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From: ecl@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (evelyn.c.leeper)
Subject: Bookstores in Western North American Cities (rec.arts.books)
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Additions:
By the Book (St. Louis MO)
Golden Braid Books (Salt Lake City UT)
Changes:
Star Clipper (St. Louis MO)
Abbey Road (Boulder CO) (was listed as Penny Lane)
Tower Books (Seattle WA)
Twice Sold Tales (Seattle WA)
University Bookstore (Seattle WA)
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Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include:
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN
Iowa City IA
Kansas City MO
St. Louis MO
Dallas/Ft. Worth TX
Houston TX
Austin TX
Boulder CO
Denver CO
Santa Fe NM (includes northern NM)
Albuquerque NM (includes middle NM)
El Paso TX (includes southern NM)
Salt Lake City UT
Tucson AZ
Phoenix AZ
Seattle/Tacoma WA
Portland OR
Los Angeles CA
San Diego CA
[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 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.]
============================================================================
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 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."
============================================================================
Iowa City, IA:
B. Dalton's (Old Capitol Center Mall, Downtown). A typical mall bookstore.
The Bookery (523 Iowa Avenue). A hoard of used books crammed into an old
house. In addition to books, they have quite a bit of ephemera,
such things as railroad timetables, advertising flyers, and such.
Haunted Bookshop on the Creek (520 E. Washington). Another hoard of used
books crammed into an old house. This is the best place in town
for used art and literary books.
Iowa Book and Supply (8 South Clinton). A big campus bookstore, heavy on
current textbooks, but with a good general reading selection.
Across the street from the center of campus, and known as Iowa Book
and Crook by many old-timers.
Murphy-Brookfield Books (219 North Gilbert). Yet another hoard of used
books crammed into an old house. The best place in town for old
technical books.
Prairie Lights Books (15 South Dubuque). The best bookstore in town by
just about any measure. This place comprares very well with Borders
in Ann Arbor; it is the home of the radio program "Live from Prairie
Lights," where authors do readings from their works. The place is
currently two floors of books, but they are planning to expand to
three floors. It is hard to find any gaps in this store's stock.
University Book Store (Iowa Memorial Union). The second best bookstore
in town, by most measures. As good a textbook selection as you
get, plus a good selection of art, literature, science, and other
books. Also a good place for art supplies.
Waldenbooks (Sycamore Mall). Another typical mall bookstore.
[This part contributed by Doug Jones (jones@cs.uiowa.edu).]
============================================================================
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.
============================================================================
St. Louis MO:
Big Sleep Books (in the Central West End). Mysteries.
By the Book (9040 Manchester, Brentwood, MO, a couple of blocks west of
Brentwood Blvd.; look for a blue awning on the South side as it is a
little hard to find). "I recently discovered this used book store,
very clean, open, carpeted, a few chairs. The have every book on a
computerized database by title and author so you have an alternative
to browsing. The SF section is very extensive, probably their largest
single classification, and the books are actually alphabetized by
author. You pay a tad more for all this, about $1 more than typical
used prices for paperbacks, but this is easily the nicest used
bookstore I have ever been in. "
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, but one poster says, "Incredibly large store,
but an aesthetic turn-off. Huge vaulted ceilings and the
predominance of white paint make this store look cold and
commercial. And the cappucino downstairs ain't cheap. I much
prefer the atmosphere of Paul's Books."
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? " Another poster
responds, "His selection is *infinitely* better than that of any
mall store, Brentano's included; you can find, for instance, MAUS,
TECHNOCULTURE, DETERRING DEMOCRACY, THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE, and
other fine and funky books in the cozy, wooden shelves of this
eminently mom-and-pop establishment. ... [But] don't go for coffee
to Paul's. Go right down the block to Cafe Chaos, first side street
on your right. It is beyond words, and if you don't go have some of
their astragulus tea right now, they may go out of business, and a
bit of bizarreness will have disappeared from St. Louis life."
Star Clipper (8100 block of Delmar in University City). A wonderful store
for SF, and even the comics interest me, not a hardcore comics
reader. Notable for carrying books of SF criticism, like Larry
McAffery's FICTION 2000. Plus, they carry odd, obscure, and
interesting periodicals. Friendly place full of brain goodies.
New releases are 15% off cover price. All other books purchased
at regular price can be recorded on a customer file. After 12 books
the next one is essentially free. They are somewhat slow on special
orders.
============================================================================
Dallas/Ft. Worth TX:
Big D Books (1516 Centerville Rd). "*Classic* used book store. It looks
like a condemned building, and the inside is a maze of shelves.
Almost no space to walk between the shelves. There are a lot of
books, especially SF, and the owner is very knowledgeable! This is
my idea of the *best used bookstore* in Dallas."
Bookstop (5400 E Mockingbird E of Central; 820 Preston at Forest;
Plano Parkway & Central, Plano; others). 20% off for members, and
the stores are large. The have 5+ stores in Dallas (and suburbs)
and are expanding. Not quite as good a selection as Taylors, and
the clerks range from good to (usually) illiterate. They have a
habit of removing books from the shelves if they don't sell, so if
you see it, it's risky to wait. Still, there are lots of books, and
the price is good.
Border Books (Preston and Royal Lane). New in Dallas. Very good selection,
attached CD store, and expresso bar. It has (some) chairs to browse
in and better staff than the Bookstops.
Constellation. New Age books, and courses.
Half-Price Books (main store: 5915 E Northwest Hwy at Shadybrook). The
biggest chain of used and discounted books in Texas. I find their
selection of fiction sadly lacking (especially science fiction).
For SF go to Big D Books!
Lone Star Comics Books and Games (11661 Preston; 1900 Preston Rd at Park,
Plano; others). "This is, sadly, the best SF store in the area.
The owner has a tendency towards (1) censorship, (2) firing managers
once they are have built up clients and experience (and hence are
paid more), and changing the stock towards toys, children's
playthings, and bubble-gum cards, and (3) returning books as soon as
they fail to sell. There is much less space for SF books, and only
GP-rated mainstream comics now. Still, where else can you go?"
Mary Anne's Books (2918F Jupiter inside a flea market). In a flea market and
only open Thursday-Sunday. *Good* selection of books in all
categories, including collector's items and first editions. Old
magazines and comics in the back.
Taylors (5455 Belt Line, Addison; 1001 North Central, Plano; others). The
main store (in Addison) is the best bookstore in the area (now
challenged by Borders). Its upstairs is all technical books, and
has the best selection around (it's not Computer Literacy, but its
not far behind). It still has the broadest selection of books
around. The other stores are a little smaller, but good.
[This part contributed by John R. Mellby (jmellby@m2.dseg.ti.com).]
============================================================================
Houston TX:
Alabama Bookstop (2922 S Shepherd at Alabama, 713-529-2345). 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 (especially SF and mystery) can
be mediocre. One poster says, "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. 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." Recently (01/93) completed an expansion renovation;
has since (05/93) undergone yet more renovation. There is now more
room for customers to move about without tripping over one another.
Presumably this is at the expense of shelf space, but it's hard to
tell since everything's been moved around. In any event, the SF
collection still lacks. They've also gone somewhat upscale and
added an espresso bar in the balcony. Open til midnight.
All Books (2126 Richmond at Greenbriar, 713-522-6722). Used bookstore, all
hardback. Small, so not a great place for just browsing the
shelves. Decent natural science selection.
Allen-Maxwell Books (18091 Upper Bay Rd, 713-333-2157). This shop is right
across the street from the Johnson Space Center, and specializes in
science and space. If you're looking for a volume on the US,
USSR/Russian, Chinese or European space programs, this is the place
to go. Many books by current and former astronauts. "Also, because of
the concentration on space, they have many hard-to-find books in
other areas that just don't sell. I picked up a first edition of THE
ART OF PATRICK NAGEL there a year after it came out."
Book Collector (2347 University Blvd at Morningside, 713-661-2665). Not
checked out yet, but from the outside it appears to be in the nature
of Detering or Brazos, with a Brit-lit orientation.
Booked Up (711 Studewood at E 7th, 713-868-3910). Used bookstore with good
liberal arts selection, Texana & Americana, art & architecture.
Books International (2015-F W Gray at Shepherd, 713-523-5330). French,
Spanish, German books.
Bookstop, Sharpstown (7555 Bellaire Blvd at SW Fwy [US 59], 713-270-0042).
A smaller branch of the chain. Same sort of selection but the SF
section is somewhat better.
Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet at Morningside, 713-523-0701). 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."
Brentanos, Galleria (Galleria mall, 713-961-1091). West end of *the*
Houston mall (not on the central courts but sort out of the way).
Probably has a 10% discount membership program (the Sheperd Square
store has one).
Brentanos, Shepherd Square (S Shepherd at Westheimer, 713-523-0411). 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. Now has a 10% discount membership program.
Brown Book Shop (1517 San Jacinto at Bell, 713-652-3937). Good for science
and technical stuff.
Detering Book Gallery (2311 Bissonnet at Greenbriar, 713-526-6974). A used
bookstore, but for literary and rare stuff.
Future Visions (10570 Northwest Freeway, a.k.a. US-290 at Mangum,
713-682-4212). Relatively speaking, the Houston source for SF and
horror, but given the level of competition, this doesn't mean as
much as it does in other cities. 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." Another poster says, "They do get the new
SF and fantasy, but for general shelf lurking, it's probably not
worth the drive (a non-trivial detail in Houston) unless you live in
NW Houston."
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.
Inklings (1846 Richmond at Hazard, 713-521-3369). Women's fiction, gay and
lesbian, non-sexist and multicultural texts.
Lucia's Garden (2942 Virginia, 713-523-6494). Specializes in mythology,
psychology, gender studies, herb lore and gardening.
Majors Scientific Books (6640 S Main at Dryden, 1-800-221-9697). Good for
computer books and science texts, *especially* medical tomes.
Munchkin's Mablies (2530 Times at Kirby, 713-522-3911). Children's books
only.
Murder By the Book (2342 Bissonnet at Morningside, 713-524-8597). The
Houston source for mysteries, especially new stuff. Author signings
almost every week.
Museum of Fine Arts (1001 Bissonnet at S Main, 713-639-7365). Lots and lots
of art-related books.
Nan's Games (2011 SW Fwy 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, S Main at Sunset, 713-527-4052). Avoid
unless looking for something written by a Rice faculty member.
Textbooks are expensive and there's not much else.
River Oaks Bookstore (1987 W Gray at McDuffie, 713-520-0061). Generic but
good place to hang out while waiting for a movie at the River Oaks
Theater.
Sam Houston Bookstore (Galleria mall, 713-626-1243). Generic, but smack-dab
in the center of *the* Houston mall. Also convenient to the
Galleria movie theaters.
Spectrum Bookstore (5868 Westheimer at Augusta, 713-789-2269). 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.
Stop Look & Learn (2415 Robin Hood at Morningside, 713-528-6508).
Children's books.
Texas Art Supply (2001 Montrose at Welch, 713-526-5221). Art-related books.
Third Planet (2718 SW Freeway near Kirby, the ugly blue building next to the
Holiday Inn, 713-528-1067). A comic and game shop, but they do
maintain a very large rack of new and old SF books. The new
location on the freeway makes them more accessible to those
travelling from elsewhere in Houston, but has displaced them from
the Bissonnet-Rice Village bookstore circuit. 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.
University of Texas Health Science Center Books (6431 Fannin at University,
713-794-1207). Medical and health books.
Robert B. Schmunk, schmunk@spacsun.rice.edu, says:
For libro-philiacs with an afternoon to spare in Houston, your best bet is
to head for the corner of Bissonnet and Morningside and park your car.
Within a block or so you can find the Brazos Book Store, the Detering Book
Gallery, and Murder By the Book. Should you feel that you've exhausted the
possibilities in this area, a quick jaunt about six blocks south to the Rice
Village will take you to the Book Collector and a large Half-Price Books.
(Those of you with kids may want to look into Stop Look & Learn or
Munchkin's Mablies along the way.) If there's any time still left in the
day, you can then consider going one of the following directions:
A) head north up Shepherd to hit the Bookstop or Brentanos, perhaps
finishing up at the River Oaks Bookstore or the Waugh Half-Price before you
catch a movie at either the River Oaks Theater or the Cineplex River Oaks
Plaza.
B) do a little time on the freeway (this is Houston after all) to the
Galleria, where you can find Sam Houston Books and a Brentano's, plus the
fairly close-by Spectrum Books. Then rest at either the Galleria movie
theaters or the Cineplex Spectrum (I recommend the latter).
C) the science-fiction-inclined will want to head way northwest to Future
Visions, perhaps stopping at Third Planet on the way. Be warned, though,
that their collections don't measure up to SF bookstores in other cities.
============================================================================
Austin TX:
Book People (4006 S Lamar, 512-441-9757). A large New Age book store,
claiming to stock 50,000 titles. Specializes in holistic health,
"metaphysics," philosophy, psychology, and related areas. Worth
checking for those interested in philosophy or psychology, even if
you are not interested in new age writings.
Book Woman (324 E 6th, 512-472-2785). Specializes in women's issues and
feminist writings.
Bookstop (9070 Research: 512-451-5798: 5400 Brodie, 512-892-1580; 6406 N I-H
35, 512-453-7297; 9828 Great Hills, 512-346-3411). A well-stocked
general bookstore with four branches in Austin. All books are
discounted 10% for all clients; with a $9 membership, you will
receive a 40% discount on best-sellers, and 20% on all other books
-- including special orders. The intelligence and usefulness of the
staff varies widely; some employees know next to nothing. "In my
experience, special orders come very quickly (one week)." The larger
stores are the ones on Brodie and Great Hills.
BR News (3204 Guadalupe, 512-454-9110). A newstand worth mentioning because
it is the best source for out-of-town newspapers (also see Europa
Books for foreign papers).
Europa Books (2406 Guadalupe, 512-476-0423, FAX: 512-479-0912). Probably
the best-stocked foreign language bookstore in the southwest. Has
especially good collections of German and French books. Also
specializes in modern fiction and critical studies in English and
other languages. Good collections of literature and modern
philosophy. Has foreign-language magazines and newspapers.
Garner & Smith (1109 Nueces, 512-477-9725). A comfortable, old-fashioned
book store epcializing in literature and fiction.
Half Price Books (3110 Guadalupe, 512-451-4463; 2929 S Lamar, 512-443-3138;
8868 Research, 512-454-3664). The best used book store in town, but
only by default. The Guadalupe store is large, with a rather high
turnover rate. Sometimes one can find an armful of bargains; at
other times, there seems to be little more than undesirable titles.
The staff will not search for titles, so if you're looking for
something, you must stop in and hope to find it.
Jung Society Bookstore (5555 N Lamar, Suite H-106, 512-458-1108).
Toad Hall Children's Bookstore (1206 W 38th, 512-323-2665). A very nice
children's bookstore.
University Co-op (2246 Guadalupe, 512-476-7211). A well-stocked college
bookstore, with good collections in most scholarly areas.
Especially good collection of scientific and computer titles, and
the only substantial collection in town for most liberal arts and
sciences subjects.
Whole Earth Provision Co. (2410 San Antonio, 512-478-1577; 4006 S Lamar
Blvd, 512-444-9974). Primarily an outdoor sporting goods store, but
has the best selection of books on outdoor sports and environmental
issues. Look here for trail guides, field guides, books on the
environment and natural history, and topographical maps.
[This part contributed by Chris Chapman (cchap@bongo.cc.utexas.edu).]
============================================================================
Boulder CO:
Abbey Road (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. Penny Lane is the
coffeehouse at 1783 Pearl.
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.
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, TT/V (303) 320-0536, FAX +1 303-399-2279).
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: 9:30AM - 9PM M-Sat;
10AM-6PM 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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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 (mark@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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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.
Murder Unlimited (a.k.a. Tasha's Paperback Book Exchange) (2510 San Mateo
NE, 505-884-5491). "One of the better mystery stores in the state,
though their not stocking new hardback releases is irritating. The
owner is there most days and is pretty knowledgeable, having written
a book herself which is kind of a catalog of the various mystery
sub-genres (like garden, tea-house, tough-guy, etc.) with accompanying
discussion and suggested titles." Used paperbacks, discounted new and
used mysteries, lending library. Mon-Sat 11-6.
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 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.
Sisters and Brothers (4011 Silver SE, 505-2566-7317). Gay and lesbian books,
etc.
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). "One of the better mystery stores in the state,
though their not stocking new hardback releases is irritating. The
owner is there most days and is pretty knowledgeable, having written
a book herself which is kind of a catalog of the various mystery
sub-genres (like garden, tea-house, tough-guy, etc.) with accompanying
discussion and suggested titles." 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 (a.k.a. Murder
Unlimited). Good selections of used science fiction can be found
at The Bookcase, Birdsong, and Don's Paperbacks." (mark@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 (mark@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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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 (mark@cygnus.lanl.gov).]
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Salt Lake City UT:
Barnes & Noble (1250 E 2300 S in a big strip mall multiplex, 5900 S State
Street (100 E) Corner location, and 1300 E and I-80 corner). Best
selection of SF and fantasy in town.
Comics Utah, (258 E 100 S; 801-328-3300). Comics, SF & fantasy, games.
There is a second location, but it is not as well stocked.
Golden Braid Books (213 E 300 S, 801-322-1162). Eclectic selection: women's
issues, Taror decks, etc. Two floors of books, good used selection.
King's English (1511 S 1500 E, 801-484-9100). 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.
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.
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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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Phoenix AZ:
Books Etc (901 S Mill, Tempe, 602-967-1111). General bookstore. Has the
biggest SF selection in Arizona, including the specialty shops.
Bookstar (E Camelback at 22nd). Barnes & Noble superstore.
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.
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. Currently
(6/93) fighting to survive the opening of Bookstar and the
announcement of a Borders--the two events that killed Dushoff's.
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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Seattle/Tacoma WA:
Seattle:
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 (on or near University Way). 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.
Catchpenny (9020 Roosevelt Way--Maple Leaf, southeast of Northgate).
Typical neighborhood used bookstore.
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 (Pioneer Sqaure). 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.
Gemini Book Exchange (9614 16th SW, White Center). Typical neighborhood
used bookstore.
Gregor Books (3407 California Way, West Seattle). Literary First Editions.
Half-Price (University District). Large collection of mostly used books.
Horizon Books (425 15th East--Capitol Hill by the Group Health Hospital).
Just your typical old house full of books. Including the bathroom.
Science fiction, alternative religion, and life styles. Also a new
branch in a storefront at 6512 Roosevelt Way.)
Lambda Books. The best place for gay/lesbian titles and postcards.
Magus Bookstore (on or near University Way). Run-of-the-mill university
used bookstore.
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.
Pegasus Book Exchange (4553 California Way, West Seattle Junction). Typical
neighborhood used bookstore.
Seattle Book Center (2231 2nd St). CLOSED AT THIS LOCATION. PLANS TO
REOPEN IN THE FALL OF 1993 AT A NEW LOCATION.
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. All books are 10% off all the time; NYT
best-sellers are 30% off. Open until midnight 7 days a week.
Twice Sold Tales (905 East John on Capitol Hill). Has incredibly good used
fiction at good prices. High turnover of used books (all areas).
All books 25% off midnight to 8AM Friday night/Saturday morning. [I
assume this means it's open 24 hours a day, at least on that day.]
Great place to hang out in the middle of a Friday night, great
atmosphere, colorful personalities, lots of cats.
Twice Sold Tales of Wallingford (2210 N 45th). Also nice, but not as great
as the one on Capitol Hill.
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. 20-25% off on
best-sellers that they choose, so can often get discounts on books
that aren't on regular best-seller list (e.g., Kroll's "The Whole
Internet" is almost always 20% off). Extra 10% rebate for UW
students, staff, and alumni association members. "Better than any
University bookstore I know (including Harvard Coop) for general
books."
There are also others on or near University Way and several north of the
University bookstore about a mile.
Tacoma:
Tacoma Book Center (324 E 26th, one block from Tacoma Dome-take the Tacoma
Dome exit from I5, 206-572-8248). Very good selection of used and
collectible books at good prices. Worth the stop if you're
traveling through.
South Suburbs:
Book World (I and II) (23406 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, and 23824 104th SE, Kent).
Both are just your typical old supermarket turned into a (large)
used bookstore.
Comstock's Bindery and Bookshop (257 E Main, Auburn--formerly on Ranier Ave
S in Seattle). Good selection of used science fiction, history,
military.
Wonderworld Books and Gifts (455 SW 152nd, Burien west of the Sea/Tac
Airport). Large collection of new paperback and hardback science
fiction and cinema, comics, role-playing games, and collectibles.
There is also a Barnes and Noble in Bellevue (in a former bowling alley).
(I assume this is a superstore.)
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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.
Murder by the Book. Mysteries.
Powell's City of Books (main store) (1005 W Burnside, +1 503-228-4651,
FAX +1 503-228-4631). 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. This store is
an easy walk from the Amtrak station; one reader reports returning
to the train with an additional piece of carry-on luggage after her
four-hour layover. Will ship worldwide.
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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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.
Acres of Books (240 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, 213-437-6980). As the name
suggests, this is a huge used bookstore. It has been in business for
quite a while, having been frequented by Ray Bradbury and Ray
Harryhausen when they were in high school. Open Tue-Sat`
9:15AM-5:00PM. The fiction room closes 30 minutes earlier than the
rest of the store.
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 (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-659-3110). 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, fantasy, and horror. Interesting selection of used
hardcovers in good condition. Has frequent author autograph parties.
Gives 10% cash discount with purchase of "Club DV." Publishes
newsletter (available for $2.50/year). 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.
Either/Or Bookstore (124 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, 310-374-2060). This is
one of the better sources of literary and non-mainstream fiction in
the South Bay area. The stock of genre fiction is decent, and the
selection of nonfiction is eclectic and good. This is a good store
for browsing.
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 ( 7711 Melrose Av, Los Angeles 213-658-6047;
8934 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 310-274-2008;
8962 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, 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 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.goodman@pcb.batpad.lgb.ca.us).]
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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.
Third Avenue News (335 Third Ave, Chula Vista, 619-422-1991).
Books, magazines, newspapers, comics, racing forms, Lotto.
13,000+ titles in stock; will special-order.
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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Sonia Sachs (ssachs@moonlight.berkeley.edu) reports on the availability of
BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES: A SELECT GUIDE:
I have discovered a new and very thoughtful California travel
guide called BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES,
[subtitled A Series of Guides to The Foremost General Stock
Used and Out-of-Print Establishments in Los Angeles, Berkeley,
Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Sacramento &
Orange County]. This terrific little guide -- which is
actually a series of eight separate folio guides -- was
probably intended for visiting scholars and other bibliophiles,
but it will likely appeal to local residents as well because it
offers fresh views of well-known places. Four cities are
featured in the first series of guides -- Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Berkeley, and Seattle. A second series of four
guides -- due out later this year -- tours San Diego, Orange
County, Sacramento, and Portland, Oregon. Each guide begins
with introductory essays that expound, quite eloquently and at
some length, on the value of out-of-print bookstore browsing.
Readers are then offered tips on how to browse out-of-print
bookstores and simultaneously avoid big price tags. Would-be
hobbyists are shown how to develop and advance book
collections. Novice bibliophiles are given a glossary of terms
to explain different classifications of books -- rare, used,
out-of-print, first edition, etc. This is not just an ode to
bookstores. It is an ode to books. The travel aspect is the
guides' most exciting feature. Each guide contains an
insightful city essay and ten descriptive bookstore narratives
that go a long way toward situating the reader in the town he
or she is visiting. And who hasn't been looking for a new way
to explore a faraway city? Individually, these guides form a
strong argument that bookstore touring is the best way to learn
the physical and intellectual contours of any town. Taken
together, the guides are nothing less than a grand tour of
literary landmarks all along America's Pacific Coast. Maps, of
course, are included. The author of these guides is a West
Coast native and long-time bibliophile who is not affiliated
with any bookstore or bookstore association. Consequently, and
happily so, the narrative point-of-view is that of a bookbuyer
rather than a bookseller. In terms of style, each guide is
often as humorous as it is telling, and the author does not shy
away from pointed comments. "The Los Angeles metropolitan area
is surprisingly good used book store territory," begins the
city essay for the Los Angeles guide. "Admittedly, there is a
glut of shops that tend to feature first editions of Eddie
Fisher's autobiography, but sequestered between all these
hackneyed enterprises are some very reputable bookstores." The
guides, which read like booklets with a map as centerpiece,
sell for $6.00 each. For more information, write Browsing The
Best Publications, Box 7263, Berkeley, California 94707-0263,
USA.
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