We were directed very efficiently to the exact type of books I was looking for (dream dictionaries and astrology) I was able to navigate and find what I wanted at a very reasonable price. Very cute book accessories and purses too. read more

I'm writing a review because I saw a bad one and I can't imagine bad mouthing this charm of a place, first off it smells DELIGHTFUL like OLD DUSTY BOOKS. A readers DREAM, if I could bottle the smell up and sniff it all day I would. Second, the customer service is pretty good, I've taken books in for credit and they've been really nice and helpful! The selection is great too, they have newer books upstairs and horror tucked into a back corner in the basement but it's okay! I love the smells and quiet in the basement. The prices range from like .99 to 15$ I also stop by split leaf for a coffee before going in. Love the hook garden! I hope it stays around for forever! read more

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The selection of newer and older editions are unequalled anywhere in northern Utah!!! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. This is the place to find your used books. Mic Drop! read more

I'm quite obsessed with going into 3 Goats Gruff, taking my sweet time to look at the new things & books (I truly feel like their selection rotates often!), and I usually end up buying a book or two! [I've heard that you can bring your gently loved books here and they will evaluate them and offer you store credit] This shop also has a HUGE collection of vintage finds! I always like to take a little walk and take a look at things! They have some really fun book related items in their shop from bookmarks, stickers, candles, puzzles and seriously so much more! They do carry some new age and metaphysical items like Tarot & Oracle decks. And they have some really fun and unique monthly events as well as author appearances! I love having this shop in Brigham! read more

Love this store. Friendly customer service. Two floors or book heaven. There is a little bit of everything for everyone! read more

The Book Garden - Bookstores Near Me - Bountiful, Utah

Have been going there for years to exchange books nd find new ones. A charming bookshop with a friendly staff.

The staff is rude the place smells like death. Awful customer service. Would not recommend.

With 30 years of coast to coast book chains, 20 years of Amazon, and about 10 for e-readers, it seems nothing can kill Bountiful's Book Garden. This 4,000 square-foot, two-floor bookstore would rival your local public library. It's got all the abundant collections you'd expect to find at a top-flight bookstore: Plenty of classics, plenty of new fiction, plenty of kids books, plenty of history and politics, plenty in law, plenty of poetry, plenty of how-tos, plenty of graphic novels, plenty of Westerns, plenty or religous (and of course, old LDS stuff), plenty of Reference, plenty of TV & movies ... the Book Garden is the land of plenty! They also have a section called "Old Cool" ... I can't exactly pinpoint what that means was it seems dances betwixt decades, colors, genres, and authors ... but, indeed, they are all old and all cool. In some ways, The Book Garden is quite the dichotomy: On the first floor, you'll find a rare book aisle: It's always teeming with at least a few avid book nerds perched on a chair or grabbing a first edition from the top shelf. Downstairs, you'll find one of the biggest collections of paperbacks and, yes, thousands of romance novels. What a selection! Some of their prices seem unaware of the possibility of getting it cheaper on Amazon but, as many will tell me, that totally misses the point. It's definitely a place worth spending a couple hours browsing ... and buying ... in! read more

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I love second hand bookstores! When I lived back east there was a chain of them. The Book Garden is such a gem here in Bountiful and I could spend hours going through their shelves! Check the shelves often to find hidden gems! read more

I could spend hours here... They are the only place I have found an author I loved as a teen and they have a huge amount of her books. I also tend to pick up a cook book and a couple Judy Moodys for my daughter, which we started with per recommendation of the staff. They are always SO helpful, SO happy, and you can tell they love the store as much as their clientele! Thank you! read more

I love this little local shop. Actually it's much larger than it seems. It's fun to browse and packed full of great books. There is a good variety at good prices. It's exactly what I want in a book store. There are some local book stores, like Pioneer in Provo, which are basically just Barnes & Noble with popular books and basic classics. The Book Garden is more like many of the fabulous used book stores in downtown SLC. There are beautiful editions of old books and new. There are more rare books, which are what I'm usually looking for as someone who already owns thousands of books. Prices aren't thrift stores prices, but they are good. I haven't ride selling any books yet, but I'm interested in checking out what it's like. read more

I went to the Book Garden with a trunk load of used and new books to see if they were interested in any of them. The staff there was so helpful and nice. They took my books and offered me store credit or cash. They unloaded my books for me and gave me the cash right then. We were there during the sidewalk sale so it was busy. They took time to help me. I would go there again and recommend it to others whether you are looking to buy or sale books. Rose read more

I am so glad this place exists. I was very surprised to see an operation of its kind seemingly thriving in the shadow of Amazon and so many large discount booksellers. If you like to read, you need to come to The Book Garden immediately. You are more than likely going to find what you want here. It is cheaper than library book fines and you don't even have to bring the book back unless you want to sell it back to them when you're finished. Their website is excellent and very up to date as far as inventory. If you're looking for something specific, you can search it before you stop in. They will even mail it to you if you prefer. I checked the site this morning on a whim looking for something very specific. Sure enough, they actually had two copies. My office is two blocks away so I decided to stop in on my lunch break to check it out. When I walked in, I immediately felt out of place. There were people scattered everywhere throughout the store. I walked passed the large kids section and the extensive LDS section feeling exceedingly more inadequate. A couple of people working behind the desk were a little too busy to say hi or even acknowledge me so I sauntered my way to the back and suddenly found myself in the "romance" section. At that point, I quickly turned around and was about to bolt from the store as fast as my tubby legs would take me. Then I saw a "She-Ra Princess of Power" book from the 80s in their display case next to the register. Let's face it, any establishment that would display that sort of quality vintage material next to valuable first editions, etc., deserves more than a second chance. So, I wandered the "Best Sellers" section that I somehow had passed by whilst sauntering previously. I found so many interesting titles and the prices were so much more appealing than my typical book browsing destinations. After searching for a few minutes in a couple of different isles trying to locate the title that was the reason for my visit, I mustered up enough courage to ask a clerk who was in the middle of cataloging and slaying the chorus of some obscure show tune that was playing in the store. The clerk was kind enough to pause her multi-tasking to look up my request in their system. She quickly found the two copies I had seen available online and said they were downstairs. Being the Book Garden novice, I had to ask for more specifics which I could tell was a bit unusual. Keeping a handle on her patience, the clerk gently directed me to the staircase that I had passed by on my way in obviously being distracted by all my own insecurities. After the awkward exchange, I headed downstairs to find even more rows and stacks of books and only a slight quiet creepy vibe similar to being left alone in a friend's unfamiliar basement. My selection was in "$2 Hardbacks" to the right passed the "Christmas" section just as she said it would be. I browsed a little bit more and then headed back upstairs before the creep factor could get the better of me. Back at the desk the same clerk asked if I was ready and proceed to ring up my book after asking if I was a "member". Having lived in Utah my entire life, my instinct is to always say no whenever asked about membership. Thankfully the clerk already knew the answer before she asked the question and she didn't bother to press the matter or my awkwardness further. Despite my lack of membership, my total was even less than the $3 price tag I had seen online. My Book Garden naivety was on display again as I learned that there is a minimum transaction amount for debit card payment and my single selection was well under that minimum. I only had a $20 and the change drawer would not easily accommodate. As I weighed the possibility of loading a couple of armfuls of titles that I would not get to reading anytime in the near future or possibly ever, the clerk suggested Venmo as an alternative option for my payment. Until then I had never Venmoed anyone but the occasional friend who insists on paying for TopGolf or slices of pizza at sporting events. Venmoing a retailer for a new used book was unexpected and even kind of fun. As I was fumbling through my payment request and waiting for the transaction to be confirmed on the receiving end, a woman next to me at the counter (who I could only assume is a seasoned regular), attempted to school me on the perks of "membership". I gleaned from her instruction that I could bring in my own books to sell and trade for new ones at no additional cost to me. While a very interesting offering, I concluded that my hoarding problem would prevent me from being a very loyal "member". However, I will definitely be back and with so much more valuable Book Garden experience under my belt. read more

This place was awesome. I've been to a lot of used bookstores but never found a good one since I moved to Utah... until now! Big selection (especially if you're a romance reader like myself,) great prices, and the books were near-flawlessly organized (many used bookstores have everything kind of stuffed in the shelves higgledy-piggledy, which can be charming, but I keep a very long "want-to-read" list and prefer being able to easily find what I'm looking for!) Great use of the space, tall shelves brimming with books but not so cramped you're afraid of bumping into things. Totally worth the drive, and could rival some world-famous bookstores I've visited. read more

Love this place!! I used to buy books from Amazon-not anymore! Found 3 books for the price of 1 brand new one. All in great condition and you can resale your books for credit. It's a readers dream!! read more

We love this place!!! You bring your old books in, get credit, and have your way with the crazy collection of hard backs and softback books. I get almost all my books here for .50 each... Which means I've been reading on $4.50 for the last 4 months. Very helpful staff, and the place is mostly organized. Stop by and see if it is your kind of place. It is for us, fantastic. read more

I've come here for years! Best place to trade in books and get new ones. Love the system!

I adore the Book Garden! My family has been coming here for years and we've never been disappointed. The staff are always helpful and well-knowledgeable and are totally willing to help you find what you're looking for! You can ask them to look up books in the store and they'll even notify you if the book is brought in to the store! They have tons of books of all kinds and the store is fairly well organized, although there have been a couple of times when we've been unable to find a book. We love the Book Garden and will definitely continue coming here. read more

My book arrived. It had been tossed in a flimsy oversized envelope WITH NO PROTECTION. Official price tag was LESS than what they charged me. Rude and nasty. Stay AWAY!!!! read more

Best bookstore ever! The staff is always so helpful and kind. Tons of titles and great prices!

Great little book store. I strive to check if the book I'm looking for is here before going anywhere else. I highly recommend it.

Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Good selection. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon.

I have been with this store from the beginning when they were in another building and another owner. The people are so kind and helpful. They have lots of great books. You can ask for a book if it ever comes in they will call you. So glad to have a used book store in Bountiful. I come out with a big bag o books and they always hook me with a cook book or something fun at the door. I tell them you did this on purpose to make me pay again. I love vintage cook books. I had a tale of woe and the compassionate girl gave me a hug. Of course crying over your dog will do that. read more

This cute little bookshop dwells on Main Street. Books are crammed in every nook and cranny, which is just....amazing. The aisles are a bit cramped, only a few people can fit, but you can't bend down. There are two levels, the main level, and the basement. There are a lot of old romance, fiction, sci-fi, and westerns. However, there is a wondrous aisle of children's books, with great variety. For those of you interested in YA (young adult) novels, there is a section where there are some popular titles. Although some books are priced great, I feel that some are a bit overpriced. There are some really beat up books, and really nice ones, conditions vary. Some books you can find at the DI for cheaper and much better quality. You can trade your unwanted books in for store credit which is fantastic! Overall, 4/5 stars. read more