Do you love books? What about comics? Do you love cats? Do you love hunting for treasures? If you answered yes to any of the questions then you need to run, not walk, to Nine Lives Books. You can find rare books, silver age comics, magic the gathering cards and more. When you come here and purchase books, remember to toss in a few duckets to support a kitty sanctuary.

Excellent prices! Good selection! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! High marks all around.

Nine Lives has been a part of my life since day one. To this day, my family and I are regulars and we make it a point to stop by often. It’s a lovely place and you’ll be glad you stopped by. The staff, though small, has some of the biggest hearts. It’s got a very versatile selection of old, used, new and collectible books and comics, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs, cassettes, stickers, pins, game cards, and so much more. I encourage everyone to stop bu this wonderful store and make a purchase or donate.

Such a beautiful little store and friendly service, will be back! 📘📗

Love that you still exist and in a better location worth the drive. Next door to dragons lair and arcade bar. Its smaller than last location. Still very polite service. The place for bargain book, comic, cards, sticker bomb, and music hunting. For those who like to look around.

I really like this place, Im only giving it 3 stars because i dont care for the gentleman that runs it now, hes crass. I miss the lady that use to run it, she was nice.

Groovy little bookstore with a great selection of DVDs and comics as well!

Many interesting finds from all sorts of genres, the place is nice and tidy and the owners are kind and wholesome!This is what all book stores should strive to be, I absolutely love stopping by whenever I have the spare time.

Love coming to this gently used bookstore, the owners are friendly and always greeting you with a smile. Nice selection of all types of books, magazines, movies, stickers, pins ect.

Awesome place owner was super cool. This hidden gem has a lot of stuff. From books to comics to cards.

I have been a customer of 9 Lives Books for many years. I was delighted to learn about their new location. I found a lot of great books, and picked out 1 to purchase along with a sticker, two charms, and 2 bookmarks. I will be back.

Lots of awesome books and the workers are super sweet. Plus your purchases and donations go to helping kitties and keeping their location air conditioned.

They have alot of books but most are really old. The workers are great and the comics were awesome. I reccomend checking it out

Super recommend this little used bookstore!Also a crazy amount of stickers to pick from and some crazy vintage books

Sweet owner, nice selection of comics and stickers. Fun place to look/shop.

Lovely little private bookshop nestled in a shopping center. Quiet, cozy, more room for books and such, than room for people. Which is awesome.💖 Great prices.

This is the place to find books and things that you cant find anywhere else. You can take in your old books, movies, CDs, or games for store credit. Also the staff are super friendly.

This is my new favorite find. The staff here are so lovely and helpful and genuinely seem to enjoy their job! They have a great selection of books for anyone and everyone, as well as stickers, buttons, magnets, and magazines. They’re also LGBT friendly!!!

Great bookstore, moved several times, but same great product and services. A San Antonio staple.

I absolutely love this bookstore. I would highly recommend. Great prices!!! The owner has a great sense of humor.

I Love this store. Everyone is kind and very knowledgeable. Even though their selection has shrunk some from what they use to carry at their larger location. Its still my favorite place to spend an afternoon. Theres plenty to see. Books, tape cassettes, CDs, DVDs, VHS, records, stickers, some playing cards esp Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and a bit of Pokemon (Though do be kind about the quantity of cards you purchase because they do tend to get small children in whod love to get into these playing cards too. Like you once did as a child. ^^ ) You can also find Cookbooks, Nature books, Vintage, Bibles, Magazines, etc. I love this place and will always come back. ^^

Great little book shop. Gotta copy of Dune the butlerian jihad hardback for 6$ a steal

Great little shop the staff is so kind and sweet it feels like youre in a warm home library. They sell various products such as older books, trading cards, DVDs and VHS, and even video games. Overall great store.

I love this book store very much. The owner is very nice and helpful.

The sweetest book store you’ll find in San Antonio.

If you want to get lost in a book store. This is it. They have so many things. Stickers, movies, Pokemon cards, records, magazines, stuffed animals, a bargain bin for kids that range from .50 cents to a $1, anime, vintage books, cds the list goes on. This is a great little shop and local business. Youll find things in here that make half price bookstore look like a corporate jerk. Support local business. Get lost in books. My kiddo loves it and shes 4. Go with 20 bucks and easily walk out with loads of things. My husband has to cut us off like were at a bar. Poor guy forever holding our books. 💚🤘📚

Great little used book store, found a bunch of books for my daughter.

This place is small but charming. It has a good selection of used books and the inventory turns over quickly.

The staff was really friendly, place has a good feeling to it.

Love this little book store💖 I always find something I like and never leave empty handed💖

Huge selection of books, magazines, comics, vinyls and more. Friendly staff. All the inventory comes from what people have brought in so thats really cool too

Super second hand book store, all sorts of cool stuff around every corner.

So many things packed into this small adorable store. Had a great conversation with the very friendly cashier today and picked up some really cool items all reasonably priced. Will be stopping by again.

Owner is very sweet and genuinely enjoys her job. Shes right across the street from my home so I will be visiting more often. This shop not only offers books, they have stickers, collectors cards, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes. They have a big childrens section which is a must for me. Thank you for being so kind I hope you will see more business here off of Fredericksburg Rd :)

My husband and I were there last night. You know that scene from The Never Ending Story where runs into the book store and you know something magical is about to happen? Thats how I felt. now I must start my very first choose your own adventure book.

Ive been coming to Nine lives book store for many years. They may have changed locations over time, but never there professionalism towards their customers.

Ive been to indpendent book stores in almost every state Ive lived and visited, and this is right there with my favorites. Lots of fresh inventory all the time and love chatting with the owners

Sweet little bookstore with lots of options and a sweet owner

Told my wife they were taking in books so we went there to get store credit. Well we drove across town only to br told they werent taking books what a waste of time. But thats not it they had a sign saying waite for entry well we sat there and watched 4 people leave and my wife and I went to the door and some Oldman said we are at full capacity. I knew they werent so we left Ive went there back when they were in the old building and was never treated like this maybe the old dude needs a different line of work just picking and choosing who can go in and who cant

Found so many great dvds and blu ray movies for stay at home quarantine. Also found my fiancé his favorite novels at this small book shop. Must look at what they have. They also do take donations of books and movies music. Good way to recycle your good items for others to use.As you enter YODA greets you 😋 and then the sweetest lady ever.

Very nice little place!

This place is great. They recently moved locations and maybe Im biased because I live in the area, but I couldnt be happier. The store had a classic book that came in perfect condition, which you wont find at a half-price bookstore. The prices are fair and this place has tons of stickers, so if youre like me and like to decorate, this is the place for you!

Was okay. Rather small.

Love the books and the prices theyre just amazing and the selection is very worth every penny spend.

This place had been on my bucket list for months! And the chance I finally got to go they were moving!! Amazingly everything in store was 50% off! The man in the front desk has a heart of gold! Always so happy and starts a interesting conversation! Can’t wait to see their new location! I loved my experience here!

I came to trade in books for store credit. Love the atmosphere! The guy behind the counter was very pleasant and talkative. Definitely will be back!

I remember when Nine Lives used to have friendly cats roaming the store. They dont anymore but they are a snug little quiet spot you can go to find low priced books, movies and music. The staff are always friendly and ready to help. Definitely a cozy welcoming atmosphere that I enjoy taking my family into to find something to read. Its definitely worth checking out.

My first time there last week and what an amazing hidden gem I came across! Greeted by a few welcoming workers in the front and enjoyed their seemingly gleaming endless selection of great titles! I was actually shopping for my sister who was having a baby soon and the cashier, super nice dude I could tell genuinely wished her a safe delivery and even gave me a small gift for her. Just an all around great experience and I encourage everyone regardless if Amazon may be cheaper...SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS, they work hard as well and deserve every bit of it! : ) Thanks again N.L.Bs!

This is not your typical resale book store. From the outside I thought it was gonna be small but WOW it seems huge inside with rows & rows of books and a room I would have completely missed if I wasnt such an explorer. The gentleman working was very nice & very helpful. The books are reasonably priced. They also resale vinyl records, DVDs, and there is a great kids section. Old old old books to new books. I wish I would have had more time and lots more money.

This place is one of my favorites to good to. They are a used bookstore, but their selection of books are really good. ^-^ the people who run it are very nice and always willing to help you find whatever you need. I definitely recommend check it out. Never know what you might find.

Awesome finds, one of a kind books, magazines, etc. Cozy atmosphere... A little antithesis to Barnes and Noble. Its got an 80s vibe to where you feel its an old-school bookstore. There arent stores like this anymore and I love it! I miss the cats that used to roam around in the old location. And let me mention how friendly the staff is. I cant wait to go back!

Great little store with a large variety of books at a good price. They have quite a few vinyl albums and movies for sale as well. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Just a nice place to browse and maybe find an item or two to purchase.

You find all kinds of books, records, cassettes, 8 track tapes, movies, video games, pokemon cards, etc.

Awesome place

Cute, charming and, caring! Nine Lives is awesome and I highly recommend stopping by to support such an awesome small business

Found a bunch of cool stickers and some good DVDs.

Love this small town bookstore! Located now in a great location, and still great deals to go around!

Great place for books and other vintage media

Great selection of books at great prices. Used of course but not in terrible condition. If a teacher or homeschool parent can get a discount. I havent wanted to try yet but from what I understand you can trade in books for credit to buy books also so if you have any you dont want to keep anymore can trade in to get ones you want. Have gotten lots of books for my daughter here.

Can I just say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STORE!!!!!!!!!! I go by as often as I can to see if they have anything I can to my series collections, but I usually end up with at least a few of their clearance books as well (some for only a quarter!). Staff is super friendly. The place is a little organized, but overall it can seem like a mess if youre use to shopping at the big name book stores. Aside from that, this place is a total gem.

Nice beautiful experience with great customer service!

Great used book store. Always a huge selection of books available. Often sales for a dollar or less. Craft and cookbook sections are large and varied. Staff knows inventory well and is most helpful.

Lots of interesting stuff and friendly staff

Amazing, well knowledged staff that make everyone feel at home! I have been coming here for years, never a bad experience. Will definitely be visiting their new shop once they move!

Love this little gem. Glad I stumbled upon this, they have some of everything and remind me of the ancient libraries, that warm fuzzy homey feeling! Great people who love books and at and song. Highly recommended. Oh, great prices too!

If you like a variety of books and comics for a reasonable price then this is your store. Ive gone a few times and the people that work there have always been so nice and helpful. I just recently bought a book about 1000 recipes for chocolate. Whatever youre looking for this place has got to have it or they know where to get it.

As usual, thanks to the internet another little business is struggling to stay afloat. But their loyal customers will help them. Great staff, always going out of their way to help!👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is my wifes favorite bookstore. The prices are awesome. And they have everything from books, comics, stickers, bookmarks, buttons, games, cassettes, dvds, kids section...the list goes on. Their bathroom isnt the greatest and needs work. But other then that theres nothing wrong with this place and I have to drag my wife out every time.

This store is really complete, they have not just books but music, and other stuffs as well. Also you can find a large section of books organized by themes and by first letters. I saw a good section of pretty old literature. You can find a zone of foreign language with to many option (not just religious one as usual) and apart they have a room for children and young readers.

I took my mom or here last week while running errands... The location is great we like visiting the thrift store in the same parking lot! This store is very clean and the owners are a lot of fun & very friendly! We will return soon God willing!

Very clean, when you walk in you can smell the cleaning chemicals. Smells really amazing.

No ramp in front so had to walk around the side of the building to take a ramp with the book cart. No cash for books. Only store credit. Probably 25 cents to 50 cents per book. Otherwise they seem to have a nice selection, clean and friendly environment.

My favorite used book store in San Antonio. The atmosphere and management is amazing.

I love coming here and just browsing through everything they have, I always end up leaving with bags of books. Everyone here is always so helpful. Miss the cute cat.

I cannot recommend this store enough!Every time I come in, I receive friendly and welcoming service from the staff. Everyone is polite and loves to talk books with you. It is like a treasure hunt every time we go here since their selection is always changing. I have found some very rare and hard to find books that the chains never have in stock.They are honest people really love what they do and go out of their way to make it a positive experience for you.They are one of the last independent bookstores anywhere in the area and I always try to support the whenever I can.

Large inventory of good books. The rare finds. And in the northwest side where bookstores are not easily found. Highly recommend

Wonderful store, the woman was very helpful and I found some amazing prices for study guide books! Im glad to spend an hour or 2 just browsing, its bigger than I thought it was too. They also have a childrens book section, board games, magazines, comics, DVDs, records etc... Highly recommend.

This book store is super cool! It has a lot of unique books. It does take a while to dig through them but they try to organize it the best they can. It is a little dusty and cramped, so be aware of that.

The owner is such an awesome person! The book selection is surprisingly nice and well organized! It might seem out of order at first glance but you quickly learn that everything is in its place in a weird way

A great selection, well organized, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. What more can you ask for? Did I mention the very fair prices? I love this place!

Quiet and homey bookstore with a good selection. You can comfortably browse and find what you are looking for at a good price. Would recommend especially for relaxing book shopping. Very friendly too.

This is a Fantastic store! The owner was very nice. The store does not have that old musty book smell. Worth the trip!

Wonderful bookstore! I look forward to following them to there new location. 😊

One of my favorite bookstores. Lovely to wander through and let yourself find books youve not yet read to dive into.

A Book Lovers dream! The store is packed, and I could spend all day there... probably spend all my money, too! If you love books, or if you only like them, I highly recommend this store. Plus, they love cats!

Wonderful staff, great prices, hard-to-find paperbacks, yearbooks, and more! I love this bookstore!

Interesting place. Was in very quickly but was intrigued. Will go back to spend more time. This is not an in and out kind of place. The only reason I went in was to kill a few minutes before meeting up with somebody. I had heard of this place and figured why not.

I try to come in any chance I get. The staff is always friendly, and the store is PACKED with great finds. Every time I go I leave with 4-5 books. Prices are incredibly reasonable, and VHS! Found the extended area in the back last time! Recommend for book lovers.

My favorite bookstore in San Antonio. Its cozy, inviting and the prices are affordable. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and great at giving recommendations. There is also a small selection of vinyl for those who may be interested.

Great prices on those little gems you can find. My kids love searching: easy to lose your sense of time while looking.

Always the best place to find books, cards, and other miscellaneous items. Polite and very helpful employees.. We make it a family adventure when we go and find great new books to add to our collections.

Pretty cool little store, lots of neat finds tucked away. Selection is fairly large given the size of the storefront. There is a kids section and the sci-fi section its tucked away in a little nook.If youre looking for an older book, check here first!

Love this place! I could get lost here for hours! Gentleman at the register was very nice!

They have a good selection of books for children in English I just hope they expand the selection of bilingual or Spanish books.

5 star service.This bookstore truly went above and beyond for me. I purchased a book there. Later I realized that I had lost my wallet, called the store, but the person I talked to was unaware that someone turned it in.The amazing part is that an employee called my mother in Pennsylvania to tell her they had my wallet. I dont know how they located her, but am grateful and they deserve to be noted. I got it back with EVERYTHING still inside. Definitely never expected that kind of effort to help a stranger from a bookstore.

Found four books I was looking for and a bunch of stickers that im gonna use to make wall art love it!

Love this little store. Great people, huge store, various things to explore. Beware the dust, Ive explored my way into quite a few sneezes and allergy triggers. Otherwise its great for people looking to try a new place and support local business.

Love this place. They also give a military discount! And they are very reasonably priced

Wonderful little bookstore! I found it absolutely charming that employees handcraft unique bookmarks! 😍 I will definitely return to Nine Lives!

OMG! Love this place. Amazing selection, great prices