Hein & Company Bookstore

One of my very favorite book stores of all time! I could spend at least 3 hours in here every single time. there’s so much to choose from and the smell of old books is amazing!

What a great old time bookstore. 2 stories of books top to bottom. books, music, DVD’s. Nice folks to help with whatever your needs may be.
Historical local books are a great touch. Upstairs a new «Omage’ to Sherlock Holmes» with small storefronts authentic to the stories.
Take tour of Holmes and Watson’s home and see if you can get a peek of the 2 resident cats that live there.

A truly unique used/​vintage bookstore with a very historic feel to it. They have a very wide-​ranging collection across two floors in the store. The owners are very welcoming and let you browse in peace, in my experience (unlike some bookstores of this nature, where owners can hover).
There are plenty of books in every genre. I found the prices fairly reasonable (at least by my standards), especially for older volumes. Lots of recent used paperbacks, but plenty of older editions as well.
Don’t miss the chance to go upstairs and peek in on the owners’ in-​progress recreation of Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street. If you’re lucky and they’re available, they might be able to give you a tour. It’s extremely cool. If you get to look inside the rooms they’ve created, you’ll see just how detailed it is.
(One caveat… as others have mentioned, in the summer, it gets warm here, but that’s true of a lot of places in the Jackson/​Sutter Creek area.)

I’m a huge fan of used book stores. I have a kindle to read the newspaper but nothing compares to the feeling of a good book in your hand. This bookstore is pretty great. The downstairs has many places to sit and relax. The downstairs has a huge selection of history books. I enjoyed the wide variety of topics upstairs as well as the charming décor in this area. It looks like that are expanding upstairs which is a great thing. I spent an hour and a half browsing and found a couple of titles I can’t live without. The only down side was no air conditioning on a hot day. Don’t let this discourage you… it is still a great way to spend your time.

Still the greatest shop on Main Street, and probably in the county, should I say Northern California. Well, I haven’t been to them all, so guess I can’t say that but, believe me, in Amador County this place is the bomb. Don’t miss it, under any circumstances and you won’t believe what they’re doing upstairs.
The Sherlockian Society (Holmes Hounds) is full already so you’ll have to get on the waiting list if you want to participate in that because its popularity and success have shocked everyone! Needless to say, I’m a member, and every meeting that I’ve attended has been packed.
Now the Baker Street West venue upstairs is available for parties, dinners and meetings and the brand new Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room is open also upstairs! It’s pretty amazing so get by there and check it out. Tell them Nora (or better yet Rachel Howells) sent you.

This place is unique. They have lots of books downstairs and upstairs. There are places to sit and enjoy a book. I think there’s a coffee shop inside too, not sure just saw a couple old people enjoying coffee. Unfortunately they did not have the book I was looking for but I enjoyed the atmosphere. They also have a cat that walks around! Very pretty got distracted for a bit because I love cats. Come check it out and grab a book! Expand your brain :)

You can definitely lose track of time exploring this gem of a bookstore. They specialize in used and vintage books. The selection run the gamut… rare first editions, contemporary paperbacks. The staff leaves you in peace to look around; the store even has chairs and tables to encourage you take a load off and read/​browse. They even carry vinyl records and antique knick knacks for sale.
The only downfall for me was that certain areas of the bookstore was a bit dusty. I’m allergic to dust, but I dealt with it. If you’re in the area, I recommend checking this place out.

There’s something charming about a bookstore with a cat. Typically I’m not a big fan of cats since I’m quite allergic or maybe it’s because of the run in I had with one when I was seven that left my hand scarred for years (it was completely my fault by the way: cats don’t play like dogs; they read obviously). Hein and Co. has the literary cat, the reading nooks with chairs scattered about, stacks and stacks of books, and some really good collections including rare books. In more recent years they’ve added a really cool looking display of antiques as well. While I could get lost in almost any section, the cookbook section is one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon. Afterwards we run across the street to the kitchen store and make a few purchases, then go home and cook something inspired. Pick a topic and get lost here. It will be time well spent and you’ll leave happy with your purchases.

Books, books, books, everywhere. Cats and coffee and books. Topsy turvy with books. The staff is not particularly friendly, but very helpful, and I find this a major plus in any book store experience — who wants an annoying, chatty employee hovering over your shoulder while you are trying to decide between an enormous pile of books? This is by far the best store on Main Street, and by far the best book store in quite possibly three counties. Long live Hein & Co!

Love this book store. It’s dusty, and parts are unorganized but that’s the fun of it. Walking the isles, looking for that rare find. Great bookstore and a can’t miss when in Jackson..

This store is as good as it gets for old, used, and vintage books! It’s packed with books of every genre from the first floor to the second. Unlike a modern bookstore like B&N, this place is meant to be browsed so don’t expect a quick in-​n-​out. Take your time to get lost in the aisle and the sheer quantity of books. I can find something to get every time I visit when I pass through while driving to the Bay Area. The staff is friendly and they give you the time, space, and patience to explore.
The prices are a little high but not extraordinary. Yes, a used book on Amazon may be cheaper but it’s a sterile experience. Parking can be a little tough to find on the nearby streets but not impossible. I appreciate coming here and I make it a tradition to do so. Support your brick and mortar bookstores! We them now more than ever in our increasingly digital society!

This is my first time ever posting on Unilocal and I have to say, I think I made the right choice starting with this incredible gem of a bookstore.
I have lived in at least 5 cities in California, ranging from Bakersfield to San Francisco, and as an avid reader, I’d like to think I’ve explored my fair share of bookstores. However, none has made me fall in love with it more than Hein & Co.
Two stories, old and rustic, charming as hell and, apparently, «very haunted» (just makes it more exciting!). They have EVERYTHING you could ever ask for: old books, new books, vintage first editions, brand new hardbacks, DVDs, video games, tea and coffee but I think one of my favorite touches is the cats roaming around the building who will gladly sit with you while you read. The books range in topics… and I’m serious when I say they have pretty much everything you’re looking for.
If you’re ever in Jackson and looking for a place to study, relax, or just get lost in a sea of books while being accompanied by one or two friendly felines, this is the place for you. Even if you don’t come to Jackson, maybe you should drive out anyways. It’s well worth the drive.

Eclectic, Steam Punk, Alternative, Indie, multi-​faceted, SUPER! A MUST.

Heaven on earth for a book geek…
While I refuse to shed a tear for the long lingering death of Blockbuster Video (you killed the mom and pop video store DIE IN A FIRE EVIL BIG BOX STORE!!!), the long slow death of bookstores is tinged with more than a bit of sadness… and, when a bookstore like this refuses to go quietly into the night… we’re all a little better for it.

this is probably the coolest used bookstore I have ever been too. There are two level, so many books, and pretty much a section for any genre you can think of. They have lots of non-​book vintage/​antique items for sale too.
We went on Halloween night and they had a pet psychic giving a talk/​doing readings… could you get any cooler than that? No. The prices are totally reasonable, and one could spend hours in the store looking around.
If you like used bookstores, I can’t imagine how you would not love this place.

First of all, that Elvira is a Jerk for that pathetic rage rating! Seems to me the person who wrote a lame rating is someone hoping to be pampered or something.
I love this place. My buddy Mike and I will take an afternoon to drive there from Sacramento. If we ask for help, we’ve had no problem getting a guide up the stairs to the area in question. There’s the best selection of reference books here that I’ve seen in many places, for you researchers and students.
I love the fact that this place will sell beat up books that are jewels to some of us. Aside from collecting certain topics, consider that older books often have valuable info that newer books lack, and that includes dictionaries, history, thesaurus books, you get the drift.
I’d like to live in a place like that. Hi to the kitties.

Hein & Co. book store is just AMAZING! It reminds me of the «Flourish & Blotts» book store on Diagon Alley (in the Harry Potter book series) because there are literally floors of stacked books on every conceivable topic… stuff you can’t find online! They have a whole section dedicated to the «esoteric arts» and Freemasonry, and damn near any specific issue one can think of… plus reasonable prices and the MOST helpful staff… It’s an absolute gold nugget in the Mother Lode!!!

Passing through Jackson on our way to Yosemite, Husband spotted this bookstore and wanted to stop. We didn’t have time, though, so I promised him we could visit Hein & Co. on our way back. Boy am I glad I did. I never would have thought that such an amazing bookstore would reside in such a small town. When we walked in, there were a group of old dudes sitting around a table in the front room, drinking coffee and gabbing. And beyond that welcoming sight, floor-​to-​ceiling books. And more and more rooms of books. And just when I thought that I couldn’t be more in love with this place, I went upstairs and discovered the maze of books. Be. Still. My. Heart.
There is more to this store than just a whole lot of wonderful used books, though. They also have CDs, movies, lots of secondhand artwork, and even a whole bin of old postcards. Husband and I dropped a load of cash in here, and they were nice enough to offer us a small discount due to the size of our purchase.
I will never pass this way again without stopping at Hein’s & Co.

Wow. Who knew that Jackson had such an awesome bookstore! If you are the type of person who loves to browse old books or used books, just waiting for something to catch your eye, then this is the perfect store for you. The place is huge. Several floors of ceiling high bookshelves. It’s a bit like navigating a maze but you can find all kinds of interesting stuff just walking around. Like there’s an entire shelf of cat lover books. Another of Star Trek fiction. It’s a lot of fun even if you don’t end up getting anything.

This gem of Jackson contains the most awesome selection of used, hard-​to-​find or out-​of-​print books in the Mother Lode region. After hours spent wandering through a labyrinth of shelves, I walked out last week with books on Geronimo, the history of the Gold Rush and how to win at poker. I’m going to bet at least two of those will provide me with some knowledge and education.
Co-​owners Wolf and Linda are almost always found somewhere within the depths of the musty two-​story shop. Don’t be afraid if you run into one of them while navigating your way through extensive collections on any subject matter you can comprehend. They are both hospitable and usually guide me in the direction of the edition I seek based only on the vague descriptions I tend to provide.
Beyond the books, there is plenty of music and movies for sale in all formats, and free coffee. No matter what draws me in, I often end up in some forgotten corner, lazily petting one of their many shop cats.
Be sure to keep an eye out for special sales and promotions, as they have many around the holidays!