Once again Fernanda put together a smooth running event. I do love this event…read more I shop here regularly. So, the opportunity to come & show them more love is okay by me. Their volunteers are always so helpful & knowledgeable. Its why I come back. Well, & the books. I came this time wanting cookbooks. I hadn't ever looked at their selection before. I collect vintage cookbooks, (yes, I use them too. ), I was happy to see the selection they had. I'll be back to look. Definitely adding this area to my focus. Right around the corner from the cookbooks are the vintage books. Well, they had this wonderful little Dick Tracy book. I knew it was coming home with me. Then, when I went to psy they were going to give me the Dick Tracy one. I told them no, I wanted to pay for it, it gives them the money. Isn't that the point!?

The Book Cellar is such a hidden gem! Tucked away in the basement of the Central Library, it feels…read morecozy and welcoming as soon as you step inside. The selection is really impressive, especially if you're into Texas history, local authors, antique books, or those special finds you don't usually come across at bigger bookstores - and at a great price. and I could've easily spent way more time browsing - it's well organized and fun to explore without feeling overwhelming. The staff truly made the visit even better. Everyone was kind, patient, and genuinely happy to help or just chat, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal.

Nine Lives Books may be small, but it's brimming with books, movies, trinkets, and more. It has a…read morequiet, library-esque atmosphere when you walk in, but the friendly owners are always happy to chat about their stock or the latest movies in theaters. While the selection of books and movies is on the smaller side and leans more toward vintage finds than brand-new releases, we always leave with something great! On our last visit, we picked up three Disney VHS tapes and over 40 Magic cards at just 10 cents a piece. The lady at the register was so kind--she even gave us a free plastic deck box for the cards! At checkout, there's also a fun setup of enamel pins, cute figurines, and knickknacks to check out. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area--you might just find a neat hidden treasure!

Nine Lives Books is a wonderful bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated…read moreselection of books, comics, and other great finds. It's the kind of place where you can take your time browsing and always discover something interesting. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help without being pushy. Whether you're looking for a specific title or just enjoy exploring independent bookstores, Nine Lives Books is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back!

Pro: Wide selection…read moreof music, many genres represented, many treasures to be found. Cons: Dark, hot, dirty, cramped, ADA non-accessible. Little discernible organization - most LPs are just sitting in bulging, decomposing cardboard boxes or randomly stacked on top. Very few records are priced, so you've got to walk them down to the 1st floor, where the antique mall lady at the money cage will make up prices on the spot. Many great cratedigging finds turned out to be empty covers just shoved in with the actual vinyl. Honestly, in the total disarray and the mess and the chaos there's a real record store in there. But overall, what I saw was disrespectful to the LPs.

3rd floor of Antique Mall with no AC. Absolute chaos with NO organization. Stacks of records on top…read moreof stacks. Fire hazard. NO prices on anything. You bring you selections to the counter on the 1st floor and they call the owner at home for a price. They have to describe the record over the phone. Prices START at $10. Huge selection of garbage records. He has not been at his shop for over a year because of health issues. Hopefully someone will buy this collection and auction and try to organize at a different location.

I was on a quest for a cd so we swung in here. Spoiler, they had it! Finally! I was surprised at…read morehow big the selection was of everything: movies, music, toys, and trading cards. We ended up coming back and they had some obscure movies my husband had been looking for. Yup, we will be back for dvd and cd hunts. The staff was polite and helpful as well. And from what I could see everything was decently priced.

Although they won't have everything that's a given, I still found much of what I was looking for…read moreand enjoyed perusing all the many sections. The staff mainly stayed at the back desk which I found not bad because it gave me space to find what I was looking for and more. The prices differed and one thing could cost 7.99, another, $22. So it really just depends, however, I will come back again

6/8/26 Just a heads-up for anyone visiting: the store at 10109 Broadway location is CLOSED. They…read moremoved to a NEW LOCATION between Court of Gamers and Buddy's Toys at Thousand Oaks and Jones-Maltsberger. Great experience at Gotham Comics. The store was well organized, and the staff were polite and welcoming. There were several tables and long boxes to search through, making it a fun stop for comic collectors. They carry both back issues and new books, with a larger selection of newer titles, but there were still plenty of books to browse. Our whole family had a great time digging through the inventory and seeing what we could find. Definitely worth a visit for comic fans.

This place has every comic you could think of. It is stuffed full of comics and well organized. I…read moredid find some items I would want in the future and they had very fair prices. The staff was also very welcoming and helpful.

Huge selection of books and nicely organized. It was clean and quiet, which is perfect for…read morebrowsing. The lady at the reception greeted me cordially, as I entered. The prices were a bit high in my estimation. I miss the Cheever Books of old, with more accessibly priced books. But it did have many first editions and collectors books, which is big plus. I would recommend it as a stop for anyone who loves reading and books.

Wonderful selection of quality used books in great shape. A really nice mix of popular and eclectic…read moreand niche titles. The books are all in really great shape, many with covers or in sleeves. This is a store to people who are looking to add to their own collection, as opposed to looking for a cheap stack of books that they will then get rid of (no judgment, both practices have their place). Some negative reviews have claimed poor customer treatment, but my experience was the opposite. I bought a really nice autographed copy of "Baa Baa Blacksheep" and also a memoir by Eisenhower's speechwriter (see "eclectic and niche" above). This copy had no price written in it and had a goodwill sticker on it. I asked the lady at the counter how much the book was, and she looked it over and expressed her horror that the old sticker had not been removed. So she gave me the book at no charge and we had a great conversation about a unique picture of JFK's motorcade in San Antonio on the wall. Just a really nice experience.

I decided to come in one Sunday afternoon to check out the record collection and see what I could…read morefind, and boy was I a happy lady to take a chance. The name sounded super familiar to me, so I had a hunch it might be the same owners/shop as the one they had in Austin (which is no longer around), and it was!!!!! We walked into a giant space with many records, genres, and great vintage music items you can take pictures of and post on the 'gram. They have so many vintage posters and items hanging all over the walls and ceilings here! Take your time as you look around, as there are so many artists and genres you may want to have and collect for yourself. I found a rare vinyl LP of all San Antonio artists (old and new) that I could not have found anywhere else. It was an excellent price for such a great find! I even found an excellent 1970s stand-up live comedy stint that Cheech and Chong did in LA here that is excellent quality and has beautiful pictures inside the LP. The employees were super helpful, too, and even offered to recommend an artist or bands to listen to if you let them know you were down. There are turntables and headphones for you to plop down the record you are considering and give it a spin before you buy it. Parking is located at the back of the building with no fuss. There seems to be some construction along the front of the building, so I am unsure if you can park there once that is done. I have added this shop as a stop whenever I visit San Antonio, as it is a unique record gem hidden in SA.

A wonderful place to find records new and old. If you are looking for something specific the owner…read morehas a network to surely find it. If you just want to be surprised my favorite are the random sale packs that have a stack of minis. I want my kids to know that there is other music out there besides the stuff on the radio. It's fun to just walk around and see what is in stock. Join the email list to find out about unique limited edition records.

This place is a hidden gem by the Witte Museum. If you're in the mood for digging, you'll find a…read moregreat selection here. They even have a section dedicated to Numero Group releases, which I thought was super rad. If you want to try your hand at the bargain bin, there's a room with 50-cent records, too. There is a section near the front (you'll need to kneel) of clearance records underneath some New Arrivals. The folks who work here know and love music, so if you have any questions, I'm sure they'd be happy to chat about it.

Every visit to San Antonio I make it a point to come out to Crazy Rhythms records store to see…read moretheir unique selection of records. I always end up walking out with more than 2 records each visit as their pricing and selection is worth visiting each time. The layout of the shop is great. I recommend starting left side of the shop and work your way around to the right side. You will find all genres sorted out and organized in a very simple and easy to navigate way. Most of the newest arrivals (from folks who are selling or trading their records in) to the back left side. I like starting here just in case I end up finding something cool that just came in. It's a nice way to be able to see what came through to the shop in the last day or two and these records are always diverse in genre. I really enjoy the vintage collection the shop has as decor here. I have seen 8-track players, lunch boxes, older posters from classic albums, cassette players, and even some cool nostalgic childhood toys. I kept smiling at each vintage or throwback items I saw that often tells you "not for sale" or "NFS" stickers on it. As a record collector I take the condition of records seriously before purchasing. I am the annoying record collector who will slide the record out of the sleeve and bend it up to the light to check for scratches, dirt, dust, etc. The last few visits at Crazy Rhythms I have been purchasing and not checking the condition or quality because I trust what I am getting is going to be playable and no bumps/hiccups when I do play them. You will get very good to high-quality records here no doubt. Just heads up - every record collector should know that the cheaper the price (aka clearance or discounted items) usually the quality will suffer but THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE. You will get better than great quality records and anything that is priced low is probably overstock, common record/selection, and is always priced fairly. You can trust in this record store. Trust. Parking is super easy - just pull right up to the front of the store or park in the private lot. Even when the tourist attractions are busy around the store you will most definitely be able to stop in without having to worry about parking. Parking is never a thing for me even when Fiesta is happening. Check out the selections I have picked up in the few times I have come thru in my photos.