This is a great used bookstore. The selection of books for sale are very well curated and reasonably priced. They had many books that I was interested in getting which I can't always say is the case for many used bookstores I have visited. read more

We're... shocked? While I don't expect an overly exaggerated greeting, I do expect to at least get a 'hello', especially in return. We came in the night before but didn't have enough time to really look through all of the books. Today, we came back to buy a few books each and as we walked in, I said "hello!" And no one responded. I follow up with "ok great" aloud in which the worker then responded "hello?? Can i help you?" In a sarcastic and rude manner. I then am completely taken aback by the tone and say "nope, we're just browsing." And the worker responds, "ok well i was just trying to greet you so..." At the desk she was at, was a man visiting that clearly was a friend or boyfriend and they then proceeded to laugh and roll their eyes. She was clearly upset that we walked in on her conversation while she was at work. I really hope this was a one-off situation as we are really surprised at the attitude of this employee and were hoping to find a new local bookstore. I hate posting reviews like this especially when they seem like "drama" but attitude is everything. If you're not going to greet people when they walk in-- fine. But if someone says hello upon walking in, you should at least say hi back, even if you're with another customer. Might have to go somewhere else from now on! Bummer. read more

This is the cutest little bookstore in this town. My daughter had a blast looking through all of the young adult books they had. I was really happy with the prices as they are very affordable. They had a great selection of books and I was shocked to see the full series of Harry Potter or other populate book series perfect for little kids. We host a shared library in our neighborhood, and they had one dollar book specials right out front. It's great to still see bookstores around and we will definitely come back to see what new books they get. read more

The Book Odyssey - Bookstores Near Me - Atascadero, California

The Book Odyssey is a lovely little quaint used and new book store in downtown Atascadero! We found some great used books in here for a reasonable puce which was such a treat! It is always great to find a local used bookshop in your area and this love does not disappoint! I can't wait to go back read more

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The process to sell books is quick and easy. Call ahead to make sure you go at the right time. I was able to find the book I was looking for which is exciting! read more

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One of the first things we did when we moved to town a couple of years ago was find a local bookstore. We are avid readers and a good selection of new and classic is EVERYTHING! We found The Book Odyssey and have made countless purchases here. I particularly love that they will post books available on their Instagram (with price) and if you're interested, you can message them and they are happy to hold the item for a couple of days until you can pick up. We rarely purchase new anymore because within a couple of months of the release of a book, someone will usually turn theirs in and you can buy it there for a reduced price... not to mention, support a small local business. I was grateful that they were also willing to help me when I reached out and asked if they could choose about 10-15 books for the lobby of our office. I just gave them the demographics of the clients we served and they totally nailed it! read more

Great neighborhood bookstore. Big selection of used books and helpful, friendly staff.

Excellent new and used bookstore with great prices and selection! The staff was welcoming and even took my name and number down for a T-shirt request. I'll definitely be making this my regular stop for books! read more

I love this store it is so wonderful. Good prices, wide selection. I just wish there wasn't those string lights in the sci-fi/young adult section. I don't know if it's just me that can hear the super high pitched buzzing but it makes it so hard to look for books in that section, other than that the store is perfect and I'm so glad it's in town. read more

This place, while it might seem small, had a lot of books and I ended up getting three. Great prices too, especially for hardcovers.

We stopped in Atascadero for a couple of days, and found this bookstore while staying at the Carlton. This bookstore is the BEST used bookstore I have ever seen in CA. The prices are incredible, and the selection is unlike any I've seen in used bookstores--the new books you saw a few months ago on Amazon are probably here, and are certainly cheaper than Amazon. We stopped back in on our way home to stock up on more books. I would go to Atascadero JUST for this bookstore. Highly recommend! read more

LOOOOOOOVED THIS PLACE!!!!! Was in the area for a car event and I saw this bookstore and I just had to go in and check it out being a booklover ‍. The place was sectioned off from biographies, young adult fiction, Sci-fi, ect. Bought 4 new hardcover books and they are in GREAT condition and the prices are amazing! 3 of the books were about $7-8.50 which was a great price. I also found a FIRST edition of Stephen Kings Misery for $12.50 which was just amazing and mind blowing . Definitely coming back here next year when the next event happens. read more

The Book Odyssey - Bookstores Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Awesome experience. Called to see if they had a book and within a minute they let me knowbthey did. Great customer service and books. Will be back. Price was about 10 dollars less than Amazon. So if they have it, def buy from them. read more

Tremendous variety of hardback, paperback, even some first editions! Even before walking into the store the day we came there were 2 overflowing sidewalk racks of $1 per book! This bookstore is a real treat full of surprise & excellence! This place will inspire any young or old readers! read more

I love this place. They always have a good selection and the prices are always good. The higher end I've spent on a book is around $8. And that book was in great condition and had only been out a year or so. All the other stuff is really fairly priced. I've never felt like I over paid. The staff is always helpful and friendly. They don't bother you or make you feel rushed but are always happy to answer questions. It's got an authentic used book store feel. It's not like a boutique store upselling stuff just cause they make the storefront look fancy. It's about the books. I've always come out with a good selection and have always been happy with the price. This is an Atascadero gem. read more

Great selection of books, but Really expensive. 8 dollars for a used book? Sheesh! I find cheaper at Barnes and noble. The workers are never very friendly. Always always messy. But it's still a cute little hole in the wall. read more

Love this place! So thrilled to still be able to step foot into a real brick and mortar used book store. Always check here first before buying any book online. read more

I absolutely love this place. I love the people in it. I love the selection. Im pretty sure they know me by name! I used to constantly be stalking their instagram for new books to put on hold. I dont as much anymore but I stop by whenever I can! They are always super reasonable with the holds aswell. If im on vacation I can extend the time by a little so i can get it when i get back no problem! I love this bookstore. read more

Went a few months back. They have an amazing selection that is well curated and organized. It basically feels like going to a regular bookstore. The staff are also very friendly. Only reason I don't go more often is that I will buy too many books read more

I love book stores.I love used book stores even more! Books are meant to last and read by multiple people and handed over. I chanced on this location when I stopped off to pick up a bite on my way back to the Bay Area from SLO. Great little store with a lot of interesting books. They had some good ones for a $1 and I stocked up. read more

Wow - this is a mecca for serious readers! It was a nice gem to discover after parking my car across the street in the Carlton Hotel lot. I was so delighted that I didn't know where to start looking. Serious readers will need at least an hour here. It is beautifully curated with an impressive offering of historical books - local history, military history and other assorted history. Terrific art/architecture/design section. I scored two vintage jewelry books and a book on multiculturalism. I doubt you'd find Danielle Steel here but you will undercover many delightful titles that you'll have to haul home. I'm making this a "must stop" on my next trip to SLO. read more

Friendly bookstore offering mostly used books, some new, and a few other similar items. Quite a wide variety of genres (including children's), and great selection, organized for easy perusal. I was very pleased with the prices! I can get my bookstore fix every week without breaking the bank. The owner is very pleasant and provides excellent customer service. This is a wonderful place to while away the day or evening, choosing just the right book to embark on a new adventure with! read more

Was in need of reading material while up in Paso for month and The Book Odyssey did not disappoint. Not too overly cluttered (as is the case with many used book stores) but with plenty of choices. Great store. read more

I love The Book Odyssey! This place is my sanctuary. It is not a huge store like Phoenix bookstore in SLO but they have a very diverse collection of books. Be prepared to spend some time browsing the stacks. The staff has always been friendly and knowledgeable about what they have and you can submit a request for a book and they will notify you if or when they receive what you want. I'm not sure if they still do it but when they first opened, they would have one of the local librarians come and read to the kids. I wish I had brought our son to more of these as I thought it was a great activity. I also appreciate the fact that they publish their new acquisitions on their Instagram account. A great place to go! read more

Very clean and well organized shop in a great part of Atascadero. The owner and his employees are all great as well!

Found AR books for my classroom library at an extremely reasonable price. My niece also going Harry Potter books at a great price. Also great service! read more

After grabbing lunch next door at Fig my daughter and I spent 45 minutes in this great used book store. What a great selection of childrens and teens books and comics. I found a great book in the Art section, but saw many others in the travel stories, craft, and fiction areas of the store. Reasonable prices too where most books were around $5. Worth the drive from SLO to go here! read more

we stumbled on this gem when we came off the 101 in Atascadero tired and hungry after four hours of driving. Little did we know that what we hungered for was books. Book Odyssey is a completely unexpected treat, filled to the rafters with great, reasonably priced used books in all genres, and graced with a fun, courteous, and knowledgeable bookselling couple. read more

The Book Odyssey is my favorite bookstore in north county. It's got a really good selection for such a physically small store and the owners know their stuff. The sci-fi and fantasy selection is particularly good. I'd definitely recommend a visit. read more

Finally a good bookstore in Atascadero! Excellent selection and well organized. I'll be back!