Winston Smith Books is a family-owned independent brick-and-mortar general subject bookstore located in Downtown Auburn, California, in the heart of the Gold Country. The store stocks well over 40,000 quality used books on two floors, with some new inventory to fill in the gaps. Customers praise the store's magical browsing experience and the owner's friendly and knowledgeable service. The bookstore is known for its vast selection, covering a wide range of genres from comics to esoteric literature. While most customers are satisfied with the store's offerings and the owner's attentiveness, some have expressed concerns about the owner's practice of censoring offensive words in certain books, even in newer publications. Overall, Winston Smith Books is a beloved community hub for book lovers, offering a unique and personalized shopping experience.
They had my favorite book of all time in hard copy.
April 2026
Very respectful towards the books they sell. My only issue is that the fantasy section was a bit repetitive but I understand the limitations of a used book store.
April 2026
I could spend hours in this place. Old and new, books I never thought about before had me tempted to buy them. Great friendly service.
