*Independent bookstore * Great balanced selection of new…read moreand used books with decent prices * Good selection of genre options coupled with fun bookish merch ( writing supplies, cards, Tshirts etc) * Well organized * Connected to a small cafe which allows you to bring your drinks while also perusing your next read. * Noticed a little separate kids corner which I'm sure is appreciated by parents *A few seating options which I appreciate when you are debating which book to get even though you want to get them all ( I digress... maybe a me issue) * Extra bonus: a Photo Booth in the store * Located in a strip mall with ample parking

I have heard so much about Changing Hands. My sister and I were having a thrift/used…read morebookstore/dinner date. Imagine my delight to realize that the Changing Hands Tempe location was mere minutes away from our previous stop! Of course, we had to visit. I was immediately engrossed by the assortment of non-cheesy and extremely cool gift items that were at the front of the store, but also sprinkled throughout the location. I also really enjoyed that they had both new and used books. I try to limit myself to purchasing used books for environmental concerns, but it's tricky to find new titles pre-owned, so I justified a splurge and purchased two new books. The prices for both new and used books were extremely fair. In addition to the copious amounts of books, gift items, indie bookstore merch, and everything else wonderful, they also have a photo booth! My sister and I have an agreement to indulge in every photo booth we stumble upon, so we were super excited to happen upon one here. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I'm already excited to return.

I have a large cookbook collection and decided to start getting rid of it. Have taken a few boxes,…read moreso far. They pay a fraction of what they cost, but I hope someone else finds some pleasure in them. Better than sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

A good resource for used books, DVDs, music CDs, Japanese figures, Nintendo games and then some…read more Very well organized by type of item. Staff are very informative and helpful. Shared parking lot

Stopped in for a bit to explore and see what they had to offer. As the name states the store is set…read moreup to be similar to a 'maze' with how the shelves are set up. It was fun walking around looking at everything. We found a lot of neat books and a lot of older books, many of which were being sold for some pretty decent prices. We ended up picking up a few more things than we thought we would. I also really liked their board game section and it was cool they also sold DVDs,Cds, records and more. I've heard there are cats who roam the store, I saw their cat tower, but didn't spot any cats while I was there. Parts of the store seem semi-unfinished but it was still a cool spot.

Weird place. Definitely a cool concept, it tries to stay as true to a "maze" as possible. The…read moremildew smell couldn't be ignored. The man working had pajamas and no shoes on-- I'm not one to judge, but it seemed like he wasn't expecting us. Kind of creepy and half done. Not a very good selection and they only took like 1/8th of the books we tried to sell, for $20. It took everything in me not to get annoyed. Yes, I did take the $20, but I'm going to stick to eBay/Mercari for selling my books .

The finest bookstore for rare and collectible books that I have ever stepped into. Absolutely…read morewonderful.

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 organized 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.

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. A small Indie bookstore that brings in big names for…read moresignings and events and has a great selection, I found it charming. Everyone who works there are knowledgeable and engaging. They made suggestions and the prices were great on a wide selection of books and book related merchandise. I drove all the way from Las Vegas to attend an event and would definitely go back.

I was in the area and heard of this store so I had to stop. Great selection of books and cute…read moregreeting cards. I ended up walking out with 3 books. Patrick checked us out and he was so pleasant to talk to. I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town

Quaint and calm. Great stock. Friendly service. Easy to find and excellent selections.read more

Great selection of used and new books and gifts! Love the random assortment. Wonderful customer…read moreservice Jennifer is very pleasant!

Nice store. Lots of old books, nor much new. But if you want something likely out of print this is…read morethe place. Inside has lots of stuff to look at, maps etc.

I love Alcuin and the variety of genres and disciplines they carry. I like to treat myself to at…read moreleast one book from Alcuin every month. More if I am able. Books I have bought at Alcuin: 1. Communication Processes Volume 2 - The Social and the Symbolic ISBN 978-07619-3446-2 (HB) [2007] 2. A Special Edition of the Indian Penal Code Prepared By Indian Law Commissioners (Printed in Birmingham, AL) [1987] 3. The Nuremberg Interviews Conducted By Leon Goldensohm ISBN 0-375-41469-X [2004] 4. Palestine At The Crossroads by Ladislas Farago [1937] 5. India, Burma and Ceylon: Information for Travellers and Residents - Thomas Cook Guide 6. Glimpses of Imperial India by Val C. Prinsep [1979]

My boyfriend has spent an obscene amount of money in this store and I am sure he will not stop…read moreanytime soon. This place has a ton of books geared toward your military enthusiast. My boyfriend is a huge jet and tank connoisseur (nerd is much easier to spell but kind of offensive haha) so he goes in this shop often. The owner, Keith, is very nice and always helpful. I have gone in there to get gifts for my boyfriend and Keith is always patient with me as I am completely oblivious when it comes to tanks and planes. As Calamari said the store has a lot of supplies for scale modeling and Keith is always willing to special order anything you may need.

Great store, but now closed. Came by today and the store had a for lease sign and shop is…read morecompletely empty. An online shop exists.

I have a long history with Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore. Maybe since 1997. I wrote a Yelp…read morereview for this store years ago but maybe 40% of my older reviews just disappeared from Yelp. I used to go to this bookstore when they were in Scottsdale on Thomas Road and Oak Streets. I make and sell metaphysical jewelry that I design mostly necklaces from semi-precious stones for healing and well-being. I used to consign my jewelry at the Scottsdale store and everything sold within 3 months. It was so easy I just bring it there and then pick up my check later. But when Vision Quest moved to the Phoenix location, the clientele there was vastly different from Scottsdale and it's tourists, and Phoenecians didn't want to buy my jewelry at the $60 prices for necklaces that the store sold them for. Owner Apryl told me Phoenician customers bought candles and incense and got readings. So April didn't let me consign jewelry anymore as it would stay in the store unsold for a year. But I go to the Phoenix store now and get regular readings by psychic reader Toney He's very good and accurate in business matters. Sometimes I talk to him almost every week or two times a week. My life is very in need of direction right now I'm making big financial ventures which Toney advises me on. Apryl is a good reader too but the staff tells me she's not doing readings for store customers now.

Vision Quest was my gateway drug into all things WooWoo. Back when it was on Scottsdale Road, I…read morewandered in and basically fell headfirst into crystals, incense, and candles like some kind of spiritual Alice in Wonderland. It was my first real intro to this world, and honestly, it launched me into the practices that are now just... my life. So yes, Vision Quest and I go way back. Then, like any long-term relationship, the shine wore off. I started hearing whispers in school about them not clearing the space, and once I noticed it myself, the vibe felt a little off. Combine that with discovering other shops that had better prices and fresh energy? Yeah, I strayed. Cut to tonight: my go-to WooWoo dealer (aka my favorite candle spot) was CLOSED. Dire situation. My altar was looking at me like, "You really gonna let me go dark?" So, I dragged myself over to Vision Quest. And you know what? The whole vibe felt different... lighter, fresher, like someone saged the place within an inch of its life. I actually caught myself thinking, "Wait, why did I stop coming here again?" Candles acquired. Yes, they were a whopping 50¢ instead of my usual 30¢ (so, call me thrifty), and the wax felt like it came from a slightly less fancy bee or paraffin farm. But in an emergency? Totally did the job. And so, Vision Quest is like that ex you bump into years later and think, "Huh... maybe they got their act together." I may not be back every week, but I'm definitely glad it's still around when the WooWoo emergencies hit.

I stopped here on my way to the airport and this place has it all! Books, drinks, and plenty of…read morespace to sit. The owner was kind and asked us how we heard of this place. It is a local shop so of course it has its charm. She offered book recommendations and answered all our questions. The cost of the books are also reasonably priced. The service at the counter was friendly and inviting. I felt very welcomed. I bought two lemon cookies which she made and they were splendid. I should have bought some more. Restrooms are clean and tidy. Overall worth a visit!

This place is amazing. So warm and welcoming! I had an amazing cinnamon bun, sweet potato, oat milk…read morelatte that is their unique creation. It was fire!! The book selection is eclectic, interesting , uplifting, and well priced for kids and adults. Nostalgic selections too. I'll be back often!