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Bookworks
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- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Bookworks
This is a bookstore that is just stuffed to the gills with good books. I visited on a Friday night in November, and ended up spending close to two hours in the store, reading all of the staff reviews, browsing through different books, and trying to decide which ones to purchase. While the layout of the store is a bit awkward and cramped, the reason is because they have so many great books *everywhere*-- and I'm certainly not going to quibble with that. Check out the kids section-- there's even a separate category for kids books that fit into a "southwest" theme.
This is a great, great bookstore to spend a few minutes or several hours. The staff was friendly and Nancy helped me to find a book that I had been seeking for awhile. Go, enjoy, and buy something to support this amazing local bookstore. Check out their impressive list of author visits/book signings, and make a date with yourself to visit. If I lived closer, you would find me there quite often.
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Bookworks is cluttered and disorganized, and not in a quirky, small, business sort of way. In a "oh my god, what is wrong with this place, nothing is where it's supposed to be, why are there piles all over the floor" sort of way.
A very claustrophobic environment, made tacky by a fake fireplace.
Somehow they manage to get good authors to visit for signings, but it's extremely unpleasant to be in that store with a large crowd. You can barely move, let alone actually see the author.
I'm giving it two stars, only because it's the only place in the North Valley to get new books (though I still make the extra trip to go somewhere else).
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Cute store with a great location next to Flying Star Cafe, among shops of the boutique-y variety. From just a quick walk through, the place appears to cover a very wide swath of reading interests. I spied some great stationery and cards here. I don't think the place was intended to be like ye old corporate bookstore arranged in a very specific marketing manner, but rather, a place where broad categories are defined and treasures are to be found rather serendipitously. I support the local bookstore movement and Bookworks receive no less than my vote of confidence.
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If you like books and you do not mind clutter you will be at home here.
This is one of the last remaining independent bookshops left in Albuquerque. They sell new books for adults and children along with other odds and ends such as calendars, toys, cards, music CD's.
The variety of books covers a bit of everything, but there is not enough depth to be very helpful.
The store is pretty small and there are way too many books. They have so many books that they drag them out every morning and take them in every night from the front porch. I feel sorry for the staff that have to do this insane task. They really need to have a deep discount sale and just get rid of the old stock cluttering up everything. Maybe donate what they can't peddle to the Friends of the Library Charity. That would be nice.
The staff experience varies from friendly and helpful to rude and snooty.
They often have visiting authors do book signings which can be fun, but the place is just way too small for it to be enjoyable.
This place either needs to close up shop or move to a larger space where things can spread out and patrons can free themselves from bumping into shelves and having piles of books fall on them.
Ok, but I have seen far better book shops.
This place is a highlight of the neighborhood. They have a great selection of books by New Mexico authors, and the staff will help you find or order anything your heart desires. It doesn't hurt that the little strip in which this bookstore exists also has a Flying Star Cafe as well as other cute boutiques.
Independent bookstores like this are the reason that big box bookstores and Amazon are so successful. The store is too small to have a very interesting selection and the customer service ranges from atrocious to indifferent. How do they manage to stay in business?
