Point Reyes Books

Such a cute store, about 50:50 used to new books all in very good condition and a lot of really popular titles (Game of Thrones anyone?).
Huge kid and young adult section that my children adored and plenty of seating with a welcoming atmosphere for reading.
The people were incredibly friendly, chatted with my kids and when my super shy son was startled the nice gentleman gave him a book– which was greatly appreciated. They even chatted Star Wars with my kids.
We were won over by this little store and left with more books than we probably should have but no regrets!

Seriously the cutest little bookstore ever. For those who know girlmore girls it seriously reminds me of the stars hallow book store. First of all its located next to the amazing bovine bakery, so definitely go grab a coffee and a pastry before exploring this store. The atmosphere is epic, and the employees are ridiculously helpful and kind. I love this little shop and would recommend it to anyone who loves to read :)
I normally have a hard time finding gifts for people but I found the perfect books for my mom, dad, and sister while looking around this great shop. I cannot wait to go back :)

Pt. Reyes Books is a fun little place in quirky downtown Pt. Reyes Station. They’ve got an assortment of magazines, old books, and new releases. It’s one of those places where you can get a magazine, then sit down at Bovine Bakery or go across the street to Toby’s to get a coffee. Pt. Reyes Station is a tiny town; remarkably, it was a boomtown in the era before the 1906 quake… and not much has changed.
Philip K. Dick, who penned such futuristic philosophical novels that inspired movies like «Minority Report»,“Blade Runner”,“Through a Scanner Darkly” and «Total Recall» lived in rural Pt. Reyes Station, which hasn’t changed much since he lived here. The bookstore has breathtaking views of Mt. Vision, and Mt. Wittenberg, mountains literally carried from the LA area to the Marin coast. One could understand why PKD was into virtual reality.
Pt. Reyes Books is a fun, quirky place.

A very lovely little bookstore, indie in nature and charming in character. Terrific service, a better selection than you’d expect for the location, a bit hard to navigate (the store is quite small) but that’s part of the appeal. The owner was very kind and graceful, with some good stories to tell, and the inventory is a great selection of new and interesting stuff and older used books that are clearly curated to appeal. We got out with a new book, a hilarious old kid’s book, and a used volume of Pauline Kael for a very reasonable price. This is the kind of place that you think about when you think about why independent bookstores should be preserved; if you’re in Point Reyes, by all means, stop in and buy a few books.

I think Point Reyes Books is one of the best little independent bookstores I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. It’s impossible for me to walk through the door and not walk out empty handed, and that’s not just because I have a book fetish. The selection is excellent, there are often local authors featured, and for the space they have it is remarkable how much breadth and depth they have.
This time I walked out with Scott McCloud’s «The Sculptor» and then spent a few happy hours tearing through that amazing new graphic novel while I sat at Stinson Beach. I was so happy to see copies of Michael Pollan’s «An Eater’s Manifesto» which I bought a few years ago at the Slow Food festival in SF and then promptly lost. I didn’t remember that Point Reyes Books was at the festival and had no idea that they are the only place that sells it (there is also a book by that title, but I’m talking about the lovely, suitable-​for-​framing broadside that is produced by Point Reyes Books.)

This place is like bookstores they way they used to be-​owned by people who know the books and geared to true readers. It’s local treasure. Don’t miss it!

How great is it that Stinson Beach, Bolinas and Pt Reyes Station ALL have bookstores? Really great.
This is a good one with a fine selection of new and used books, served up with a friendly reception. (and the New York Times)

I would love to visit this place every day if I could.
It’s simply a well-​curated, old-​guard bookstore when an independent bookstore is too much of a rarity.
I loved my visit so much that I would consider going back to Point Reyes for the sole purpose of coming here.
Of course, I bought a book.

I love this bookstore! It’s all about the curation of the offerings — virtually every book in the store is one that I would like to read — I often go in «just looking» and come out with several books, mostly because the books I’ve chosen would be hard to find elsewhere. Yes, I could buy them on Amazon, but this is one bookstore that I would go out of my way to keep in business. Some books recently bought: One Straw Revolution, Sowing Seeds in the Desert, and a book of hand painted Indian prints.

I love the focus in W Marin here

Fantastic small/​independent bookstore with a fine selection of new books in various genres as well as a small section of used.
My 13yo daughter and I happened to stumble on it on our way to meeting friends at a restaurant which made it all the more enjoyable because there is nothing we enjoy more than happening upon a bookstore by surprise.
She found a used Agatha Christie novel and Moleskine notebooks. It was the frosting on an already wonderful day exploring the Lighthouse.
Look forward to visiting again!

I fell in love with this bookshop on a recent trip to Northern CA.
They have a great variety of new and used books, and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful. If you’re looking for a lazy-​day beach companion, definitely check it out!

I. Love. Books. But what I love more are little indie bookstores. And you know what I love EVEN MORE? Owners of little indie bookstores who give and give and give back to their community. Kate and Steve, the owners of the place, continually pour their grace into our little community.
They have a fantastic selection of books (much to my dismay I ALWAYS find something… i have a problem…) and what they don’t have they will get for me in a day or two. They buy used books as well though I don’t know how fair their purchase prices are since I have trouble parting with my books.
The employees are lovely and possess a deep knowledge of books in general and every time I’ve been looking for a good book and they recommend one, it’s been FABULOUS.
A super plus is that they are next to the Bovine Bakery so you can increase your joy with a book and your waistline with a pastry. Careful with the coffee next door — it’s high octane. VROOM!
Kate, one half of the the dynamic duo that owns the place just published a book… I got it today! YAY Kate! I super heart Point Reyes Books.
pssst…eReaders are evil. support your local bookstore peeps!

I love wandering into independent book stores. Yes I have a Kindle and Gayle has an ipad2, but both of us still buy books that we can hold in our hand and really turn the page. I hope that lasts.
I stop at Point Reyes Books whenever I’m in town, which isn’t often enough. It’s small, rickety, and packed with all sorts of new and old literary goodies. The folks inside (on both sides of the counter) know their books too. Just my kind of place! The only thing missing is a indoor spot to but the books, some coffee, and a Bovine Bakery treat together.

Oh, how I love bookstores in small towns! Especially small towns that feel like the MN lake towns I grew up going to on summer vacations.
Point Reyes Books has a really excellent selection of new and used titles, and have obscure local titles as well as best sellers. I didn’t get anything, but was tempted, sooooo tempted.
Stop here if you’re driving through — it’s totally worth it.

Nothing new to add. This is STILL an excellent bookstore!
Don’t let the small size fool you. As I stated before all their books are gems. The book buyers have fantastic tastes.
In addition to their books they have a small collection of cd’s and audiobooks.
This is a MUST stop (along with Bovine Bakery) when going toPoint Reyes!

PRB has a seriously decent selection of children’s books and some cute little chairs near them for the little readers. I particularly was impressed that they had some good finds that I haven’t seen elsewhere. I’ll definitely go back to find other gems when I’m in town!

There is nothing better in my mind than a good bookstore, and this place is one of the best bookstores I have found in the bay area.
One room, used and new, but like the best bookstores you’ll ever find a very local selection, highlighting interesting nature, organic agriculture and progressive stances on food and nutrition.
Author talks and signings are also just inspiring.
This store, and the other awesome establishments marking the main street of Point Reyes Station really showcase the soul of the region, and what an awesome collection of progressive, gutsy, cool, tasteful people!!!

This tiny, one-​room bookstore is adjacent to a no-​frills, damned-​good-​coffee (no lattes!) bakery and coffeeshop — and both offer a great deal on cheap, affordable, and high-​quality goods that you can’t find elsewhere … like, oh, say, Missoula, Montana.
The dude at the bookstore can be a bit snarky at times, but I just chock it up to the fact that print is going out of fashion, and indie bookstores are shutting down. Hey: even Barnes n’ Noble declared bankruptcy some years ago, and they’re practically the Walmart of books.
Either way … Point Reyes Books is solid. I got a comprehensive coffee table tome of Patrick Nagel’s works, a literary anthology, and a creative writing instruction manual for less than $ 30 total. They do take ATM and credit cards. Just because they’re out in the boondocks doesn’t mean that they’ve never heard of electricity. And yes, they have the Internet.

Well-​a bookstore that is loaded with really interesting books. Old and new books stacked to match and piqué your interest.
I got stuck in the back portion of the bookstore looking at this one authors perverted mind travel. I don’t remember the book but it was surely a trip turning the pages on this one.
The wooden rickety floors matches the smell and stench of a pure old location. This bookstore has one or two chairs to sit while you read my dear readers. This is a true blue mom and pops operation. Do not expect wifi and coffee here either.
Do check it out! You will smell what I mean :)