Great Used Books is a charming used bookstore located in Taos, New Mexico. The store is filled with a vast collection of books, with rooms stacked practically to the ceiling. Customers are delighted by the wide selection, which includes recent releases as well as hard-to-find titles, particularly in the history and Buddhism sections. The store is well-organized, with labeled sections and books often arranged alphabetically by author, making it easy for customers to find what they're looking for. Reviewers praise the friendly and helpful staff, who are knowledgeable about the store's inventory and happy to assist customers. The presence of a resident cat, Sammy, adds to the store's cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Customers describe Great Used Books as a "hidden gem" and a "must-stop for all bibliophiles." They appreciate the store's reasonable prices and the excellent condition of the used books. Many visitors make a point of stopping by whenever they're in Taos, drawn by the store's unique charm and character.
Great selection, good organization, and friendly staff.
June 2026
Charming, loved it in here. Got a great copy of east of eden which I’ve been looking for since forever and the owner is such a nice lady. Highly recommend and THERES A CAT NAMED SAMMY gotta go here
June 2026
One of the best used bookstores I've been to! Lots of titles & authors to choose from, easy to find with alphabetical sorting by author. Will definitely come back when in the region.
