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December 2023 by Lauren Roland
Cool little store in JT. I bought Nomadland here and it was an excellent book. A nice spot to visit when you are in the area.
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December 2023 by Zain Kassam
Well curated selection and very knowledgable owner!
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May 2023 by Steven Best
Amazing experience with this shop. I reached out in advance to let the owner know what day I'd be around and he opened up the shop for me after setting aside some picks. He really knows his sci-fi and talks about it with love! So many great recommendations and sources to find more on my favourite writers. Cannot recommend this place enough if you love sci-fi.
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May 2023 by Deborah Moses
Great bookstore. The owner was very helpful, quickly understood my preferences and made great recommendations. Great inventory and good prices.
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January 2022 by Ethan Bridwell
One of my favorite book stores in the high desert!! It's got something for everyone and if you need suggestions feel free to ask the man behind the till as he is both well read and well versed in the books he has!
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October 2021 by Pat Perkins
They have a nice selection of sci-fi books, new to old, including a lot of hard to find older paperbacks. I picked up a Frank Herbert book of stories.
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June 2021 by Dany Dogg
A sci-fi jewel among the Sun Alley Shops, a book store managed by someone who actually looks like a cowboy. Mind the occupancy sign, keep your mask on and your hands clean, and inside you’ll find a treasure trove of sci-fi paperback classics, and more where they came from (apparently). One gets the sense that the cowboy started the shop because there was nothing else to do with his extensive personal library. He knows his stuff and supports the local desert writing community by hosting their magazines and producing unique works from public domain entities. If this sounds good to you, you won’t be disappointed.
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June 2021 by Max D.
Wonderfully awesome little book store, with a super friendly owner. Got some awesome suggestions and help, I will definitely return next time I'm in Joshua Tree. The owner could not have been nicer. I highly recommend this place for any fan of science fiction.
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October 2020 by Darla Mullins
This is not your local Barnes and Noble. You're not going to find the latest chick lit book here. You're not going to disappear into a large arm chair for hours on end. You're not even going to do your homework here.
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February 2020 by Melody Guzman
The bibliophile in me, hidden by the soft glow of the cell phone screen for far too long, jumped for joy when i found this haven of Sci-fi. Jean-Paul, the owner and an author in his own right, is knowledgeable and helpful. If you are a devout sifi enthusiast, you should not let this place pass you by!
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January 2020 by Maria D
Found plenty of old sci-fi books...if you enjoy paperbacks and their covers, this is the place to get them.
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December 2019 by Krista Lynne Smith
This was an absolutely fantastic accidental find for me. The shopkeeper is very knowledgeable and we had a fun conversation about favorites, and he made several great recommendations. If you're an SFF fan and frustrated by the one-shelf options in most used bookstores, this is a must-visit!
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October 2019 by Sarah B.
It's a journey through time and space. I come often to Joshua Tree for work, but never really took a look at the shops. This one was the highlight of shopping - especially for lovers of science fiction. However it has a great selection of books from fantastic, nature, kids, ufology, and many more! I can't wait for another chance to stop by and pick up some interesting reads.
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July 2019 by Not Available
Really awesome place, extremely friendly people who are willing to help you out. Always happy to go here.
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June 2019 by Chris Lepkowski
This can be a little had to find as the entrance is tucked off the main drag. You will probably pass by it the first time if you dont listen to your GPS and just park when it tells you that you arrived. Its small and focused on science fiction. And that is what the owner knows. If you're looking for a new read and want knowledgeable advice or just want to chat definitely stop in. Hopefully they will be able to expand in the future, thats the only holdback for 5 stars. But still a great local bookstore, plus they carry local titles.
