The Monkey's Paw is a shop offering old and unusual printed matter, with a diverse variety of 20th-century books and ephemera. The collection is pretty old, amazing, and nothing short of amazing, featuring rare books, visual culture, and pop detritus at good and fair prices. A visit provides a pure thrill and great experience, where customers can spend hours surrounded by hidden treasures. The brilliant Biblio-Mat book vending machine adds a fun and exciting layer to the experience for a small fee. The employee and owner are very likable, helpful, and a pleasure to chat with, making it a favorite bookstore for many.
Great store. Buy a token for the bibliomat randomized book vending machine!
February 2026
Cool! I like the mystery book vending machine. Good stuff in there.
January 2026
This place is mentioned in Atlas Obscura, especially the biblio-mat which vends you a vintage book for 5 dollars. I enjoy browsing the selection when I’m in the area, sometimes they have rare and unusual finds.
