "I got it specifically with you in mind and just thought you would want it." I'm not really sure who was more delighted by that.. me (over the entire situation) or Mr. Boyd because I was so happy with that. Y'all that little old man made me cry the whole drive home. I just thought it was such a neat thing that he saw that book somewhere and grabbed it because he knew a regular customer would love it. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy holidays. EDIT TO ADD: as I was about to leave, he remembered he had picked up a box full of Agatha Christie. (My favorite author) He pulled it out, got me a chair and let me go through it. They weren't even priced yet. read more

Very nice shop, the owner seems very kind. I could spend all day looking through their big selection. I only left with 1 book but I hope to go back soon. :) read more

This is a gem. Boyd, the bookseller, has a tremendous curated selection of books in his shop. You can find gorgeous collectibles, a huge assortment of art books, classic literature, and many more genres to choose from. There is some seating for you to check out your selections. Each section is clearly classified, the conditions are all good, and Boyd is very kind. Next Chapter Books is highly recommended! read more

Wonderful bookstore! The owner is so kind and helpful. Found some great, unique cookbooks. We will be back!

Awesome used bookstore. The owner was kind and friendly. They had tons of fiction, so if you're into that this would be a great place to visit. There's metered parking in front. I think there's a parking lot behind the building too. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem like another review stated! I decided to stop in simply because big commercial bookstores sometimes just don't do it for me. You really can't beat that one on one with someone that has obvious passion for what they do and an endless amount of amazing knowledge to go with it. Wonderful vibe and ALOT of great books!! & The owner Mr. Boyd is probably one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! He made me feel so welcomed from the second I stepped foot in the store and gave me a full rundown of everything I needed to know Ended up walking out with 2 amazing books that were EXACTLY what I went in there with the intention to find. If I could recommend this place 1000 I would!! read more

Perfect bookstore if you are a beginner reader, an avid reader or anywhere in between. The owner is very nice, extremely well read and I'll give you a dollar if he doesn't have an open book in front of him when you are in the store. He knows about books, will help you find what you are looking for and has such a genuine passion, I am going to start going to his shop first when I am looking for a book, just to help keep this gem of a shop around as long as possible. Thank you for the excellent service and bookish conversations! read more

Went in for a copy of "Lord of the Flies" for my daughters summer reading list, and was very happy with the shop. Barnes and Noble wanted $20.00 for a paperback copy, he had 3 copies each for $7.00 and I walked out with one. I will always try to give my support to a local book shop instead of caving in it to Amazon. Saw a whole section of plays as I walked out, I will be back again, especially during the holiday gift season. P.S. The Matthew Guy who gave him 1 star for being a little late to open the shop sounds like a real tool. Settle down Matthew J, if your a one guy operation, (probably) running a small shop by yourself is tough... shit happens so relax! read more

Always on the lookout for books. Wandered in and Boyd, the owner was very helpful. Directed me to sections I was interested in. Store well laid out, easy to find sections. read more

Awesome place. Please visit. Doing a civic duty really. Place is just really cool and well run. Friendly. read more

Wow what a hidden gem in the valley. Once you get in there, the place is big and has all kinds of books. The man who works there is very knowledgeable and tells good stories. I'll definitely return. read more

Hidden gem (at least to yelp, has never come up in a search before today). Great selection, friendly staff & fair prices. read more

Surprisingly comprehensive and organizing for the size of the store. Good used conditions at a decent price

Man, did I stumble into a little gem. I am working on a film, and needed some help with some very specific literature quote and the Owner, Boyd, was like a literary sherpa, and literally guided me to the perfect book. Elmer Gantry. Who knew? Boyd knew. For the 17 people left in Canoga Park who want to read physical books, and love the smell of a paperback, this is your Shangri-La. And I'm sure there's a copy of Lost Horizon for $6 there, too. read more

I came in here for the first time looking for a specific book, unfortunately the copy had just been sold but the owner Boyd was so helpful- I ended up with 7 books that I was so happy to find! I could've spent hours in here browsing and I wish I bought even more. He has a great variety and some beautiful, unique editions. It's very organized and homey, and the books are all in good condition. There is something very comforting and personal about this store. Boyd was so nice and I want to help spread the word about this valley gem! I'll definitely be a regular! read more

All of us enjoy a great local bookstore. In the age of iPads, kindles, and e-readers not many people appreciate a good bookstore. When you have a love of books, the touch and feel can not be replaced. This local gem has a variety of great reads ranging from history, sci-fi, horror, and romance as well as biographies. You have a great amount of choices to choose from. I have an e reader, ipad as well as kindles, but the touch of a book can not be replaced. Boyd the owner is great and will help you with your needs. read more

I'm a book fiend, so I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. Due to the well-organized and varied book selection, I found quite a few books right away. But after the store owner saw that I enjoy humorous personal essays, he handed me a paperback and told me he read it and enjoyed it. Wow. I love that kind of recommendation. Especially since I've been not too please with the random books I've been buying online. The books I bought were all in great shape and reasonably priced. After reading my new (new to me) stack of books from Next Chapter, I'll be back! *P.S. I'm really enjoying the book the store owner recommended to me. read more

This place has a friendly owner who is willing to help if needed. The book selection is a little older than I was hoping for. Was only able to find 1 book that I was looking for. Most books don't have prices on them. Owner said it's usually half the book cover price (not less than $3 or unless otherwise price listed). My book cover price was $10.00 and I got it for $5.00. read more

This is a great little used bookstore with tons of mystery thriller options. And the owner was so kind and helpful! This will be my new go to bookstore. read more

Found a bunch of books I was looking for. They have an extensive science fiction and fantasy section. They also have some philosophy and spirituality books that I've been having difficulty finding at other stores. Prices are reasonable. The owner was very helpful in helping me find what I was looking for. read more

Nice bookstore with a good selection of used books. I've been wanting to add some music related books to my collection and Next Chapter Books had plenty to choose from. Prices were fair and the owner was quite helpful. Please support your local shops! read more

I happened upon this bookstore by chance, and I am glad that it happened. Boyd, the owner, was very gracious and helpful in showing me around. I was able to find a book by one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman. The selection in the store is more than ample of anything you are looking for from aviation to the best of classic literature and fiction. The organization of the place is also other worldly! I would recommend this store 10 times out of 10. It was great getting to know the store and the great owner as well! Check this place out, you will not be disappointed! read more

Had the best time walking into Next Chapter Books & leaving not only with a book of my choice, but with the satisfaction that I am supporting a business loved by it's one man owner. I don't usually take time to do Yelp reviews but I respect Boyd's passion for the books he carries & even the short conversation we had opened me up to a world of wisdom from a refined mind. I am looking forward to coming back & purchasing Boyd's recommendation ( out of 38,000 books he chose Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K Gann), and continuing to support a business I believe deserves to be appreciated! Thank you Boyd for giving the gift of reading to me & happy holidays to Next Chapter bookstore!! read more

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I love this little bookstore!!! It's easy to spend hours just searching through all of the books that they have and the owner is very nice. If you enjoy books and like little shops this is definitely one to check out! read more