The Book Store

This is my favorite used bookstore in the area. Sadly I found out that it is closing down, but I go there first for any of my books and get great results!

today is july 22^nd, 2012. they have a message on their answering machine that says they are closing down for good! beginning july 1^st they are having a sale progressing to 80% off. all items are on clearance. **** cash ** visa ** m/​c ** accepted. ******
their hours are thurs to sun
having never been to them before i had no clue how they are

I was pleasantly surprised to find out about this book store as it didn’t show up on my initial internet search.
I was pleased to find many good books to add to my classroom library (middle school) and will be back to continue to add titles. From picture books to novels to gardening, you’ll find something you like.
I was hoping to find an old book store with $ 2 books, but 50% off the cover price was a good deal, too.
The store is organized, clean, and has more than just books, so you should definitely plan a trip and read a book under the trees outside.

Great place to browse for ideas, or hunt for an old book. They are very willing to help you if you want, or willing to just let you roam around on your own if that is your mood. This place is addictive!

What a great store! I’ve been in Pleasanton for 20 years and have never gone in… Karen was so helpful and really knows her books! Loved her recommendation and the Lynyrd Skynyrd on the stereo :)

This place is a wonderful little bookstore with a surprisingly large selection of books to choose from! All my Lord of the Rings needs were thoroughly satisfied with just one visit. It’s also all definitely on the cheap-​side as well! I highly recommend this place!

Delicious place! What a dream! They have my favorite self-​help books for mere coins so I can stock up and give them to friends who would otherwise take my only copies. I just hung up with the owner who is now holding a copy of «Perfume: Story of a Murderer» which she put on hold for me so I can read it for a book club I joined in Sunnyvale. The place is low key, pleasant. You can count on a cup of tea and a snack. Privacy and a nook to plop down and read. I love the windowpanes, smell of old rugs and creaking wood floors. Cranky people are not allowed… she will chatter with you about any book you are searching for and will let you blab about a book you think she should read. Soon, you will think you have stopped by a friend’s place and will be saying goodbye and that you will be back soon… not sure that it will be for a book or … a visit??? :)

I live in San Francisco and this place is worth the drive… TWICE! I wish SF had a bookstore like this one. Best place to buy gifts, buy the card that goes with the gift and they will gift wrap it to boot. Best selection of every kind of genre of book imaginable. You could spend days in there, but luckily the prices are low. The über cool owner should be tremendously proud of her store, it’s truly incredible. PEOPLE — Support your independent local bookstores, especially the used ones, we can not all afford $ 30(+) books! Luckily with The Bookstore you can get gads and gads o’ books for cheap. The Bookstore I am so glad you are there. Sincere Thanks!

I love The Bookstore. I go at least once a month. I have bought many books here by my favorite author James Patterson and also Christian books. The books are in great condition. There are also movies, crafts, and so many ideas for recipes or parties. I love the little collections of crafts displayed all over the store. Lisa is such a great owner, fun, helpful and easy to chat with.

I haven’t bought any books here in a while. I usually just pop in and browse. All books here are 50% off the cover price. I ended up finding an Irvine Welsh book that looked brand new. Of course I ended up grabbing that one. Depending on when you go, you can find a ton of great finds or nothing at all, either way, it’s worth the gamble.
Also, you can trade in your old books for credit or get cash for them. I think if you get credit though, you get more bang for your books. If you’re not fussed about having a book right when it comes out, I recommend stopping in here for great finds at great prices.

I happened upon this store about a month ago and was surprised by the amazing selection of books. I found everything on my list and I rarely have that much luck at a chain bookstore, much less a used one!
And my favorite part, in a world where proper customer service is going to Hades in a hand basket, was the woman who helped me. She was beyond friendly and took the time to tell me how amazing she thought the books were and asked who my favorite characters were (in case you’re wondering, I’m talking about the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich and Grandma Mazur is far and away my favorite). She even made suggestions for other books I might like!
Before you go to Borders or Barnes & Noble looking for a book, check out The Book Store. Good customer service. Out of this world selection. And half the price of what you’d pay elsewhere.

This book store is the BEST kept secret in Pleasanton.
The store hosts oodles of used and rare books at
very reasonable prices.
This store carries many items, far more than books.
There are oodles and oodles of books; organized to a «T».
Besides the fab book inventory, the ultra cool owner sells
gift items at all price points; too many cool items to list.
There is a cool candy for sale area which reminded me of
my kiddo days… way back when «penny candy» existed.
My Valentine, the handsome man was in search of an old
book; he truly didn’t think he’d find it at any used used book store.
Happy-​Happy-​Joy-​Joy…
that ultra cool store owner helped him find that book in a jiffy.
Score! That old and rare book was found at this awesome store!
Tidbit– be prepped with a book author’s name, as the books
are organized by that name.
My love was pleased as punch with his book find.
The owner is very creative with her book and gifty items
displays. All throughout the store, there were artful displays
of items for sale. Many, many fun items… even some
rubber duckies!
I love rubber duckies!
Not only was the browsing fun and inspirational, I got some
fantastic greeting cards for a teensy-​weensy one dollar each.
Honestly…if you’re ever in a rut, get off your butt and visit
this book AND more store.
The cool lady had tunes playing and «Southern Nights»
by Glen Campbell filled the air.
Wow…brought back memories from eons ago.
We chatted about her home state in the south and how
we liked the song.
Cool– she played it again and turned up the volume.
Cool lady, huh?! Yes!!!
Sing Along, folks…
Southern Nights
Have You Ever Felt A Southern Night
Free As A Breeze
Not To Mention The Trees
Whistling Tunes That You Know
And Love So
Southern Nights
Just As Good Even
When Closed Your Eyes
I Apologize
To Any One Who Can Truly Say
He Has Found A Better Way
Feel So Good
Feel So Good
It’s Frightening
Wish I Could Stop
This World From Fighting
La Da Da Da Da Da La Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da

Books have become my new Television as there is nothing worthy on these days. I have never seen a person say the wrong name of a book they were looking for, tell the «Awesome» Lady the genre and she goes right to the book in a matter of seconds. I really enjoyed this little gem, I was almost afraid to Unilocal as it should be kept as a secret, maybe why no one has Unilocaled? From old cookbooks to new books, to travel books to kid books, this place has it all! And if they don’t they will! I also love all of the candy spread about, adds to the ambiance! A perfect addition to my rainy afternoon! Thank you to this magical little spot!

The Book Store is a place where I go, not only when I need something to read, but also when I’ve had the kind of day that needs cheering up. I often find myself spending an hour there, wandering through the books, chatting with the employees — particularly the owner. There’s always a hot beverage to drink, a treat to try, mellow and comforting music playing. I always leave feeling better then I did when I came in.
The place must be magic, because I swear when I go looking for something it’s there, and when I go to browse it seems like I find just what I need.

Just visited the bookstore with kids and it was such a great pleasure! It is located on the same plaza as Gene’s Fine Foods.
So many good child books! I found a lot of books for beginning readers. We purchased about 15 books for just $ 50. And found the whole collection of Narnia books in pretty good shape. And since I didn’t want to buy them illustrated with recent movie photos this was a good find! And half the price.
Haven’t had time browse through adult books but I will definitely come back here.

you gotta love the mom and pop shops!
this book store has been here for so many years and this is the first review? come on people! i hope by writing this review it will help everyone find their hard to find rare book. the owner is so nice and always has treats and beverages out to snack on while looking around. i have so many old cookbooks i love so much but i want to share the love so it’s about time for a trip to sell all these goodies.