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March 2024 by Stephanie R.
Great bookstore in South Park. I love stopping by whenever I'm in the area. They have a really amazing curation of books, one of the first places in SD where I was able to find Asian translated fiction. Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable so if you ask for recommendations they'll definitely have some ideas!
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March 2024 by Jim S.
Had a number of very good experiences with this store. Participated in a few of their monthly book clubs and even tried my hand at reading short stories during a few local authors' showcases. Seth is terrific. All that aside, I just found out that one of the employees GAVE OUT MY PERSONAL INFORMATION to a random caller saying they were a high school teacher of mine. The person at The Book Catapult did NOTHING to verify this information and didn't bother contacting me about it. They even went so far as to talk about me personally and make some comments about a book I've written. In the age of identify theft, where many sites require you to change you password every 6 weeks and have to verify your information three different times before getting to your account, I can't believe someone would just go handing out customer information to strangers. I've deleted all the information from my store account and won't be shopping there again.
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January 2024 by Anouk
book selection is fantastic and people are so friendly !! I go there nearly every weekend and I love it
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December 2023 by Leah Bosé
I ADORE this bookstore! The very first time I ever went in, the shop owner made my entire night and I laughed so much. They’re always so welcoming and friendly!Their curated book selection is fantastic. I’m always following releases on GoodReads and B&N, yet they always have other new ones that are off the mainstream radar. Iron Flame recently released and it was sold out everywhere at the major outlets - but I knew I could count on Book Catapult to have it in stock and not thrashed! I loved seeing their pre-order stack ready for pick up too, it makes my heart real happy. ❤️
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December 2023 by Dara Elkurdi
This bookstore is wonderfully curated with a great selection of books. Bonus points for their puzzle section!
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November 2023 by Leah B.
I ADORE this bookstore! The very first time I ever went in, the shop owner made my entire night and I laughed so much. They're always so welcoming and friendly! Their curated book selection is fantastic. I'm always following releases on GoodReads and B&N, yet they always have other new ones that are off the mainstream radar. Iron Flame recently released and it was sold out everywhere at the major outlets - but I knew I could count on Book Catapult to have it in stock and not thrashed! I loved seeing their pre-order stack ready for pick up too, it makes my heart real happy.
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November 2023 by Kyle Ledoux
Nice bookshop. Reasonable prices, good selection, and friendly staff. Nice sized kids section for the size of the shop.Support local bookshops!
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September 2023 by ZA C.
I miss going to this place as often as I used to when I lived nearby - it has probably one of the best curations of books I have seen in an independent bookstore. I love the vibe, the selection (obviously), and their enamel pin/notepad collection. I highly recommend stopping by this place!
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September 2023 by Alex W
Wow! This place is so cool! As others have said, it's very well curated. Even their gifts are nice and not typical bookstore cheesy. I went there to buy a puzzle as a gift and they have an incredible selection of beautiful puzzles. I can't wait to go back and peruse! The books they have on display all look intriguing. Many wonderful coffee table books available too.
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July 2023 by Jackson Stubbs (Jack)
Such a good bookstore, they have a ton of signed copies which was awesome! 10/10 store.
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July 2023 by Julia M.
Amazing little book store! All the titles seemed like they were personally curated to appeal directly to me. I wanted to buy like 20 different books. They packed a lot of interest in a small space.
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July 2023 by Marcelo Bermann
We attended an awesome lecture by the people whose website is we lost the map they had traveled all the way from Alaska to Argentina and since I too had traveled to Argentina by lands as particularly curious to hear the talk which is really excellent a sweet space very supportive I'll be going back there again
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June 2023 by Tiffany Allen
One of my favorite independent bookstores is the Book Catapult. They have a wide variety of books (current releases, fantasy, history, food, biographies, and more) and such an interesting curation of books (art, social reform, etc). I always find something new and interesting to read. I also like all of the smaller gift items, cards, and bookish things in the back of the store. I’ll be back soon!
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May 2023 by Keith H.
I was on the lookout for some casual shopping while in San Diego, and a friend recommended the Book Catapult. I could see immediately why she enjoyed this store: there are ample shelves filled with all kinds of books, and the staff member on site provided friendly customer service. You could feel the great vibes immediately, and the only quibble i had was that the theater/play selection was limited.However, I ended up leaving with a great book, and could have spent a long time just perusing the store for some excellent reads. If I lived in the area, this would probably be one of my favorite bookstores.
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May 2023 by Maxwell D.
One of the best bookstores in San Diego! I frequent the Book Catapult and always love the atmosphere. They bring so much to the community, hosting author events and monthly book clubs. The sellers are so helpful and willing to find you the right book. It's located right in the heart of South Park, in walking distance to ice cream and coffee shops as well as a record store and other fun shops. A must see if you're in the area!
