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    Spare Time

    4.8 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Chris T.

    Locally and independently owned bookstore with a wide but curated assortment of new releases to vintage books. Friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to answer any questions. Highly recommended if you're in downtown Paso Robles and looking for a good read.

    Mystery date with a book

    Amazing bookstore!! I drove up this way for a conference and stopped for a second time on my way back home. Lovely shop with great books and local goodies. Highly recommend!!

    An audience sits awaiting the start of don't tell comedy at the shop. The comedians were really good! It's such a neat atmosphere.
    Denis L.

    This place is under new ownership and I love what they've done. The stuffy packed shelves are gone, and it's now a lovely local community space. I saw a comedy show here last night and it was so fun. A great way to spend a date night with the wife. They have used books, coffee and a place to study. They even sell used board games. This place is quickly becoming a gem of the Paso community. Definitely check it out.

    Great find! This place is adorable and wonderful!
    Gina G.

    Fantastic find! Great selection and fantastic people! The dog was also very friendly and helpful in pointing out this game!

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    6 months ago

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    8 months ago

    Cute newly owned bookstore offers second hand and new books. Lots of options as well as gifted mystery books, stickers and coloring books!

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    1 year ago

    It was a very good place and was so quiet which makes it good to read and it also has a amazing amount of books for people so amazing

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    1 year ago

    All the book are very good would come back again. I love books and they have so many options. They are also very nice

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    2 years ago

    Great selection of books and friendly service!! Definitely recommend visiting when in town!!

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely beautiful! Everyone is so friendly! So sad I missed the dogs but the atmosphere is amazing

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    4 years ago

    Very friendly owner! The book collection is totally awesome! Prices are very reasonable.

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    8 years ago

    The best second hand book store I have ever been in a wonderful labyrinth of books and the people that work there are super helpful !

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    We came in today looking for some travel books and the owner was super helpful and helped us on our hunt.

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