My first time here! Loved this place. Ruta greeted me when I walked in and checked if she could…read morehelp me find something. Bookshelves are well-organised and neatly maintained. The place is a paradise for readers - lots of options. There was also a clearance sale and $1 book sales. Definitely coming back to explore.

So glad I stopped by this bookstore. Ruta greeted me and offered suggestions for mystery books. I…read morewas taking a break from reading non fiction and wanted to try something light. She had a lot of great suggestions. I eventually picked one of the Andrea Camilleri books. I wandered around for a bit and found tons of interesting titles. As other reviewers have mentioned, this bookstore is incredibly well stocked and carries books on a variety of topics. I also picked up a book on contemporary politics. I could have stayed and browsed for hours! I hope everyone who visits Santa Barbara stops by this little gem.

Really great spot. Clean, organized, and plenty of area for sitting and getting some work done…read more It's in a really convenient area, and was perfect for spending some time on the computer. I'm not much of a library guy in general, but was really impressed by this spot!

I really enjoyed visiting this library with my kids! There's a whole kids section downstairs, which…read moremakes it nice when my kids want to be excited while looking at books. I wasn't afraid of them being too loud for the other visitors. There were a bunch of other kids having a good time doing arts and crafts when we visited. A male librarian helped my son find the graphic novels and even recommended some which we ended up checking out. They have a wide selection of books and sitting areas for the kids. Everything was organized so well. I was very impressed.

This book store is amazing! We had such a good time looking around. They had a good selection of…read morebooks. The guy working was so nice, and gave us a deal. We will definitely be back.

Quaint book store. I have to admit I believed it was larger than it turned out to be but if you are…read morein the market for unique books, vintage books, and even current books, mesa bookstore has a well curated selection of all of the above. There children book collection is also well stocked. So from baby to early readers, your young friends will be equipped. Parallel parking along the front of the shopping as well as lot behind, so book lovers stop by!

I have been a customer of Jerry's ever since he was at Hammer Books in El Paseo in Santa Barbara, a…read morelifetime ago. I was sorry to find him pushed out of his longtime location, but his new digs are really nice and joined with a beautiful art gallery. I was tempted by many things and left with a great find. There are many, many, reasonably priced books. Of course there are valuable books on display too. And art and posters. Great parking in front too.

I know it's not on State St. therefore, you can easily forget about this place. But do yourself a…read morefavor and go to this bookstore. I know it's not Barnes and Noble but this place is unique because it has rare, out of print, new and used books in this store. The only downside is I wish this bookstore had more books. It's across the street from the parking structure. The person helped me find the book I wanted. At least he wasn't lacking in customer service.

SUCH A GREAT SELECTION! I absolutely love a good bookstore featuring used copies and this was the…read morefirst one I've wandered into since coming back to CA. I walked out with three incredible finds after like 20 mins of exploring and probably could've stayed for another hour if my party wasn't waiting in me. The used prices were higher than what I'm used to at my usual place in Boston, but I think that's just because we're in CA. Highly recommend book lovers to check out the Den if they're ever in SB.

The Book Den is an awesome indie bookstore located on State Street. To get here, there is a nearby…read moreparking structure or street parking all around the area. The shop is on the smaller side but definitely very cozy and packed with tons of good finds. The owner of the shop is friendly and helpful. There is a good selection of different book genres and books in both new and used condition. The books are also definitely reasonably priced. Come stop by and support a local business and pick up a good read!

Wow! The scent of paper and print hang heavy in the air. It has been a long time since I have…read morebeen in a book store that is as densely packed with such an array of reading material. If they don't have it, it probably wasn't worth reading anyway.

While my family has been going into Chaucer's for many years, it is due to the fact that they're…read morethe only surviving bookshop in Santa Barbara. We have seen chains like Borders and Barns & Noble, as well as locally owned shops - Granada Books and Earthling - all sadly disappear from our community, and I am concerned that Chaucer's has become complacent, secure in the knowledge that they hold a monopoly on Santa Barbara readers. Chaucer's selection is expansive, however, in their effort to provide a broad range of titles, there is usually only one copy of each. The staff over-crowd their narrow aisles, oftentimes with books stacked on the floor, a difficult navigation when you are also trying to squeeze past another patron in their aisles that are barely two-people wide. I also am ambivalent about Chaucer's organization. Mind you, it is easy to miss the placards that indicate each section and sub-section, as they are the same hand-written signs on cardboard that have been stuck between the books for the past 20 years. It is unclear also who is staff and who is not, because there is no dress code and there are no nametags... except on the dog wearing a bandana identifying her as 'Shop Dog.' Look for whoever is actually behind the counter, I suppose. It must be said that they are friendly and helpful. If they do not have a specific book that you are looking for, they always offer to order it for you.

Like most things in ritzy Montecito, this is a nice library. It's got a cozy, homey atmosphere. The…read morefurniture in the reading room is comfy. The main drawback of this branch is its size. It's quite small. So, the book selection isn't vast, the computers for internet access are few, the aisles are narrow and seating is limited. Having said that, they do a lot with the little they have! The one or two staffers are helpful when asked. The selection of the books and other materials they do have are of good quality. And the place is usually quiet. Just what I look for in a library!

Yep, I'm kinda a bibliophile so this Little Cottage home with it's collection of tomes is a close…read morefriend. My absolute favvvv thing to do, is reserve books online from various, adjacent library counties and have them shipped into Montecito; subsequently I swing by and it's ready for check-out. Ta-da. Reading the Wall Street journal via iPhone is cool but a novel is mandatory in hardcover/paperback. It gives your eyeballs a rest from a computer screen, ya know. Also, the librarians are my age which is rad, bc any tech glitches and it's an easy solution. During the holidays they had a canister of cookies by the entrance which was thoughtful and sweet. Lastly, they host movie Wednesday's: it's a row of 15 seats in one of it's rooms with a vaulted ceiling and the film on a projector screen. I've been to one and found it delectable. :)

Bookshops are one of the wonders of the world. Where else can you find adventures on the high seas…read moreand home grown stories in the Deep South. Faeries and Trolls and so much more. Shop local. Support the mom and pop shops. Tecolote is a piece of Santa Barbara/Montecito history. The more you shop here the more the places shines. I order all my books from here and always find gift cards for our teachers for the holidays. Tecolote is a lovely place to peruse and find just the right book or books as it seems to be in my family! Thank you for remaining true to us readers out there who love a good solid book in our hands.

They are lovely people, who love books and will help you get them. They order books for my wife,…read moreand call me when they are ready to pick up. Gracious, caring service.