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January 2024 by Alice Huang
I’m so happy I am house sitting for my parents in Tustin and found this bookstore. Before talking with the owners, it was already apparently that this store cared about the community. When I asked the man behind the coffee counter if I may speak with the manager or owner, I didn’t expect that it was the owner himself. It’s rare to find a business that is so personal nowadays. Normally you don’t see the owners, what to speak of chatting with them and getting to know them! Very lovely and warm vibes in the store. Customers from the community would just come with their dogs and hang out. People can sit at the bar tables facing out the window to study or work. I found 3 useful books to purchase right away just browsing around.
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December 2023 by V. Whittaker
One of the very few third spaces left in oc. The owners choose great books to have on their shelves, they're invested in our community and even run a community garden across the street to donate produce to local food banks. They also host book clubs, fix it fairs, and sketching groups among other magical things you might discover in their beautiful historic location. Also, as an avid coffee lover and drinker, I highly recommend getting coffee from Tolima inside the store.
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December 2023 by Mike Expo
Such an amazing bookstore!
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December 2023 by Adam Sikes
My favorite local bookstore with diverse selection, perfect ambience and decor, great coffee (a must), and excellent staff and vibe. Love it there
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December 2023 by Zachariah Owens
A wholesome bookstore with a variety of interesting and hard to find selections. Absolutely magical atmosphere and maintains an array of local reading communities and clubs
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November 2023 by Marisa Lopez
Very cute bookshop that sells new and used books and serves coffee. They’re also engaging the community with multiple book clubs and a new literary journal, The Arvida Review!
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November 2023 by Allison Lysenko
Arvida is the bookstore of my dreams. They sell both new and used books, have a magical kids section where I often stock up on used books for a few dollars and even have an under-the-staircase Harry Potter nook. Their coffee is excellent as well. Happy to have a local alternative to Amazon and Barnes and Noble!
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November 2023 by William Roques (Will the Beast)
Very quaint and adorable bookstore with delicious coffee. They had a great section for children as well which was a really nice appeal. Can't wait to go back!
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October 2023 by Megan Garner
Cool spot in lovely Old Town Tustin. Local art on the walls, a nice selection of new and used books. And a coffee counter to boot! Had a banned book section proudly on display ✊ love to see it. Let freedom read!
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September 2023 by George Mulak
I have visited this bookstore several times. The coffee is great. The used books are well organized and gone through. It is a great place to go and just browse and read. The people are so nice it is amazing! Why buy new books when the price is so much better here.
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September 2023 by Hiromi H
Love this place! Sam and Mike are the real deal! Support your local, independent bookstore! I try to stop in here at least once a month and bring friends when I can. I love perusing the used books. Great selection! And, they are so good about special ordering new books for me. I am also quite fond of the cards, stickers, and gifts (soaps, candles, and everything else!). They are a wonderful resource in the community and host many in-person events.
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September 2023 by Jeanette Duran
I LOVE this bookstore. So cute and the owners are so kind and involved in the community it just makes me want to support them more! Definitely worth the visit if you’re in town!!
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June 2023 by David Linaker
This is an amazing independent book store with a coffee shop. Got myself a dirty chai that was amazing, not like the awful sweet stuff you get at that other coffee place that's on every corner.10/10 will visit again!
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June 2023 by Stephanie Renee
10/10 bookstore. The owners and their daughter are adorable. Anyone can find something to read here. Great coffee too!
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June 2023 by Stefania Priestley
An amazing locally owned store. There are always events going on, so if you ever need something to do, stop by! They have a good collection of new and used books. If they don't have what you are looking for, they can special order it for you!Sam is very passionate about bringing the community together, so a great place to stop by if you are new to the area. There are a myriad of book clubs, a board game club, and so much more. Not to mention the coffee bar is the best in the area;) 10/10 would recommend supporting this small business!!p.s Arvida is dog friendly!!!!!!!
