What a wonderful bookshop and the store owner was a pleasure to converse with. You can hear his…read morepassion for books in his voice. Anyway, we had planned a weekend trip to Carlsbad and searched for used bookstores in the area and Farenheit came up. So glad we stopped in and were able to walk out with a few books. Many vintage finds for all you collectors. Look closely and carefully as there are so many nooks and crannies in the shop where hidden gems can be found. You can find art books to cookbooks to history books. Please note that the shop's lease for this location is up soon. If you and anyone know of a space in Carlsbad Village, please contact the store owner Philip. He and this community deserve to have a bookstore. We are never too old or too young to learn. Grab a book and enjoy a good read! Lookout for the bargain books! And I loved the music played during our shopping experience, French jazz, which set the mood for our lunch in a local French cafe. Support this small business and stimulate the local economy and our brains!

I love all used bookstores. I may not love all of them equally but I still love them. Anytime I…read morecan buy books at significantly lower prices, count me in. This is a small shop but they've probably got something that will catch your interest. I bought a fat history book (no, not a book about the history of fatties, come on, now) for 1/3rd the normal price. And it is in perfect condition. I also appreciated the notes throughout the store encouraging the reading of banned books. Seems an appropriate message given the name of the bookshop. Plenty of free street parking in the area.

It's a house. Don't be fooled. It's also a great record store! Even got some discount records too.read more

Fresh stock no matter how often I visit, great atmosphere, totally a destination spot for anyone…read moreliving near or visiting Carlsbad!

Was walking down Main Street and came up on this hidden gem…read more You really don't see a lot of record stores around anymore. So, of course, I went in. The gentleman at the counter greeted us. From what I could see, they had a huge selection of vinyls. Unfortunately, it was a very hot day in Vista, and they didn't have AC! So, I only looked around briefly. I will definitely be back!

One of the best stop-shops for any vinyl collectors, especially for those who like heavy music…read more Despite the statement, this store has some of the most variety I've seen in San Diego record shops - containing a variety of genres such as jazz, r&b, soul, rap, rock, pop, punk, metal... you name it! I will definitely say though, their punk and metal selection is the highlight. I've been able to find artists as popular as Motörhead and as indie as Judas Iscariot. Prices are great, and more importantly - not everything is sealed new. Obviously most record stores have bargain bins, but Standards is also not limited to stuff you'd find collecting dust in your grandparent's attic (newer record stores in San Diego, take notes.) Service is great, the store always has a tight but warm ambiance - and I'm always running back to buy more records every couple weeks if that says anything.

While prices do remain high on most items, I really love coming here for dvds and books! They have…read morea great range of books to choose from and some are decently priced. I don't think I've ever left here without a book I have been looking for. The staff is very welcoming and attentive as well. Great environment while shopping and checking out!

Hunter young man at the cashier was so helpful he was busy but still made time to help.read more

I came here to buy a record for my son I didint even know…read morethat these stores still existed with Spotify and everything It was definitely a hole in the wall type place but I think record stores are going for that I found a classic album Bob Marley the legend lp He's never heard it before and it was really affordable for a such a classic album thanks I'll be back to add to his collection

You spin me right round, baby, right round Like a record,…read morebaby, right round, round, round by Dead or Alive Spin Records is one of our better record shops in North County San Diego. Old school, but old and new music is available and if you are looking for something, they may hold it or order it for you. For those of us who grew up in the 80's and 90's, we saw vinyl die and come alive again. It is still my preference for music at home and it is an extra plus if the lp also had the downloadable device option. Every year I attempt to head out to Record Store Day (RSD). My goal is to pick up unique items that have never been released, but more than anything, those 80's and 90's albums that were only made on CD. After a three hour wait in line this year, with only 380 different releases and only 3000 stores in the country with offerings, I came home with everything on my list, but one item out of stock. A total win. Five stars for variety and good set up outside to make shopping effiient. My only suggestion is to get a couple food trucks and dj or live music in the parking lot, playing something chill. #SpinRecords #Carlsbad #RSD #FortheWin

It's not just for comic books! There are so many fun activities--dungeons and dragons, Pokemon…read moretourneys, magic, etc. Folks are knowledgeable and inviting, not pretentious or gatekeep-y.

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"

Poor customer service. I hope whoever's is running this book store is healthy…read more Ordered a gift card for Christmas never received. No answers to my phone calls, or emails. I would like my money refunded.

If there was a way to give negative stars I would. I have never had such abysmal customer service…read morein my life. I placed an order on Dec 4th for a Christmas gift for my autistic son. I thought that should ensure plenty of time to have it processed and shipped for Christmas. Then the company went dark for two weeks, no responses to my email, no answer to my phone calls. Finally Sunday I get this response, "Le Hook, We moved and in the process lost internet and phone service for 2 weeks. I'll cancel your order since we are not a real company. Bill KAREN'S BOOKS" Really? What business of any statue and character loses all contact with their customers for two weeks? A further inquiry got this answer: pardon his language please "We do a shit bucket of business which is why things got out of hand fast. But you probably can't get your little mind around that either." Resorting to personal attcks is a poor way to do business! I recommend to anyone that you never use this company and warn all your friends also!

This location of Comics 'n Stuff is huge. It has a limited selection of back issues, which are…read morearranged very neatly. But where they excel is in trade paperback reprints. WOW Fabulous selection. Name the title and I would make a bet that it is here.

Large selection of back issues…read more Definitely bigger than I thought it would be Lots of collectibles

Every time I go to this store, I'm going to walk in, say "P.U., smells like wet fart in here!" and…read morewalk out every single time until the wet fart smell is fixed. btw, the entire store is actually 20% to 50% off now. They want to entice you to the wet fart smell before they go out of business.

They always have unique snacks and figures but like others have stated it always smells bad in this…read morestore like Mildew or septic. I've noticed ceiling leaks in other stores near FYE idk what's going on with this mall but I do think the mall needs to look into the leaks and smells.

This review is based on my interaction with the staff at checkout. The actual store itself is…read morepretty great. Expansive selection and on the bigger side for a B&N. They also still have a cozy Starbucks inside with the OG 90s/2000s decor. Okay, onto the whole reason I'm writing this review. TDLR I was gypped into joining their rewards program. I go to check out and am asked if I am a B&N member. I say that I am not and the cashier proceeds to inform me of this "special offer" they're offering to non-members today only. All he asks is my name and email. In hindsight, this was a red flag and was most certainly a gig to get me to sign up without explicitly saying so. Low and behold, I get handed a rewards card and the receipt reflects my new membership. I immediately phone into their support line (there's no option to do this yourself online) to deactivate my account. Hey, I get it. As an employee you have to always ask people to join. However, please just do the honorable thing and be straightforward and respectful if they decline. I can deal with persistence. What I do not appreciate is deceit. Slimy experience. I will not be back.

I love going to this Barnes & Noble location. There's just something about the atmosphere that…read moremakes me feel happy and relaxed every time I visit. Whether I'm browsing for books, looking at gifts, or just wandering around, it's one of my favorite places to spend an hour or two. The employees have always been friendly and helpful, and there's plenty of parking in the shopping center. It can get pretty busy, especially on weekends, and the checkout line can move a little slowly at times, but that's really my only complaint. I also love the café. Grabbing a Starbucks drink and a snack while I browse is part of the experience for me. It's a fun place to spend time by yourself or even go on a casual date. One thing to keep in mind is that the café does not accept Starbucks gift cards, which was a surprise to me. Other than that, I highly recommend this location.