I found this bookshop as one always hopes to find a bookshop: while wandering aimlessly in an…read moreunfamiliar town, after dark, to the tune of a live band in the distance. The door was open and the lights beckoned me in. When I stepped inside the bookshop I was welcomed by a bibliophiles dream: stacks and piles and teetering books lining every surface and the floor. The shop keeper popped out from behind a shelf and asked, "What do you like?" He directed me towards the fantasy section, and left me alone to wander. At the back of the shop I found the art books, and two very informative books about pottery art, which I have struggled to find in my own used bookshops in Tucson! We chatted about my pottery, and the Southwest Print Festival, and he pulled a beautiful printmaking book from the shelf to show me, before I left, feeling absolutely filled, and two books richer.

Love book stores ! The treasure of a printed book . Silver City is such a cute historic Western…read moretown . Just a short drive from Tucson up in the mountains . Stay at Serenity House - right in downtown - walk to all including this cute little spot !

A wonderful selection of fiction at reasonable prices. Picked up Storm by George Stewart, The…read moreViolent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor, and a couple William Gaddis books you'd never see anywhere, and regretfully left a handful of great NYRBs, a 1st edition of American Pastoral, and some Eudora Welty for future customers. The owner was exceedingly kind and helpful and deserves your money. The nonfiction and philosophy sections also looked well-stocked from what I could tell.

Whoever was running the store is totally unpleasant. We scratched our work vehicle on the curb and…read morehe began antagonizing us about being from California. Despite not engaging with him he kept going on and on. P.S. we were living in Silver City at the time, you're just a *rick

This place was amazing! So so many books to choose from, a kids section! I found what I needed the…read moreservice was amazing incredibly kind and helpful! And the books are definitely worth their value prices were great! I'll definitely be stopping here any time on I'm Deming.

Nice bookstore. Personable owners…read more Great finds in what we were looking for. Glad we found them on YELP and that we stopped while traveling cross country. Enjoyed the owner's photography hanging on the walls. Purchased greeting cards made from them.

Turns out they close at noon not 2pm as yelp states so I didn't actually get to go inside sadly. I…read morepeered inside through the windows and it looks like a very cute place with a nice selection of books. I'm not sure what they serve coffee wise because I couldn't see the menu. Would've loved to have gotten a chance to go inside and really enjoy the place.

Stopped in today as we always like to check out the local bookstores when we visited new places…read more One side was inaccessible due to what appeared to be older folks sitting at tables that blocked the shelves. We bought a couple of coffees and left. This was a lot different experience than the first time I visited. I don't know that I would come back. Seems they catered to locals anyway.

There are over 40,000 second hand and rare books in this shop! It's also like a narrow maze, like…read moresomething out of a time capsule in decades long before today, which made me feel nostalgic for the 90's. I was also happy to hear that they do sell their books online through Biblio and eBay as well (under Xochi's) Though most of the books are non-fiction, there are beautiful collectibles in wonderfully bound and printed hard copies. In the front by the door is the most beautiful selection of fiction, I'm so happy I stopped in and picked up this golden-edged hardcopy of The Tale of Two Cities! Stan is a wonderful human for donating books to the community and providing wonderful selections of free books outside his store at any given point for the local adults and children. Brett is a great local to chat with and was very helpful in trying to help me locate the books that I was searching for. He was very interesting and fun to chat with while perusing the front of the bookstore maze!

Rude! Rude! Rude! We have bought so many books from here…read more Never again. A scruffy bearded man, was just so rude, we will never We drove my 90 year old mother to town so she could go to this book store. We arrived at 10:45 AM, and the guy announced he was closing shortly. I explained we just wanted to buy a book, we would be quick. He told us to go to the other book store in town. There isn't any other book store in town that was open. He yells, "the thrift store!" If you don't want customers, don't have a retail store with an open sign!!!

Such a cool little shop. They have a wide variety of new and used books. I found two used titles…read moreI have been looking for. Would definitely be going back the next time I am in Silver City.

From the owner: Welcome to Avalon Books & Music, your premier destination for all things literary and melodic in…read moreSilver City, NM. As a book store and music emporium, we offer a wide selection of new and used books, vinyl records and CDs, movies, games, ukulele and percussion instruments, art supplies and journals, and unique gifts that cater to every taste. Whether you are searching for the latest bestseller or looking to explore new musical horizons, our store is your haven for discovering inspiring reads and tunes. At Avalon Books & Music, we pride ourselves on being more than just a bookstore. In Arthurian literature, Avalon is the island of healing and woman-held wisdom. We carry all genres, but specialize in books on spirituality and health. We are a hub of creativity where books, music, and conversations converge to ignite your imagination. Step into our world. With our diverse collection of books spanning various genres and an eclectic range of music offerings, come experience the magic that only Avalon can provide!