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April 2024 by Audrey E.
It was great! It's much bigger inside than you expect and can be overwhelming (in a good way) with how many books they have. A million times cheaper than any new book store but not as much as thriftbooks unless you buy their final sale books. I love how you can donate books for credit! You can even bring books back you've bought from there for credit (that's the "exchange" part! only open certain days so make sure you check. The owners dog hangs out inside and she's a sweetheart!!
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August 2023 by Haley H.
Such an amazing cozy spot! They had a fantastic mix of books and the customer service was amazing. Great spot to pop into and grab a book or two. Especially if you want to stock a tiny library!
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August 2023 by Rebecca W.
Great place! Still had my store credit saved in their files from 2019!
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June 2023 by Sarah Baumgart
Friendly, well stocked and easy location to find. Great deals and staff very helpful.
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June 2023 by Sarah H.
So glad I finally decided to take my bag of read books into Helen's Book Mark. I know they'll be appreciated here. The staff is friendly and helpful. Looking forward to selecting more discounted books with my exchange credit!
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June 2023 by Michelle F.
Great book store! Nice, clean, and organised. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well.
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April 2023 by Shawn Shimkets
Admittedly I’ve never shopped here, but I felt obliged to leave a review because the owner is such a lovely person. She often has a water bowl out front for pups and on several occasions has come out to give my dude a treat and a pet.
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March 2023 by Daniel Cheung
Such a cozy location and more astounding is it's collection of trade paperbacks. If your into love and romance or a bit of a mystery you will not be disappointed. Lose yourself within the store and dive deep into the imagination.
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December 2022 by Mimi B.
Nice selection of books, super tidy and inviting. The girls were very helpful and knowledgeable. Tye i my down side of that when you have credit you still get to pay a good portion
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November 2022 by Maria P. Bell
I come here expressly for the puzzles. But I will say the owner is a kick in the pants. You can even bring your fur baby as long as you watch them closely. Huge selection of books, including audio and great puzzles.
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October 2022 by Phoebe Scarborough
Cutest hometown bookstore ever. Huge selection of fiction, plus lots of other great finds. Super helpful and friendly, plus a sweet doggo hiding behind the register! Come in and look around; you won't be disappointed.
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September 2022 by Bobert
A lovely Escondido staple, the kind of place that makes Grand Ave so special. It's traditional and nostalgic like the other Grand Ave legacy shops, but it's fun and current- not sad and crusty like Doarts shoe shop or the clock repair place up the street. Helen, the proprietor, is SO great. You can just tell she's a good egg. I mean it's a book shop, and there are always kids there. That must be because of Helen.They accept book donations (mostly kids / young adult fiction) for store credit (not cash.)Warning to dog owners- Helen LOVES giving treats! She has turned mine into an ADDICT! ? When we pass by and the store is closed, she has a meltdown.
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August 2022 by Bob Finkenbiner
The owners on line information is bogus. We made a 30 minute trip to discover the business was closed. How hard is it to run a business and provide current hours of operation??? Apparently this owner doesn’t care. I can’t comment on the selection of books.
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May 2022 by Julia J.
By far, the coolest used bookstore in the county. GREAT selection, and Helen is so great. My husband and I are addicted. Can't wait to bring books in and get some new reads very soon!
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May 2022 by Lina Soto Thomas
Delightful shop! I love used book shops and this one is a treat! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoy the treasure hunt to find new reading material. But it was nice to have staff who could make recommendations based on my interests. I will be a regular book buyer here!
