Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

This place has a TON of books and I'm so happy I discovered it! I was able to find 3 books in my…read moreTBR list, which I was surprised with because they're all contemporary authors who are pretty hot right now. I could honestly stay in this place for at least a couple hours; there books wall to wall and they even have a large romance section in the back. I can't comment on the stock as I don't really read romance, unless it's for sh*ts and giggles. They have also got plenty of comfy chairs for you to sit around in, too. Pricing is average as many are half off the cover price. Some books are deeply discounted and are in little baskets scattered in the store. I'll definitely come here again! The only drawback is that they're open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

I've found many an old book here as the name suggests. The store owner is the sweetest old man with…read morean adorable smile. I can find pretty much any kind of book here, and since they are all used the price is worth the item. I even found an old midwifery book! Really cool selection.

This is the cutest little bookstore. Feels nostalgic and right out of an old movie. But what really…read moremakes this place special is the adorable owner, Don. He is an absolute joy and ray of sunshine! So friendly and thoughtful and tells the best jokes, lol. I love hearing about his life and how he and his wife came to own this little treasured spot. Last trip he said to me, "I don't care if anyone comes in and doesn't buy a book, it's just so fun to watch people come in here from all walks of life and find joy in these ol' books." And that's how you know, someone truly loves and cares about what they do and their customers.

This HAS to be THE BEST used bookstore I've EVER visited in my 53 years!!!!!!! Excellent selection…read moreof used books, DVDs, and CDs. Both my wife and I found quite a few deals here. I've even found a few treasures I DIDN'T even know existed. Whomever donated these REALLY did their homework, and MUST have been SERIOUSLY involved in the SAME hobbies and interests as long as I have (since the 1970s!!!!). On the 3rd Saturday during the months of February, June, and October, they have a store sidewalk sale here, with PRETTY GOOD deals. My wife and I ALWAYS look forward to returning here. Volunteer staff is VERY nice and welcoming. Cash or debit accepted. Northwest corner of Los Alamos @Whitewood. Hours: Mon-Tue-Thur 10-4 Wed-Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun Closed

Came in for a first time visit and we were greeted brightly upon entering, but that was it. We have…read morenever been here before, didn't know the store layout or how anything works. I had to look it up online to see they actually sell books as it strongly resembles a library. There were a few older women behind the counter, not one offered any help or asked if we had any questions, that would be a nice thing to do especially if you're coming in with young children. We ended up with a few kids' chapter books for $3.50 so that was a pleasant surprise as I didn't realize the prices were marked on the inside pages. They had an issue with payment and accepting Venmo so I ended up using a credit card and were offered a sheet of stickers upon leaving. Great concept, except for the mother who was reading obnoxiously loud to her child inside the store, I feel like we should all be using indoor voices if we're trying to simulate a relaxing library environment. Other than that, if the employees/volunteers had offered any assistance throughout our visit, it would have been 4 stars.

Open Weekends, this is one of the best New Age Bookstores in N. County San Diego. It may be small…read morebut it's artfully stocked to the gills and run by happy Spiritualists who are there to offer a warm hug and great conversation. Everyone seems to be a medium here so they are delighted to talk with you about those things that go bump in the night, premonitions and apparitions and won't think you're crazy in the least. If you don't see what you're looking for, Celeste will order it for you too. It's run completely by volunteers and they are always so happy to see you and share their latest discoveries. There's such a wonderful variety of offerings that would include many items that you might usually find at a Metaphysical Bookstore, like gems and minerals, vibrational healing jewelry, incense and all kinds of Tarot Cars plus all Spiritually based books new and used. But then there are the more specialize tools for mediumship development classes. So you can find trumpets and slates and of course crystal balls too! There's also some wonderful inspired artwork that's really unique.

Wonderful little book store and for such a little gem it has so many wonderful books and one of a…read morekind treasures, Celeste Brock and Bill Brock are always there with their loving and above and beyond service...

Came here with my friends and they were having a book sale. Such a great, cost-effective way to…read moreshare the gift of reading when books are just $1. A fantastic deal and great service to boot. Thank you.

During one of my many frequent trips to the Poway Library I happen to meet up with Bob, one of the…read morevolunteers working at the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore. Bob quickly reminded me that Thursdays are "Thrifty Thursdays" at the book store, with BOGO (buy one, get one) item specials. This Thrifty Thursday was BOGO on Children's items. Bob is a great resource and reminded me that the bookstore sells some donated items directly on Amazon to benefit their nonprofit. Here's a link to their Amazon online store: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A2O157D83984P3&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER If you stop by the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore, be sure to pop in and "hi" to Bob and tell him Mark sent ya! I'm sure he would get a kick out of it knowing that Yelpers care to stop by.

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.

Such an awesome bookstore! It's across the street from the main library. Sales go to support the…read morelibrary. There is a smaller, sister bookstore inside the library. Staff is super nice. I checked here on a whim, to see if they had a copy of The Daily Stoic, which I'm always losing. What the heck?! They had a copy. I was so excited. It was actually a brand new book and it was only 4 bucks. Couldn't believe my good luck. So cool. Always support your local library. If you want to buy a book, definitely come here first. Highly recommended. 5/5 stars baby!

I had walked by this place many times, and finally stopped by to check it out. I was impressed by…read morehow many books they had, as I thought it was going to be a small selection. The staff were really friendly and gave a brief description of the store and where to find things. I will definitely be back.

Small bookstore at the corner of the library but they had a very good selection. Looks like they…read moreare always getting donation so I'll come back for sure. Well priced and friendly staff.

I love this bookstore! Stopped in here recently to just look around and ended up with great finds…read more The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience!

The volunteers at this bookstore are wonderful! I love coming in to browse when I have the chance…read more Looking forward to when they reopen after being closed for renovations!

I love picking out gently used books at Friends of Temecula Library. The ladies and gentlemen who…read morevolunteer there are knowledgeable about authors and genre, and give great suggestions. The selection is constantly changing. It is clean, bright, and easy to get to.

The staff/volunteers are so kind and genuinely friendly. Even before I went to the register I…read moreoverheard so many lovely interactions helping a kid find a book he might like, letting an older customer promise to bring back the change she was missing on a return visit, and just chatting nicely with each person as they were checking out. My interaction was no different. The selection will be varied as with any used bookstore, but they have quite a lot on offer for the small space they occupy and I ended up leaving with four books, myself. Plus it is a lot more guilt free ending up disliking a book you got for a buck fifty than a book you paid upwards of $16 for. It can also be a great source for those who want an inexpensive book that they won't mind using for an art project like book page origami or blackout poetry, since they have tons of mass produced paperbacks. The location they're in is also ideal since right next door there are amazing cupcakes, plus a coffee shop within the same mall. And the Santee Library is right there if you're local and have a library card. Super easy area to kill an hour or two in.

I think this place has the best selection of books with the most affordable prices. I was able to…read morefind a ton of rare classics that have been on my wishlist and my husband has been able to find his wishlist books, too! The book turnover rate is pretty good and we often come here every few weeks or so. Parking is cramped here and I think the ladies behind the desk are kinda cold/distant to customers who aren't regulars. The person in front of me had an engaging, friendly conversation with the cashier but when it was my turn the cashier did a complete 180 and seemed really unfriendly. Not sure why because I was buying 4 books and paid in cash. Oh, well, not my problem!