Bookstores in Southwest United States
Last change:
12 Mar 2009
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Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include:
Oklamhoma
Dallas/Ft. Worth TX
Houston TX
Austin TX
San Antonio TX
Other Texas
Santa Fe NM (includes northern NM)
Albuquerque NM (includes middle NM)
El Paso TX (includes southern NM)
Tucson AZ
Phoenix AZ
Comments
other geographic areas
[Note 1: This list includes cities in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and
Arizona. Lists for other geographic areas are in separate files.]
[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. *PLEASE SPECIFY CITY
AND STATE.*]
[Note 4: Area codes change so quickly these days that these may be wrong.]
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Oklamhoma:
Norman OK:
Atomik Pop (was Planet Comics & Science Fiction) (918 W Main, 73069,
405-329-9695, rob@atomikpop.com). No books per se, but a big
selection of graphic novels. [06/03]
Ball's Books (920 W Main, 405-364-4803). Used books, Open Tue-Sat
11AM-7PM, Sun 1PM-5PM. [06/03]
The Book Stall (300 W Gray, 405-329-6787). Mostly used paperbacks, Not
much SF. Open Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 1PM-7PM.
Crazy Ladies Book Shop (1221 W Lindsey, 405-364-2665). Seems to be
listed in the phone book as "Belle's Book Shop." Don't let the
covered windows put you off--it's not an adult book store, but
just one with a southern exposure. [06/03]
Oklahoma City OK:
Aladdin Book Shoppe (5040 N May, 942-2665). Used books, mostly
hardback, divided into categories, but without any labels on
the shelves! Big religion section. Prices nothing special.
Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM. [06/03]
The Book Shop (Greenway Plaza Center, 11809 S. Western, 73170). New
and used hardbacks, paperbacks and book-related articles.
Gives up to 20% off on new hardbacks, and 15% off on new
paperbacks. Open Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM.
Inspirational Surplus (Crossroads Mall, I-240 and I-44 (I think)). I
haven't been inside, but their billboard advertises Bibles and
other inspirational books and supplies at up to 90% off.
[06/03]
Pryor OK:
The Book Exchange & Bible Bookstore (3 N Adair, 74361, 918-825-6015,
http://www.pryorbookexchange.com). [11/04]
Tulsa OK:
A Book Affair (810 N Sheridan). Used books.
The Book Place (24 E Dewey). Used books.
The Book Rack (11327 E 31st). Used books.
Bookland (2208 E 61st). Used books.
Fine Books (3323 E 51st). Used books.
First Edition (1502 E 15th,1502 E 15, 74120, 918-582-1967 or
800-539-1967, FAX 918-583-9538,
FirstEdition@tulsacoxmail.com). Used books, mostly hardbacks,
mostly non-fiction. Some books over-priced (particularly
science fiction book club editions), but others reasonable.
Open Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM. [06/03]
Gardner's Used Books, Music, Videos & Collectibles Inc. (4421 S Mingo
Rd, 74146, 918-627-7323, richardcgardnergtgsb@earthlink.net).
Claims to have over two million used books, including 95,000
science fiction and 67,000 mystery. Certainly a big selection,
including older books. Most books half-price, with a minimum
of $2.95 in the mystery and science fiction sections. Going
the cafes one better, they have an attached Mexican
restaurant. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. [06/03]
Novel Idea Bookstore (3356 E 51st, Tulsa, 74135, 918-747-6711;
7104 S Sheridan Rd, 74133, 918-492-0335). "Novel Idea Bookstore has
two locations, they are an independent store(s), with a large
selection. The store on Sheridan Rd has a nice cafe with a good
menu."
Oak Tree Books (2812 E 15st). Used books. A bit pricy (e.g., $3.50
for a recent paperback of MOBY DICK with a cover price of
$3.99, and $20 for a book club edition of THE FOUNDATION
TRILOGY). Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM. [06/03]
Peace of Mind (1401 E 15st). New and used New Age books and
materials. [06/03]
Quicksilver Books (7800 E 49st). Used books.
Readers Choice (4729 S Memorial). Used books.
Vintage Stock (6808 S Memorial, 74133, 918-254-8281; 5353 E 41st,
74101; 2409 W Kenosha, Broken Arrow, 74012, 918-251-6162;
http://www.vintagestock.com). I haven't seen this one, but I
did visit the one in Joplin MO, and it was pretty good. (See
na-cent.htm#joplin.) One of several branches of this
store; others are in Overland Park, KS; Joplin, MO (The Book
Barn); Kansas City, MO; Springfield, MO (Caveman); and
Springdale, AR.
Also Tulsa has several Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and Walden stores.
Other:
Books 'N Tees (4615 SE 29th, Del City, OK).
Realms of Fantasy (1742 S 4th #250, Chickasha, OK 73018-5901, 405-222-4557).
New and used SF.
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Dallas/Ft. Worth TX:
Aldredge (on Maple Ave just north of the Crescent). Tends somewhat toward
the pricier wares of an "antiquarian" book dealer, but *also* has a
good selection of not-as-expensive used books.
Barnes & Noble (Preston and Beltline). Another B&N superstore. Newest of
the three superstores (the others are Bookstop and Borders).
"Raised my purist hackles by shelving in one section authors like
Danielle Steele with authors like Anais Nin." Other people have
said, however, that they would never buy a book in a store that had
separate sections for "fiction" and "literature"; go figure.
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." "I couldn't
disagree more with the previous assessment. It's not much bigger
than a 7-11, the owner is a surly jerk and the book selection isn't
very good."
The Book Shoppe (1822 W Berry, Fort Worth, 817-926-8208,
http://www.thebookshoppe.com). Used books since 1987.
Primarily a paperback used book store with a stock of
approximately 100,000 books. [08/04]
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, also Preston Rd N of Plano
Parkway in Plano). Very good, fairly eclectic selection,
attached CD store, and espresso bar. It has (some) chairs to
browse in and better staff than the Bookstops. Store in Plano
seems to have slightly less stock than the other.
Constellation. New Age books, and courses.
Forbidden Books (near Fair Park (State Fair) west of downtown). "A variety
of books and tapes that fit the store's title. "
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." Someone else describes it as "mined out." (I suspect it
may be all these things, though perhaps not simultaneously.)
Half-Price Books (the "Plano" on the west side of US 75, just north of the
Campbell exit). Along with the main store, generally has the best
selection of technical books. This store just expanded, and is
neater and better organized than it used to be.
The History Merchant (in the Uptown area). "Like Aldredge, a somewhat
upscale store (used verging on rare, priced accordingly). Located
in the only timber-framed structure I've ever seen in Dallas."
One of the premier delaers of Winston Churchill books in the US.
Also has some fine firsts other than history. Pricey, but
attractive.
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?" "There's a lot of new science fiction at the
Preston location (at the intersection of Preston and Forest), and
the latest issues of Locus and other trade magazines as well.
Good selection of comics, games and related material."
Majors Scientific (on Butler Street just off Harry Hines). The best source
in Dallas for technical books in biological and medical sciences.
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. May be closed.
Paperbacks Plus (Gaston near Abrams in the Lakewood area). This is a fine
friendly bookstore which seems to be coming back to life. They also
still have their old store in Mesquite, where the stock moves slowly
but the prices are low. "Best independent bookstore in Dallas. Huge
selection, lots of reading chairs, low prices, trade-in or credit
policy, knowledgable owners, 20 years in business.... The Mesquite
store is very well stocked and prices in both stores are very
reasonable."
Recycled Books (Denton). "Despite being a 45-minute drive away, this is
still the best bookstore in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area by a long
shot. If you can only visit one bookstore in the area, this is it.
The only downside is that they do know what they have, so it's hard
to find really good stuff cheap."
Rootabega Books (Snider Plaza, about 2 blocks south of Lovers and west of
Hillcrest). A truly fine childrens' bookstore, run by enthusiasts,
with a very large stock.
University of Dallas Bookstore. "Has lots of University press books
(intellectual history, etc.) which you won't find anywhere else in
the area. This is not large enough to be worth going to for any one
specific title, but worth browsing. The prices on their overflow
table are typically dirt cheap ($1 a book or so), and I've found
some amazing bargains there."
Denton:
Recycled Books (on the town square). A huge used bookstore with
well-managed stock *and* generally very reasonable prices.
They also have an active used-CD section, and a strong
specialty section in collectible SF. "Terrific store with
a good science fiction stock and great employees. Worth s
seeking out."
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Houston TX:
Barnes & Noble (at least nine locations).
Becker's Books (7405 Westview, 77055, 713-957-8088, http://www.houstonbooks.com,
Used books. 3500 square feet. Open 11AM-6PM or by appointment.
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. Reported to be
higher priced and not as friendly as other stores.
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 Alabama Theatre (2922 S Shepherd at Alabama, 713-529-2345). "The
most charming of the four Houston-area locations of this chain, now
owned by Barnes & Noble but still operated under the Bookstop brand."
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 reader 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." However, the SF collection
still lacks. Has an espresso bar in the balcony. Open til midnight.
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."
Borders (at least three locations).
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."
Brown Book Shop (1517 San Jacinto at Bell, 713-652-3937). Good for science
and technical stuff. Celebrating its 50th year of business in 1996.
One reader writes, "When I was a boy, this was the premier Houston
general book store--back when Ted Brown was around. Larry McMurtry
speaks of Ted Brown & his store in his new book WALTER BENJAMIN AT
THE DAIRY QUEEN. Brown Book Shop has been under the ownership of
Mr. Pat Ginther for quite a while now. They are a big 'business
and technical' bookstore, with an online service for customers who
can't come in to downtown Houston."
Bumblebee Books and Toys (567 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, 77598). Children's
books.
Half-Price Books (University at Kirby). A large branch of the used
bookstore chain. Pretty good Texana section.
Half-Price Books (Westover at Montrose, and four other locations). A
moderate-sized store.
Lucia's Garden (2942 Virginia, 713-523-6494). Specializes in mythology,
psychology, gender studies, herb lore and gardening.
Major's Scientific Books (7205 Fannin, 713-799-9922 or 800-221-9697). Good
for computer books and science texts, *especially* medical tomes.
Menil Collection Bookstore (1520 Sul Ross, 713-521-9148). Art books. Park
in the big parking lot on the 1500 block of West Alabama and there
is a walkway to the museum that takes you directly to the bookstore.
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.
Midnight Comics & Games (2505 S Highway 6, 77082,
281-293-0226, http://www.midnightcomics.com). "Specialty
comic and gaming store that carries comics, games, trade
paperbacks, graphic novels, and new and used science fiction
and fantasy books and memorabilia." Open Mon-Fri 12N-12M,
Sat 11AM-12M, Sun 12N-8PM. [02/04]
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.
Out-of-Print Book Shop (2450 Times Blvd, 713-526-8616). "Self-explanatory."
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 (3270 Westheimer at River Oaks Blvd, 713-520-0061).
New books in front, used in back. "Warm, good people."
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.
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.
There are also lots of African-American, Spanish-language, Vietnamese,
Korean, and religious bookstores, for which I have no listsings (yet).
Robert B. Schmunk said in 1993:
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, 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 heading north up So. Shepherd to hit
the Bookstop Alabama Theatre. Turn west on Westheimer to the River Oaks
Bookstore or turn east on Westheimer & north on Waugh to Half-Price Books.
Go north to W. Gray and turn west, to catch a movie at the Cineplex River
Oaks Plaza or the River Oaks Theatre. On the way pass by or stop at an
amazing array of fine coffee shops." Now that's a great trip!
[modified in 1999 by Frank Larmore]
[By now, this may be out of date.]
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Austin TX:
Adventures in Crime and Space (607 W Sixth, across from Katz's Deli,
512-4SF-BOOK, http://www.crimeandspace.com).
"Your best source for UK first editions in Texas. One of the top 5
specialty SF bookshopsin the country." Unfortunately, they have lost
their lease and are closing March 24, 2002.
Austin Books (51st and Lamar). Mostly games and comics, but still with
a considerable, albeit cramped, SF section.
B. Dalton's (Barton Creek Mall, 512-327-2960; Highland Mall, 512-452-5739;
and Northcross Mall, 512-454-5125). Your standard "chain" book
store that keeps a generic cross-section of books for most tastes.
Barnes & Noble (Arboretum Shopping Center, Great Hills at 183, Loop 360;
also Bee Caves Rd). "First incursion of the superstores into the
Austin area. Books, CDs, software, cafe. Books have a slightly
wider range than Bookstop. Lots of bargain books of the usual sort.
Cafe includes tall stools to sit on that look remarkably
uncomfortable. Counter staff quite friendly."
The Book Cellar (3 W Central, Temple TX [north of Austin], 254-773-7545).
Called The Cellar because it's in one, this store has 3000 sq ft of
used paperback and hardback books. Some collectibles (mostly Texana)
are not out for display, ask the manager/owner. They don't trade
books but will pay cash for books they can use (generally 15-20% on
paperbacks). Paperbacks are all half the original cover price.
Book Exchange (7411 Burnet Rd, 512-454-6139). "Used paperbacks. Buy or
trade. Several rooms of mostly genre fiction. Categories include
general fiction, mysteries, SF, romance, historical romance, Regency
romance, Western romance, Westerns, spy, thrillers, and
action/war novels."
Book People (603 N Lamar, 512-472-5050, http://www.bookpeople.com).
A large book store. Used to specialize in New Age (holistic
health, "metaphysics," philosophy, psychology, and related
areas), though it has reportedly recently announced a more
mainstream policy. Has a large gay/lesbian/bisexual section.
"I frequently find things here that I can't find at the other
big stores, because of their policy of hanging on to backlist
for long periods of time. I'm constantly discovering writers,
wanting to get what they wrote a few years back, and not
finding any because no one will keep backlist around.
BookPeople solves that problem for me. It has a good fiction
section, an interesting set of shelves featuring historical
novels, and history I've not seen elsewhere. Great kids'
section."
Book Woman (918 W 12th, 78731, 512-472-2785). Specializes in women's issues
and feminist writings. "Women-owned and operated."
Bookstop (Central Market at 38th and N Lamar). A well-stocked general
bookstore, now part of the Barnes & Noble chain. 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)."
Borders Books and Music (10225 Research, 78759, 512-795-9553; 447 S Lamar,
Westgate Marketplace, 512-891-8974). Of the three superstores in
Austin, Border's has the most thoughtful selection of backlist
titles. Both Bookpeople and B&N often look as if the selection was
bought by the publisher's sales reps--stacks of the newest promotion
while forsaking the steady sellers from the past. The store is very
understated. The history selection is the largest in town.
Half Price Books (5555 N Lamar at Koenig, 512-451-4463; 2929 S Lamar, 512-443-3138;
8868 Research, 512-454-3664; 13492 Research, 512-335-5759). The best
used book store in town, but only by default. This flagship Austin
store is now in a converted supermarket, with 80,000 square feet, a
rare book alcove of a couple thousand feet or more (containing some of
the old Detering stock from Houston). Loads of parking. 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).
Southpoint Books (Historic Square, Georgetown,
http://www.southpointbooks.com). Used and out-of-print, Texas
history, WWII, cookbooks, fiction, childrens, ephemera.
[01/04]
University Co-op (2246 Guadalupe, 512-476-7211). They sell only textbooks.
Walden Books (Barton Creek Mall, 512-327-1668). Another standard "chain"
book store.
Whole Earth Provision Co. (2410 San Antonio, 512-478-1577; 1014 N 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.
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San Antonio TX:
Antiquarian Book Mart (3217 Broadway, 210-828-4885). "This store is
immediately adjacent to Half Price Books. They have a mix of paper
and hardbacks. They also have an 'annex' behind the main store,
which has more restricted hours than the main store and I think
sells more rare books." Reportedly badly organized and not very
high quality.
Bibliopola (4223 McCullough, 210-930-2665). A small, upscale used hardcover
shop. Open Mon 11AM-3PM, Tue-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Blanco Books (14377 Blanco, just south of Cadillac). A medium-sized
used-paperback store.
Book Den (449 McCarty, just west of San Pedro). A good used paperback
store. Also a few hardcovers. They have a good SF section.
There's a good Thai restaurant next door.
Cheever Books (3613 Broadway, 210-824-2665). A fairly large store. Mostly
hardcovers. "More 'rare' than 'used,' at least compared to other
places I've been in San Antonio." New location. Open Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun
12N-8PM. [04/04]
The Great Exchange (4137 #2 Naco Perrin, 210-656-8891; 1242 Austin Hwy,
210-822-8128; 15060 San Pedro, 210-490-9698; 6900 San Pedro,
210-824-8181; 8454 Fredricksburg, 210-615-0257; 8425 Bandera,
210-543-0870). This is a typical paperback-swapping store: used
paperbacks, mostly romance, mystery and SF. Open Mon-Sat 12N-6PM.
Half Price Books (3207 Broadway, 210-822-4597; 7959 Fredricksburg). This
store is immediately adjacent to Antiquarian Book Mart. They sell
new and used books, also records, magazines, etc. It feels more
like a new bookstore--large and well-lit. "One of the better
remainder houses I've run across with an excellent SF section.
Well organized, clean, and better-than-average stock." Open
Mon-Sat 9:30AM-9PM, Sun 12N-8PM.
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Other Texas:
Booked Up (Archer City, 940-574-2511). "I keep hearing about this
place but have never been there. The famous author, Larry McMurtry has
reportedly opened what the biggest used bookstore anywhere in Archer
City, Texas." [McMurty had announced he was closing this, but has
since changed his mind.] [08/05]
The Bookworm (3014 Hwy. 35 N, Suite B, Rockport TX 78382, 512-790-8399).
Rockport is a fishing & resort town on the windy Texas Coastal
Bend, just north of Corpus Christi. The Bookworm specializes in
new, local interest books & used Texana.
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Santa Fe NM (includes northern NM):
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.
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.
Book Warehouse (8380 Cerrillos Rd, Cerrillos Outlet Mall, 505-473-5508).
Miscellaneous remainders.
Books & More Books (1341 Cerrillos Rd, 505-983-5438). Used. General stock,
art, crafts, literature, poetry, Southwest. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 11-5.
Borders Books & Music (500 Montezuma Ave, Sanbusco Center, 505-954-4707).
Bruce's Comics (College Plaza South on Cerrillos Rd, 505-474-0494).
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.
Hastings (2414 Cerrillos Rd, de Vargas Mall, 505-473-5837). Books, music,
video. Not particularly great, but at least 10% off everything,
including special orders, and lots of remainders.
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 (211 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.
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.
Reed Books (228 Old Santa Fe Trail at Alameda, 505-988-9688). Used and rare.
Mostly history, biography, literature, western books. Friendly
staff. Closed Tuesdays.
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.
Santa Fe Public Library (main building, 145 Washington Ave, 505-984-6780).
"Friends of the Library" room where volunteers sell donated books
very cheaply. Closed Sundays. Larger booksale twice a year.
Travelbug (Montezuma and S Guadalupe, 505-992-0418,
http://www.mapsofnewmexico.com). Travel books, guide books,
maps, videos, USGS maps. Associated with Garcia St. Books.
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).
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.
Moby Dickens (124A Bent, Taos, 505-758-3050). General and southwestern.
Moby Dickens Rare and Out-of-Print Annex (120 Bent, second floor,
505-758-8990). Used and rare Southwestern. If it's closed, ask at
the main store across the street.
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.
Otowi Station Bookstore and Science Museum Shop, 1350 Central Ave,
Los Alamos, 505-662-9589, http://www.otowistation.com/).
General stock, technical, computer, atomic history, childrens,
general science. Formerly Ojo de Dios Book Store. Open
Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM.
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).
"There's a store on the northeast corner of the Plaza in Taos whose name
I've lost; it looks from outside like a newsstand but has a good
Southwestern selection much of which is shelved covers out for easy
browsing."
"Best of Santa Fe: For new and used Southwest titles try Parker Books
of the West. Nicholas Potter for general used books and records. Book
Mountain for paperbacks. For new titles try Los Llanos Bookstore and
Collected Works."
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Albuquerque NM (includes middle NM):
Addicted to Comics & Hobbies (2935 Monte Vista Blvd. NE, 505-255-3234).
Comics. Mon-Sat 10:30AM-7PM.
Adobe Gallery (413 Romero Rd NW, 505-243-8485 or 1-800-821-5221). Indian
and Southwest subjects only.
Aframerican Bookstore (1005-B Broadway Blvd SE, 505-247-2059). Black
history, politics, and children's issues
Alameda Book Exchange (1111 Alameda Blvd. NW, 505-898-1298). Used
paperbacks, discounted new paperbacks. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM.
Albuquerque Collectors World (2740-5 Wyoming NE, 505-293-2486). Comics.
Mon-Th 11AM-7PM; Fri and Sun 11AM-5PM.
All Indian Nations Book Store Etc. (1212 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 505-246-8372).
Books on/by American Indians
Antique Specialty Mall (4516 Central SE, 505-268-8080 or 265505--4077).
Used. Several vendors sell books. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Arcadia Books (301 San Pedro NE, 505-256-9274). Used. General stock,
psychology. Mon-Sat 10:30AM-4:30PM.
Arts in Transition (525 Central Ave NE, 505-842-5265).
B Dalton Bookseller (102 Coronado Center NE, 505-881-7757). One of the
chain.
Barbara's Book Store (9800 Montgomery Blvd NE, 505-275-1582). Used.
Barnes & Noble (Coronado mall on Louisiana). [05/03]
Begin Again Books (5906 Lomas Blvd NE, 505-255-3757). Used books and
searches.
Bird Song Used Books (1708 Central SE 87108, 505-268-7204),
bkbirdsong@aol.com). 65,000 books, mostly paperback, with
a concentration in literature and SF. Also poetry, Eastern
religion and metaphysical, mysteries, southwest, psychology,
etc., catering to a university neighborhood. "An EXCELLENT
bookstore. In terms of their stock, they have the largest
collection of used SF paperbacks that I have seen. 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." Open Tue-Sun 11AM-7PM. [06/04]
Blue Eagle Book & Metaphysical Center (4807 Central Ave NE, 505-268-3682).
"Largest selection of used metaphysical books in NM."
The Book Garden (1502 Wyoming NE, 505-292-6005). New and used. General
stock, book search. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
The Book Mark (1004 Main SW, Los Lunas, 505-866-0598).
The Book Rack (2506 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, 505-292-0397). New and used romance,
mystery, and SF. Tue-Sat 10:30AM-5PM.
The Book Source (Old Hwy 66, Edgewood, 505-281-3381). New and used,
The Book Stop, Inc. (118 Tulane Drive SE, 87106, 505-268-8898,
http://www.torriblezone.com/bookstop.html). Used. General
stock. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
The Bookcase (109 Mesa SE, 505-247-3102). Used. General stock, SF,
cookbooks. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Books and Coffee Inc (1800 Central SE 505-842-0624). Used college texts.
Bookworks (4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, 505-344-8139). New and used art,
Southwest. Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 9AM-5PM.
Borders Books & Music (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, 505-884-7711). One of
the chain.
Cantwell's Books & Fine Papers (8236 Menaul Blvd NE, 505-294-4454).
Casa di Libri (135 Harvard Drive SE, 505-268-0268).
Cedar Crest Book Exchange (12022 N Hwy 14, Tijeras, 505-281-2234). Used.
Charrah's Another Story (328 San Felipe NW, 505-243-9588).
Classic Century Square Merchants (4616 Central SE, 505-255-1850). Used.
Several vendors sell books. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Comic Warehouse (9617 Menaul NE, 505-293-3065). Comics. Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM,
Sun 12N-5PM.
Comic Warehouse (2116 Central SE, 505-242-6170). Comics.
Cottrell's Hallmark (6300 San Mateo Blvd NE, 505-821-6774). Children's
books.
Tom Davies Book Shop (808 Park Ave SW, 505-247-2072). Used and rare
books.
Discovery Book Store (1540 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, 505-293-2959). Self-discovery
and personal growth books.
Don's Paperback Book Exchange (1013 San Mateo SE, 505-268-0520). Used.
Paperbacks, SF, new and collector comics. Mon-Fri 11AM-7PM,
Sat 10AM-7PM.
Earthwalk (41 Romero NW, 505-242-3217). Personal and planetary
growth, native American and southwestern books
Footsteps Across New Mexico (303 Romero Rd NW, 505-243-4656). Books on New
Mexico and its history.
Front Page News Stand (3301 Coors Rd NW, 505-831-5026). Mostly paperback
books and magazines.
Front Row Seat (6300 San Mateo Blvd NE, 505-828-2777).
Full Circle Books (2205 Silver SE, 505-266-0022). Specializes in books by
and for women.
Hastings Books Music & Video (several stores; 505-296-6107, 505-898-9227,
505-266-1363, 892-3837).
Harris Newsstand (5319 Menaul Blvd NE, 505-880-8696). Used. Paperbacks,
magazines.
Holman's Inc. (6201 Jefferson NE, 505-343-0007). New. Electronics,
computers, engineering, codes, aviation, maps. Mon-Fri 8AM-5:30PM,
Sat 10AM-3PM.
Hyleana Fine Books (505-345-9310). Used.
Jan's Exchange (3719 4th NW, 505-345-2182). Used. Paperbacks, magazines,
comics, records. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Ned Ludd Books (1034 Homestead Rd, Bernalillo, 505-867-0878). Books on
conservation and nature.
MDC-New Age Books (505-265-6557).
Menaul Book Exchange (9409 Menaul NE, 505-299-7503). Used. Paperbacks,
discounted new paperbacks. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM.
Motorhead Mart (209 San Pedro Drive NE, 505-268-6768). Auto, truck, and
motorcycle books, magazines, and videos.
Mountain Books (505-823-1122). Used.
Mountain Light Books (12478 N. Hwy 14, Sandia Park, 505-281-6738).
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 11AM-6PM.
Nebula (9132 Central Ave SE, 505-275-7727). Used.
Newsland Bookstore (2112 Central SE, 505-242-0694). New. Paperbacks,
SF, newspapers, magazines. Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 8AM-9PM.
Noble Collectibles (2906 Juan Tabo NE, 505-298-2680). Comics.
Novel Exchange (5505-B Osuna NE, 505-888-1735). Used. Children, cookbooks,
books on tape for rent.
A Novel Idea (2805 San Mateo Blvd NE, 505-883-6217).
Oasis Books (625 Amherst NE, 505-268-1054). Used. General stock, history,
travel. Tu-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Open Mind Metaphysical Booksellers (119 Harvard Dr SE, 505-262-0066). New
and used.
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 7AM-12M every day of the
year.
Page One Too (11200 Montgomery NE). Used. Was previously Page One's new
book store. "Features an antiquarian section and a deep stock of
used Western Americana titles. They turn over their stock quickly
and sometimes sell new overstock from the main store at used prices.
Comparable in size, selection and quality to Moe's in Berkeley."
Passages Bookshop (808 Central Ave SW, 505-843-9133). Used.
Rachel's Books (532 Washington NE, 505-260-0032). Used. General stock.
Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Read On (Coors and Alameda NW, 505-898-0000). New and used.
Rug Rats & Ruffles (309 Romero Rd NW, 505-243-9691).
Salt of the Earth Bookstore (2128 Central SE, 505-842-1220). New. Latin
American, Southwest, Spanish, political. Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM,
Sun 10AM-5PM.
Simmons and Simmons Books (Classic Century Square, 4616 Central Ave SE,
87108, 505-260-1620, simmonsbk@aol.com). General used, rare and
out-of-print. Specialties: Southwest, West, military history, general
history. Wide selection in all other areas. Also deals in prints,
photographs, historical and entertainment autographs, entertainment
memorabilia, and all manner of ephemera. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm,
Sun 12n-5pm.
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.
Stagecoach Books & Gifts (2021 Old Town Rd NW, 505-842-6799). "The Cowboy
Bookstore."
Student Book Store (504 Yale Blvd Se, 505-260-0500). Used.
Sunrise Book Store (7200 Menaul Blvd NE, 505-888-2634).
Tall Tales Comics & Novelties (1410-D Wyoming NE, 505-296-6178). Comics.
Mon-Fri 11AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 12N-5PM
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 11AM-6PM.
Title Wave Books (1408 Eubank NE, 87110, 505-837-9495). New and used. A
large selection of children's and homeschooling books. Mon-Wed
9:30AM-6PM, Thu-Sat 9:30AM-8PM. [05/05]
Tom Davies Bookshop (414 Central SE, 505-247-2072). Used. Rare books,
Southwest, fine printing and bindings. Mon-Sat 12:30PM-5PM.
D. Turpen Books of Mexico & the West (505-268-5323). Used.
Tuttle Books (5639 Paradise Blvd NW, 505-897-7744). Used.
University of NM Bookstore (2301 Central NE, 505-277-5451). New.
Reportedly increased the stock of UNM basketball paraphenalia and
cut back on books. Also, you must pay for parking. Mon-Fri
8AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. [05/03]
Valencia Y Bookstore (2510-F Main, Los Lunas, 505-865-3240).
Victory Book Store (7201 Central Ave NW, 505-831-8083).
Waldenbooks (Coronado Shopping Cntr, 505-881-1584). One of the chain.
Women's Bookstore (2205 Silver Ave SE, 505-266-0022).
The Word Shoppe (4800 Lomas Blvd NE, 505-256-7545).
Wordz & Wizdom Book Store (9221 Coors Blvd NW, 505-899-9697). Recovery,
self-help, and New Age books.
"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."
Friends of the Albuquerque Public Library have book sales the second
Saturday of each month, starting at 10AM, admission $1. [05/03]
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.
Bookworm Paperback Exchange (602 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo,
505-434-6256).
Cedar Crest Book Exchange (12129 N Hwy 14 in Cedar Crest Center, Cedar
Crest, 505-281-2234). Used paperbacks.
Dog-Eared Paperbacks (508-D Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, 505-257-2228). Used.
Paperback Book Exchange (Crossroads Center, Edgewood).
Wally's Paperback Book Exchange (Granada Shopping Center, Alamogordo,
505-437-0111).
West 44 Odds & Ends (Hwy 44 between Bernalillo and San Ysidro, Bernalillo).
Used.
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El Paso TX (includes southern NM):
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.
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: My Bookstore (317 N Main, Downtown Mall, Las Cruces,
505-524-8471, 800-592-8471, http://www.coasbooks.com/). Used.
"General stock, but specialties include anthropology,
archaeology, southwest regional & natural history, technical,
health & medical, SF, and RP games. The non-fiction area is
nicely organized by topic and subtopic, but not shelved very
well by author or title within a subtopic. The regional
collections are surprisingly more extensive than just the
Southwest. Very good SF collection. The store claims to have
over 450,000 books in stock. A gem in the desert--if you have
time to visit only one used bookstore in the El Paso/Las Cruces
area, this is the one you want." Parking is at the rear of the
store in lot #6 off Water St. Open Mon-Sat 9:30AM-6PM,
Sun 11AM-5PM.
COAS: My Bookstore (1101 S Salano, Las Cruces, 505-647-4472).
"COAS has opened a second, smaller store about a 1-1/2 miles from
the main store. As of Sep 2005 this location was still being
stocked with overflow from the main store. There did not seem to
be any distinction in content between the stores, so visiting
both should be considered." Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
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.
Hastings Books Music & Video (2350 Lohman, Las Cruces, 505-525-0022).
Another in the Hastings chain. Open seven days 9AM-11PM.
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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Tucson AZ:
Antigone Books (411 N 4th Ave, 520-792-3715). Women's bookstore, good
gay selection. Open Mon-Thu 10AM-6PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-9PM,
Sun 12N-5PM.
Borders (multiple locations).
Bookman's Used Books (1930 E Grant near Campbell; also at 3733 W Ina Rd
near Thornydale, plus one each in Mesa and Flagstaff). The one
at Grant and Campbell has been described as "ernormous" and
"HUGE." The one on Ina is "huge." Children's sections are
laid out in detail on a map. Open 7 days 9AM-10PM. [05/08]
The Book Stop (2504 N Campbell Ave, a few blocks across Grant down
Campbell from Bookman's). Another good, large used bookshop.
Barnes & Noble (multiple locations).
Clues Unlimited (formerly "Footprints of a Gigantic Hound")
(E Fort Lowell & Country Club Rd, 520-326-8533, FAX
520-326-9001). Mystery store, some used. Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM,
Sun 12N-5PM. [03/09]
Kids Center (1725 N Swan, 520-322-5437). Kids' books only and toys.
Mad Hatter (Grant a half mile north of Campbell). Used books. [May
have moved.]
Marco Polo & I (4743 E Sunrise Dr, 520-299-9060). Small general
bookstore. Good childrens and travel sections.
Whiz Kids (1737 E Prince, 520-795-3729). Kids' books and toys.
For used books, park your car at the corner of Grant and Campbell and
visit Bookmans, the Bookstop, West-Southwest Books, and the Mad Hatter.
(Though someone else says, "The corner of Grant and Campbell is indeed
the haven for used books, but unfortunately, the Mad Hatter is a bit
far to walk (a half mile north on Campbell) on a street without
consistent sidewalks."
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Phoenix AZ (and surrounding):
Phoenix:
Barnes & Noble (10235 N Metro Parkway East, 602-678-0088). Just
outside north of the Metrocenter mall just off Peoria. Giant
bookstore with the ubiquitous espresso bar. No discounts like
Bookstar.
The Bent Cover Bookstore (12428 N 28th Dr, north of Cactus 85029,
602-942-3778, FAX 602-942-3095, http://www.bentcover.com).
New and mostly used books arranged in order. Very large SF,
mystery, and western sections. "They do have a very large and
interesting selection, and I was particularly impressed with
the SF paperbacks. [One caveat is that] it looked like they
had been stacking new acquisitions instead of shelving them
for months because it was IM-POSSIBLE to get around the front
of the store without stumbling over waist-high piles of books
everywhere." Their prices seem high on many ordinary items, but
when we were there the pricing was *half* the marked price
(except for SF and asterisked books), and this seemed a
permanent situation rather than a one-time sale. Open Mon-Fri
10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-6PM. [03/04]
Bookstar (E Camelback at 22nd; 1457 W Southern, Mesa, 602-649-1699). Lots
of titles. Barnes & Noble superstore.
Borders Books & Music (Biltmore Fashion Park, 2402 E Camelback Rd,
602-957-6660; 1361 S Alma School Rd (east of Fiesta Mall),
Mesa, 602-833-2244; NE Corner of 75th and Bell, 7320 W Bell,
Glendale, 623-487-9110; Village Square, 4555 E Cactus Rd (west
of Tatum), 602-953-9699) The Biltmore Fashion Park store
is a two-story bookstore with plenty of titles. Fast-food-
restaurant-sized espresso bar upstairs with plenty of chairs
and tables. Also a large section of CD's and tapes with
listening couches. [12/03]
Heard Museum - Museum Shop and Bookstore (2301 N Central Ave, 602-252-8344,
http://www.heard.org). Admission fee to museum
(possibly) required. (But there is a AAA discount.) Books related
to Native Americans; authentic Native American artwork.
Hero Comics (3405 W Thunderbird Rd #1, 85053, 602-843-6320,
http://www.herocomicsphx.com). [05/08]
Wide World of Maps (2626 W Indian School Rd, 85017, 480-279-2323;
1444 W Southern Ave, Mesa, 85202, 480-844-1134,
http://www.maps4u.com). Maps, travel, and outdoor
recreation. Phoenix store open Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-5PM;
Mesa store open Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 11AM-5PM. [12/03]
Mesa:
Acceptance Books (2602 W Baseline #2, 480-820-8381, 888-548-8770,
85202, http://www.acceptancebooks.com). Self-helf and
inspirational. Open Mon-Thu 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-5PM,
Sat 10AM-4PM. [12/03]
Book Gallery / Mesa Bookshop (50 W Main, 85201, 480-835-0757,
bookgallery@qwest.net). Used and rare. Big selection of
children's literature. In 12/03, they were merging the
contents of their Third and Camelback store in, so it was a
bit disorganized, but evidence indicates that when they're
finished everything will be correctly labeled. Open Mon-Fri
9AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM. [12/03]
The Bookend (6024 E McKellips Rd, 480-396-3351). Open Mon-Fri
8AM-5:30PM, Sat 9AM-3PM.
Bookman's (1056 S Country Club Dr at Southern, 85210, 602-835-0505,
http://www.bookmans.com). Used books, CD's,
DVDs/tapes, and even software. Biggest used bookstore in
town: however, "There's not much depth to the selection
either, though what they have is well organized. It's a
well-lit, family-oriented joint. They sell used videogames,
records, and magazines in addition to the items already
appearing in their listing." Probably best described as a
similar book selection to a Barnes & Noble, but all used. No
antiquarian or even many older books. All kinds of fiction
and non-fiction, including Japanese manga. [12/03]
CA Storyteller (4323 E Broadway Rd, 480-218-2274). Open Mon, Sat
9AM-5:30PM, Tue-Fri 9AM-8PM.
Expect a Miracle (6750 E Main, #105, 85205, 480-854-7035,
http://www.expectamiracle.com). Self-help and inspirational.
Open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5:30PM. [12/03]
Storybooks (1356 S Gilbert, 480-926-7323). The biggest kids-only
bookstore in the Phoenix area.
Scottsdale:
Alcuin Books (4242 N Scottsdale Rd, 85251, 480-946-1969,
http://www.alcuinbooks.com). Collectible, scholarly, and
rare. In the Antiquarian Book Center. Open Mon-Fri
10AM-5:30PM Sat 10AM-5PM. [12/06]
Antiquarian Book Center (4242-4246 N Scottsdale Rd, 85251). Three
bookstores: Alcuin Books, The Antiquarian Shop, and Charles
Parkhurst Books. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM Sat 10AM-5PM.
[12/06]
The Antiquarian Shop (4246 N Scottsdale Rd, 85251, 480-947-0535,
http://www.theantiquarianshopbooks.com). Collectible,
scholarly, and rare. In the Antiquarian Book Center. Open
Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM Sat 10AM-5PM. [12/06]
Art of Thought Books at Paradise Valley Antiques (4848 E Cactus #900,
NE corner, 85254, 602-840-0575, rabandco@aol.com). Rare and
unusual books; also furniture ofr libraries. Open Mon-Sat
10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. [12/06]
The Book Tree (8989 E Via Linda #114, 85258, 480-451-6566). New and
used paperbaks, especially mystery and romance. Open Mon-Fri
10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5:00PM. [12/06]
Bookmaster (2949 N Scottsdale Rd north of Thomas, 85251, 480-423-0501;
10818 N Scottsdale Rd north of Shea, 85254, 480-998-0606,
http://www.bookmasteraz.com). Used books. The store at
10818 N Scottsdale Rd is quite large, but the one at 2949
N Scottsdale Rd is even larger. The main drawback to either
store is that fiction categories have hardcovers shelved
separately several aisles away (and the one at 2949 has the
hardbacks double-shelved. Has one of the best "books on
books" sections I have seen. Open Mon-Fri 9:30AM-7PM,
Sat 9:30AM-6PM, Sun 12N-6PM. [05/08]
Gifts Anon, Inc. (10427 N Scottsdale Rd, 85253, 480-483-6006,
giftsanon@qwest.net). Recovery books. Open Mon-Tue
10AM-1PM; Tue-Fri 5P-8PM; Sat 10AM-1PM, 5PM-8:30PM. [12/06]
Guidon Books (7117 E Main, 85251, 480-945-8811, FAX 480-946-0521,
http://www.guidon.com). Western Americana and Civil War.
Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM. [12/03]
Tempe:
Changing Hands Bookstore (6428 S McClintock Dr at Guadalupe, 85283,
480-730-0205, http://www.changinghands.com). New
paperbacks and hardbacks, maps. General bookstore. Most of
the stock is trade, and they tend to buy heavy in psych/
self-help/arcana. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-9PM,
Sun 9AM-6PM. [12/06]
The College Store (1015 S Rural Rd at Lemon across from Arizona State
University, 480-894-4400). Textbooks (new and used), college
merchandise.
Half Price Books (1245 W Elliott Rd, 480-961-1944).
http://www.halfpricebooks.com). Stock looks newer than
Bookman's on the average. Open Mon-Sat 9AM-10PM,
Sun 10AM-8PM. [12/06]
Old Town Books (518 S Mill Ave, 85281, 480-968-9881). "Used
bookstore, with emphasis on Southwestern history and culture,
as well as many novels from 1920s-1960s. Almost all
hardcover. Good selections of children's books, Westerns,
large transportation section. Prices very reasonable."
Someone else says, "Owners know the stock." Open Mon-Sat
10AM-6PM. [12/06]
Those Were The Days! (516 S Mill Ave, 85281, 480-967-4729,
http://www.twtdbooks.com). New books (13,000), mostly
hardback about antiques; also offers antiques and antiquarian
books (50,000). Has a cat in the back. Open Mon-Wed
9:30AM-6PM, Thu-Fri 9:30AM-9PM, Sat 10:30AM-9PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
[12/06]
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Comments:
For more used bookstores, you might check http://www.abaa-booknet.com/ or
http://www.bookweb.org/bookstores/usa_states.html.
There are also Book Hunter Press's USED BOOK LOVER'S GUIDE TO [various
regions], seven regional guides to over 7,900 used, out-of-print, and
antiquarian book dealers in the United States and Canada. The complete
database is online and can be searched by location, dealer name, specialty,
and type of dealer. Access to the database is available on a two tier basis:
partial access is free, full access is by subscription.The web page also
includes free access to regional and city maps showing locations with used
bookstores. For more information or a free catalog, check their web page at
http://bookhunterpress.com/.
And there is also ANTIQUARIAN, SPECIALTY, AND USED BOOK SELLERS
DIRECTORY 1997-98, covering 5,261 dealers in 863 pages. For more
information, check their web page at http://www.auldbooks.com/biblio/asubs.
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