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August 2023 by Budd LaRue
Lovely selection of new books in a cozy shop.
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November 2021 by Wendy S.
One of the last of its kind, a book store with customer service that rivals .... Well, just about anywhere. They will order whatever book you are looking for if it's out of stock. They always have great recommendations if you're looking for something new to dive into. The ladies that run the shop are very sweet and excited to meet new readers, and they greet their longtime customers by name. You always get a bookmark with each purchase. They go out of their way to make you feel right at home. This place is truly a gem, and I hope they will continue to serve the montecito area for d'arcades to come.
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October 2021 by Cailin G.
My mom lives in the area and frequents this friendly, happy bookstore as often as she can. (She is a big ole, computer-less Luddite otherwise she would be writing this herself!) I have had the pleasure of going with her and often order books from Tecolote for her to pick up - I have always found the people working there to be helpful and accommodating. I can see that this bookstore is a big part of why my mom feels at home in Montecito and I am so grateful for Tecolote and the community-building good bookstores like this one can offer.
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September 2021 by Kathy
Fantastic!!
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July 2021 by Mitch Swanson
Found this bookstore online in Apple maps. It is one of five in my area belonging to a book store club. The ladies were delightful and I picked up a great bird book.
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January 2021 by Kathy Smith
Fantastic!!
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October 2020 by Bane William
It's an institution and I love coming here to browse! I have to limit myself to just one book or I'll go a little crazy. Staff are knowledgeable and give great recs. Their staff picks are always on point as well.
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April 2020 by William Garza
Wonderful bookstore, everything you ever imagine - including a great kids section
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March 2020 by Susan Toler
Beautiful people, wonderful reads.
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January 2020 by Kellen M.
Bookshops are one of the wonders of the world. Where else can you find adventures on the high seas and home grown stories in the Deep South. Faeries and Trolls and so much more. Shop local. Support the mom and pop shops. Tecolote is a piece of Santa Barbara/Montecito history. The more you shop here the more the places shines. I order all my books from here and always find gift cards for our teachers for the holidays. Tecolote is a lovely place to peruse and find just the right book or books as it seems to be in my family! Thank you for remaining true to us readers out there who love a good solid book in our hands.
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September 2019 by Rene Renegade
The Lady who worked there was very helpful that day. Can only recommend that place
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September 2019 by B L.
I had heard of Tecolote for many years. A community icon. However since I passed through Montecito largely on Sundays, I never visited. Yesterday I finally made a visit on a Saturday. I did not plan to buy anything but just browsing around I came away with four books. The organization and display is excellent. There are bookstores with more books, but the well spaced display here made each book stand out. There was an author signing taking place that had refreshments too. I had a great experience!
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June 2019 by Coryna Weber
Love this oasis in the middle of Tinsel Town, Sunset Strip. The Staff makes all the difference. They were helpful, funny, and knowledgeable. They steered me to an area where I could pull up a stool and find the right book, a gift for my grandson.
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May 2019 by GORN
The place is smaller, and has been there a long time. The owner is a super nice lady. She's almost ready to retire, so come buy some books! There's also a nice little market and a hardware store, in the same mall.
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April 2019 by Fate .
Love the book store. Great selection of books and really good customer service. Great for finding a interesting read.
