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Bookshop Santa Cruz

Bookshop Santa Cruz

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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
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9.3/10
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    Bjørn
    "Amazing selection of books, children books, and used books."(6 Tips)
    Sarah
    "Awesome selection of books and graphic novels."(2 Tips)
    Ann Marie B.
    "Great selection of new books."(2 Tips)
    Wilson F.
    "non-fiction staff favourites."(3 Tips)
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  • Nicholas J.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas JavierAugust 8, 2014
    Too much great to say about this place. Good lightning, lots of unique selection and good recommendations. The used books boxes are fantastic, and always updated. (And full)
  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 19, 2016
    Enormous bookstore offering books and periodicals aplenty alongside a well curated selection of fiction and non-fiction staff favourites.
  • Bookshop Santa Cruz
    We buy used books every day of the week, first-come-first-served, starting at 9am. Line up on Front St. before we open, or call us at 9 to make a same-day appointment. Limited space available!
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    David CianiMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my favorite bookstores! Definitely feels like a local bookseller and community institution. Good collection from across the literary spectrum.
  • Ann Marie B.
    Ann Marie BNovember 9, 2014
    Great selection of new books. Use the staff selections to guide what you choose, because they have great taste!
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    cnelson ︻╦╤─September 12, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great bookstore. Wide selection. Knowledgeable employees.
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    DanielSeptember 10, 2016
    Entertaining indie bookstore with curated recommendations and used books. Fun
  • IS K.heart icon on user image
    IS KLEJuly 8, 2017
    Solid mix of new and used books. Independent and good prices.
  • Stephanie D.
    Stephanie DarkJuly 22, 2013
    Love books? This is a must stop on your tour of downtown Santa Cruz.
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    Alex GreeneJuly 31, 2016
    They had the new Harry Potter book in stock so my visit was great!
  • Kimberly A.
    Kimberly AllenSeptember 14, 2013
    I love this bookstore so much. Since Monterey lost its major bookstore, I have so deprived.....
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    SarahApril 29, 2016
    Awesome selection of books and graphic novels.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RAugust 3, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place for books, gifts, and toys
  • Bjørn
    BjørnMay 18, 2011
    Which we had bookstores like this in DK. Amazing selection of books, children books, and used books. Read more
  • Richard G.
    Richard GuionOctober 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You can bring your dog here, kudos to them!
  • Stanley P.
    Stanley PrattDecember 21, 2011
    Some great books on the history of this area. The one on Hwy 17 is fascinating.
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    Tamara EvansJuly 23, 2016
    They charge .25 cents for bags so bring your own bag
  • Emily S.heart icon on user image
    Emily SokolowApril 8, 2015
    Great selection!
  • Ira S.heart icon on user image
    Ira SerkesAugust 6, 2011
    What is Santa Cruz Reading? A brilliant idea which got me to buy two mor
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FungSeptember 17, 2014
    Quiet place to preview new books.
  • feron m.
    feron mcgurrinDecember 13, 2011
    awesome place to bring your kids! kill your television.
  • Ira S.heart icon on user image
    Ira SerkesAugust 6, 2011
    Order iPad books through their website.
  • Donald H.
    Donald HinesJuly 18, 2010
    Best periodical selection in the county
  • Rob H.
    Rob HapnerJanuary 13, 2010
    Sell your used books here. Call to schedule or get here early!
  • Vincent S.
    Vincent StrifeMay 1, 2012
    Don't go here if you want to be respected by the employees. I have never been treated with such rudeness before. Order your books online.
  • Ira S.heart icon on user image
    Ira SerkesAugust 6, 2011
    more books
  • Ira S.heart icon on user image
    Ira SerkesAugust 6, 2011
    Should be no unpaid for books, no?
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