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December 2023 by Sophie W.
Friends' Community Bookstore had me completely enchanted! It's a beautiful place where the love of literature comes alive and a paradise for bookworms. I had a great time navigating the aisles and finding hidden gems that I might not have seen otherwise. I was impressed with the bookstore's wide collection, and the presence of first editions and uncommon discoveries raised the ante even further. This bookstore is a gold mine just waiting to be discovered, regardless of your reading preference.
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July 2023 by Vanessa Lopez
I recommend coming here. loved it so much and I got so many good books for a very good price. Im a big twilight fan and I got the whole series. i’m so excited to read them. The people there are very helpful and nice?. I would come again.
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June 2023 by Yoshi B
This is an incredible community bookstore. The condition of most of the books I purchased were like new. I couldn’t tell that they were in fact used books. Their conditions are mint. The ladies working here are very knowledgeable and they suggested some wonderful books. The selection they have is also very good. They also sell music CD’s and movies on DVD. All prices are very reasonable. Definitely a worthwhile bookstore worth supporting.
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May 2023 by Rebel Hefner
Rude cigarette smoking old bat's. A very poor representation of the Marina Library.Even the books reek of old cigarette smoke.Pitiful.
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February 2023 by Gail Youngblood
Great bookstore!! And it’s run by the Friends of the Marina Library so shopping here supports all those great community projects at the library!
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February 2023 by Abraham Avila
Nice selection of older books
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January 2023 by Gail Y.
This bookstore is Marina's best kept secret!!! It's won Monterey County'sBest Used Bookstore for the past 2 years. Shop here and you are supporting the Friends of the Marina Library and all their wonderful projects supporting the community!
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August 2022 by Dani Whitaker
Wonderful shop! Huge selection and amazing volunteers
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August 2022 by Moonie K.
I first learned about Friends Community Bookstore when my parents and I discovered it was nearby the Ramada Inn where we were staying and so we decided to have a look at this amazing store. And to my surprise this bookstore is one of Marina's hidden gems because this bookstore has nearly any kind of book or rare to find book series you couldn't find anywhere else and the best helpful staff you can find in any place. In addition their CD selection is so excellent and I was amazed at the great prices for CDs that are rare to find or out of print and you also can find great deals on DVDs too. I can honestly say Marina was smart to put Friends Community Bookstore in the city and it's wonderful to see that you are really helping out the community when you shop and buy purchases from this store and we need more bookstores like this in the future
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July 2022 by Rebekah Mills
Well organized medium sized used bookstore with interesting selection, great prices and helpful staff.
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June 2022 by Benjamin Allen
Great assortment of all different books. Prices are right and the people are nice. Communities need places like this to thrive.
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July 2021 by Valerie P.
I have yet to visit this particular book store because the hours are inaccurate on Yelp. However, while trying to visit the store I was outside taking a photo and reading their signage a lady approached. She was extremely informative and gave me a coupon for when I return, and she kindly informed me of sale on paperbacks for this upcoming Saturday. I plan on returning for the sale, and I will update my post. Update: Best book store in all of Monterey County! They have an amazing selection at great prices. It is a store but gives off a library feel; very quite. I would definitely recommend to any and all book lovers.
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April 2021 by ocean blue
From an email sent by the Friends of the Marina Library Bookstore:Re-opening April 20th 2021Tuesdays (12-4pm)Thursdays (12-4pm)Saturdays (10am-4pm)Six people in the store at one time. Masks and social distance. Book donations accepted during store hours (up to 4 boxes) Please do not leave books in front of store after hours.
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October 2020 by Jadyn Ngo
I used to come to this place before COVID-19! Now that they are closed I have taken advantage of their pick up order system. I email one of their personal shoppers to find a book that I want to purchase, they then work their magic to find what I need! I then pick up my order a few days after. Wonderful people and community business! Support your local businesses!
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September 2020 by Paul T.
At this time the bookstore is closed for shopping, but we sent them a list of books through the e-mail listed on their Facebook page. One of the wonderful volunteers went and looked for the books. They wrote back with the choices, we agreed on our selection and price and we were met at the shop at an agreed-upon time, and paid by Paypal. We are looking forward to more purchases, and eventually getting back in to shop! This was really nice.
