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Books: A Spacious Used Book Store for All Your Reading Needs

If you are a book lover and looking for a place to find your next read, Books is the perfect place for you. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Books is a spacious used book store that carries a full range of topics, especially mystery and romance fiction. The store is open from Monday to Saturday, and the hours vary from day to day.

Books has a great collection of books that are graciously donated by the community. The store gives a classic used bookstore ambiance without being intimidating or commercialized. The prices of both hardback and paperback books are fantastic, making it an affordable option for everyone.

The store has a wonderful selection of books, including old classics, sci-fi, and fantasy. The horror section is particularly impressive and a must-visit for fans of the genre. The store is well-organized, making it easy to find the book you are looking for. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help you find what you need.

Books has a unique atmosphere that is perfect for doing new and different things. The store is a great outlet for spending hours browsing through the shelves and discovering new authors and genres. The store is a family-owned business, and the woman at the counter is a delight to talk to.

Overall, Books is a hidden treasure that is worth a visit. The store has something for everyone, and you are sure to find your next amazing read. So, if you are a book lover, don't wait, visit Books today!

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Curbside pickup
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping

Books Reviews - 100

4.6
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Jay Mc.

Good selection, but prices are not competitive. I bought two old books for $20, I feel it should have been cheaper for the condition and the content of the books. It's ok, but if you live far from this establishment, I recommend that you skip this one.

Hayden N

Freaking amazing! The largest bookstore in the valley with over 30k books. Great prices and a very diverse selection, I do wish they had more philosophy books. My favorite thing about a used book store is exploring the stacks and discovering something not recommended by some algorithm. I just added four books to my collect 🧐. Friendly staff, Marlene is so sweet and welcoming. They also have a cat.

Patricia Oreilly

I have been going to Books for years. Incredible assortment of all books. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. If you want a used book, head to books!

Chris Boris

Store has very friendly staff and a wide selection spanning many genres and materials. On the plus side, their trade in policy seems to be very good and provides great credit for the store. Note that you can only pay half of your bill with credit, so always be prepared to pay at least some cash regardless of your trade balance. The store is very difficult to find - I drove around in circles even when using Google Maps before I found it tucked away from the road behind some overgrown bushes. The layout of the store is not typical to most bookstores or libraries, and I had a very difficult time finding anything. Be prepared to take your time here and be patient while searching. I also had a hard time finding anything that was current. Any newer materials were missing, and many of the books I found on the subjects I was interested in were quite outdated.

Overall, it is a nice cozy bookstore that is well off the beaten path. Great staff and generous trade credit round out the treasure-hunt experience of this hidden gem.

Patricia Dilgard

This place is HUGE and has so many genres. Just head for your favorite subject---, romance, mysteries, classics, history, foreign language, cookbooks, crafts, children's books.--they got it all. You could get lost in here. I really love the mystery section where I've picked up some hard-to-find, out -of print favorites. They carry both paperbacks and hardbacks.
The owner is very knowledgable. If you don't find what you want don't be afraid to ask. She also gives you a much more generous credit for your used books than any other store. Even though the store is big it is very inviting with come comfy chairs. I just love this place. !

Alien Abuser

Fantastic as always not only do they help u find your book. But they sometimes have free books outside for u as well. A charming well priced place with plenty of books vhs cd n more

matthew williams

Pleasantly surprised about this hidden treasure, old bookstore with lots of character and even more books

Janine Moore

Lovely used bookstore with lots of treasures to explore. I especially liked the fun greeting cards for $1.50 or under. Small record and comic book selection as well as used books. Fun way to while away the time.

Maribel Neri

Stumbled across this store by accident, since I had an 11 & 12 yr old in the vehicle with me I thought it'd be nice to check it out. Upon our arrival there was one lady who greeted us that was nice. The store is a bit cluttered... My 12 yr old wanted to look at a specific Genre unfortunately they had not set that area up so we were left to wonder the store trying to find something else. The areas that were labeled were organized, my 12 yr old found a book in good condition and a decent price. The 11 yr old found a book in the Japanese books section. Would like to visit again, when I have more time to explore...I will update my review once we revist the store.

Caitlin Decker

Great selection and had the 2 somewhat obscure things I was looking for. The perfect bookstore for someone who likes the hunt. Things are very well organized but it is packed to the gills. The clerk was very helpful and kind.

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Books Hours

  • Monday 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday