The Book Rescuers is a secondhand bookstore, but it feels more like a community center or a library. It's in a warehouse area, and inside you'll find rows and rows of bookshelves, neatly sorted by category. In one corner, there's a cozy area with a couch, a piano, and a guitar. Kids have their own little table and chairs where they can sit and do crafts. There's also local artists selling work in one corner, and you can buy a drink and a snack. It's fun to just walk around and look for interesting old books. I found a jazz standard song book for two dollars. There are beautiful art and craft made from old books. They also sell vinal, DVD, music CD. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The parking lot is full on Saturdays because so many people spend their afternoon here, relaxing with a book. Educators get 10% off on Saturdays, which was a very kind gesture. Books are the best educational tool, whether they are new or old. This bookstore is truly unique, and I love it! read more

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The rescue book do the community a favor. They collect book and sell it for the low price. The building is a warehouse with plenty of room for books and book categories. The building setup is nice. They have plenty of reading area. Definitely the kid section. Other than book, they have video CD and tape. Same as the music album. There is also a gift section. The facility has restroom and parking. Since it's popular, the parking is a bit full. read more

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Holy cow this place is amazing! The only potential issue is a lot of the sections are not organized by author or anything just the genre. That is a positive for me as I like to wander and see what I find, but if you're looking for a specific book this is probably not the place. That being said, they have a LOT of books and they were very cheap. read more

Oil rescuers is a fun spot to find great value in books for reading and research! Prepare to spend ample time browsing! The place is spacious, with plenty to choose from! The staff are very friendly, and happy to help. read more

This was a very nice bookstore especially if you're searching for older books and love mystery and horror books great selection of kids books. If you're searching for more recent books popular authors you may not find it here. But definitely a great place to find books read more

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One of my all-time favorite rainy day activities. We love going with our littles but there are tons of adults having fun there too. They're creating a lovely third space here where people can meet up, relax, do puzzles and read. There's just about every type of physical media on offer from vinyls to vhs and of course books for everyone. I love that we're giving old books new life and also saving money while the kids get to read more! It's a win-win-win. We bought an entire basket of books for around $10 and I don't feel too bad when my 2 year old accidentally rips a book at home anymore. I really love what they're doing here and hope they continue doing well. I'd love to see them start a little coffee shop inside one day as I think that would really amp up sales and enjoyment. read more

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I live 55 minutes away and I still venture to Book Rescuers because I'm obsessed with their values and business model. I've been coming here since before this location and the glow up is unreal. From the craft section to the magazines and the year round book tree....they just speak to everything in my bookish heart. I preach about this store constantly and share with whomever I can about how they take books in all conditions and upcycle them in any way they can. The sweet staff member at the front desk is always so kind and welcoming. Love this community! And you can't beat these book prices from $1-$3!!!! I bought some book pages to make a table runner for my book birthday and it was barely $5! read more

The Book Rescuers - Used Bookstore Near Me - Largo, Florida

This is probably my favorite used bookstore that I've ever been to! They have a HUGE selection of books, movies, CDs, records, magazines, games, and more. The way the store is set up is well-organized and easy to navigate, which keeps it from being overwhelming with so many options. The prices are amazing, with most books being between $1-3 except for the special and vintage ones. The selection of DVDs is vast as well and those are for a super low price too! They have a big children's section in the back too, and even have some free supplies for teachers. The service is also great, the cashier was very friendly and checkout process is quick. I highly recommend this bookstore!! read more

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Great selection!! Incredibly low prices. Great place for a new teacher to get kids books as well.

Book Rescuers in Largo is an absolute gem. The selection is amazing -- thoughtfully curated, well organized, and full of incredible finds. We stopped in specifically to stock up our Banned Book Bungalow (little free library), and this was the perfect place to do it. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, happy to help and clearly passionate about books and getting them into the hands of readers. You can feel the love for literature the moment you walk in. If you're looking for great books, great vibes, and genuinely kind people, this place is a must-visit. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Very large and diverse book store with pretty much every genre and type of books you could ever want there. The store is well organized and there are a lot of displays that give character. Looks like they have live music there as well, which is pretty neat. I had to drag my wife out after 2 hours with a box of books for only about $30. read more

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Book rescuers has a little bit of everything for everyone. We stopped by on our way home from Largo and ended up staying a whole hour just looking. They had so many books we didn't even make a dent. Huge shoutout to the kids play area (little kitchen/blocks/coloring) that kept my littles busy while I browsed the kids section. We got about 13 items for $15 which I thought was a great deal. read more

Everything you want in a used book store, and more! Books, magazines, CDs, sheet music, board games, puzzles, posters, and book scraps for crafts. I had so much fun shopping here, and there are plenty of comfy places to peruse books or play board games. The shelves are only organized by category, so if you're looking for something specific you won't be able to search by author or title. There's definitely a mildewy smell that left me sneezing even after I left, so pop your allergy pill before you go and then enjoy browsing for a while! Great place to find unique gifts for everyone with crafty interests! read more

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GREAT selection of books. Also lots of other different things...vinyls, art, gifts Friendly, helpful staff and the prices are amazing! read more

Really cool bookshop with used books! Loved visiting here. Plenty of parking on the side of the store. I wander in here for an hour looking for looks to buy. read more

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First time checking out the Book Rescuers and it was very impressive!!! They have a huge inventory of books...over 1 mile long of shelving from paperbacks to hard cover books at very affordable prices!!! There are multiple sections in the store from a nice seating area, to an area full of vinyl records, cassette tapes in the front area. There are movies and more in the VHS and DVD format as well!! Everything is organized nicely throughout the store and they have tons of subjects covered!! Definitely recommend checking this place out for reasonable pricing on everything!!! Great resources for teachers too!!! read more

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I've been to The Book Rescuers a handful of times now, and it's quickly become one of my favorite spots. Their new location has tons of space, making it easy to browse and get lost in all the shelves. The selection changes often, and the prices are so affordable that I never walk out empty-handed. Every visit feels like a little treasure hunt, you never know what gem you'll find. Definitely a go-to bookstore for anyone who loves used books and supporting a place that's keeping stories alive. They also have local handmade goods available a lot of the time too, and a small selection of rare books. I've noticed they also usually have something set up for local teachers, too! read more

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SOOO many books for SUCH good prices- I left with a huge stack of books and a few DVDs for $30ish. The employees were very nice and friendly. They have everything- books,DVDs, audiobooks, vinyls, art, couches, feee supplies for teachers. Highly recommend for any and all bibliophiles read more

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It's always a pleasure visiting The Book Rescuers! They have a wonderful selection of books and other media, along with unique artwork from local artists that really adds to the shop's charm. Their prices are very reasonable, and the staff is consistently kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I always enjoy stopping in. If you're not quite sure what you're looking for, I highly recommend checking out their "Blind Date with a Book" section. It's such a fun way to discover something new! read more

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Amazing book selection at a great value. Plan on spending plenty of time here. Great prices.

Fantastic place for used books, great bang for your buck. It's huge so there's lots is quite a selection of books and magazines.

This place is conveniently located on Ulmerton, which is easily accessible by car. The parking lot is some gravel some asphalt so be careful when you drive in. The staff are super nice and the selection of books is pretty wide range spanning from your typical Barnes & Noble's books all the way up to elementary school textbooks and college textbooks. The value of the books are pretty good considering they're at a very reduced price. This place also has reading glasses for the elderly or people who need reading glasses in general. You just grab them and wander around the shop with them on or take them home if you need a pair. People normally just donate their old ones to the book rescuers so it's very nice to see the community coming together for materials to better help each other. The donation area is towards the back of the store so you normally will just drive towards the back and drop them off outside, there is someone who is available to take them in. And this place reminds me of Chamberlain's book mine in Jacksonville, Florida, but in a smaller area and a lot less books. Hopefully in a couple years time, the book rescuers can be just as well known as the book mine in Jacksonville. read more

Great bookstore located in a warehouse. Seemed like millions of used books packed into this place. I'm an avid reader so I could browse here for hours and leave with a few books but was just looking for a beach read today. I'm big into history books and they had plenty. Prices were from $1 to $5 so you can't go wrong. Owners were great people and very friendly. As always support local business! read more

This spot is such a gem!! Theres so much to see and find and you really can just get lost in here for hours looking at books, records, and local crafts. I love that they showcase local artists and I love how they have sections made just for educators. As a teacher that means so much. If you are a teacher-- you really need to check this place out. They even sell classroom sets of books! Great prices and some really cute photo spots as well. I wish they had this in Orlando! read more

Fantastic bookstore with large selection of quality used books--including lots of British authors hard to find in new bookstores. The custom bookshelves have windows to give the stacks an open and airy feeling. You could spend a whole day browsing through thousands of used books on the shelves. Also sells cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, VHS, and even jewelry. read more

I already want to go back! I have a one year old and wanted to come here for some kids books. I bought 11 for $12 and I can't wait to return to buy him more books. The workers were nice and helpful. Chairs in the front are nice for family members waiting, if you want to look at a book, etc. I highly recommend shopping here. read more

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This is literally our FAVORITE book store! We never walk out empty handed and are here at least every weekend! Their books are $1-$3. They have records, local books, DVDs, VHS, collectible books and don't local made crafts. They have a nice selection of local authors, a huge children's book area and lots of tables and chairs for you to hang out and read or even have your book club meet! Everyone working there is very nice and helpful. They take cash, cards, cash app, Venmo and Zelle for payment. read more

Amazing concept. I love to read so this is a great place to find low priced books that have some history to them. The book selection is very large. They have record, DVD's, magazine, and a bunch of other great things to purchase. read more

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It is a terrific store to find record albums, cassettes, dvds, cds, video games, vhs tapes, audio books on cd, and books. Prices are very fair: hardcover books are mostly $5.00; coffee table sized books are $5.00; paperbacks are $2.00; Cds and dvds are $1.00. I don't recall the price of the kids' books. They also have a free section of materials (notebooks, binders, etc.) for teachers. As a retired high school English teacher, I thought that was really wonderful. The store has done a fantastic job in categorizing books and dvds. Where the store needs to improve is their categorizing of cds. They do have certain categories: easy listening (Sinatra, Bennett, etc.) lounge singers, new arrivals, Christmas, country, soundtracks, etc. However, they have shelves and shelves and shelves simply labeled miscellaneous artists. Those are the ones that need to be organized and categorized. I found many cds in those areas where they should have been placed in other areas. To go through all those shelves takes a great deal of time, effort, and patience. Therefore, I just skipped most of those shelves and headed over to the books. There was also a shelf for Broadway shows, but there was no label showing that. I just stumbled upon that shelf by accident. At least the shows were NOT thrown in with film soundtracks. It is wonderful to have a store like this where one can peruse books and even sit and browse through them since the store has a nice cozy section for you to relax and read. read more

Love, love, love the Book Rescuers! Their new space is fantastic (and air conditioned) with tons of shelves to hold TONS of books. Everything is neatly organized and categorized and you could spend hours browsing their huge selection. In addition to books they've got CD's, games, puzzles, VhS and DVDs and a comfy space to sit and rest if you need a break while shopping. The friendly staff are all readers and happy to make recommendations or help you find something, and the prices are excellent! There is something for everyone here, and all are welcome. read more

We are from western NY and drove by this place on our way into Largo. From driving past I thought it looked like an interesting place but maybe a business that repairs and sells first edition books. In the community paper this week's edition featured The Book Rescuers. It was a sign that we definitely needed to visit at least once. I am super happy that we did. The store has all donated furniture and most books are donated. The owner built all the shelves himself. I was able to find an old 1000 pc puzzle that hasn't been sold for a couple of years and going for $35+ on Amazon for $5. $.50 per 100 pieces for puzzles. $2 paperbacks and $3 hardcover books. Sunday free books for Students, business owners, and some other programs. Free book on your birthday. We didn't select any perk since we were already getting such a great deal with the books. Plus one in our party had heard they are still operating on a loss. We had a hard time deciding which books to buy. The check out line was long the whole time we were there. Couldn't find a parking space when we first arrived and there had to be over 20 parking spaces for use...it was busy. Despite this demand, the owner truly showed his passion for books and this business. He conversed with every customer and treated them like they were old friends. read more

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A great discovery! Very friendly staff and very organized! An enjoyable book store with a gigantic selection of books, magazines and unique finds at very low prices read more

Officially my favorite book store! I've come back to this book store three times and I always find gems. While it is somewhat of a drive for me, I really enjoy everything about this place! Always has great music. The staff is friendly and helpful. A nice section with banned books. Several book genres are available. Prices are coordinated by color. ($1,$2,$3,$5,$8) Today, there were these nicely wrapped books with no title just a note written in the front to leave you wondering. As someone who loves surprises, this was a sweet idea, so I bought one for $5 and I love the book choice I got! as far as location, I will say, it is in somewhat of a sketchy place...but even that feels like a romcom or mystery novel. Who doesn't love an adventurous treasure hunt?! Overall, my favorite thing about this place is that they rescue books! read more

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Found them as they are still setting up at a new location.. We walked in ans said OMG! What a great store, and the staff is so helpful, even as they were still setting up. Place is huge. We walked out with 6 books fo $20 bucks. Can't beat it. So happy they are there. Good luck to you guys. read more

I was excited to visit! I saw this place on Tiktok and it looked amazing! I always love finding a new locally owned bookstore! But as I was waiting in line I overheard one of the employees very loudly tell someone on the phone that "Libraries just throw your books away." Depending on the condition, yes, libraries sometimes cannot take an item-- but this was just a blatant lie. I put my books down and left. I will not spend my money here. read more

I found this GEM of a store while researching secondhand book shops to visit when I first flew down to see my daughter. Fast-forward several years and half-a-dozen visits later. It is the summit of literature and Shangri-La, if that could be a thing. Birthdays? Covered. Holidays? Check. Incidental un-birthdays? Yep! Last time I visited my daughter? My husband and I visited twice in two days. I hope to shop there again in early May. Although some of the shelves are not alphabetized (and that's a tall order at many shops, especially in gently used kids' books!), many the sections and collections are arranged in alphabetical order. If my biggest problem in life is having to check six-plus locations for Graham Greene (memoir, other biography, travel journalism, mystery, fiction, short stories), then I'm fortunate! I pack light but return with a case of BOOKS! Bibliophiles, prepare to spend at least two hours here. read more

One on Pinellas County's treasures (not so hidden since their move to Ulmerton). A vast selection of used books (some gently used, others not so gently used) from indivduals who donate, estate sales, library discards, etc., etc., etc. Consider this a recycling service that prevents a lot of material from going in the landfill. Some great values to be found. Just keep looking!. read more

The sorting system takes a little getting used to, but be prepared to browse books for hours in this place. Prices are great and the service is friendly read more

This place is amazing. The staff was SUPER helpful and it was such an experience. Definitely give yourself enough time to browse. The kid area is fantastic! All the kids books were $1 and they had toys, puzzles, coloring etc set out for your kids to enjoy! I would HIGHLY recommend. They even had some great "booktok" books there! Thank you for doing what you guys do! read more

Super cute bookstore in a warehouse. Absolutely massive selection of books. Stephen king is very popular so they never have any if that's what you're seeking. One of the workers told me they restock 1-2k books a week, so be sure to stop by often if you're looking for any specific books. Staff is super helpful and knows the layout. Definitely recommend! Books are either 1, 2, 3, or $5 and they have other miscellaneous things for other prices. It's hard to find and doesn't look like it should be there, but just go back to the storage units/warehouses and you'll see it! read more

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