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1. Recycle Book Store

4.5 star rating
42 reviews

Category: Videos and Video Game Rental

No ifs, ands, or buts about it I love this bookstore.  When I walk into Recycle Book Store I feel like I'm walking into the small mom and pop bookstores from my childhood.  There is always some new book just waiting to be discovered and read.  This place is everything a used bookstore should be with books haphazardly stacked up and down every aisle.  The placement of the different sections isn't…

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Great for Gifts

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1. Hicklebee's…

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Best place to find a book for yourself or introduce books to a younger person. I always find great gifts for my nephews and neat games for friends kids too.  They also have great events there and I...

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2. Recycle Book Store…

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I found the greatest books here to complete my collection of Stephanie Plum novels...yes, I read in my spare time. Also I found great books to give as gifts. I think I spent about $20 and walked out...

4 star rating 56 reviews

3. Kinokuniya Book…

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Hidden jem for all things Japanese (duh), cute gifts, amazing wall of papers, art supplies and books.  I think it is better than the one in SF....

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4. Borders Books Music…

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This is my favorite Border's by far! It is humongous compared to the others in the area, and they are chock full of random tchotchke items that make great gift fillers. I love using my 30% off...

3.5 star rating 16 reviews

5. Barnes & Noble…

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perception.  They have a great set of books and their Classics Collection totally redeems them for not having the Rewards Program that Borders has.   Their collection of journals, cards, and gifts...

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Selection

5 star rating 13 reviews

1. Hicklebee's…

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This place is a wonder. I love the staff and the selection. They frequently have readings and author signings. This store is magical, bring your kids. It's so much fun!...

4.5 star rating 42 reviews

2. Recycle Book Store

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An awesome bookstore that passes the test for a good used joint:  Wide selection, both recent and old?  Yup. Slightly disorganized shelving? Yup. Store cat that roams the aisles? Yup. Rock-bottom...

4 star rating 56 reviews

3. Kinokuniya Book…

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of it is in Japanese, so that would be a good thing to know before you make your purchase.  The last 10-20%, which is what I came for, is stationery and pens.  The selection is okay, but is almost exactly the same...

5 star rating 3 reviews

4. All Ears Audio Books

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They have a great selection of books to rent or buy.  The girl at the counter was very helpful and friendly with a big smile.  Showed me their selection of children's books and made a few suggestions...

4.5 star rating 6 reviews

5. Willow Glen Books

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The staff is so friendly here. The book selection is good and I like the way all of it is organized. This place could seriously use more color and decoration, though--it looks so plain when you first...

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