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Once Read Books
5422 E Village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Quality hard to find books at a reasonable price. Staff is freindly and helpful.

Da
Review №2

Staff is friendly and eager to help with finding books. Extensive selection at super prices. The children’s books start at a dollar! The books I bought are in great condition. I would go here every day if I could!

Wa
Review №3

This is such a cute place! They have nice books I found so many. They also are organized well. The workers are extremely polite,and helpful. The prices are great.

Ev
Review №4

This is a decent used bookstore, but you really need to look to find something good. There arent many eye catching titles, its more of an old timey place where you can find the long-forgotten, yellow-paged chapter books you would read back in elementary school.There are some cool works dating back to 1930s, magic books, conspiracy, war, supernatural, childrens books, and many many old romance novels. Their books are in an okay condition, but I think $7 + tax is too steep for their condition. However, they do have a lot of discounted books for $1 on their sidewalk carts.The service was good, the older gentleman at the counter was nice and was friendly. He asked if I needed help when I came in and rang me up when I picked out a book. Also, I saw a lady come in with a basket of books, as they also buy from the public. Gold star on that.

Da
Review №5

This is a wonderful place to find used books! Very broad selection. Excellent prices, friendly and helpful staff.

Ru
Review №6

They have always been very courteous and helpful to me. I enjoy going there and get my books to read.

DA
Review №7

Reasonable prices and huge selection of books. You sure to find something you like.

Mo
Review №8

If not or maybe one of the worst used book stores I have been to, this is not a customer service friendly place, the owner and employees are not very welcoming, who knows it might have been the weather or maybe my luck, or possibly they were having the bad day. .........it doesnt matter I was treated with no courtesy I almost felt like the invisible man by Ralph ellison.Theres so many used book stores in long beach that have and prioritize in amazing customer service, always acknowledging clients.To whom ever reads this Google review dont waist your time here at Once read books store.

Ma
Review №9

I love this place. Give yourself a lot of time to browse.

Ma
Review №10

Really miss this place since moving back to the east coast. Shopped there for years, great selection of books, friendly service. Nothing beats a hometown bookstore.

Pa
Review №11

Good selection. Very organized.Great prices. Friendly staff

Bu
Review №12

Fun book store. Some great finds and good pricing

Re
Review №13

A shop thats been there for so long has so many memories through pages that people have written called books loved it

Be
Review №14

Worth a visit! Best prices, well organized and amazing staff.

Dy
Review №15

One of the best book stores in town. I highly recommend going there.

Ro
Review №16

They have a lot of books and they are more organized than most used book stores Ive been to. Their prices are good and the staff was very nice.

Jo
Review №17

Lots of good books for cheap

Do
Review №18

Great personal service.

Ka
Review №19

Always find amazing things in this store. Love it

Jo
Review №20

Awesome place. Great selection! A lot of different books are neatly stacked. I bought a very lovely book and not expensive. They have good prices.

Ce
Review №21

Love this store. Some things are a tad overpriced, but most are not.

Ju
Review №22

Great selection of used books at very reasonable prices! Plan on returning soon ☺️

Di
Review №23

Great books to find and reasonable price

A
Review №24

Very nice selection of old and rare books.

Li
Review №25

Decent prices and some cool rare books. Hard to navigate

jo
Review №26

Dirty place with a lot of excitement, collectors could be surprised with the vintage books and banners, definitely Ill be back, I love it

ka
Review №27

Great selection

Ur
Review №28

I just wanted to add the Updated Covid-19 Hours:Monday - Saturday 10am to 4pmSunday 12 noon to 4pm.Thank youuuuuu

Ma
Review №29

If books are your best friends, this is the place for you. Just make sure that you have plenty of time because you will never want to leave. Every place your eye lands is another treasure. The atmosphere is quiet and inviting. The prices range from 25 cents to ???? Book lovers rejoice!!

Ro
Review №30

I love this little quaint used bookstore. When I feel like relaxing, I go in and start exploring. I almost always find a book for which Ive been looking.

Ra
Review №31

Awesome place. Great selection. Affordable prices and helpful staff.I really liked it and I spent a lot of time there. A lot of different books I would say if your looking for rare old & new books come take a look.

An
Review №32

Great selection and combination of older and more recent books. Decent dollar section out front. Stamp/Loyalty card.

St
Review №33

Amazing depth and breadth, prices are amazing and the staff is very informed and cool. If you Barnes & Noble then you are only getting access to the titles and information that their buyers want you to see. When you visit a user bookstore you gain access to much more varied subject matter...

Vi
Review №34

Today I was in this bookshop. I really liked it and I spent a lot of time there. A lot of different books are neatly stacked. I bought a very lovely book and not expensive. They have good prices. I will definitely be back to this bookstore again.

Ca
Review №35

This place seems super disorganized but its just because its crammed with books! They have a really great selection and all the shelves are labled well so even though it might seem overwhelming, its pretty easy to find the genre youre looking for. They have a lot of older books that honestly would just look good on a shelf but are definitely worth the read! Little places like these are rare nowadays, so take advantage!

Ra
Review №36

I was amazed by the selection and the prices. I would say if your looking for rare old books come take a look. Theres nothing better than spending time in a book store, Owner was super friendly.

Ma
Review №37

Good selection of used books. The service here is great. Everyone is ready to help and offer their help.

AS
Review №38

I have been coming here for years. love this book store!

La
Review №39

Theres nothing better than spending time in a book store. This store is definitely worth the visit. And be sure to check the book racks outside for great bargains.

Ph
Review №40

Awesome place. Great selection. Affordable prices and helpful staff. Many a hidden treasure can be found inside!

Kr
Review №41

Reminds me of used bookstores from back in the day. Found a classic at a good price. You gotta have patience for browsing and exploring here.

Vi
Review №42

A really nice second hand book store with a VERY large selection. New items coming in all the time.

An
Review №43

Best used book store around. I was amazed by the selection and the prices. I would say if your looking for rare old books come take a look. Great staff helpful.

Va
Review №44

This place brings me happiness.If you’re an avid reader, collect books or thinking about reading, check out this spot. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.*Time Magazines are sold here and they have been great gifts for birthdays. I try finding their dates to match the birthdate.

Mi
Review №45

Went looking for a specific title and they knew exactly where it was and led me right to it. Its a great place if you just want to browse. Good prices, especially since a lot of the books are old and unique. Both fiction and non-fiction.

Cl
Review №46

Owner was super friendly, took me back to the section of the store that I wanted, rather than just pointing to the section. He also gave me a deal! Plus there is a rack outside of $1 book!! Cant beat the prices and excellent selection and service!

Lo
Review №47

A treasure of a place with friendly helpful staff. Vintage magazines & books at fair prices. I always find a few books of interest in the clearance sale out front. Plan to spend at least 20 minutes looking. A great place to donate your old books to.

Mo
Review №48

I love this book store!! Its been my favorite little spot since my kids were little!!

Ag
Review №49

Best used book store around. If your far from this location, it is well worth the drive!!Phenomenal prices on great books.

Li
Review №50

Nice little bookstore located with convenient parking close to stores selection is good more paperback than other type books easy to access able to drop child off at local dance studio and spend time perusing. Close to local cafe and small shops Easy Street front parking.

Mo
Review №51

I buy books here often. They have a good selection (they have a lot of books!) and its a nice place to go and browse and take your time.

Ma
Review №52

I have found many good books here. The owners are friendly. Store well lit. I gave gone here for years.

ma
Review №53

There are a lot of books but place is DIRTY and prices high. Will not go back

Ro
Review №54

Incredible selection. Dangerous to wallet; yet prices are great.

Em
Review №55

This place is a local hidden treasure. They have a nice selection of gently used books and even some memorabilia. Very affordable and interesting to look around in.

Fr
Review №56

Great little used book store, a fairly good selection of military books and a wide variety of other subjects. Prices are mostly reasonable.

Ba
Review №57

Vast trove of books in many areas. Always fun to explore!

st
Review №58

Great place to purchase gentle used books.

Ra
Review №59

Great selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

wi
Review №60

Great, cozy place! Not the most neat book store but it has charm and a variety of books and the prices are good.

Ay
Review №61

Good selection, but a bit unorganized and untidy

Ca
Review №62

The staff is nice and friendly . So many options, to choose from !

Co
Review №63

Great selection. I found a book Ive been chasing for years, and it was a great deal.

Da
Review №64

Rated Fair. Antique-store pricing on some older/rare books ( they can google books. what do you expect?). Location OK for book lovers needing a restaurant next door.

By
Review №65

Lots of variety. Fair prices. Books in good or better condition.

D
Review №66

Great book store. Found exactly what I was looking for.

Cy
Review №67

I love just browsing in this store so many books to look at. You can find almost every book you are looking for...very homey feeling

Ja
Review №68

Fantastic place to find used books . Great and friendly staff

Tr
Review №69

Awesome customer service!

Er
Review №70

Nice selection, helpful staff, many books for under $1

Ka
Review №71

Nice used book store: good selection, good people.

St
Review №72

Friendly staff and always has great books!

Ja
Review №73

Im calling the police I found some books that were read a few times...

Da
Review №74

Old fashioned book store with great selection.

Su
Review №75

Good selection of books but the place is dirty. Bugs flying around but it could just be seasonal.

Ka
Review №76

This bookstore has everything you could possibly want to read! If youre a reader, this is the place to go!

MA
Review №77

Great place for cheap reads!

Me
Review №78

Great selection, owner knows his books!

Jo
Review №79

Great books and helpful staff 😎

Jo
Review №80

Old books everywhere!!!!

Ma
Review №81

So many books, great service

di
Review №82

A nice selection of books.

He
Review №83

Good selections of books

Vi
Review №84

A large selection.

Ar
Review №85

Huge variety of books.

Il
Review №86

Class!!!!!

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  • Address:5422 E Village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, United States
  • Site:http://oncereadbooks.com/
  • Phone:+1 562-420-1034
Categories
  • Used book store
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:12–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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