I planned to stop in during our visit to St. Augustine. Quaint little bookstore which is tucked away. The owner was so polite and helpful when we walked in the door by explaining the prices of the books. My son spotted two books after only walking in two steps. He was so excited because they were two books he had been looking for and immediately purchased them. He normally doesn't read for pleasure. He was thrilled about finding the books and the price. So I consider this a win! read more

If you're visiting St. Augustine, this really cute bookshop is definitely worth a visit. We grabbed a book on the sacred churches of St. Augustine, which we could not find anywhere else. Got it for a great deal as well. The store owner-operator, Susan, was quite hospitable and informative. Really nice experience. read more

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Sadly, I have a mixed reaction... Second-hand book stores are always high my list when traveling & I specifically sought his one out. The stock appeared limited, but the space is pretty tight. The cashier was pleasant & friendly... however maybe too much (?) as customers piled up to pay while she focused on one customer (a teacher). I almost put my potential purchases back & left as what I ended buying was nice, but not must-have. I really appreciated the reasonably-priced postcards though, as they've gotten quite expensive in addition to postage. If I may make a suggestion? Section focused on St Augustine & other local history could be more clearly-identified/prominent as that's what I and others look for first when traveling. Also, the books were a little pricy for used. I might have bought more if there was some kind of special, etc. Overall, a pleasant experience though... even w/ my grouchy spouse pacing outside, Lol. read more

nice selection of books, they had two tiffany lamps there that made me super happy also the lady working there reminded me of my great godmother so five stars read more

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Great selection of fiction, culinary, history, Buddhist/earth spirituality, children's. Great customer service.

I ran out of books on vacation and popped In to restock. Great selection of used reads. Sweetest owner who was so helpful and kind. She told me she owned it for 31 years. To say that's my dream is an understatement! read more

Fantastic selection of books! Everyone is so friendly and the sweet lady working had wonderful recommendations. She explained every section of the store and their great pricing! Definitely stop in whenever you can :) read more

Beautiful and quaint bookstore full of quality books! The owner is so sweet and helpful, she recommended a few great reads. I bought about 8 books from her, found some great editions of some of my favorites. Support small business and come here for some great reads. read more

Great Little Store, great owner, great selection, just a great bookstore all together. Not to mention the prices are pretty damn good too. You definitely need to stop by at least once. read more

Carol (I think was her name) is the sweetest person ever!! You could see her love of books shine through her kindness. Besides that, there was a great selection of books at really good prices! if you're in the area, definitely stop by. read more

Great bookstore. The owner is super sweet. Decent prices and a good selection. Would definitely recommend stopping in.

This is such a cute independent book shop. They have a little of everything. The Manager was kind and happily assisted us. The shop is located at the foot of Flagler College and a short walk from the historic area and bed and breakfasts. This was a nice little bookshop to peruse on a sleepy, January morning. Although fairly small we bought four books which were reasonably priced. read more

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A bookstore will stop me in my tracks. And this one did. My boyfriend and I are both booknerds, so when we saw a 2nd hand bookstore, we both knew we had to stop in. We had to peruse and spend time within the delicately scented pages that lined the walls. We did purchase from the merchant too! I got a book that tells all the ghost stories of the city and he picked up some post cards to send to folks since this was his first trip to the city. I will certainly come back to patronize this place as long as it's here. read more

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Great service! The owner was super informative and has a large collection of rare books! I visit every time I visit St. Augustine.

This is a cute little store. It's not very large but I enjoyed looking around. Definitely check it out if you are in Saint Augustine. Support small business! read more

Just happened to stumble upon this gem of a place after dining at Maple Street. They have a great collection of books, all of which are offered at reasonable prices. With great amounts of variety, there is something available for every reader. After looking through books for about 15 minutes I came across a Frank Sinatra biography called "The Chairman." I decided to purchase this, in addition to a North By Northwest DVD. The woman working the front desk was incredibly nice. We struck up a conversation about Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart, which really enhanced my experience. If you're a fan of books check this great place out! read more

So upset I didn't catch the woman who helped me but she's was so sweet and helpful. She gave so many good choices I couldn't put back and overall I didn't spend as much as I assumed I would. I will definitely be back to have more conversation with the sweet lady read more

This is a terrific second hand book store with a great selection of used books. I tend to gravitate to the metaphysical & spirituality sections and they have some really awesome titles from some of my favorite authors. Very organized, amazing selection and friendly service. read more

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Finally a second hand bookstore I loved browsing through. Lovely proprietor, great selection. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood.

This is without a doubt the best second hand bookshop I have ever been to. The atmosphere is welcoming, the employees (especially Evelyn) are so friendly and helpful and warm. The book selection is extensive and there are actually a ton of relatively new books on super sale. The books are in great condition and the prices are unbeatable. I also loved the local touches of historical St. Augustine books. Easy walk if you park on a side street and close to some great places to grab a bite or something to drink. Will be coming here quite often- I'm in love. read more

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Tiny book store with amazing prices. Books are anywhere from 90%-20% off label price! Like the name, each book had previous owner and as far as I could tell that just meant someone has read them once. None were damaged or ripped. The lady inside was very helpful and answered every question I had about the town during my trip. An added feature of this store were the first editions and signed books on the very top of the sections! read more

Came to look for books for my classroom as well as my own children. There was a large selection of books and that were actually fairly new. Both kids were able to find a boom quickly and I found a Roald Dahl collection! Took me back to my childhood seeing those books. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and tried to offer me a book I might enjoy but she couldn't find it. She let me know that if I bring in good condition books I can earn credit towards books from the store. I will definitely be back! read more

Excellent selection of all genres packed into a clean, cool space. Great place to duck into to escape the heat and find the next beach read

Best little book store in St Augustine! We always find something in the non fiction and mystery/thrillers. read more

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It's been seven years since I've been to Second Read books and I still tell people they need to stop there if they visit St. Augustine. I used to sneak off to Second Read about twice a year when I couldn't handle Gainesville for another second, and they always had a stash of Margaret Atwood books that they'd held for when I came back next. I'd buy half of them, insist that I not be not be allowed to buy any more... and come back in two hours and pick up the rest. Very fond memories of hours spent waiting out rainstorms, talking about everything and trying to make the gumball machine obey us. read more

Stumbled upon this book store while roaming the streets of St. Augustine. Owner was friendly, selection was fair, and prices were reasonable! Will probably stop in every time I'm in the area! read more

This is the quaint little book store that you've always heard about. Their selection is quite good and the proprietor is as knowledgeable as most librarians (and possibly more so). It is a definite "must" every time we're in the area. read more

Such a quaint and cute bookstore with a decent selection. Very organized and the owner was nice

Stopped here while visiting friends in St Augustine.. Nice selection, and everything is in very good condition. Paperbacks are 50% off the cover price, I believe, so you can get a good deal, even compared to buying used online, once you consider the shipping costs. The woman running the store was very helpful- once I had paid for my selection, she wrote the name of another book she thought I would like, that they didn't have in the store just then, on the receipt. I thought that was very thoughtful :) read more

You can easily find this place if wandering the touristy windy streets. If you are looking for a huge chain store, this is not it. This is a small quality mom-and-pop joint with hand picked selections. Not only is this place in a great location but the customer service was top notch and the book suggestions are awesome. Every shelf had books displayed in every possible place which I believe all book stores should do - suggestions are everything and why not utilize the space? When I went to check out, I was shocked to see a sign saying they were a used book store. Everything appears brand spanking new. I wondered why the prices were so cheap. The owners were so helpful and kind to every person who came in. They even spent a good bit of time drawing directions for a tourist. read more

Love this place! Ms. Evelyn suggests a new book to me every time I'm there. The Shack and A Year of Wonders have been two of my all time favorites. The store has a good collection of books. read more

On a family trip to St. Augustine my sister wanted to make sure we stopped in here and I'm glad we did. The woman working at the desk was extremely kind and helpful while referring books to read. Although the bookstore was quaint the service and overall organization made the experience one to remember. read more

Lovely used book store. Plenty of great titles to pick from. Genres are well-organized, including a fun local book section. When you enter this store, you will immediately feel relaxed and peaceful. read more

Great second hand bookstore! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Most books are half off cover price!

So, I always look up local used book stores when I travel. I LOVE a good used book store. But, all are not equal, as any book lover will tell you. This is a little gem, however, and totally worth your time if you like nice trade paperback books of fairly recent popularity and/or an eclectic selection of nonfiction. (They have several other categories but those are the ones that I have "experience" with). And, the owner is lovely! I'm generally one who wants to be "left alone" in a bookstore, which she did, but first she pointed out a few books I might like, and made me feel truly welcome. Even though my visit was ~ 1.5 weeks ago, I am still remembering the experience fondly so I thought-- I should write a good review as opposed to just writing reviews when companies do poorly..... I ended up with several books- one on the owner's suggestion- and will definitely be back if I'm in the area again. read more

Perfect little used bookstore, complete with a rocking chair. The prices are reasonable and the owner was delightful to talk with. Had fun comparing authors and finding a couple of new ones. This place is a gem and nice refuge from the surrounding retail. read more

I make sure that I pop in for a visit every time I visit and always find a book I can't leave without. The owners are very friendly and helpful! It isn't a visit to St Augustine without a visit to my favorite book store. read more

My husband and I stopped in this little quaint store on our last day in St Augustine. The lady (I really wish I could remember her name) who was sitting behind the desk was so helpful, sweet, and funny. My husband talked to her for quite a while as I browsed the bookshelves. I ended up finding 3 treasures to give as gifts for my oldest son, mother and father. And the prices were great. We walked out of there with a smile on our face. Will definitely visit again when we return to St Augustine. read more

My husband, I and family visit St. Augustine every year during 4th of July week. Last year we discovered this book store, it was great, the lady there was VERY nice & helpful, but my favorite part was her selling me the first two Nancy Haddock vampire books ( autographed editions)! I can't wait to get there this year & try to get the 3rd book! I have them all on my Kindle, but I want the hard copy to! read more