I love Changing Hands for their excellent selection of books and gifts. When the book I was looking…read morefor was out of stock, the person helping me was knowledgable, friendly, and ordered the book for me. I just got it!

The staff are so kind, and they are amazing supporters of our community. Great selection of books…read moreand a great bar too!

My WiFi at home stopped working and the library was just not the vibe today so we checked out this…read morespot that had some raving good reviews for a place to work and sip good drinks! Right as you walk in, it's so clean and the space is very chill unlike most cafes that glare music, the music they had was subtle and perfect for remote work. They serve different types of coffee and tea and some baked goods. The space to work was large and didn't have to speed walk to save a spot. The bookstore was well stocked with good books so during a work break, I got some stickers, a new book and a fun little trinket for my purse! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice place to work remotely, sip drinks and eat baked goods. Oh and they also serve mimosas! I didn't order one this time but I will next time!

Located inside changing hands bookstore. Large bar area and dining area. The ambiance is so nice…read moreand calm, relaxing music at a low volume. Perfect place to study or get work done. Got an iced matcha latte with their vanilla bean syrup. Matcha was not too sweet. My sister got one of their holiday cold brews and she loved it as well.

I love this bookstore! Small and intimate but chock full of wonderful books, both signed and…read moreunsigned. I have met several of my favorite authors there: Michael Connelly, Robert Dugoni, C J Box, the late Thomas Perry, as well as a new author that I really like, Nick Petrie. Barbara, the owner, is the ultimate hostess and interviewer. She has nurtured so many authors as well as following their careers. Books are usually not priced, just sold for whatever is listed on the back jacket. However, they do have a couple of seasonal sales. I would totally recommend this bookstore to anyone visiting downtown Scottsdale!

Truly a cute little bookstore-cozy, charming, and the kind of place you want to wander through for…read morea while. Patrick, who helped us, was amazing and super engaging. Being from the Midwest, we ended up in a lighthearted, fun conversation about Fargo, which made the visit feel even more welcoming at first. Unfortunately, that experience shifted pretty quickly. During our conversation, the owner came up and told us she could hear us from the back of the store and that we needed to keep it down because a workshop was going on. Fair enough, but it was the delivery that was surprising. She explicitly said, "Because I own the bookstore, I can be rude." That comment really changed the tone. It felt like casual conversation (even a little laughter) wasn't welcome (unless participating in the workshop, by all means join workshop after Happy Hour and be rambunctious while customers are shopping.) The atmosphere suddenly shifted to less inviting and I wished I didn't spend my money. It's disappointing, because the space itself and interactions with staff like Patrick are genuinely great. I just wish the overall experience matched the charm of the bookstore.

Stopped by here during a trip out in Scottsdale, totally worth it! Antique books (if you have…read morebudget for them), clean inside (note it does smell like the stereotypical bookstore but that didn't bother me...your mileage may vary). Excellent selection of classics, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

what an odd store. if you like having panic attacks, by all means, venture in, boy-o! so as others…read morehave stated on here, the selection is vast. and i and others i know have purchased a book or two here over the years. but MY GOODNESS -- there are boxes boxes and oh yes BOXES of unsorted books e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. in the aisles. blocking lots of shelves and sections. fire hazard? yes. hoarder? yes. the book police should put a hard stop on this business from purchasing one more book until it does something with the thousands of titles littering its walkways. the staff here is....................interesting. not necessarily bad per se, but not necessarily, uh, helpful without being low-key condescending. it's like: dude, books are dying, you are LUCKY if anyone comes in here. i love books. but a lot of people don't. you would think you'd tailor your store of dying dinorsaur chopped trees to be oragnzed and welcoming. not dark, scary and with a high probability of getting lost and/or a sprained ankle from hurtling bankers boxes. 3 stars. clean your act up, Book Barn.

I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.

10/10 lavender matcha- best in the town. Can't stop raving about it. I love this place more than my…read moreown lavender matcha which is saying a lot since I basically make my own everything. Wow***plus they have art and unique pieces all over, gems to find throughout your visit - even if it's just for a quick one. We stayed to play a whole game of chess - which I lost :( but definitely a nail biter. Another reason to get another drink!! So epic! Let's not forget the absolutely insane amount of uniquely chosen "spirits"/0% ABV concoctions they have along the wall, as well as their lovely baristas who are casually just as smooth as their almond milk and honey. I cannot. I must have one closer to me. Please. Bring one to Mesa! Lastly if y'all didn't know they also have open mic nights and other events here {gasp} need I say more? *Speakeasy right below to visit afterwards?* Say less.

When you walk in you're hit with the great aesthetics. Plenty of space and seating, with a variety…read moreof books to look at. We decided to order the matcha and hojicha both with cold foam. Unfortunately both were not great. The matcha drink was overpowered by the milk and ice. It was more of a milky drink, couldn't even notice there was matcha. The hojicha was also milky. A great aesthetic cafe, good vibes, but not recommended if you're looking for great quality matcha and hojicha drinks.

Well-behaved dogs allowed! Once it gets too hot to bring our fur baby to the farmers market, going…read moreto a Bookmans may become our new Saturday morning outing! A really great selection of all kinds of books, music, video games, and more! Everything here is community-based, with the exception of selections here and there that are brand-new. So a nice way to support buying secondhand items from Phoenix folks, being more sustainable and supporting a smaller business, and overall just a good spot to come explore! I've found lots of cool vintage magazines, vintage video games, some vinyls, and a number of books here on 19th. I definitely recommend this location!

How haven't a written a review of this place!…read more I love an establishment that presents itself as a home for the community. I walk in to Bookman's and often find displays that are Arizona focused in a way that makes you feel and know this place is home town friendly. No big box impersonal feels here! I frequent this store and stop in just because I'm passing by. As an avid reader, I read about 50 books a year, Bookman's is a great place to buy paper books at a cheaper price. My favorite part about local shops like Bookman's is how they don't shy away from displaying banned books all year long! I have to read at least one banned books a month! There's gotta be something in the banned books they don't want us to know and I'm determined to read as many as possible. Interestingly enough, this store is full of "entertainment treasures" too. Music, musical instruments and even gaming equipment can be purchased here. The only thing missing is a social lounge with a coffee bar. We'd probably go even more often if there were a coffee bar inside. Return Factor: 100%

It was ok :) . It's very small and I believe they are working on some renovations. There's no…read moreseating for studying and reading :/. I'd say this location is great if you already have a book in mind and you want to grab and go. But if you're like me, and you love to wander, sit, relax then maybe find a bigger location I'll have to come back once they're done fixing things up.

Well I pre-ordered the new book by Dan Brown from here to get the discount. I picked it up as the…read morestore open on the day the book was released to the public. The person rang me up without the discount. I explained that the reason I preordered the book from them was to get the discount. He tried to tell me that I couldn't get the discount because I was picking up the book from the store. And I explained that I had talked to the employee that took my order and she told me I would get the discount. I told him to double check their company website that says the same thing. So he gave me the discount. I believe it to be a good value as long as you can get the advertised discounts. I'm happy with my purchase.

I don't want to gatekeep but I DO want to gatekeep. This is the best used bookstore in North…read morePhoenix. And it's not because of the selection of books. It's because the two old guys that are some of the most wonderful fellas I've ever met. They know where everything is and what they do and don't have in stock. I spent 2 hours in this store, part of the time browsing books and the other time just chatting with the fellas. Now, the best part is I am a romance girly and they have $1.00 Romance books!!! I bought 17 books today. 15 were Romance! They have thousands of books and a sitting area ANNDDDDD 2 cute dogs that are in store that will ask for belly rubs. Whatttttt!?!?!? This was an amazing visit to the bookstore and they definitely found a forever customer in me because I will most certainly be back! Probably on a weekly basis.

Best book store in the valley! Wonderful owner & shop dogs. Great selection of everything you're…read morelooking for

I brought in a box of stuff to sell and staff was friendly and explained the process-they take the…read moreentire lot and offer a price for everything. Although I didn't get much for the dvds I brought in, I was given a 10% off coupon for bringing in items to sell. I went in for puzzles and magazines. Puzzles are $7-8 with a wide selection. They have a variety of magazines for $1 and the recent releases are $3.99. Great book selection. FYI they don't give plastic bags so bring your own bag. This is a great book store that entertained me for a few hours. Will be back.

This is a fantastic, local, secondhand bookstore. They're not as big as Bookman's, which I frequent…read moreregularly, but I always come here every so often too because their stock is different. Not only do they have used books at lower costs, they also sell discount priced new releases. They have a great kid and chapter book selection, as well as sell some vinyl and music. Their staff are always friendly and professional, and I find their buy back rates to be decent. What a great bookstore! I could spend hours in there honestly.