Book Stores near Oak Park, CA

“Love this store! It’s smaller than other Goodwills but makes treasure hunting fast and easy. Thank you Marjorie and Brandon for always being attentive and keeping those shelves full ??”

“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives thriller novels, I always enjoy visiting standout bookstores, and Barnes & Noble in Calabasas at The Commons is a beautiful location.

The store has a strong two-story design with escalators leading up to the second level. The layout feels open and inviting, with a warm interior that makes it easy to settle in and spend time browsing.

One of the standout features is the manga section. It’s large and well stocked, and it really draws attention when you walk through. The mystery and thriller wall is also nicely set up, with a good range of titles and a clean presentation.

The café is a great space, with a mural of famous authors that adds character and makes it a comfortable place to sit and read. I always enjoy seeing my own book on the shelf here, which adds a personal touch to the visit.

The surrounding Commons area is upscale and well maintained, and parking is fairly easy with plenty of space available.

I also spent some time in the romance section while working on The Maui Desire Romance Series, and it’s a well-organized area that fits nicely alongside the rest of the store.

Overall, it’s a bright, welcoming Barnes & Noble in Calabasas with a great layout, strong selection, and a comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to come back.”

“This is a fantastic Barnes & Noble. It's massive, well organized, and has a great cafe.

They have so many books. So many. From fiction, non-fiction, history, cookbooks, self-help, classics, current events, horror, everything you can think of.

Then of course they also sell collectibles, board games, vinyl & CDs, and other book-related whimsy.

Last time we visited we spent easily a full hour, getting lost in the shelves and finding so many interesting titles. Definitely one of my favorite B&N locations in the area.”

“I love this book store. They have good sales. Rotating inventory so I can come often and always find something new. The staff are all super friendly and helpful. They have a stamp program to earn a free book, or buy a reusable bag and get a percent off if you bring it in when you purchase books.
They also have a mix of some new books - popular ones that I've seen online. Totally recommend checking this place out.”

“Went to this store a few years ago, it was truly a diamond in the rough that had a good amount of books and tools for its size. The employee was quite informative of what I was needing help with.”

“I ordered a book online and received it within a week, granted I live hours away. I just genuinely appreciated the prompt service and my book was in perfect condition. Thank you!”

“We love to visit Cal-Lu whenever we are in town. We love coming back, visiting college friends, seeing the changes to campus and picking up a new alumi t-shirt. Fond memories...”

“This is a really clean and tidy antique store and it is run by two lovely ladies. There are multiple sellers with separate spaces but the overall management of it is beautifully done. They had a large collection of oil paintings and I bought a nice piece that was reasonably priced. There items that were overpriced but it seems every seller has a different pricing strategy. The owners are helpful but not pushy and make it a pleasant experience.”

“September 21st is the date of the 9/11 memorial flag removal. Nearly 3,000 flags, placed annually at Pepperdine University to honor all the unfortunate victims on that dreadful day. Both American and International are represented; a solemn sight to behold. We volunteered for the removal, and it was quite a task. And other than the initial help from the Pepperdine Men's Basketball Team, at least until they had to return back to campus, average age of volunteers? 50 and over. And not as many of us as you might expect. But the minimal crew managed to complete our task; dismantling and wrapping, in just over 2 hours. We were scheduled for an estimated 3. One beautiful part of the day was the lack of any talk of Left or Right Wing Politics. Only a gathering of Americans of multiple backgrounds, coming together and unified in this sacred task.”

“Wonderful little shop. This Goodwill Boutique has a little bit of everything. Lovely vintage finds, new stuff, clothing, books, vinyl records, and furniture pieces. The staff is very nice and welcoming, and there is an obvious level of care provided by the staff that deserves recognition. Such a great shop. Great place for some quality thrifting. Enjoy! :)”

“Somewhat limited selection. This is a smaller store in a strip mall on the corner of Victory Blvd and Platt Ave. There were about 10-12 medium sized racks that occupy the main are of the store in addition to a small shoe section, book section, and dvd/cd section, as well as a wall of mostly color-coordinated decor items.

While it was limited in quantity, I feel it was well laid out with quality items, some newish, some more used. I looked at the shirts mainly and felt that $3.99 was a fair price for the t-shirts I was most interested in. I feel I could easily have outfitted myself with comfy clothes to wear out or at home. The next time I need an inexpensive ensemble on the fly, I will definitely consider this place.”