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Comments (117)
Love the name of this bookstore, after the Ray Bradbury novel. The store has a great selection of books, and when I moved to Carlsbad 4 years ago, I wanted to find a book about the history of Carlsbad, Ca. They had one, which was a little more that I had expected to pay, but it was worth the price, because I had learned so much about town from that book.Ive seen that the owner is trying to sell this bookstore, and I hope new owners are as good as the present one. Thanks for providing such a deservedly well loved store.
Great selection and quality of books and art. Friendly and helpful service. It is a rare find and definitely worth the look.
The layout of the book store is clean and peaks your curiosity before you enter doors. The gentleman assisting with our purchase was friendly and the music promoted a calm atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back for more books.
Great customer assistance and wonderful selection of used books and new books by local authors. Also, cool section of contemporary and classic music CDs.
Absolutely adorable bookshop! Great prices for amazing books! Owner is very kind and welcoming, will definetly be back soon :)
Good selection of used books. Some rare finds mixed in with books from every genre. Owner is a nice guy with good intel on inventory and can help you find what you’re looking for. A good place to stop for inspiration along the main village drive.
One of my favorite places in the Village. The entire store smells like old books because it is filled to the brim with them. Has low prices for used books that are still in good condition and has a nice atmosphere. Those that work there always seem eager to help if you have questions
Love this store! Great prices and perfect atmosphere. I’ve been looking for a local book store since I moved out here and this is the perfect place ❤️
Fortunately this book store in our Village of Carlsbad is still thriving 12 years after relocating from Inland SD. The owner is a lifelong bibliophile offering an eclectic revolving selection of modern, classics and everything in between.Including a great selection of first prints and rare editions. All in the Heart of The Village within a few blocks of the Pacific Ocean, food, train tracks & drinks. What else could you ask for?...EnJoy!
Great little bookstore...with a great owner! Hes very knowledgeable and friendly. There arent a lot of used book stores left like this.
Didnt find many books I enjoy, but thats personal preference. I expected lower prices from a used book store, though. To me, these were prices I would expect to see at Barnes and Noble. I did make a purchase, though.
I love this bookstore and found the owner to be very cool and interesting. These kinds of stores are a dying breed and I wish this one great success. Lots of good books and organized well.
Prices were ridiculously high for used books. Barnes and Noble has the same BRAND NEW books for way less. I also found the same USED books for less than half what this place is selling them for. $8 for a used book that was $3.99 when it came out?? Are you serious? And then trying to say its a collectors item...I found the same books on amazon, ebay, barnes and noble and a few other places for a fraction of the cost. The kids section was a joke. They had to fill it up with other books to make it look full. My daughter was upset she couldnt find anything. Dont waste your time or your money.
This place is a real gem. Really great vibes, and an interesting selection. And the owner is very friendly and kind. Would love to come back and spend more time.
An ongoing turn around of a fantastic selection of books! Also the perfect stop on the way to the beach! From books on Art, Spirituality, First Editions, Major Collectors items, and even a section of steamy sizzlers that are meant for beach vacations, this Carlsbad Landmark delivers!
What a great place! Our trips to Carlsbad wouldnt be comple without a stop in to pick up some goodies to read by the beach. Owner is incredible and so knowledgeable about everything!
I love this bookstore. Well maintained, friendly owner, great location. I find the books overpriced though.
This is the best used book store in the area. The owner is very friendly and will go out of his way to help you find what your looking for. This is the bookstore of choice for locals.
LOTS of books!! The owner went above and beyond to go to the annex to look for a book I was interested in. Well-categorized & great selection. I look forward to coming again when I have more time.
I feel like the owner knows enough about every topic you could think of. Every time I go to Carlsbad, I clean him out of rare mountaineering and exploration books. My favorite bookstore ever.
Nice music and a larger selection of bookage. As you go towards the rear of the establishment, there are some seats for reading. Everything from the classics of Shakespeare to books for kids.
One of the best used bookstores anywhere in the country. Proprietor (Phil) is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, easy to talk with. A standout destination in Southern California.
Less organized than some used bookstores Ive seen and on the expensive side. Staff was kind and interested in their work and they had a good selection.
Very cool store. Well organized, and a great selection especially if youre looking for something thats hard to find. The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Last of the real bookstores. Proprietor has immense knowledge and love of books. Obscure titles and vintage books. Amazing store.
One of the most wonderful bookstores in the world. Huge selection of the eclectic. Did not have nearly enough time to browse.
Love this store. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Hes got it up for sale, though. Hopefully the new owners will be as awesome!
I have visited this store three times and have spent a long time inside. The ambiance is incredible and it just has an amazing vibe to it. Im looking forward to bringing a friend the next time around!
This is my favorite bookstore in the area. The owner, a wise mentor, started me and my friend off on an adventure after giving us wise words of advice.
Very neat book store. I was traveling light, but saw many great volumes I would have loved to snatch up.
Very pleasant bookstore with large selection of books. Its nice to see these smaller bookstores thriving.
Love this store. Interesting books of every catagory. Knowledgeable staff to help you. Places to sit and peruse a possible purchase.
Incredible store!! The owner is always so nice and helpful. Prices are good and have good selection. Stop in you wont be disappointed.
Cool little used book store in Carlsbad Village. Owner is knowledgeable and super friendly. Fair prices.
They have the older books that you just can’t seem to find.
They have books that are really hard to find, even online, that are needed for school, like The Book of the Courtier, which I got for way cheaper than online and it was old. I like having tangible books, especially ones that seem like part of history..
Farenheit 451s quiet, down-to-earth feel makes avid readers of all areas of literature able to find the perfect read, with 451s no-phone policy helping individuals disconnect from the online world and find refuge simply in the pages of a book.
Nice bookstore with a really good selection of previously owned books!
A pretty hole in the wall used bookstore. The selection is very haphazard, but that just makes browsing interesting.
Amazing selection of books. You can find almost anything youd need as far as used books go.
I needed a little stearing to find a couple of books and couldnt have been happier with the choices....also a great sense of humor and familiarity
This secondhand book shop is a favorite of my wife. She cannot resist going there and rummaging around until she found a few book to buy.
Good selection. Rare books so expect prices to be up a bit.
Beautiful books! So many leather bound and older books. Love this place!
Really nice condition used books...and some really rate 1st prints. Premiun rice for quality OOP sci fi.
Loved the owner. Very interesting sense of humor. You can tell that this guy loves books.
Nice bookstore. Potentially difficult to find what youre looking for, but the owner is very helpful.
Very nice old and new book s store. Good collection.
One of the best bookstores around!! The way a book store should be.
Ive always enjoyed the times I stopped in here to browse there books. The staff here is always friendly and helpful.
There are some rare finds in this bookstore. The owner was friendly and knowledgable.
Great selection of books. Wonderful and engaging owner.
Well organized store. I always find an interesting book.
We browse through here every time we come to Carlsbad and never leave empty-handed. Great conversations ensure as well.
Incredible bookstore with hard to find books. Phil, the owner goes out of his way to help you.
Always has a unique collection of books no longer in print.
Great place to browse and nice size of selection. The shop is extremely tidy and well organized.
Fabulous little shop packed a with wonderful array of books!
Cool bookstore. Wish there are more stores like this around the city.
They have a good selection of books, and the location could not be better
The guy hit on me I think but I mean they had good books
Lots of used books in lots of categories, well-organized shelves, helpful staff.
Good selection on new and old books. Really old books are in sleeves to protect them.
Old fashioned book store. Owner operated. Must visitm
Nice, local book store, with a wide selection.
Very cool book store with a great selection.
My favorite bookstore. Anywhere. Ever. This place is a treasure.
Loved it, some very items to look at here. Wish I had spent more time
The owner is a gem. Great selection. Great prices.
Great collection, very good books. Expensive tho.
Clean, well organized and a good variety of books.
My daughter favorite book store
Great, eclectic selection and the proprietor was really nice.
These books are overly priced for used and the clerk is not the most friendly of people
This shop has a massive selection, can spend a day browsing there
Very nice bookstore, rare these days
Great selection of classic books.
Excellent store for readers. Definitely a 5 star!!!!!!
A diverse selection of books and helpful staff.
Great selection and excellent customer service!
Always something fun to find. The owner has great suggestions.
Very friendly owner and great selection!
Great used book store.
Nice used books, friendly too
I really like this guy. He is knowledgeable and friendly.
Great used book store.
If you want good customer service or someone to pick up the phone when you call go somewhere else
Excellent service,great selection.
Cute place, the owner is really nice and helpful
The book selection was amazing!
Oh the rare gems you will find..
Great used book store
Snall store and selection but low prices
Great selection of books
Not many of these leftEnjoy while you can
Nice person easy to talk to
Books were expensive.
Fantastic bookstore!
Beautiful shop.
Cute place in the village
Love it
A jewel store.
Eclectic selection.
Not corporate.
OK selection
Interesting.
Great place
4.6 (117 comments)
Review №1
2022-05-15This is a perfect used book store for me. Lots of variety. And the stock is constantly changing. So you have to keep going back! The owner is friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.
Review №2
2022-01-30Required to wear mask even though there isnt a state mandate to do so. If you dont have a mask they offer to sell you one instead of just providing one.... Lots of cool older books inside the store though... Just dont forget the mask.
Review №3
2018-03-20A very quaint used bookstore with anything you can imagine. The owner is very friendly and informative. They carry from antique books to new releases. If you are a book lover, I recommend a trip here for sure.
Review №4
2021-10-14Such a great experience with a vast variety of books. The owner is a very pleasant person. This is a must stop at bookstore! One of my favorites.
Review №5
2021-07-16Have visited 451 several times in the past few years and loved the experience. Amoung other books purchased there was a mint condition set of the Person Memoirs by Ulysses S Grant. Going to Carlsbad soon and will definitely be shopping there again!
Review №6
2021-08-13I love love love this bookstore. The subdued and kind owner barely got thru covid 19 customer loss. But here he is. Buy ORIGINAL, SIGNED BOOKS or rare and lovely books in an era where book beauty is rare. Ask for the category or general interest and he will walk you thru it. Mask up as he is not a young whipper snapper and is avoiding a trip to the hospital. Ask questions. He has answers or will look up wha you are asking. Roam around and enjoy.
Review №7
2021-03-11I love browsing old bookstores. This place has every genre, even some with classic bindings. These bookstores need to be preserved, especially with libraries being closed. Great location across from Carlsbad Village Faire.
Review №8
2020-12-22A decent selection of books and media for a price equalling to about 45 to 60% off. lots of singed editions if you are into that, however be wary of bringing your children here. Quite a few lewd/nsfw paintings/drawing are hanged up around the shop. The owner was polite and helpful.
Review №9
2020-08-27A great little book store owned by an old man that is a book enthusiast. Has a wide array of books, especially high quality linen bound and embossed collections. Worth a look! As of 8/15/2020 he is only selling books and taking donations. Help support a local store!
Review №10
2019-10-08This is such a cute bookstore! They sell used books and from all different genres. They also are up to date and have recently released books as well.I loved just coming here and scanning all the different books, grabbing one that sounded interesting and plopping down at a desk on the second floor. Definitely a gem in the area.