A small but mighty bookstore. After years of driving by this spot, what finally brought me in was seeing them on social media. I stumbled upon a post they did which was in solidarity with a group of people and seeing that our values were aligned I knew this was a local small business that I needed to be supporting from here on out. I came midweek to shop and look around, and I had a great experience. It's a smaller bookstore, but they did have a lot to choose from! I was especially happy to see that they keep up with new and trending authors/books that come out. But of course, they also had a broad selection of every type of book you could think of. Being a smaller independent bookstore they don't have mass quantity though so if you find a book you like you should grab it because they only have a copy or two of each. I found that the pricing was comparable to anywhere else but again when you shop here you're supporting local small businesses so even if it was a little pricier, it would be worth it to me. They had a cute child's/kids section in the back so it would definitely be a great place to bring your little one to look around or read a story. The vibes are welcoming, but I also appreciate when staff leave you to look around without standing over your shoulder. The gal working behind the register was super nice and checked me out with quickness, that I was in and out without issue. Nice people work here, they have a decent selection and overall it was a cute little shop that I will be back to support again soon. read more

The Bookworm - Bookstores Near Me - Camarillo, California

When so many bookstores are shutting their doors, The BOOKWORM is thriving!! It's easy to see why, It's a warm, welcoming environment, plenty of parking and a LONG history with the community. So many books - special orders on request. Planned future events :Ask the Expert - Book Clubs Edition with award-winning author Raven West on the new community radio station Camaradio 101.3FM read more

Do your self a favor and come here before you go to a big chain store. This bookstore is small, but they have a lot of different books that are both popular and not so popular. They also have classic books. The person behind the desk was extremely helpful and extremely nice. She had some great insights on some books that she thought I or my daughter would like. she didn't have some of the books I wanted but she said she would be able to order for me, but I'm not from the area so I wasn't able to do that but I will definitely be giving Her a call the next time I know I will be in town so that she could have the books that I want or need there when I arrive I absolutely adore this shop. I was able to find a few books and for the price. It was amazing support your local businesses. This one is definitely one that you want to support, especially if you are a book lover. read more

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How did I not know this place existed?! Today was my first visit in, and definitely won't be my last - I'm in love. An adorable bookshop, with an awesome selection. The owner, Jen is super knowledgeable and knew exactly the vibes I wanted and helped me select some books. Also, it's always a good time being able to talk books with someone who clearly loves them as much as you do. Jen, you're awesome, looking forward to returning soon! read more

The Bookworm - Bookstores Near Me - Camarillo, California

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It's a tiny little bookstore. It has some pretty good vibes and you can tell the place is loved by locals. However, selection was (to me) limited. It definitely had some nice hardcover editions and popular series. read more

Mrs. Jen is the new owner of the Bookworm, and we just love her! She is a bookworm and has all sorts of great recommendations for all ages! Whether you're a local or just visiting, be sure to add the Bookworm to your trip to Camarillo! read more

It's a lovely little book store filled with many, many books. I highly recommend it for all types of books.... Especially Children's books. It's so rewarding to support small businesses! read more

First visit today but definitely will be back. Cozy shop with good finds including kids books that I hadn't seen before. Oh, and they gift wrapped my purchases too! read more

Very cute bookstore, with a pretty good and at times eclectic selection. Very supportive of local authors, and a lovely local business.

Such a cute little bookstore I stumbled upon! Has a good selection and variety for a small store! If you want something specific, they will order it for you. I was amazed at the number of children's books. I'll be coming back for my child. I cannot speak for the value of the books. Only bought one book. They are very nice! Accommodating and asks if they can help. I came in with a stroller and the aisles are small. It was ok to keep it in a spot near the front so we can be not mobile. read more

Lovely bookstore. Very well organized. It's a small shop that has a great selection of books. The staff was kind and we talked about great bookstores to go to around LA and Pasadena. The book prices were industry standard because they were new books. Also, they had a really cool board on their wall that would come up with different quotes. It was quite mesmerizing. Overall, a great bookstore. Will stop by again if I'm down in Camarillo. read more

Great book store and everyone there is always very helpful. I have them order books for me as well and they arrive in just a few days.

I cannot say enough good things about The Bookworm. I buy all of our books there and avoid using online sources. Just recently I called Julie the owner and asked her to find a book for me. She found it in hardback and it was an older version, we ordered it. About 30 minutes later Julie called me back after she researched and found an updated version. Julie gave me the option to order either or both. She really cares and clearly shows me every time I order or look for a book. She has helped me countless times to find great YA books. Buy from local small business because you're worth it and so is Julie! read more

Support local businesses!! I've always wanted to peer into this place and finally got the chance to. It's a mixture of books with a nice selection for children. I think the kids section takes up half of the store, although the store is fairly small. Collection for YA is slightly limited and recently published books (depending on popularity) might be hard to come by. But they also have a warehouse that they can check for you. Overall great little bookstore read more

Personal service from people who love books. And they do beautiful complimentary gift wrapping!

I love the customer service here :) Although it is a smaller store they are able to order just about any book you are looking for and the books come in very quickly. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff! Support Camarillo businesses If they don't have the book they can order.

Wonderful store small but extremely well curated. Excellent selection of fiction and children's materials. Really really good on the kids books but also plenty for adults. Very friendly, helpful staff. I will definitely come back. read more

Happened upon this bookstore on my lunch break and decided to just walk in and see what they have. I was pleasantly surprised by how many books they had! It was such a nice, cozy, little store. The owner, Julie, along with the other lady working there were so friendly!! Julie asked what type of books I'm interested in, then offered a suggestion that I ended up buying. They have so maybe options and a large children's section, as well. They let me know that they offer gift wrapping, and they could even order books that you're looking for but don't see in store. Great service ladies, and I enjoyed chatting about some great books. I will 100% be back and buy my books from there. I'd much rather give my money to a local bookstore than amazon or Barnes and noble. read more

Several months ago I went to the Bookworm with my grandson to buy a book. A lady that worked there showed me the section in the store appropriate for 9 year olds. He picked out the book called Odd 1's Out by James Rallison. A few nights later my daughter called me and said he was talking about STD's at the dinner table. I was shocked because I had trusted the lady at the bookstore. Today I went back to the bookstore and explained to Julie ( the owner) what had happened. I suggested that she remove these books from her store. She had no response. Apparently it's more important to her to make money than care about our youth. I'm giving this store 3 stars only because I love to read. read more

Such a magical bookstore! When I was a kid we used to go to the original location in Old Town Camarillo to get books for school (and fun!). I'm so thrilled that the next owners have carried on what was great about this Camarillo institution. They have a fantastic array of children's and YA literature, and even carry a delightfully curated section of adult fiction and non-fiction books. The store isn't big but you will be amazed at the variety! There's a cozy, warm feeling about the place. If you're giving a gift, they'll even gift wrap it beautifully for you. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you are a book lover! read more

Just discovered this place. Owner is so nice and selection is great given its size. All quality choices. Wonderful ambiance.

OMG. I have lived in Camarillo my whole life. Today was the first time I have ever stepped foot into this book store. My cup runneth over!!! I got a few books for my son who is due to be born any day now, a friends baby as well as my nieces. I am excited for my husband to get off of work to tell him about the local GEM of a store. There are books for adults as well. We much rather support local then go online to to big name stores. I also spoke with the two gals working. I believe one was the owner. They were both very helpful and made me feel right at home. I will be a new regular customer. Cant wait to join them for story time!! read more

I ordered books over the phone for my grandmother who needs some books during social distancing. A very easy pick up process and felt very safe; gloves and masks were used while handling books. It's a tough time right now but I'm glad this bookstore is around and taking care of the community. read more

Such a wonderful store. The owner couldn't be any sweeter. He's looking for a gift for my friends son. I walked in the owner was so helpful as she recommended the perfect books. So glad I found this little store read more

Based on the reviews, I had no idea whether this was a children's bookstore or if it had grownup books too. We decided to check it out since it had such rave reviews and I'm so glad we did! For the record, there are books for adults AND children. The store is pretty small but it is well curated. Mrs. Fig knows her books! She made several wonderful recommendations, shared some fun stories about authors and Camarillo, and I even went home with two books! Totally sold. If we had Mrs. Fig's back home I would probably read A LOT more. She's the warmest, smartest, awesomest bookstore owner I have ever met. I miss her already :( I'll be back the next time I'm in town! You're lucky to have her Camarillo! Boyfriend's review: "Warm and insightful but never overbearing." read more

LOVE this place, been using it since gradeschool and still buy books through them, if they don't have a book in stock they're super helpful and friendly and will order it for you at the best prices they can find too! read more

I love this bookstore. It reminds me of the little book store in beauty and the beast that belle goes into, only with way more stuff. The lady that owns this place has been there forever, and is really helpful. They have so many books, and they always make sure to stalk up on the ones kids need for school. Their prices are good, and their location is super easy to get to. The store isn't very big so you have to look for it, but once you find it, its like stepping into a different world. Plus I love the smell of bookstores. read more

Great little bookstore. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I didn't have a lot of questions but another customer in there at the same time did and she had lots of suggestions for what they were looking for. They have a good selection of kids books; I didn't look through the adult books but it looked like they had a good number of those too. The set up was really nice, with a special seasonal section that I can definitely see myself heading back to before each holiday. read more

I came into get a book for my friend's sons bday(he's 2). They were helpful in offering to hold or order any titles they didn't have in store at the momment. On top of suggest some other great books.. I ended up settling on a couple other children's books. Connie was super helpful and even offered to gift wrap for Free. With a bow on top and a little snake thing on top, and tied together. SO VERY HAPPY WITH MY EXPERIENCE!!!! great customer service. I felt taken care of. They were so good in had to write a review.. I think this is my first review ever! On any site. read more

The Bookworm - Bookstores Near Me - Camarillo, California

This is a diamond in the rough for sure. I didn't know bookstores like this still existed. When We first pulled up to the bookstore my daughter and I were so excited because it was such an adorable place. Not to mention she had a great selection of books. Do not pass this place up...it's a breath of fresh air for readers like me. read more

Salvation for the avid reader! With book stores closing left and right, those of us who still enjoy books printed on paper (as opposed to the e-variety) this place is a haven. Great selection of the classics (literary masters and the canonical writers)! Also, a great place to go for children's books, board books as well as paper. Prices are low and the satisfaction is high. read more

A local bookstore!! It's nice to know I'm not the only one still reading books! The ladies here are super friendly and helpful. Great prices, comparable to the BIG chains. read more

The Bookworm - Store front - Bookstores Near Me - Camarillo, California

I love this little store. It's so cute and quaint. I wish every town had a little bookstore like this. It has a little children's reading nook and a great selection of books for such a small space. The owner is super helpful and they had almost all the books we were looking for. Glad we found this gem. read more

Connie is so incredibly caring, lovely and wise. I had such a magical experience at Mrs. Fig's. It's a must visit in Camarillo!

The sweetest bookstore in Camarillo. Connie makes you feel like family the moment you walk in the door, just like the best books do. Great selection of different interests. Gem of a spot- highly recommend to stop in when you're in Camarillo next. read more

Absolutely love a mom n pop book shop and this place is so cute! Tons of great books, small gifts, crafty handmade cards and more.

This is a magical bookstore. It is petite, yet incredibly well stocked with an amazing selection of books for adults and children. It is located next to See's Candies. It is an INDEPENDENTLY owned bookstore with a local business owner. Yay small business! The owner is a jewel. She is very knowledgeable and kind. I have asked her for book recommendations numerous times and every book she has suggested has been exactly what I wanted. She is great at asking questions when you are looking to to purchase a gift to ensure your recipient will enjoy the book.The customer service is outstanding with employees going out of their way to research topics and questions. They offer free gift wrapping and host book signings. They also have a children's story hour. read more

This quaint little bookstore, has some of the most awesome people working for it. Starting from the owner who goes out of her way to help you find the book you're looking for whether that be for enjoyment or class. She, created her bookstore to make you feel at home there's even a porch to read your books on before you decide if you want to buy. She's heavy into promoting writers and readers. She does a weekly reading for young children and always promoting the newest author having book signings. Her staff are so kind and caring. They always have free gift wrapping if you're looking for a book for a friend or family. Stop in and say hi, but a book or stay for awhile! read more

I love supporting local businesses so even though I could probably get books slightly cheaper online it's worth it to visit this store. Especially since they gift wrap for free. Everyone who works here has always been so pleasant and helpful. There's a small little area for kids to do puzzles or read books while you shop which is very helpful for this mama. read more