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    Towne Center Books

    4.8 (84 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Debbie F.

    Great local bookstore! Lots of recommendations in every area of the store. Staff is very helpful. Keep an eye out for author events. Had a book club with great snacks there tonight.

    Erich L.

    Nice independent book store in downtown. I like supporting small businesses and especially bookstores. They have a good selection for the size.

    Kathleen Y.

    Loved this little bookshop! Came across it while running errands in the area. Decent selection of books, organized, and had a pretty big section of young adult/children's books in the back portion of the store. The staff was friendly, and the girl who rang me up was so sweet! She definitely validated my purchase haha. The prices were pretty standard for an independent bookstore, but we're all for supporting small businesses so it's well worth it! A must visit if you're exploring Pleasanton!

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    Melissa H.

    I'm so glad I stumbled upon this little bookstore while walking through downtown Pleasanton. I dont usually go to this area as I'm about 20-30 mins away, but I went to go eat at a restaurant in this area. Afterwards, my best friend and I decided to walk around so when we saw this bookstore, we knew had to stop by! I was surprised of how big the store actually was! When you walk in, you are met with all of the novels, (Fiction, Autobiography, Thriller) but as you go deeper into the store, you'd see they have a whole back area with children's books, toys, etc! Not gonna lie, I wasnt expecting much when I walked in, but after being in here for almost 30 minutes I was seriously impressed. There's something about small businesses, little bookstores that make my heart so full. This place was one of them! I honestly could have walked around this store and found new things to amaze me. My favorite part of this book store was the "Pocket Tokens". They're little trinkets that are accompanied by a small card with a message and I found them sooo adorable! The fact that theyre little things that you can bring with you everywhere, or set on your desk, and always remember the little message that comes with it. I found that so adorable and I would definitely buy more if I were to come back for each friend that I find the message relates to. If I am ever in the area, I would definitely come back to this little bookstore!

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    Simpreet K.

    A gem of a bookstore in Pleasanton Downtown. There's sanitizer placed inside and right outside the store, the staff was wearing masks and the cashier was behind a glass panel. Rest assured, you'll be safe perusing books here even during these crazy times. The collection is very well-curated. I went in for 1 book but came out with 4, that's always how it works. The children's and young adult section has excellent books as well. I brought my kids in and they didn't want to leave, made a mental note to myself to bring them here more often. I am happy to support a local, independent bookstore and would encourage everyone shopping for books to do the same.

    Jacklynn N.

    Loved this little bookstore! Staff was friendly and inviting, the gentleman behind the counter took the time to talk with me and left me some nice suggestions. Several nice genres to choose from. I seen several books I have on my "to read" list, I'll be back!

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    Tisay Z.

    Best small bookstore in a small town. Very friendly staff. Variety of books and Puzzles. Drop by once in awhile. We usually drop by for puzzles. I was surprise to see filipino authors books. So proud.

    Giorgio T.

    Stopped in this store randomly during a hot Saturday and was relieved to feel the air conditioner on and blasting. Not too crowded, but definitely not empty. The atmosphere was calm and pleasant to be in while I searched for some books to surprise my wife with. I was surprised to see the high mark ups on books. I would have purchased more but the difference in cost compared to Amazon and Barnes & Nobles was almost double or triple. I understand stores need to make money and profit etc, but I don't think its right. (I guess nowadays most things aren't) I ended up purchasing "The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi" for $32+ tax even when I saw on amazon and barnes & nobles that it was only $20 new. Overall my wife is happy, so therefor I am happy

    Jo W.

    Such a cute little indie bookstore! You don't get to see very many of them anymore. The 70% off cart enticed me and my friend as we were walking outside, and we also enjoyed reading everyone's New Year resolutions displayed on the window. We decided to step inside. It's a very cute and small bookstore, with a children's section in the back. There's even a couch and a microwave. We stumbled across Stephen Colbert's book "Whose Boat is This Boat" about Trump's response to the victims of Hurricane Florence, which was hilarious, and had me watching Stephen Colbert's video of him reading the book aloud. They also had the graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank's diary, which was very charming. Thanks to Towne Center Books, I got to read the graphic novel adaptation that I never knew existed and needed to read. I wanted to support them, so I picked up a little notebook with a lock to purchase for about $10. They also have a loyalty program here and asked me if I wanted to sign up. Even though I don't get to come to Pleasanton often, I told them to sign me up anyway, because who knows if I do want to buy more books whenever I swing by downtown Pleasanton again?

    Brianna F.

    I love this bookstore.. especially because there aren't a lot of them these days. This one sits in a quiet spot in downtown Pleasanton. On the weekends, we love to stroll downtown and stop in. They are dog friendly and our little miniature golden retriever loves to say "hi" to everyone. She was looking for a "Llama Llama" book and they were quick to help us sort through all the options. Bella loves her new book! :)

    Got a couple of books for my kid, and a postcard for my collection!
    Tanya M.

    This is a nice little bookshop in downtown Pleasanton where you can find books for different ages and tastes. They have souvenirs, too. The prices are reasonable, and there are a few shelves with books for sale.

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    My favorite book store. They are wonderful. A good selection and they can order any book for you. Super cards and gifts also. My go-to.

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    Buy local! Has a good selection of books including newer items as well. The staff is very friendly. The store is super cute and cozy.

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    Great local book store! Staff is friendly and very helpful! Great selection of kids books.

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    Such a cute bookstore! Definitely an older building but newer popular books, the owners are amazing people and everyone is friendly.

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    Great book store downtown. They are helpful and have many best sellers. I love to buy gifts from them. Lots of choices.

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    This is a nice little bookshop in downtown Pleasanton where you can find books for different ages and tastes.

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