Bookstores in Western North American Cities (rec.arts.books)
Evelyn C. Leeper
Last change:
Mon Mar 1 16:25:44 EST 1993
Additions:
Boulder CO
Phoenix AZ
Tucson AZ
Additions to:
Los Angeles CA
Corrections to:
Denver CO
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Cities include:
Albuquerque NM (includes middle NM)
Boulder CO
Denver CO
El Paso TX (includes southern NM)
Houston TX
Kansas City MO
Los Angeles CA
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN
Phoenix AZ
Portland OR
St. Louis MO
St. Paul MN (see Minneapolis)
Salt Lake City UT
San Diego CA
Santa Fe NM (includes northern NM)
Seattle WA
Tucson AZ
[Note 1: This list includes cities south of the Canadian border and west of
the Mississippi River. Lists for the San Francisco Bay area and other
geographic areas are posted in separate messages at in separate messages
at the same time as this list.]
[Note 2: I collected these comments from a variety of people. I personally
have no knowledge of many of these places and take no responsibility if you
buy a book you don't enjoy. :-) Phone numbers and precise addresses can be
gotten by calling directory assistance for the appropriate city. Call ahead
for precise hours, as even when I list them they are subject to change.]
[Note 3: If you can add information for any of these, in particular
addresses when they are missing, please send it to me.]
[Note 4: I am cross-posting this to rec.arts.sf.written, but the bookstores
listed include *all* types of bookstores, so please don't tell me that a
particular store has a limited SF section unless I have specifically claimed
otherwise.]
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Albuquerque NM:
Addicted to Comics & Hobbies (2935 Monte Vista Blvd. NE, 505-255-3234).
Comics. Mon-Sat 10:30-7.
Alameda Book Exchange (1111 Alameda Blvd. NW, 505-898-1298). Used
paperbacks, discounted new paperbacks. Tu-Sat 10-5.
Albuquerque Collectors World (2740-5 Wyoming NE, 505-293-2486). Comics.
Mon-Th 11-7, Fri 11-5, Sun 11-5.
Another Book Store - Pyro's (3023 Central NE, 505-255-3757). Used. General
stock, juggling and magic supplies. Tu-Fri 12-5:30, Sat 12-4.
Antique Specialty Mall (4516 Central SE, 505-268-8080 or 265505--4077).
Used. Several vendors sell books. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.
Arcadia Books (301 San Pedro NE, 505-256-9274). Used. General stock,
psychology. Mon-Sat 10:30-4:30.
Best Price Books (1800 Central SE, 505-842-0624). Used. General stock,
textbooks, magazines. Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5.
Birdsong Used Books & Records (129 Harvard SE, 505-268-7204). Literature,
on-fiction, science fiction, children, classical and jazz. Mon-Sat
10-8, Sun 12-5.
Book Fare (5901 Wyoming Blvd NE, 505-821-6758). Used. Southwest, natural
history, large print. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.
The Book Garden (1502 Wyoming NE, 505-292-6005). Used. General stock, book
search. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.
Book 'n Bach (8529-A Indian School NE, 505-293-8084). Used. General stock,
sheet music. Mon-Sat 11-6 or sunset (whichever comes first).
The Book Rack (2506 Juan Tabo NE, 505-292-0397). Used paperbacks. Tu-Sat
10:30-5.
The Book Stop (3412 Central SE, 505-268-8898). Used. General stock.
Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 12-10.
The Bookcase (109 Mesa SE, 505-247-3102). Used. General stock, science
fiction, cookbooks. Mon-Sat 10-6.
Bookman's Used Books (6915 Montgomery NE, 505-883-5533). Paperbacks,
shareware.
Bookworks (4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, 505-344-8139). New and used art,
Southwest. Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 9-5.
Classic Century Square Merchants (4616 Central SE, 505-255-1850). Used.
Several vendors sell books. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.
Clues Mystery Bookstore (1621 Wyoming NE, 505-271-2285). New. Mysteries.
Comic Warehouse (9617 Menaul NE, 505-293-3065). Comics. Mon-Sat 11-6,
Sun 12-5.
Comic Warehouse (2116 Central SE, 505-242-6170). Comics.
Corner Book Store (3500 Central SE (Nob Hill Center), 505-266-2044). New.
General stock, computers, Southwest, cooking. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun
10-5.
Doc's News 96421 Gibson SE, 505-265-9117). Comics.
Don's Paperback Book Exchange (1013 San Mateo SE, 505-268-0520). Used.
Paperbacks, science fiction, new and collector comics. Mon-Fri 11-7,
Sat 10-7.
Jan's Exchange (3719 4th NW, 505-345-2182). Used. Paperbacks, magazines,
comics, records. Mon-Sat 10-6.
Harris Newsstand (1301 San Mateo NE, 505-260-0356). Used. Paperbacks,
magazines.
Holman's Inc. (401 Wyoming NE, 505-265-7981). New. Electronics, computers,
engineering, codes, aviation, maps. Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 10-3.
Living Batch Bookstore (106 Cornell SE, 505-262-1619). New. General stock,
literature. Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat-Sun 10-5.
Menaul Book Exchange (9409 Menaul NE, 505-299-7503). Used. Paperbacks,
discounted new paperbacks. Mon-Sat 10-5.
Newsland Bookstore (2112 Central SE, 505-242-0694). New. Paperbacks,
science fiction, newspapers, magazines. Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 8-9.
Noble Collectibles (2906 Juan Tabo NE, 505-298-2680). Comics.
North Valley Bookstore (7209 4th St. NW, 505-897-0048). Used. General
stock. Mon-Sat 12-5.
Novel Exchange (5505-B Osuna NE, 505-888-1735). Used. Children, cookbooks,
books on tape for rent.
Oasis Books (625 Amherst NE, 505-268-1054). Used. General stock, history,
travel. Tu-Sat 10-6.
Page One (11200 Montgomery NE, 505-294-2026 or 1-800-521-4122). New.
General stock, technical, science fiction, mystery, horror,
newspapers, magazines, CDs, maps, software. Daily 7:30-10:30 every
day of the year.
Paperback Recycler (#1 Republic Square (5555 Montgomery NE at San Pedro),
505-883-4275). Used. Paperbacks. Mon-Wed 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun
1-5.
Parnassus Books (3009 Central SE, 505-266-1705).
Rachel's Books (532 Washington NE, 505-260-0032). Used. General stock.
Mon-Sat 10-6.
Salt of the Earth Bookstore (2128 Central SE, 505-842-1220). New. Latin
American, Southwest, Spanish, political. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 10-5.
Southwest Hobby Co. ( 1003 San Mateo SE, 505-255-2165). Comics.
Surreal Comics (323-A Wyoming NE, 505-266-6332). Comics.
Tall Tales Comics & Novelties (1410-D Wyoming NE, 505-296-6178). Comics.
Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-5
Tasha's Paperback Book Exchange (a.k.a. Murder Unlimited) (2510 San Mateo
NE, 505-884-5491). Used. Paperbacks, discounted new and used
mysteries, lending library. Mon-Sat 11-6.
Tom Davies Bookshop (414 Central SE, 505-247-2072). Used. Rare books,
Southwest, fine printing and bindings. Mon-Sat 12:30-5
Trespassers William (700 Amherst NE, 505-268-4601). New. Children.
Mon-Sat 10-5.
University of NM Bookstore (Yale Blvd. on UNM Campus, 505-277-5451). New.
General stock, textbooks, technical. Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 10-2.
"Best of Albuquerque: For new titles, Page One, Corner Book
Store, and UNM Bookstore. Page One has the best selection of
science fiction and technical titles. The Book Stop for general
used books. For new and used mysteries, Tasha's (aka Murder
Unlimited). Good selections of used science fiction can be found
at The Bookcase, Birdsong, and Don's Paperbacks." (ma...@cygnus.lanl.gov)
Surburbs and south of Albuquerque (see also El Paso TX and Santa Fe NM):
Ace Trading Company & Pawn Shop (111 Main St, Clovis, 505-762-4848).
Used paperbacks.
Book Place PB Exchange (373 Rio Communities Blvd, Belen). Used.
Cedar Crest Book Exchange (12129 N Hwy 14 in Cedar Crest Center, Cedar
Crest, 505-281-2234). Used paperbacks.
The Dana Book Store (203 Manzanares NE in the Val Verde Hotel, Socorro,
505-835-3434). General stock. Mon-Sat 10-6.
Dog-Eared Paperbacks (508-D Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, 505-257-2228). Used.
Paperback Book Exchange (Crossroads Center, Edgewood).
Simmons & Simmons Books & Prints (501 W Main, Los Lunas, 505-865-8765).
Used Southwest. Tu-Sat 12:30-5:30.
West 44 Odds & Ends (Hwy 44 between Bernalillo and San Ysidro, Bernalillo).
Used.
[This part contributed by Mark Martinez (ma...@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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Boulder CO:
Aion Books (1235 Pennsylvania Ave, 303-443-5763) Used. Large
house/storefront at the bottom of "the hill" by CU. Main level is
primary quality hardbacks: art and architecture, textbooks,
technical, classics, philosophy, poetry, history. Basement is
primarily paperbacks: SF/military/aviation/autos/business. Recent
arrival shelf. They will bargain on some books. "Nice folks, one
of my favorites for higher quality books."
Acoma Books (2488 Baseline Rd, Boulder CO 303-494-3309) Used. Tucked in
the Base-Mar Mall near the corner of Baseline and Broadway. Primary
high-quality hard and softbacks: art and architecture, lots of
technical, classics, philosophy, poetry, history. Recent arrival
shelf. They won't bargain much. Nice little store run by old Aion
partner. Coffeehouse nearby.
Beat Book Shop (1713 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street
pedestrian mall, 303-444-7111). Beat Subculture. The title sez it
all.
Bookworm (2850 Iris, Diagonal Plaza Mall, SE corner of 28th and Iris,
303-449-3765). Very used. Large selection of mostly low-quality
paperbacks. No new arrival shelf.
The Boulder Bookstore (1107 Pearl St, at the very west end of the Pearl
Street pedestrian mall, 303-447-2074). New. A Tattered Cover
wanna-be (see Denver) with a nice coffee shop attached. Wide
selection of all types. Nice place with chairs to sit and read if
you want.
Penny Lane (1734 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street pedestrian
mall). Used. Medium- to high-quality material. Art/interior
design, philosophy, science, nature, novels, CDs, technology. Nice
owner. Will bargain. No new arrival shelf.
Red Letter Books (1737 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street
pedestrian mall, 303-938-1778). Used/very used. Large, but somewhat
dated, medium-quality, selection. Will bargain prices down. New
arrival shelf tends to be good.
Rue Morgue Mystery Bookshop (946 Pearl, 303-443-8346). Used/new. The title
sez it all. Next to The Trident.
Stage House Books (1039 Pearl St, half-block west of the Pearl Street
pedestrian mall downtown, 303-447-1433). Used/very used. Main
level is primary prints and hardbacks. Upper level is primarily
trade paperbacks. No recent arrival shelf. This is the oldest of
Boulder's used book stores. Large, but somewhat stale selection.
Will bargain prices down. Near the Trident Cafe.
The Trident (940 Pearl St, one block west of the Pearl Street pedestrian
mall downtown, 303-443-3133). Used/discounted new. Attached to the
Trident Cafe, a local writer hangout. It's a nice place to browse
and drink capuccino. New arrival shelf.
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Denver CO:
Book Rack
Capitol Hill Books (?) (across the street (east) of the Capitol building).
Used. Medium-quality, large selection. In medium-bad section of
town. Recent arrival shelf. Won't bargain much.
The Hermitage (290 Fillmore, 303-388-6811). Used. Good collection of
Western Americana. It's just a few blocks from Tattered Cover, and
worth stopping by on a trip to the latter.
Little Bookshop of Horrors (10380 Ralston Road, Arvada, 303-425-1975). SF,
fantasy, horror, and suspense. Has readings, panels, etc.
Paris on the Platte (?) (between I-25 and Union Pacific rail yards).
Used. Medium-high-quality selection attached to a bohemian cafe.
Recent arrival shelf. Will bargain some.
The Tattered Cover (2955 East First Avenue, Denver CO 80206,
1-800-833-9327, TDD/V (303) 320-0536, FAX 303-399-2279).
Huge--4 floors. Over 400,000 books in stock. Considered to be
the best independent bookstore in the U.S. Also does mail order to
anywhere. Free giftwrapping. Hours: 9:30 AM - 9 PM M-Sat; 10-6 Sun.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 117, Federal Building, 1961 Stout Street,
303-844-3964). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they
have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
find anywhere?"
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El Paso TX:
Book Basket (9828 Montana, 915-598-1287). Paperback exchange.
Book Gallery (2800 E. Yandell Dr, 915-562-4528). Used. General stock,
Southwest, Mexico, military.
The Book Rack (10780 Pebble Hills Blvd, 915-598-2279). Used.
Bookworm Exchange (3355 N Yarbrough Dr, 915-598-8123). Used paperbacks.
CBS Bookstore (1515 N Lee Trevino Dr, 915-593-4844). Used. General stock.
Clark's Paperback Exchange (5412 Will Ruth, 915-755-6767).
Hi Books (6509 N Mesa St in Palm Court, 915-581-3900). Used Western
Americana. Daily 10-6.
Potter's Paperback Exchange (1207 Wedgewood, 915-593-2635). Mon-Sat 10-6.
Rita's Fantasy Shop (36 Sunrise Center, 915-757-1143). Paperbacks, comics.
Wally's Paperback Book Exchange (4706 Montana, 915-564-9003).
West Side Paperback Exchange (138 S Resier Dr, 915-584-8478).
Southern NM (see also Albuquerque NM):
The Book Bin (808 N Bullard, Silver City 505-538-2024). Used paperbacks.
The Book Gallery (1109 W 2, Roswell, 505-622-9305). Used.
Bowlin's Mesilla Book Center (on the plaza in Old Mesilla, Las Cruces,
505-526-6220). Southwest.
COAS Books (535 S Melendres, Las Cruces, 505-524-0301). Used. General
stock, paperbacks, Southwest, science fiction. Mon-Sat 10-6.
Dave's Paperback Book Exchange (1105 N Main, Las Cruces, 505-525-0277).
Paperbacks, comics, magazines. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5.
Del Norte Paperback Exchange (206 W Sherrill Ln, Roswell, 505-623-4844).
Evco Books (1625 S Main, Suite 6, Las Cruces, 505-523-4032). Used.
Paperbacks, military history, Southwest. Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.
Happy Jacks Trading Post & Rental (405 E 2, Roswell, 505-623-1544). Used.
Mary's Corner Swap Shop (601 S Del Paso, Hobbs, 505-393-9677).
My Bookstore (317 N Main in the Downtown Mall, parking lot #6 off Water St,
Las Cruces, 505-524-8471). Used. General stock, paperbacks,
Southwest, science fiction. Mon-Sat 10-6, Fri until 8, Sun 11-5.
O'Keefe's Bookshop (102 W Broadway, Silver City 505-388-3313). Used.
The Ole Book Shoppe (310 W Main, Artesia, 505-748-2465). Used.
T or C Books (306 Main, Truth or Consequences, 505-894-3351). Used.
Teapot Dome (106 E Spruce, Deming, 505-546-2828). Used paperbacks,
Southwest, magazines. Mon-Sat 9-6.
Woman in White Used Book Store (513 N Halagueno, Carlsbad, 505-887-0176).
Wooden Spoon West Used Books (306 W Luckey, Carlsbad, 505-887-5313). Used
art, natural history, Americana. (Editor's note: I used to go to the
original Wooden Spoon, in Ann Arbor MI.)
[This part contributed by Mark Martinez (ma...@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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Houston TX:
All Books (Richmond at Greenbriar). Used bookstore with reputedly good
natural science selection.
Booked Up (Studewood at E 7th). Used bookstore with good liberal arts
selection.
Bookstop ('Alabama', S Shepherd at W Alabama). A large branch of a growing
discount chain. Located in what used to be an old movie palace,
it's a fairly good general bookstore, particularly popular
non-fiction. Fiction genres (esp. SF and mystery) can be mediocre.
"Elegant high-inventory store--well-organized and split into many
categories, big science and computer section, broad selection of
periodicals, excellent section on lesbian/gay culture, good in
religion/mythology/history/sociology, good all round.
Especially handy for picking up guide books for Houston and for
traveling in Texas. I was a fan of the "Rocky Horror Picture
Show" at the Alabama Theatre, and went to all the anniversiary
parties of the midnight showings, not to mention seeing such
classics as "Alien" there on first release, so I was crushed
when I heard they were converting it into a bookstore. But...
they did a super job. All they took out was the seats: they
kept the entire architecture of the theatre intact, and in fact,
have maintained it much better than the theatre owners did.
Lovely carpeting, murals, high ceiling (of course!), stairways,
etc. You purchase your books at what used to be the concession
stand. It works. It's right next to Whole Foods, too, which is
simply the best health food store I have *ever* seen anywhere--a
huge wacky crunchy- granola supermarket with candles, jewelry,
fruit from overseas, super bakery, deli, you *name* it. And on
the other side is a big backpacking/hiking/wilderness store, and
also a record store. One-stop shopping for all your upscale
intellectual hippie/yuppie needs--with a friendly Texan feeling,
not that "gentrification" crap. If Brazos Books is the classy
literati version of Houston book culture, the Bookstop in the
Alabama Theatre is pure Texan bravado: bigger than life, better
than it needs to be, and hugely satisfying." Open til midnight.
Bookstop ('Sharpstown', Bellaire at US-59). A smaller branch of the chain.
Same sort of selection but the SF section is somewhat better.
Brazos Bookstore (Bissonet between Kelvin and Morningside). Eclectic, but
known as a literary place, with readings. "The Brazos Bookstore is
*the* bookstore in Houston for the hip crowd, the literati, the artsy
people from Montrose, etc. Philip Lopate used to hang out there, and
I think he even mentions the place in one of his essays. It's small,
attractive, unassuming, and quietly excellent. Especially in the
areas of new and avant-garde fiction and non-fiction, lit crit, poetry,
and art. I bought a Man Ray T-shirt there once: the famous photo with
dewdrops on eyelashes. It's the only T-shirt I ever saw them sell.
A class act, all 'round. This store is very much a *Houston* store.
It epitomizes the cosmopolitan, New-York-without-the-hassles feeling
of the city."
Brentano's (Westheimer at S Shepherd). A large, generic bookstore but much
more pleasant than most, as armchairs and a coffee machine are to be
found. Good children's and history sections.
Brown Book Shop (San Jacinto at Bell). Good for science and technical
stuff.
Detering Book Dealers (Bissonnet at Greenbriar). A used bookstore, but for
literary and rare stuff.
Future Visions (10630 Northwest Freeway, a.k.a. US-290 at Mangum,
713-682-4212). Relatively speaking, the Houston source for SF and
horror. Due to financial troubles c. 1990, the selection has been
broadened to include techno-thrillers and the ilk. Author signings
every month or so. "Difficult to comment as the ownership changed
recently, though it appeared the used book section was expanding.
Discount consists of a card punched for every $5 you spend; after
ten punches, you get $5 off a purchase. Infrequent newsletter,
occasional (once or twice a month?) signings. Probably does mail
order, but I wouldn't swear to it."
Half-Price Books (University at Kirby). A large branch of the used
bookstore chain. Pretty good Texana section.
Half-Price Books (Waugh at Hyde Park). A moderate-sized branch.
Majors Scientific Books (S Main at Dryden). Good for computer books and
science texts, *especially* medical tomes.
Murder By the Book (2348 Bissonnet at Morningside, 713-524-8597). The
Houston source for mysteries, especially new stuff. Author
signings almost every week.
Nan's Game HQ (2011 Southwest Freeway, a.k.a. US-59 at S Shepherd,
713-520-8700). A game and comic shop, but it has a rack of new SF,
though heavily infested with official D&D pablum.
Rice Campus Store (Rice campus). Avoid unless looking for something written
by a Rice faculty member. Textbooks are expensive and there's not
much else.
Spectrum Bookstore (Westheimer at Augusta). A generic bookstore, but a good
place to hang out while you wait for a movie to start at the
THX-equipped theater next door.
Third Planet (2439 Bissonnet at Kelvin, preparing to move, 713-528-1067).
A comic and game shop, but they do maintain a very large rack of new
and old SF books. "Not the place to go in Houston for science fiction
and fantasy (see instead, Future Visions) but it's handy for those who
live in Rice Univ-Med Center area. The new SF and fantasy rack
generally obtains new releases two weeks or so before they appear at
the chain stores. Discounts available only to comic subscribers."
U. S. Government Bookstore (Texas Crude Building, 801 Travis Street, Suite
120, 713-228-1187). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they
have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
find anywhere?"
University of Houston Cougar Bookstore (UH campus). A large campus
bookstore, usually cheaper than the Rice store.
Univeristy of St. Thomas Bookstore (UST campus). Reputedly good for
literature.
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Kansas City, MO :
Border's (Metcalf next to the Glenwood Theater in Overland Park). Huge
selection, probably KC's biggest. Carries titles not normally
"allowed" by the more conservative locals. Cappucino bar in back.
U. S. Government Bookstore (120 Bannister Mall, 5600 E Bannister Road,
816-765-2256). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they
have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
find anywhere?" Open 7 days a week.
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Los Angeles CA:
A & M Book Cellars (19801 Vanowen, Canoga Park, 818-716-6259). Used books,
lots of science fiction and mystery. Open 7 days.
American Opinion Bookstore (5653 Cahenga Blvd, North Hollywood,
818-769-4019). Conservative politics, history, conspiracy.
Another World Comics and Books (1615 Colorado Blvd, 213-257-7757).
Atlantean Discoveries (21113 Devonshire, Chats, 818-341-5689).
Autobooks Etc (3524 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-845-0707). Books,
magazines, repair manuals, posters on cars, trucks, motorcycles,
airplanes, models.
Aviation Book Mobile (12032 E Firestone Blvd, Nrwk, 310-864-4116).
Aviation Bookstore & Pilot Shop (3723 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank,
818-845-9322). Aviation books, pilot supplies, videos.
Bargain Books (14426 Friar, Van Nuys, 818-782-2782). Used books, general,
academic, encyclopedia, cinema, technical, art.
Barry R. Levin (726 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 201, Santa Monica,
213-458-6111). Collectible science fiction and fantasy. Truly nice
stuff. By appointment only.
Best Seller Book Shop (130 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-955-8243).
50,000 paperbacks, new and out-of-print. Open 7 days.
Big and Tall Books (Beverly Blvd near La Brea). A bookstore cafe. Frequent
readings and signings and decent coffee.
Bodhi Tree Bookstore (8585 Melrose Ave, New:310-659-1733 Used:3227).
Eastern and Western religions, occult, psychology, mailing service.
Bond Street Books (144 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-845-6467).
Antiquarian and out-of-print, history, art, mysteries, metaphysics.
Book Castle Inc. (3604 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-842-6816). Closed
Monday.
Book City (5249 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-985-6911). Large
selection of new, used, out-of-print books and paperbacks. Open 7 days.
Book Mark USA (12152 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, 818-980-2241). 10,000+
discount new and excellent condition used paperbacks.
Book Soup (Sunset, West Hollywood). Good (new) books. Open conveniently
late. Frequently has readings and signed copies of books.
Well-lighted, decent people-watching.
Bookaneer (6755 Tampa Av, Reseda, 818-881-6808). Used romance, SF, western,
mystery, biography, pre-teen, teen, true crime, horror, war,
paperbacks, comics, men's magazines.
Bookie Joint (7246 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-343-1055). Used and scarce
books, magazines, reference, science fiction, mystery.
Bookstar (citywide). Yes, it's a chain, but a fairly good one. Much larger
and higher quality selection than Waldenbooks, etc. Nice atmosphere,
nice music, benches to sit on while you read your stack of books. :-)
Open until 11pm every night. (A subsidiary of Barnes & Noble.)
Brand Bookshop (231 N Brand Blvd, Glen, 818-507-5943). 75,000 used,
out-of-print, rare books, 200 categories. Open 7 days.
Bread & Roses (13812 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-986-5376). Books for,
by and about women. Opens late, closed Monday.
Bwarie's Emporium (5211 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, 818-981-8222). Quality books
for children of all ages, 450+ titles. Open 7 days.
Cancer Book House (2043 N Berendo, 213-663-7801). Nutritional approach,
alternatives.
Chatterton's Booksop (1818 N Vermont Ave, 213-664-3882). New books,
general, university and small press literature.
Child Dreams Childrens Gallery (1224-1/2 Ventura Blvd, Studio City,
818-761-8508).
Children's Book & Music Center (2500 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica,
310-829-0215). Complete selection of childrens books, audios,
videos, ship worldwide.
Cinema Collectors (1507 Wilcox Av, 213-461-6516). Posters, photos, stills,
cinema books, collections. Open 7 days.
Collectors Book Store (1708 Vine, 213-467-3296). Movie posters, stills,
scripts, lobby cards, magazines. Closed Monday.
Comic Book Store (11517 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-509-2901).
Continental Art Supply (7041 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-345-1044).
Large selection of art books.
Counterpoint Records & Books (5911 Franklin Ave, 213-469-4465). SF to
philosophy, classical to rock. Late only, 7 days.
Creative Play Resources (8921 Reseda Blvd, Nor, 818-886-4150). Superb
collection of children's hard and soft cover books.
Dangerous Visions (13563 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818-986-6963).
Science fiction. Has frequent author autograph parties. Gives 10%
cash discount with purchase of "Club DV." Publishes newsletter.
Does mail order.
Dalton's Books (5146 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-769-3866; 3806
W Magnolia, Burbank, 818-840-8003, 213-849-1440). 250,000 new, used,
antiquarian, rare books, paperbacks. Fine prints.
A Different Light Bookstore (8853 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood,
310-854-6601 or 800-343-4002). Gay and lesbian.
Discount Reader (Lincoln Blvd in Westchester just north of LAX). A fair
general collection, particularly good on classics since they serve
as the school bookstore for Loyola Marymount University. They'll
special order with no fee and give you their usual discount (10% on
paperbacks, 20% on hardcovers, I think) if they can get the book from
their local distributor.
Dodd's Bookshop (4818 E 2nd, Long Beach). In the Belmont Shores area.
New books, literary, has store cats.
Dutton's (San Vincente, Brentwood; also in the Valley). Bookstore consists
of several adjacent stores. Good selection of new books. Frequent
readings/signings. Does special orders.
Forbidden Planet (14513 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-995-0151). Science
fiction.
French Books - La Cite des Livres (2306 Westwood Blvd, West Los Angeles,
310-475-0658). Books, maps, guides, recordings, magazines from
France. Closed Monday.
Front Theodore Musical Literature (16122 Cohasset, Van Nuys, 818-994-1902).
New, used, rare, foreign books on music, scores, recordings, videos.
Geographica Bookstore (4000 Riverside Dr, Burbank, 818-848-1414). Foreign,
domestic maps, charts, guides, books, atlases, globes, language tapes,
travel accessories.
Golden Apple Comics (8962 Reseda Blvd, Nor, 818-993-7804).
Hennessey & Ingles (1254 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica, 310-458-9074).
Art and architechture: large stock, new, used, out-of-print, imported.
Heritage Book Shop (8540 Melrose Av, 310-659-3674). Rare books, first
editions, fine bindings, autograhs, manuscripts.
Houle Rare Books & Autographs (7260 Beverly Blvd, 213-937-5858).
House of David (12826 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-763-2070).
Jewish religious supplies and books. Closed Saturday, open Sunday.
Iliad Book Shop (4820 Vineland Av, North Hollywood, 818-509-2665). New,
used and rare books, specializing in literature and the arts.
Open 7 days.
Law Distributors (8339 Sepulveda Blvd, Sepulveda, 818-893-6389).
Legal Book Store (316 W 2d, 213-626-2139).
Lewis' for Books (7119 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-343-5634). Educational
aids, textbooks, workbooks, videos for teachers and parents.
Logos Bookstore (10884 Weyburn Ave, Westwood, 310-208-5432). Christian
books and gifts, shipping. Open 7 days, eves Mon-Sat.
Mags Inc (4645 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-784-9559).
Maps Etc (21919 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 818-347-9160). Travel books and
maps, language tapes, topos, street atlases, globes,
nautical/aeronautical charts, computer mapping.
The Midnight Special (3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica). Recently
expanded and spiffed up. Good new books. They host readings, and
other, sometimes political, events. Strong section on all aspects
of Central America.
Mitchell Books (1395 Washington Blvd, Pasadena, 818-798-4438). Used crime,
detective, spy, and mystery fiction.
Movie World (212 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-846-0459). Posters,
photos, books, magazines, etc. about film, TV, music, theatre, dance.
Open 7 days.
Mysterious Bookshop (8763 Beverly Blvd, 310-659-2959).
Mystery & Imagination Bookshop (515-1/2 E Broadway, Glendale, 818-545-0206).
Once Upon a Time (2284 Honolulu Ave, Mont, 818-248-9668). Children books,
special orders.
OpAmp Technical Books (1033 N Sycamore Ave, 213-464-4322). Enormous
selection of new technical titles: computer, engineering, film,
audio, video, TV, mechanical, civil, industrial, data books,
handbooks, trade, codes, business, management. Catalog for mail.
Oriental Books Store (1713 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 818-577-2413).
50,000+ new and used books on Middle East, Far East, India, Himalayas,
Southeast Asia, Occult, South Pacific, Hawaii, Asian-Americans.
Pages Books (18399 Ventura Blvd, Tarzania, 818-342-6657). Quality books and
cassettes for children and young adults.
Pan American Navigation Service (16934 Saticoy, Van Nuys, 818-345-2744).
Aviation and marine books, maps, novels, charts, videos, training.
Paperback Shack (5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-985-5642).
100,000+ new books, claims to be largest bookstore in L.A. County,
Romance, mystery, science fiction, cinema and theater, classics,
westerns, mens adventure, non-fiction, health, children, travel, maps,
test books, Cliff's Notes, crosswords, occult.
Paperback Trader (511 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, 310-394-8147).
Well-organized selection of used books in all categories, 7 days.
Pee-Wee Comics (7250 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, 818-348-2083).
Portrait of a Bookstore (10061 Riverside Dr, ToLk, 818-769-3853). Theatre
and film, fiction and mystery, travel art, cookbooks, magazines.
Psychic Eyes Book Shops (13435 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks, 818-906-8263; 18980
Ventura Blvd, Tarzania, 818-345-0807). New age, metaphysical,
healing, occult, hypnosis, crystals, jewelry; phychic readings daily,
seances, classes. Open 7 days.
Sam's Book Co. (21016 Ventura Blvd, WHls, 818-999-6962). New, used,
out-of-print and scarce hard covers and paperbacks.
St. Augustine Shop (19801 Vanowen, Canoga Park, 818-348-3161). Catholic
books and bibles.
Samuel French Bookshop (7623 Sunset Blvd, 213-876-0570; 11963 Ventura Blvd,
Studio City, 818-762-0535). Everything for the filmmaker, actor,
student, screen writer and film buff - acting, producing, directing,
auditioning, reference books.
School Service Co (647 S La Brea Ave, 213-933-5691).
Sherlock's Home (5624 E 2nd, Long Beach, 310-433-6071). Largest mystery
collection in the Western U.S. (Someone else says, "I doubt they
have the largest mystery collection in the West as I've always found
the decor here to be more impressive than the contents of the
bookshelves.")
Spanish & European Bookstore (3102 Wilshire Blvd, 213-739-8899).
Stan's Video & Book Store (1117 N Western Ave, 213-467-1640).
U. S. Government Bookstore (ARCO Plaza, C-Level, 505 South Flower Street,
213-239-9844). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they
have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
find anywhere?"
Vromans (695 E Colorado, Pasadena). Since 1894. Large, new books,
office supplies, etc. They have a bit of everything.
[This part primarily contributed by T. Goodman
(terry....@pcb.batpad.lgb.ca.us).]
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Minneapolis/St. Paul MN:
Minneapolis:
B. Dalton's. "This was started up by The Dayton-Hudson company, which is
headquartered in Minneapolis. I was always surprised that the
Dalton's in downtown Minneapolis is not only one of the worst
bookstores I have been in, it is one of the worst Dalton's. I would
have thought that they would make an attempt to make their flagship
store one of the better ones." The Dalton's near the U of M is
better.
A Brother's Touch (1931 Nicollet Ave, 612 872 1412). Gay and lesbian.
Dinkytown Antiquarian Book Store (1316 SE 4th, 612-378-1286). This store is
located near the University of Minnesota. There are several other
used book stores in the area.
DreamHaven Books (1309 4th St. SE, 612-379-8924). Truly fantastic new and
used science fiction, fantasy, horror selection. Accepts telephone
credit card orders.
J & J O'Donoghue Books (1926 2nd Ave. S., Anoka, 612-427-4320)
Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore and Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore
(2864 Chicago Ave S). Good selection of SF in the front (Uncle
Hugo's), with the back (Uncle Edgar's) for mysteries. They have a
nice newsletter with upcoming releases. Bargain hunting galore in
the used stacks.
Walker Museum Bookstore. A fun place to look at artsy books. "For those
not familiar with the Walker, it is one of the better museums of
modern art."
"Strangely, there are no bookstores near the University of Minnesota.
The U of M bookstore does offer 10% off new books, but you'd hardly
want to go book shopping there unless there was something you knew you
needed to buy. Used book stores are another matter. There at least 4
good ones within walking distance of the U."
St. Paul:
The Hungry Mind, (near Macalester College). "As good as Borders, has been
having readings for years, and somehow belongs to what Saint Paul is."
"It still has one of the better selections of baseball books in the
area. I don't know why, but I don't care for the Hungry Mind. I like
their newspaper, but I never enjoy browsing there. Perhaps it is the
trendy coffee shop up front."
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Phoenix AZ:
Books Etc (901 S Mill, Tempe, 602-967-1111). General bookstore. Has the
biggest SF selection in Arizona, including the specialty shops.
Changing Hands (414 Mill, Tempe, 602-966-0203). General bookstore. Most
of the stock is trade, and they tend to buy heavy in
psych/self-help/arcana.
Dushoff's (3166 E Camelback, 602-957-1176). Very pretty general bookstore
with a more literary emphasis. Up for sale as of 2/93. Hopefully
the stock won't suffer.
Historia Books (4151 N Marshall, Scottsdale, 602-945-6272). Small, trade,
new books, history only!!!
Houle Books (36 E Camelback, 602-266-2258; 6166 N Scottsdale--The Borgata,
Scottsdale, 602-991-6607). Great general bookstore.
Poisoned Pen (7100B E Main, Scottsdale, 602-947-2974). Mystery bookstore,
has some used/hard-to-find stuff.
Shakespeare, Beethoven & Co. (4343 N Scottsdale, Scottsdale, 602-945-2646).
In the Scottsdale Galleria, bottom floor. Trade store, great music
selection.
Storybooks (1356 S Gilbert, Mesa, 602-926-7323). The biggest kids-only
bookstore in the Phoenix area.
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Portland OR:
Captain's Marine Supply (?) (a block from Powell's). "They had the best
supply of maps I have ever seen outside of the USGS office in VA.
Worth checking out."
Catbird Seat Bookstore (913 SW Broadway, 503-222-5817). A literary buff's
paradise.
Powell's--probably the largest bookstore in the world.
Powell's City of Books (main store) (1005 W Burnside, 503-228-4651). Truly
a national treasure, one of the wonders of Portland. Powell's has
new and used books by the millions. Its depth and coverage exceeds
most large-city libraries. There is a coffee shop in the store for
more serious browsing.
Powell's Books for Cooks (3739 SE Hawthorne, 503-235-3802).
Powell's Technical Bookstore (33 NW Park, 503-228-3906). The largest
technical bookstore in the Portland area.
Powell's Travel Store (SW 6th & Yamhill, 503-228-1108).
U. S. Government Bookstore (1305 SW First Avenue, 503-221-6217). "Did you
know that the U. S. Government Printing Office operates 24 bookstores
across the country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem<
unusual and interesting things you'll find anywhere?"
Wrigley-Cross Books (8001A Powell Blvd, 503-775-4943). A general used-book
store, selling both paperbacks and hardcovers, which also carries some
new hardcover SF, horror, and mystery; also a good place to find
imports. "It is a comfy and pleasant store, with a varied and
eclectic selection well-suited to generalists. The owners are
friendly and knowledgeable." They also offer espresso and pastries.
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St. Louis MO:
Big Sleep Books (in the Central West End). Mysteries.
A Collector's Bookshop (6275 Delmar in University City) (used). Science
fiction is upstairs in the back. Sorted by author's last initial
only, and the selection is huge and turns over fast. You can spend
hours in this place. It's a real job to search through, but you get
some real bargains. Mostly paperbacks, but some hardbacks, trade,
and book club editions, too.
Left Bank Books (399 N Euclid in the Central West End). Probably the best
general bookstore in St. Louis. Large and comfortable with a
friendly, knowledgeable staff. Science fiction is downstairs and
features one of the better offerings of hardback and trade
paperbacks in stock, but the regular paperback shelves are somewhat
limited in this genre. Still, it is always a delight to go to this
store and I always end up spending more time/money there than I
planned.
The Library Ltd. (actually in the suburb of Clayton at Forsyth and Hanley,
about a half-mile west of Washington U). A new store, the largest
bookstore in St. Louis. A very pleasant store, with couches,
chairs, and tables for reading areas. Fills the whole floor of a
store which used to be a Best catalog showroom. A large selection
of discount-price remaindered books, and an extensive display of all
varieties of current hardbacks, paperbacks, and a reasonable
magazine selection.
Paul's Books (6691 Delmar in the University City Loop). "Paul's selection
always strikes me as broad rather than deep. Something for everyone
but not a lot for anyone. Probably the same kind of selection you
would find at a better mall store, but infinitely better staff and
service. Recently remodeled and expanded. Science fiction section
is very limited, and I have never purchased anything there.
Children's books are now in a separate store called Pied Piper's
that is in the same building and is a delightful place to take young
readers to pick out books. A coffee house has recently opened next
door, so you can take your purchases there to try them out. A
delightful place to spend a Saturday morning. Paul's has anchored
the redevelopment of the U. City loop on the west just as Blueberry
Hill has on the east, and deserves support. A good bookstore and a
good saloon: what more could you ask for? "
Star Clipper (8100 block of Delmar in University City). Their stock of
books is limited--their specialty is comics and SF art (posters,
books, etc.).
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Salt Lake City UT:
Sam Weller's (273 S Main). A *huge* place with new books on the main floor
and used books in the basement and on the balcony. You can easily
spend half a day browsing in here.
King's English (1500? S 1500 E). A cozy bookstore with a resident cat,
armchairs, and free tea and coffee. New books, strongest in
fiction and literature. Best selection of mysteries in town.
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San Diego CA:
Adams Avenue Book Store (33rd and Adams Avenue in North Park). A good,
musty used book collection. It may take a while to find it, but its
crowded, dusty shelves piled high to the ceiling is worth the quest.
Wahlenbrocks (sp?) (on Broadway and about 7th). Look close, it's in the
middle of the block and narrow (but four floors of browsing space.)
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Santa Fe NM:
Alive Books (1274 Calle de Commercio, 505-473-9814).
Alla Spanish Language Books & Records (102 W San Francisco, 505-988-5416).
The Ark (133 Romero, 505-988-3709). Psychology, spirituality, health,
astrology, ecology. Mon-Fri 9:30-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5.
Aztec Street Book Shop (310 Aztec, 505-983-3259). Used and rare books, book
search.
Blue Moon Books & Vintage Video (329 Garfield at Guadalupe, 505-982-3035).
Used. Metaphysical, philosophy, women's studies, audio and video
tapes.
Book Mountain Used Paperback Exchange (2101 Cerrillos Rd, 505-471-2625).
Paperbacks, hardbacks, new Southwest, comics, newspapers. Mon 12-6,
Tue-Fri 11-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4.
The Bookroom (616 Canyon Rd, 505-988-5323). Literature, poetry, literary
magazines, coffee bar.
Books & More Books (1341 Cerrillos Rd, 505-983-5438). Used. General stock,
art, crafts, literature, poetry, Southwest. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 11-5.
Books West (Coronado Shopping Center (Cordova at St. Francis),
505-982-9371). General stock, Southwest, mystery, science fiction,
magazines, maps. Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 11-6.
Bruce's Comics (College Plaza South on Cerrillos Rd, 505-474-0494).
Caxton Books & Music (216 W San Francisco, 505-982-8911). General stock,
CDs and cassette tapes, maps. Open 7 days.
Classic Additions (430 W Manhattan, 505-983-2222). Used.
The Collected Works Books Shop (208B W San Francisco, 505-988-4226).
General stock, Southwest, history, travel, art. Open 7 days.
College of Santa Fe Bookstore (College of Santa Fe, 505-473-0812).
Curiouser & Curiouser Children's Old Books (102 W San Francisco,
505-988-5840). Used.
Downtown Subscription (376 Garcia, 505-983-3085). Magazines, newspapers,
coffee bar.
La Fonda Newsstand (La Fonda Hotel, 505-988-1404). Southwest, newspapers,
magazines. Daily 7-9.
Footsteps Across New Mexico (211 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-982-9297).
Southwest.
Garcia Street Books (376 Garcia, 505-986-0151). General stock.
Great Southwest Books (960 Camino Santander, 505-983-1680). Used Southwest
literature. By appointment.
Horizons (328 S Guadalupe, 505-983-1554). Natural history, science, travel,
outdoors.
Los Llanos Bookstore (Sanbusco Center, 500 Montezuma, 505-982-9542).
General stock, Southwest, travel. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.
Margolis & Moss (129 W San Francisco, 505-982-1028). Rare books, prints,
photographs.
Nicholas Potter, Bookseller (203 E Palace Ave., 505-983-5434). General
stock used and rare, classical and jazz LPs. Mon-Sat 10-5.
The Observatory (229 E Marcy, 505-986-1758). Used. General stock, Alaska,
Arctic. Mon-Sat 1-5.
Old Santa Fe Trail Books (613 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-988-8878). General
stock, newspapers, magazines, coffee bar. Daily 7:30-10.
Palace Ave. Books (209 E Palace Ave, 505-986-0536). General stock new and
used, Southwest.
Parker Books of the West (142 W Palace Ave., 505-988-1076). New, used and
rare Southwest, West. Mon-Sat 10-5:30.
Photo-Eye (376 Garcia, 505-988-5152). Out-of-print books and exhibition
catalogs on photography.
The Q-Rosity Shop (418 Cerrillos Rd, 505-984-9971). Used.
Reader's Harvest Books (St. Michael's Village West, 1610 St. Michael's Dr,
505-438-0574). General stock, new, used and collectible. Mon-Sat
10:30-7, Sun 11-5.
St. John's College Book Store (1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca, 505-982-3691
ext. 223). General stock, classics, academic. Mon-Fri 9-4.
Santa Fe Bookseller (203 W San Francisco, 505-983-5278). New and used art,
Southwest. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30.
Santa Fe House of Books (P. O. Box 503, 505-473-5161). Southwest.
Surrounding area (see also Albuquerque NM):
The Bookcase (2530 San Juan Blvd, Farmington, 505-327-4647). Used
paperbacks. Mon-Sat 9-5:30.
Books Etc. (S Santa Fe Rd, Taos, 505-758-0447).
Bookworm Paperback Exchange (602 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo,
505-434-6256).
G. Robinson Old Prints and Maps (124 Bent, Taos, 505-758-2278).
La Galeria de los Artesanos Books (220 N Plaza, Las Vegas (NM),
505-425-8331). New and used western Americana.
Iddy Biddy Viddy (1910 N Dustin Ave, Farmington, 505-326-0880). Used.
McBook Exchange (3459 Hwy 47, Los Lunas, 505-866-0234). Used.
Ojo de Dios Book Store (Mari-mac Village, 755 Central Ave, Los Alamos,
505-662-9589). General stock, technical, Southwest, children.
Daily 9-7, Th 9-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4.
R Books (1715 Iris St at 15th & Central, Los Alamos, 505-662-7257). General
stock, technical, science fiction, magazines, newspapers. Open 7
days, seasonal hours.
Taos Book Shop (122-D Kit Carson Rd, Taos, 505-758-3733). General stock,
new and used Southwest. Daily.
Ten Directions Books (228-C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, 505-758-2725).
Wally's Paperback Book Exchange (Granada Shopping Center, Alamogordo,
505-437-0111).
"Best of Santa Fe: For new and used Southwest titles try Palace Avenue
Books and Parker Books of the West. Nicholas Potter for general used
books and records. Book Mountain for paperbacks. For new titles try
Los Llanos Bookstore, Collected Works, and Books West. Old Santa Fe
Trail Books to browse new titles and drink coffee."
[This part contributed by Mark Martinez (ma...@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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Seattle WA:
AKA Books & Left Bank Books. Part of a collective that provides small
press and alternative titles--former is primarily used books at
good prices, latter is mostly new titles.
Bailey/Coy Books. Wonderful, full of good fiction and recommendations
from staff and customers.
Beauty and the Books. Run-of-the-mill university used bookstore.
Beyond the Closet Books (1501 Belmont Ave, 206-322-4609). The city's best
gay and lesbian bookstore.
Blackbird Books (3130 E Madison). Has a good selection of books for the
African-American community, including toys, posters, children's
books, and music.
David Ishi, Bookseller (down the street from Elliot Bay). Lots of old
hardbacks and memorabilia, but it's a bit expensive. He
specializes in fine editions, and will do difficult rare book
searches on request.
Discount Books. Has some of the lowest prices, but their selection is
usually limited.
Elliot Bay Books. Booklover's paradise. Also has an extensive children's
section, complete with a playroom for kids as you browse other
areas.
Flora and Fauna Books (1st Ave in Pioneer Square). Best nature/outdoors
bookstore in town, with both new and selected used/rare titles.
Half-Price (University District). Large collection of mostly used books.
Lambda Books. The best place for gay/lesbian titles and postcards.
Magus Bookstore. Run-of-the-mill university used bookstores.
Mystery Bookshop (117 Cherry). Large collection of new and used mysteries.
Old London Bookstore (111 Central Ave, Bellingham, 1-206-733-7273). A
seventeen-room historical mansion in the dead center of town.
Entire rooms on everything you can imagine, SF, mysteries,
philosophy, archeology, "the classics", you name it. Every room in
the house except the bathroom is floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall used
hardcover books. There are chairs and lamps scattered about for
customers to use to do a little reading, and the owners frequently
serve finger foods and tea/coffee. The store is also the owner's
home (you have to walk around the bed to view the shelves of books
in the bedroom) so it isn't just a walk-in type place. Someone is
home most times, but you'll need to call ahead to make sure it's okay
to come by. You've got to see this place to believe it.
Open Books (Wallingford). Great poetry selection.
Seattle Book Center (2231 2nd St.). Used and collectible books. Large
multi-room store, each room being dedicated to a different genre.
The most valuable books of all categories reside behind the counter
but are accessible for browsing. A must visit.
Second Story Book Store (Wallingford Center on N. 45th). Feminist, new
fiction, lending library.
Secret Garden Children's Bookshop (Greenlake). A wonderful selection.
Shorey's Books. Used bookstore with ancient reference books. Lots of
dreck, but the occasional book you can't find anywhere else.
Spade & Archer (1101 E Pike). Mystery bookstore. The Pike St cinema is
at the back.
Standard Books (65th in the Roosevelt District). Great bookstore -- open,
airy, light, current fiction and non-fiction, heavy on politics,
history, poetry. Small children's section. Free Sunday NYTimes
Book Review. Staff super-friendly and involved, newsletter, book
signings and readings.
Tower Books (Lower Queen Anne and Bellevue). Large, wide-ranging selection
of new books, magazines, and papers. Also sells the cheapest IRISH
TIMES in Seattle.
Twice Sold Tales (on John, not 45th). Has incredibly good used fiction
at good prices.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 194, Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue,
206-553-4270). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they
have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
find anywhere?"
University Bookstore. Simply massive, with good people to find the book
you want, and an extensive children's section. "Better than any
University bookstore I know (including Harvard Coop) for general
books."
There are also several used bookstores the university area--one along
University Way and a couple on side streets going East, towards campus.
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Tucson AZ:
Antigone Books (500 N 4th Ave, 602-792-3715). Women's bookstore, good gay
selection.
Book Mark (5001 E Speedway, 602-881-6350). General bookstore, new books.
They have everything.
Coyote's Voice (16 S Eastbourne, 602-327-6560). Little general trade store
specializing (sort of) in Southwestern. They know everything.
Footprints of a Gigantic Hound (16 Broadway Village, 602-326-8533). Mystery
store, some used. Right across the street from Coyote's Voice.
Haunted Bookshop (7211 N Northern, 602-742-3627). General trade store with
literary bent. Also has small used section.
Kids Center (1725 N Swan, 602-322-5437). Kids' books only and toys.
Whiz Kids (1737 E Prince, 602-795-3729). Kids' books and toys.
For used books, park your car at the corner of Grant and Campbell and visit
Bookmans, the Bookstop, Southwest Books, and the Mad Hatter.
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