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Additions:
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN (several)
New Orleans LA
Seattle/Tacoma WA (Comstock's Bindery and Bookshop)
Los Angeles CA (Cliff's Books)
San Diego CA (ABC Art and Architectural Books and Catalogs, American
    Opinion Bookstore, Blue Door Bookstore, Bookstar, and Safari Out of
    Print Bookstore and Search Service)

Changes:
Dallas/Ft. Worth (various minor changes)

Deletions:
Los Angeles LA (Sherlock's Home)

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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
New Orleans LA
Dallas/Ft. Worth TX
Houston TX
Austin TX
San Antonio TX
Boulder CO
Colorado Springs CO
Denver CO
CO (other)
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 (and other 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.  All references to science fiction are abbreviated SF for ease in
electronic searching.]

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Subject: Minneapolis/St. Paul MN

Minneapolis:

Anthony's (307 Oak St SE, 612-379-1020).   Formerly Enigma.  Open Mon-Wed
    11AM-6PM, Thu-Sat 11AM-7:30PM.
Arise (2117 Lyndale Ave S, 612-871-7110).  A women's bookstore, library, and
    resource center.  They just recently (9/92) opened, but rumor has it
    they are worth visiting.
Barnes & Noble.  "Perhaps the finest bookstore in the Twin Cities area with
    an enormous selection of books of general interest, as well as items
    I have found previously only in specialty stores.  The store also
    has the largest collection of magazines in the Twin Cities to my
    knowledge."
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."  Later rumor (9/93) has it that it
    is improving, but slowly.  Best bet is probably the one in
    Southdale, as their service is very good, and they can get books
    from any of the other stores within a day.  A fairly typical
    mall-store, though.
Biermaier's BH Books (809 SE 4th St, just off exit 18 on 35W near
    Dinkeytown, 612-378-0129).  Open Tue 11AM-9PM, Wed-Sat 11AM-5:30PM.
The Book House (429 14th Ave SE, 612-331-1430).  Used books.  Has a huge
    selection.  Organization is so-so (but supposedly getting better),
    but the sheer quantity of books makes up for this.  If you can't
    find it anywhere else (or didn't even know you wanted it) this is a
    good place to shop.  Most books are priced at 50% of cover, although
    true antiques will be more, and books that are over-stocked are
    sometimes heavily discounted.  Large philosophy, theology, history,
    writing sections.  Open Mon-Sat 10AN-11PM, Sun 12N-6:30PM.
Bookdales (406 W 65th St, Richfield, 612-861-3303).  Very neat, sometimes
    alphabetized, nice boxed editions, first editions, magazines,
    childrens, not much philosophy or technical.  Good prices.  Open
    Mon-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 12N-6:30PM.
A Brother's Touch (2327 Hennepin Ave S, 612-377-6279).  Gay, lesbian, and
    bisexual.  Recently (9/92) moved to this location.
Dinkytown Antiquarian Book Store (1316 SE 4th, 612-378-1286).  This store is
    located near the University of Minnesota.  Modern first editions,
    Western fiction, decorated covers, somewhat disordered.  There are
    several other used book stores in the area.
DreamHaven Books (1309 4th SE, 612-379-8924).  Truly fantastic new and used
    SF, fantasy, horror selection.  Accepts telephone credit card
    orders.  Will ship worldwide.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 11AM-6PM.
J & J O'Donoghue Books (1926 2nd Ave. S., Anoka, 612-427-4320).  Open
    Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM.
Jefferson and Hamilton Loome Theological Booksellers (Old Swedish Convent
    Church, 320 North 4th, Stillwater, 612-430-1092).  Stupendous.
    Friendly, helpful staff.
Leland N. Lien-Bokkseller (57 S 9th St, across from Nicolet Mall,
    612-332-7081).  Very neat, good quality, no philosophy.  Open
    Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM.
Mayday Bookstore (301 Cedar Ave S, 612-333-4719).  A not-for-profit,
    volunteer-run, community bookstore specializing in radical/leftist/
    anarchist/feminist/queer books with a good selection of alternative
    newspapers and periodicals.  They carry lots of things you won't
    find anywhere else.
Once Upon A Crime (604 W 26th, 612-870-3785).  A great selection of
    Sherlockian stuff and other mystery as well, both old and new.  A
    more active author signing schedule than Uncle Hugo's/Edgar's.
Orr Books (3043 Hennepin Ave S, 612-823-2408).  One of my favorite
    bookstores, they have a large selection of spiritual/religious/
    women's studies/Native American literature/as well as general
    fiction and the like.  Their selection is similar to Present Moment
    but larger and without the herbs.
Present Moment Books and Herbs (3546 Grand Ave S, 612-824-3157).  Mostly
    books dealing with spiritual/metaphysical/occult/health and healing,
    they also have what they claim is "the largest selection of roots
    and herbs in the midwest."  They are a great resource for
    metaphysical books and natural healthcare.
St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers (216 S Main, Stillwater, 612-430-0732).
    Large, very neat, fine quality, pretty good philosophy.  Open
    Mon-Wed 9:30AM-5:30PM, Th-Sat 9:30AM-8:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM
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 Art Center Bookstore (725 Vineland Place).  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."

"In addition to your list, we've been blessed with two Borders (one in
Minneapolis & one in its western suburb, Minnetonka), and five Barnes
& Nobles superstores (we're their test market).  I'm not especially
fond of Borders--I just don't like the atmosphere--but the Barnes &
Nobles are as close to heaven as I expect to come in this life ;>  Not
only are they well stocked & staffed with people who belong in bookstores,
but they've got the best, most ecclectic selection outside of City Lights
(IMltHO)."

"Strangely, there are few 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:
Booksellers et al (167 Snelling Ave N).  Big theology section, disordered,
    poor quality.  Open Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Half Price Books (2041 Ford Parkway in southwest St. Paul).  A large and
    well-organized half-price bookstore, selling both used and
    publisher's overstock.  Sections include, among others, technical,
    mystery, SF, childrens' (good selection) and art (good selection).
    Some very good deals can be found.  There are branches of this
    store in the suburbs of St. Louis Park and Maplewood.
Half Price Books (5011 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, 612-922-2414).
    Large, extremely neat and orderly, newer books.  Acceptable
    philosophy and classics.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM.
Half Price Books (1731A Beam Ave.  Maplewood, 612-773-0631).  Open Mon-Sat
    9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM.
Harold's (186 W 7th 1/2 block west of Civic Center, 612-222-4524).  Very
    neat, good quality, great classics.  Open Mon-Fri 10:30AM-5PM, Sat
    9:30AM-5PM.
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."  "Much more
    selection that one would expect for the bookstore serving a small
    college (Macalester).  The staff is helpful and knowledgeable."
James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (251 S Snelling, 612-699-1114).  Open
    Mon-Sat 10:30AM-6PM.  Literary, pricey, ordered.
Mica Books (1209 Arcade St, 612-771-1534).  Open Thu-Fri 12N-5PM, Sat
    9AM-5PM.
Midway Books (1579 University Ave at Snelling, 612-644-7605).  Three floors
    of used paperback, hardcover, and comics.  Wide selection,
    knowledgable staff (which has one drawback; they know what their
    stuff is worth and charge accordingly).  One of the better used
    bookstores in the Twin Cities.  Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-7PM,
    Sun 12N-7PM.
Odegard Books (857 Grand Ave, 612-222-2711).  "A fading legacy.  This was
    once a thriving, locally owned, independent chain with several
    stores, a large and extensive general collection, and a comfortable
    atmosphere, a nice change from the larger national chains.  For
    whatever reason (read: Borders and Barnes and Noble) they are down
    now to one store in Saint Paul, none in Minneapolis, IMHO a definite
    loss for this area."
Rulon-Miller Books (400 Summit Ave, 612-290-0700).  True antiquarian store.
    Americana, literature, travel, early books, language.  Open Mon-Fri
    9AM-4:30PM (appointments preferred).

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Subject: 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.

[Much of this part contributed by Doug Jones ([e-mail]).]

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Subject: 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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Subject: 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).  SF 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.  SF 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.  SF 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.

"I haven't been to St. Louis in a number of years, but a highlight of
my graduate student years was the yearly Famous Bar Booksale.  A local
charity each year would set up a huge tent in the parking lot of the
Clayton Famous Bar store.  Under the tent would be books, books, and
more books.  All used at very reasonable prices.  The first day you
had to pay for admission.  After that, admission was free.  In
addition, they were constantly replenishing the tables so there was
not a big advantage of going the first day, and you could find new
things every time you went.  A wide variety of topics were available.
I know this isn't a bookstore, but it was a wonderful event."

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Subject: New Orleans LA

B. Dalton (Canal).  A good chain store, very large.
Beaucoup Books (Magazine near Jefferson).  An okay small independent.
Bookstar (Jax Brewery).  The best bookstore in town, though it lacks the
    personal touch of Maple Street and the other independents.
    "It was, alas, the only place I found that had a decent new title
    selection."
DeVille Books (Shell Square).  An okay small independent.
Faulkner Books (Pirate's Alley).  A newish second-hand bookstore, small but
    thoughtfully stocked, in a building where Faulker supposedly lived.
Little Professor (S Carrollton).
Maple Street Bookstore.  One of the best of a mediocre bunch on Maple
    Street.

There are some interesting second-hand and specialty book stores, mostly in
the Vieux Carre.  Beckhams, Crescent City, George Herget, and Librairie (all
except Herget in the Vieux Carre) are among the larger and better used book
places.  There are also used paperback stores on Metairie Road, Airline Hwy,
W Esplanade in Kenner, and a couple on the West Bank.

"New Orleans is a city of eaters, drinkers, partyers, and dreamers, not
readers!  I would venture to guess--and I'm a former New Orleanian and still
a property owner there--that New Orleans has fewer bookstores per capita
than any other city in the Western world."

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Subject: Dallas/Ft. Worth TX

Barnes & Noble (Preston and Beltline).  Another B&N superstore.  Newest of
    the four superstores (the others are Bookstop, Borders, and
    Taylor's).  "Raised my purist hackles by shelving in one section
    authors like Danielle Steele with authors like Anais Nin."
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; I-35E at 3040 in a strip mall area;
    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 Taylor;s, 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.
    Mediocre compated to the other superstores in Dallas.  Still, there
    are lots of books, and the price is good.
Borders Books (Preston and Royal Lane).  New in Dallas.  Very good, fairly
    eclectic selection, attached CD store, and espresso 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 SF).  For SF go to
    Big D Books!"  But another person says, "My favorite bookstore.  I
    love surprises and you never know what amazing things might turn up
    here."
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.  Also, it's local and highlights that fact, scheduling
    appearances of many interesting (and some not-so interesting)
    writers.  The other stores are a little smaller, but good.

[Much of this part contributed by John R. Mellby ([e-mail]).]

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Subject: 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/bisexual 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, Meyer Park (West Bellfort and S Post Oak).  Terribly generic, but
    only a couple hundred yards away from the Meyer Park 14-plex movie
    theater.
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.
Book-tronics (5370 Westheimer, between Sage and Chimney Rock, 713-626-4000).
    "They advertise themselves as 'the bookstore of the future.'  They
    have virtually no books on paper; what they have (and they have a
     lot of) are two floors of books on tape and a floor of CD-Roms.
    Most of their titles, both the books on tape and the CD-Roms, are
    available to either buy, or rent for a fee a little higher than
    the average movie rental.  Their selection of CD-Roms matches or
    beats most computer stores, and they have the most books on tape
    that I've ever seen in one place.  It's new.  I don't remember the
    hours."
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."
Gamage's (Bissonnet, next door to Murder by the Book).  Used bookstore with
    varied collection; a surprising number of SF paperbacks given that
    the rest of store seems to consist mostly of arty hardbacks.
    Advertises that they will do searches, but charges a small fee.
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,
    lesbian, and bisexual; 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.
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
    traveling 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, [e-mail], 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, Gamage's, 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 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 SF-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.

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Subject: 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, Central Market at
    28th and N Lamar).  A well-stocked general bookstore with five
    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, and someone reports that the new
    store in the Central Market has the "best collection of general
    fiction/literature of all the Bookstop locations, which seems to
    make it the best in town."
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: [phone]).  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).
Mysteries and More (11139 N IH35, 512-837-6768).  Specializes in mysteries
    and some miscellaneous.
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.

[Much of this part contributed by Chris Chapman
([e-mail]).]

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Subject: San Antonio TX

Dungeon Books (3700 Fredricksburg Rd, Suite 108, and 4936 Windsor Hill,
    800-666-3323: accepts telephone orders.  SF specialty store, also
    comics and games.

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Subject: 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 Bookshop (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."  Open
    Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Acoma Books (2488 Baseline Rd, Boulder CO  303-494-3309)  Used.  Tucked in
    the Base-Mar Mall near the corner of Baseline and Broadway.
    Primarily 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.
Art Source International (1237 Pearl St., 303-444-4080).  Antique maps &
    prints, Americana & geology.  Open Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM,
    Sat-Sun 11AM-5PM.
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.
Book Lode (3060 15th, 303-443-0714).  By appointment and mail order.  Call
    for catalog.  Technical & historical books & publications on
    geology, mining, milling & mining history on all western states,
    Alaska, Canada, international, & eastern United States.
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.
Far Western Frontiers (700 Northstar Ct, 303-444-1040).  Orders by mail or
    telephone exclusively.  Catalogues issued.  Discovery and
    exploration of the Americas (1492-1860); early Colorado history, the
    American West and Southwest, Mexico and the Caribbean.
    English and Spanish voyages.  First editions.
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, 800-356-5586).
    Used/new.  The title sez it all.  Next to The Trident.  Open
    Mon-Thu 10AM-5:30PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
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.
Trails West (1032 S. Boulder Rd., Louisville, 303-666-7107).  New, used and
    out-of-print Western Americana, exploration, fur trade, Indians,
    military, overland travel, mining, ranching, outlaws, railroading,
    settlers, women, and local and regional histories.  Catalogs issued
    and mail orders welcomed.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-4PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox ([e-mail]), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: Colorado Springs CO

Aamstar Books (333 N Tejon, 719-520-0696).  Literature, fiction,
    non-fiction, poetry, Western Americana, Colorado authors, children's
    books, illustrated, leather &andfine sets, railroad, maps and
    prints.  Professional book search service.  Open Mon 12N-6PM,
    Tue-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM.
Allbooks Antiquarian Books (1331 Imperial Rd, 719-548-1273).  General
    antiquarian, science and technology, China, Lin Yutang, SF.  By
    appointment only.
Henry A. Clausen Bookshop (224 1/2 N Tejon, 719-634-1193).  General old,
    rare and out-of-print; appraisals.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM.
Hooked On Books (3918 Maizeland Rd, 719-596-1621).  Literature, western
    Americana, children's books, large selection of used and
    out-of-print books in all subjects.  Open Mon-Thu, Sat 10AM-6PM,
    Fri 10AM-9PM.
Judith A. Slason, Bookseller (524 Pleasant, 719-520-1486).  Old, rare, and
    out-of-print books.  By appointment only.
Our Books (2224 N Wahsatch, 719-633-7484).  General, Americana, first
    edition fiction, broad non-fiction, art, religion, technical,
    reference, military bios, medical, health.  Open Mon 12N-4PM,
    Tue-Fri 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-3PM.
Northwind Books (6025 Northwind Dr, 719-594-0619).  Natural history
    (illustrated and scholarly), sporting (field, hunting & fishing).
    Appraisal service.  By appointment only.
Spirit Dancer Gallery (19 N Tejon, Ste. 208, 719-473-4827).  Incunabula,
    fine press books, fine bindings, natural history, illustrated books,
    rare books.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox ([e-mail]), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: Denver CO

All About Books (3737 East Colfax at Jackson, 303-399-4673 and
    303-320-5891).  Four floors of fine used books: Art, architecture,
    photography, history, Americana, hunting, fishing, sports, science
    and technology, first editions and reading copies of literature and
    genre fiction.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Astoria Books and Prints (1420 18th, 303-292-4122).  Art books,
    architecture, design, photography, modern 1st editions, paintings,
    prints and other original art.  Open Mon-Sat 12N-5PM or by
    appointment.
Bonaventura Books (P.O. Box 2709, Evergreen, 303-674-4830).  Western
    Americana, out-of-print, used and new; Trails: Lewis & Clark,
    Oregon/California, Bozeman, Santa Fe; Women and the West, Fur Trade,
    Military, Mormons, Southwest, Indians.  By appointment.
Bonnie Brae Books & Prints (753 S University, 303-744-8763).  Used
    out-of-print books in all fields.  Open Tue-Thu 11AM-7PM,
    Fri-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Book Forum (709 East 6th Ave, 303-837-9069).  Quality used books.  Open
    Mon-Sat 12N-5PM, Wed 12N-6:30PM.
The Book Garden.  A women's gift and bookstore.  "The owners have worked
    really hard to provide women with books we can't find anywhere else.
    It's small, but has a great, friendly atmosphere."
Bookhouse Book Search (P.O. Box 226, Littleton, 303-794-6084).  Special
    order new and search for out-of-print books.  Collectible children's
    books may be seen by appointment.
Books Unlimited (2070 S University, 303-744-7180).  Fine used books. Open
    Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM.
Capitol Hill Books (300 E Colfax Ave, 303-837-0700, across the street (east)
    of the Capitol building).  New, used and rare.  Medium-quality,
    large selection.  In medium-bad section of town.  Recent arrival
    shelf.  Won't bargain much.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM.
Chessler Books (26030 Highway 74, Kittredge, 303-670-0093 [in Co.],
    303-674-2860 [fax], 800-654-8502 [out of state]).  Mountaineering,
    exploration, guidebooks, maps, travel, videos, Arctic, Antarctic,
    Tibet.  Used, new, and rare books and maps.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM,
    and by appointment.
Colorado Pioneer Books (4755 S Broadway, Englewood, 303-789-0379).
    Specializing in Western Americana.  Open Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM,
    Sat 10AM-4PM.
Culpin's (Antiquarian) Bookshop (3827 W 32nd Ave, 303-455-0317).  Colorado,
    Western Americana, children's and illustrated, military, guns and
    sporting, modern firsts, Americana, Civil War, railroads,
    mountaineering, bindings, geology and mining, maps and prints.
    Search service, appraisals.  Open Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-4PM.
Fahrenheit's Books (38 Broadway, 303-744-1043).  Occult, metaphysics,
    philosophy, art, plus general stock.  Searches, appraisals.  Open
    Mon 11AM-3PM, Tue-Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sun 12N-3PM.
The Hermitage (290 Fillmore, 303-388-6811).  Used.  Good collection of
    Western Americana.  Also first edition literature all periods,
    military history, art and illustrated travel, books on books and
    fine printing.  It's just a few blocks from Tattered Cover, and
    worth stopping by on a trip to the latter.  Open Mon-Wed,
    Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PM.
Hue-Man Books.  Black and African history and issues.
Kugelman & Bent (5924 E Colfax Ave, 303-333-1269).  Mysteries, modern
    literature, fine used books in all subjects.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM,
    Sun 10AM-4PM.
Linda M. Lebsack Books (1228 E Colfax Ave, 303-832-7190).  Colorado and the
    West, American art and artists, railroading.  Issues catalogues.
    Open Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-2PM, and by appointment.
Little Bookshop of Horrors (10380 Ralston Road, Arvada, 303-425-1975).
    SF, fantasy, horror, and suspense.  Has readings, panels, etc.
    Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Mad Dog and the Pilgrim Bookshop (5926 E Colfax Ave, 303-329-8011).  Fine
    out-of-print, used, and antiquarian books with an emphasis in
    biography, fiction, military history, and odd topics.  International
    booksearch.  Open Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM or by appointment.
Murder by the Book (1574 S Pearl, 303-871-9401).  Mystery fiction,
    Holmesiana, mystery games, other mystery related items.  Open
    Tue-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM.
Old Algonquin Bookstore (5900 E Colfax, 303-388-2224).  Literature, history,
    Americana, general books and collectibles, in fine condition only.
    Appraisals.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM.
The Old Map Gallery (1746 Blake, 303-296-7725).  Antique maps--specializing
    in important early maps of the western U.S. and early maps of the
    world.  Open Mon-Fri 11AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-2PM.
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, [mail address
    is Tattered Cover Bookstore, 1536 Wynkoop, Denver CO 80202],
    1-800-833-9327 or [phone], TT/V [phone],
    FAX [phone], [e-mail] [for individual
    ordering], [e-mail] [for corporate ordering]).
    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?"
Willow Creek Books (8100 S Akron, Ste. 310, Englewood, 303-790-7530).
    Modern literature (fiction, poetry, proofs, belles lettres), Western
    Americana, children's books, illustrated, signed and signed/limited
    editions, biography, natural history, art, photography.  Search
    service, appraisals.  Open Mon-Fri 11:30AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM,
    Sun 12N-5PM, and by appointment.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox ([e-mail]), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: CO (other)

The Bookcase (601 E Second Ave, Durango, 303-247-3776).  Western Americana
    and general history, new local interest maps and books, general
    stock of quality used and out-of-print books.  Open Mon-Sat
    9:30AM-5:30PM (evenings in summer).
Bookworm Bookstore (211 N Main, Gunnison, 303-641-3693).  New, rare,
    out-of-print Western Americana and natural history.  Open Mon-Sat
    9AM-5PM.
Dean W. Hand - Books (P.O. Box 628, Sterling, 303-522-5915).  Books and
    pamphlets on Colorado and the Trans-Mississippi West.  By
    appointment only.
Glenwood Used Books (720 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, 303-945-2966).
    Literature and poetry, Americana, SF, earth studies, quality used
    and rare books in all categories.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun
    11AM-3PM.
Jim Rooney - Books (1717 Colorado Ave, Canon City, 719-275-3915).  Books on
    guns, hunting and western Americana; book search in those areas.  By
    mail order only.
Millet & Simpson, Booksellers (224 S Union Ave, Pueblo, 719-542-4462).
    Western Americana, art, music, literature, prints, ephemera, general
    stock.  Free search service, restoration.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM,
    Sat 11AM-5PM.
The Old Corner Book Shop (216 Linden, Fort Collins, 303-484-6186).  Used
    (mostly very, although some quality stuff).  Western Americana,
    children's books, classics, art books, mysteries, SF.  Open Mon-Sat
    10AM-6PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox ([e-mail]), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: 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, SF, 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.
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, SF, 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."

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Subject: 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,
    non-fiction, SF, children, classical and jazz.  "An EXCELLENT
    bookstore.  In terms of their stock, they have the largest
    collection of used SF paperbacks that I have seen (apart from the
    larger chain stores, which don't carry out-of-print titles).  While
    there, I found five out-of-print titles (including two which I had
    been seeking for over one and a half years) and two fairly recent
    books.  Their prices are reasonable, although they do have some
    first printings of Ellison books that can get pricey."  Mon-Sat
    10-8, Sun 12-5 (someone else said "Sun 10-6.").
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, SF,
    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, SF, new and collector comics.  Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 10-7.
Full Circle Books (2205 Silver SE, 505-266-0022).  Specializes in books by
    and for women.
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,
    SF, 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 (11018 Montgomery NE, 505-294-2026 or 1-800-521-4122).  New.
    General stock, technical, SF, mystery, horror,
    newspapers, magazines, CDs, maps, software.  Daily 7:30-10:30 every
    day of the year.
Page One (11200 Montgomery NE).  Used.  Was previously Page One's new book
    store.
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/lesbian/bisexual
    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
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 SF 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
SF can be found at The Bookcase, Birdsong, and Don's Paperbacks."
([e-mail])

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.

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Subject: 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, SF.  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, SF.  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.)

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Subject: 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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Subject: 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.
Marco Polo & I (4743 E Sunrise Dr, 602-299-9060).  Small general bookstore.
    Good childrens and travel sections.
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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Subject: 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. (7001 Scottsdale #159, Scottsdale,
    602-945-2646).  In the Scottsdale Galleria, bottom floor.  Trade
    store, great music selection.  They were recently (2/94) forced to
    move when the mall they were in closed (with about 2 weeks notice!).
        address: 7001 Scottsdale Rd, #159, 602-945-2646.
Storybooks (1356 S Gilbert, Mesa, 602-926-7323).  The biggest kids-only
    bookstore in the Phoenix area.

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Subject: 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/lesbian/bisexual 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.
    SF, alternative religion, and life styles.  Also a new branch in a
    storefront at 6512 Roosevelt Way.)
Lambda Books.  The best place for gay/lesbian/bisexual 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 (3530 Stone Way N, 206-547-7870).  This is next door to
    Archie McPhee's, which is also reccomended.
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 (206-634-3400).  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."  "The University Book Store is by any measure one of the
    best all-round independent bookstores in the country, and certainly
    one of the absolute top independents when it comes to supporting
    SF.  I've long suspected that the reason Seattle has never supported
    a full-fledged science fiction store like Other Change of Hobbit or
    the science fiction Shop is that the University Book Store does such
`    a good job.  Way back in 1982 when I lived in the apartment house
    across the alley (the Malloy), the U Bookstore was devoting an
    entire shelf unit to hardcover science fiction alone, to say nothing
    of the paperbacks.  If you live in the Pacific Northwest, support
    these guys."

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, corner of 26th and D, 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, 206-939-8770).  Good selection of used SF, history,
    military.  "As a book binder primarily he has interest in
    antiquarian books.  He gets a lot of books donated from local
    libraries that he then binds up and resells.  The most tenacious man
    at finding an out-of-print book I have ever found, especially rare
    and unusual SF.  Has reading rooms, two store cats and one store dog
    (Bouvier de Flanders) often mistaken for large rug.  Very
    knowlegeable on many subjects, and will without hesitation send you
    to a competitor if they have the volume you need.  Used to be
    located in Seattle, moved down to Auburn for cheaper rents, keeps
    expanding, and may soon have the entire block of buildings as a
    bookstore.  He and his wife will help you find anything you want or
    need, and will spend time to make sure you get what you want in many
    subjects, including assessing the value of an older book.  2-for-1
    trade-ins for SF and others; will outright buy rare titles.  Will
    give you a better price than other antiquarians in Seattle area."
Wonderworld Books and Gifts (455 SW 152nd, Burien west of the Sea/Tac
    Airport).  Large collection of new paperback and hardback SF 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.)

Mt. Vernon:

B & M Books (take the George Hopper exit).  This is about a 90-minute drive
    from Seattle.  For anyone who likes used bookstores, this is worth
    the drive up, at least once.  The bookstore is run out of a
    converted warehouse almost solely by this old dude.  There are more
    books in this place than in any store I've ever been in, including
    the Tattered Cover.  The books are vaguely ordered by first letter
    of authors last name, and subject.  All books are *very* cheap, but
    you may get a bit frustrated when trying to find a specific book.
    There are, of course, cats running around which you may run into
    randomly while lost in the labyrinth, and there's a huge fireplace
    they fire up on cold days.

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Subject: Portland OR

Captain's Nautical Supplies (138 NW 10th Ave, 503-227-1648).  "They had the
    best supply of maps I have ever seen outside of the USGS office in
    VA.  Worth checking out."  Almost exclusively maps.
Conant & Conant Booksellers (1001 SW 10th Ave, 503-241-7726).  There's a
    coffeehouse in here, too.  Pleasant atmosphere and a very broad
    selection.
Future Dreams (1800 East Burnside, 503-231-8311; also 10508 NE Halsey,
    503-255-5245).  Fantasy and SF, new and used.  Information on the
    Portland Science Fiction Society is available here.
Hawthorne Boulevard Books (3129 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 503-236-3211).  SE
    Hawthorne Boulevard is the readers' paradise.  Something like thirty
    bookstores in a three-mile area.  Stop into any one and get a lista
    of the other Hawthorne Blvd. booksellers, then budget an entire day
    for some of the best browsing of your life.
Murder by the Book ( 7828 SW Capital Highway, 503-293-6507, and 3210 SW
    Hawthorne Blvd, 503-232-9995).  Mysteries.
Powell's City of Books (main store) (1005 W Burnside, 800-878-7372 or
    [phone], FAX [phone]).  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.
    Does searches for out-of-print books.
Powell's at PDX (Portland International Airport, 503-249-1950).
Powell's Books for Cooks (3739 SE Hawthorne, 503-235-3802).
Powell's Books in Beaverton (Cascade Plaza, 8775 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton,
    503-643-3131).  Although a mere shadow of Powell's main store in
    Portland, this branch is still a very large and very well-organized
    used bookstore, with used and publisher's overstock in all
    categories.  There is a children's section in a separate store next
    to it.
Powell's Books for Kids (Cascade Plaza, 8775 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton,
    503-671-0671).
Powell's Hawthorne (37-something SE Hawthorne--they're adjacent to Powell's
    Books for Cooks) is a new branch of the main store.
Powell's Technical Bookstore (33 NW Park, 800-225-6911 or 503-228-3906).
    The largest technical bookstore in the Portland area.  To receive an
    automated reply on how to browse the Tech store's database via
    email, send any message to [e-mail].
Powell's Travel Store (SW 6th & Yamhill, 503-228-1108).  Maps from
    everywhere, travel-related books.  *More* maps than Captain's!
Scribner's Bookstore (Pioneer Place, 503-222-2822).  On the bottom floor of
    the mall, off the food court.  Classy.
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?"
Twenty-Third Avenue Books (1015 NW 23rd, 503-224-5097).  Northwest Portland
    is the arts center of Oregon.  A walk around will find this place
    and many more of interest to the reader.
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.

"I've only listed stores I'm personally familiar with.  In truth, after
Powell's, nothing else can compare for sheer browsability."  [Britt Klein,
[e-mail]]

Eugene OR:
Smith Family Bookstore (768 E 13th, one block west of the University of
    Oregon, 503-345-1651).  The largest used bookstore in a city with
    many bookstores.  This store mainly serves the university community,
    and has large sections on technical, historical, science, etc.,
    hardcover books, although it also has many paperbacks.  Two floors
    of books.  There is a smaller branch just north of downtown on
    525 Willamette.

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Subject: Los Angeles CA

[Note: It is reasonable to assume that the 1/17/94 quake has disrupted many
of these businesses.  I would appreciate any updates for those which have
moved or closed.  Those who are struggling to recover will surely appreciate
*your* business!]

A & M Book Cellars (19801 Vanowen, Canoga Park, 818-716-6259).  Used books,
    lots of SF 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-5PM.  The fiction room closes 30 minutes earlier than the
    rest of the store.
Adventures for Kids (3457 Telegraph, Ventura, 805-650-9688).  One of the
    largest and best children's book stores in the LA area.
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 SF and fantasy.  Truly nice stuff.  By
    appointment only.  Minor damage from the '94 quake.
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 Carnival (348 S Tustin, Orange, 714-536-3210).  One of the best
    mystery *and* SF stores in Southern CA.  New, used, and rare, with
    lots of signed books and lots of author signings in the store.
    Mailing list.
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 Emporium (5539 Stearns, Long Beach, 310-431-3595).  General store with
    strong childrens and romance sections.
Book'em Mysteries (1118 Mission St, South Pasadena, 818-799-9600).  Mainly
    mysteries, with some branching out into "dark fiction" and anything
    the staff thinks their customers might like.  Frequent author
    signings.
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, SF, 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.
Catch Our Rainbow (3148 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, 310-325-1081).
    Children's specialty store.
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 World (10580-1/2 W Pico, 310-559-2665 (310-559-BOOK)).
    Pretty good, including a good selection of science books.
Children's Bookshelf (1039 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, 310-459-0063).
    A decent small selection and prices are nothing special.  "There is
    a good deli down the street to relax in after you've bought your
    books and Baskin Robbins across the street."
Cinema Collectors (1507 Wilcox Av, 213-461-6516).  Posters, photos, stills,
    cinema books, collections.  Open 7 days.
Cliff's Books (630 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 818-449-9541).  Well-stocked
    used book store near Caltech.  Excellent selection of technical and
    SF books.  Lots of collectibles.  Also carries comics and records.
    Open until midnight seven days a week.
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.
Cook's Library (8373 W Third St, LA, 213-655-3141).  Specializes in
    cookbooks.
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).
    SF, 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.  (As of 1/21/94, the
    store "looks like it's been turned upside down, but no major
    damage.")
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/lesbian/bisexual.
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.
Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller (1343 4th, Santa Monica, 310-395-4747).  This
    bookstore specializes in a good collection of Judiaca and art books,
    but also has lots of other used books.  The owner constantly goes to
    book conventions and buys rare collections.
Eso Won Books, Inc (900 N LaBrea, Inglewood, 310-674-6566).  Specializes in
    African American literature.  Frequent signings and community
    events.
Forbidden Planet (14513 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-995-0151).  SF.
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 & Ingalls (1254 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica, 310-458-9074).
    Art and architechture: large stock, new, used, out-of-print,
    imported.  Major damage from the 'quake--it will reopen, but
    possibly not until March 1994 or later.
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.
Huntley Bookstore (175 E Eighth St, Claremont, 909-621-8555).  College store
    (Claremont Colleges), but lots of general interest books as well.
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.
Imagine That (5225 Canyon Crest Dr #13, Riverside, 909-784-0132).
    Children's store.
Irvine Sci-Tech Books (4040 Barranca Pkwy, #140, Irvine, 714-733-1002).
    Technical books.
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.
Lorson's Books & Prints (116 W Wilshire, Fullerton, 714-526-2523).  An
    interesting partnership--Joan Lorson sells children's books (new),
    while her husband Jim Lorson sells used and rare adult books.  They
    also have some interesting art available.
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.
Mrs. Nelson's Toys & Books (1030 Bonita Ave, LaVerne, 909-599-4558).  One of
    the larger children's book stores around.
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, Tarzana, 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).
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.
Reading Rhinoceros (24000 Alicia Pkwy, Mission Viejo, 714-588-0898).  A
    neighborhood children's book store.
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.
San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe (2475 Huntington Dr, San Marino, 818-795-5301).
    Another large children's store.  They're moving soon (2/94) to a
    larger building across the street.
School Service Co (647 S La Brea Ave, 213-933-5691).
Sisterhood Bookstore (1351 Westwood Blvd, 310-477-7300).  One of the
    nation's foremost repositories of books by and about women.
Small World Books (next to the Sidewalk Cafe on the Venice Promenade,
    1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 310-399-2360).  "I think of it
    as a smaller version of Duttons."
Spanish & European Bookstore (3102 Wilshire Blvd, 213-739-8899).
The Spanish Book Store (Libreria Buenos Aires) (10977 Santa Monica Blvd,
    310-475-0453).  "This store has a good selection of books in
    Spanish, kids and adults, fiction and nonfiction, Spanish originals
    and in translation, imported from South America and Spain.  It is
    run by a family from Argentina.  Prices not too cheap but not out
    of line for imported goods.  It is in West LA about a mile south of
    UCLA (e.g., not in the Hispanic sections of the city)."
Stan's Video & Book Store (1117 N Western Ave, 213-467-1640).
The Technical Book Company (2056 Westwood Blvd, 310-475-5711).  A treasure
    trove of both textbooks and reference works in a variety of areas,
    from finance to computers (but can't touch Op-Amp).  They are
    strongest in health-related areas and have lots of medical and
    psychological books and texts.
UCLA Bookstore (Student Center on the Westwood Campus).
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?"
Ventura Bookstore (522 E Main, Ventura, 805-643-4069).  A good general
    bookstore in Ventura.
Vromans (695 E Colorado, Pasadena).  Since 1894.  Large, new books,
       office supplies, etc.  They have a bit of everything.
Whale of a Tale (4187 Campus Dr, #M173, Irvine, 714-854-8288).  A nice
    neighborhood children's book store.

Imaginarium, a quality toy store chain which is in the LA area, has a small
but decently selected book section in each of their stores.

[Much of this part contributed by T. Goodman
([e-mail]) and Charles Trachtenbarg
([e-mail]).]

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Subject: San Diego CA

ABC Art and Architectural Books and Catalogs (835 G Street, 619-544-6444)  .
    A pretty new bookstore located near the Newschool of Architecture in
    downtown San Diego.  It has a very small selection of architectural
    coffee-table type books, with some more scholarly works.  Art,
    design, landscaping, also figure prominently.  A handsome collection
    of unusual notecards is also available.  An adjacent gallery for
    architecture and art adds an artistic touch to the place.  The
    only specifically architectural bookstore in all of San Diego.
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.
American Opinion Bookstore (4306 Utah Street 619-281-1338).  "Haven't been
    there, and wouldn't be caught dead there, but any bookstore
    featuring 'John Birch Society Publications' has got to be a truly
    bizarre place."
Bay Books (1029 Orange Ave, Coronado, 619-435-0070).  A new addition to
    peaceful Coronado.  General book store with good children's and
    Latin American sections.
Blue Door Bookstore (3823 5th Ave, right across the street from the Cook's
    Bookstore, 619-298-8610).  New books.  "This is a small bookstore
    with an excellent selection of fiction; poetry; political; gay,
    lesbian, and bisexual fiction, sexuality and politics; as well as
    magazines.  Great atmosphere and eclectic fiction collection.
    Perhaps the best new-book bookstore in San Diego that I have seen."
Bookstar (8501 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa 619-466-1688, as well as three
    other locations).  This is a large corporate-type bookstore with
    mostly mainstream selection of all sorts of books and magazines.
    Very usual retail prices, but has a huge selection of fiction and
    science fiction, as well as big-colorful picture books and such.
    Also has a large children's selection.  [It's actually part of the
    Barnes & Noble chain.]
Cook's Bookshop (3854 Fifth Ave, 619-296-3636).  San Diego's cookbook
    store.
Esmerelda Books (1555 Camino Del Mar #307, Del Mar, 619-755-2707).  New
    books.  Strong on literature and mystery.  Frequent readings and
    author events.
John Coles Bookshop (780 Prospect St, La Jolla, 619-454-4766).  A La Jolla
    institution!  In a rambling house overlooking the ocean.  Strong in
    children's books, art, southwest, Mexico; some used, mostly new.
Safari Out of Print Bookstore and Search Service (3311 Adams Ave,
    619-584-4381).  A huge bookstore with a dusty collection of all
    sorts of books.  "Have seen some very rare books here, sometimes
    several copies of them.  The fiction selection is large, but
    limited in scope.  A great place to browse out some new
    territory, though, sitting on the dusty carpet and reading
    whatever you discover."
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.
UCSD Bookstore (Univ CA San Diego).  A very large store with plenty of
    general-interest books.
Wahrenbrocks  (on Broadway and about 7th).  Look close, it's in the middle
    of the block and narrow (but four floors of browsing space.)
Warwick's (7812 Girard, La Jolla, 619-454-0347).  Large store with new books
    plus stationery and office supplies.  Strong on contemporary
    fiction, travel, cookbooks.
White Rabbit (7755 Girard, La Jolla, 619-454-3518).  One of the largest and
    best children's book stores around!
Yellow Book Road (8315 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 619-463-4900).  Another large
    children's store, this one servicing East San Diego County.

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Subject: Comments

Sonia Sachs ([e-mail]) 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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