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ki
Review №1

It was nice, lots of books and all the used ones were in good condition. Employees didnt wear masks at all though, other then that amazing service and great selection.

Ju
Review №2

So happy to have found this Baltimore gem. I’m hoping the owner can keep things going, even in this current climate. I stopped in just today and he was so friendly and helpful. The store has a good selection, and very reasonable prices. (Buy 3 used books, get one free!) You should definitely go. You won’t be disappointed.

ch
Review №3

An average of $8-$9 for a used book seems rather high. I can get books cheaper at library sales, yard sales, thrift stores or Nextdoor. I’m able to get a wide variety of good books this way Also, it’s more profitable for Ukazoo if they accept donated books but won’t buy them. I wonder if they’ll ever buy books again.

Di
Review №4

I haven’t found a used bookstore near my new town of Towson so I was thrilled to find this one. Thank goodness google maps knew exactly where this was because I never did see a store sign. Loved the selection of used and new books. Loved their buy 3 used get 1. A bag load of books for about $65 in our case was a great visit.

Ch
Review №5

Have been going since they were located in towson. Love this store!

Wh
Review №6

This is now my favorite used bookstore. Clean, organized, and well stocked. Was given friendly help finding a series I was looking for. Looking forward to going back soon.

Sa
Review №7

The most well read individuals Ive ever met run this place. Must visit.

Jo
Review №8

Wide selection. Great pricing. Friendly staff

Bo
Review №9

This new location is tiny, and VERY hard to find considering where theyre located.Perhaps some sort of a large sign to let people know where you are would help? I drove around in circles looking for it, and right as I was about to give up I see a tiny little sign in the window that said, Used Books.I remember the old location being much larger, and with many MANY more choices. This location has barely one bookshelf per genre, and the store is so small I cant see them being able to add more.Not to mention that I wasnt greeted by the employee as I entered, who I noticed was wearing earbuds, and probably wasnt paying attention anyway.Im sad to say I really dont see myself coming here anymore. I used to be a regular until the old location closed down, and frankly Wonderbook and Video is considerably better at this point, with far more choices. It wasnt worth the drive until now.

Ce
Review №10

Its ok, the gut was funny and nice but the old store was way better but I will be going back

Br
Review №11

My family loves to browse this store and we never leave empty handed. They have also ordered books for us when we asked and even told us when a book we asked about world be cheaper to get somewhere else. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Pa
Review №12

Great store for books new and used with a great selection and an incredibly friendly, helpful staff.

li
Review №13

Great selection of books across genres and age groups. Constant donations means stock is always changing.

Sh
Review №14

What a cool hidden gem! I could stay there all day, but my kids are whiny 😂 it’s great to go there instead of being forced to order online!

Un
Review №15

They had another copy of Exactly what I was looking for.....again 🤓Excellent selection of materials, they even have a childrens section so you can get the little ones engaged in reading and admiring books. New and used books can be found here. They also ran a deal before where you buy three and get one of equal or lesser value for free. 😎

Ca
Review №16

They no longer buy books and depend on donations.

Da
Review №17

This is my favorite used bookstore. You can find it all. My son has just started teaching Middle School English and needs a library for his students. My visit to Ukazoo was a gold mine.

Ja
Review №18

Helpful staff, lots of used books

Gw
Review №19

I just went to Ukazoo for the first time today. It was organized, clean, and well worth a visit!

Da
Review №20

Best bookstore ever. I asked for suggestions, they gave me 5. I purchased 3 books. They were good suggestions. I enjoyed all 3.

th
Review №21

Recently stopped and was ecstatic with what I found. I love used bookstores, and had been looking for one for awhile. Ukazoo is exactly what I was looking for. It has a great selection of all genres of books; including a large childrens section. The staff is very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend this store to anyone who likes books.

Da
Review №22

Good place to go they help you right away

Ch
Review №23

This place is a true hidden gem for any bibliophile. Used books galore. Solid selection from fiction to kids books. Prices are all very reasonable. This is my favorite book store in MD.

Ra
Review №24

The store is smaller than the Towson store, which limits the inventory, however the prices are hard to beat! The store is clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, they did not have what I was looking for, but many other customers had handful of books.

Jo
Review №25

The place is packed super friendly owner

Ru
Review №26

I never knew this store was here. I am an avid reader and I was picking up a book that I will be covering with a mentor. They are, to my understanding, so dont quote me a used and new bookstore. They have a deal where you can get 3 books and the 4th one is free. The staff were very helpful and answered all of my questions. I always think it is a good idea to support local businesses. I will repeat when I am looking for some new material.

Mo
Review №27

Such a under-utilized gem! Buy 3 get one free makes inexpensive used books all the better value. Ukazoo takes excellent care the materials they sell and I can always count on finding childrens books I havent seen elsewhere. We need to support book shops like these - wonderful!

Jo
Review №28

Tons of great, affordable used books. Go here all the time.

Wi
Review №29

Super affordable books. Great selection.

Ly
Review №30

A gem of a bookstore right on a main drag in Towson. They have an extensive collection of new and used books, with a knowledgeable and helpful staff that will point you in the right direction for your next favorite book. These people know their stuff and offer everything you could want out of an independent bookstore.

Li
Review №31

Great second-hand bookstore with some new titles as well. Nice, bright space with a few comfy chairs and a good childrens section. I never leave empty handed.

An
Review №32

Uzakoo used to my favorite bookstore. The store felt warm, inviting and full of interesting finds. This new location feels colds, bland and personally I cant find anything interesting to read. The old location was better and variety stronger

Ch
Review №33

The old location was more inviting, warm and full of interesting finds. This new location is much smaller and lacking a true variety and it has a cold bland feeling to it. Hopefully theres a revamping happening soon and an influx of books being traded in

Br
Review №34

Excellent book store with competitive prices. Knowledgeable staff and easy to get too. Worth a visit!

Jo
Review №35

Very nice book store lots of used books and reasonable prices. You can even bring you old books in to to a fair offer from them to buy from you, sometimes not though but dont let that hurt your feelings. Just take them to a thrift store it was worth a try. Parking is easy and lots of spaces.

Be
Review №36

My favorite bookstore, they gave a little bit of everything and are always willing to help you find what they dont have.

Ro
Review №37

Great selection of used, and some new, books. If you love books, this is a place for you. Free parking on the side of the building.

K.
Review №38

Its a cozy little book store I expected the selection to be pretty small due to the size but I was very surprised. It was like a small library. I found a translation of Hamlet that has been eluding me for years. Very happy with the visit it was also my first visit so we will se how this goes after I have been there a few times.

Za
Review №39

Great store.. lots of choices...

Za
Review №40

Nice, clean, well spaced, good prices.

TR
Review №41

Instead of looking for a specific book, I find its more enjoyable to wander the aisles and browse the titles. And theres a good chance youll find something unexpected or different to read. Very nice staff and parking is super easy. Go to Ukazoo!

Ja
Review №42

For a bibliophile like me this place is great. They have a wide selection of used books at reasonable prices.

Ci
Review №43

Great place for used books and wonderful prices. Staff is very helpful.

Ol
Review №44

Owning a small business is really hard these days, so if you or your kids are looking for a book, check here first! The prices are so good, and with a buy 3 get 1 free deal, and a teacher discount with ID, Ive already picked up around 20 books from here.Im giving it 4 stars instead of 5 only because the storefront is extremely difficult to find. I had to drive around a bit!

Do
Review №45

New books,old books, and some in between! Very comfortable with complimentary coffee and tea. A lovely place to spend your whole day reading, literally Ive spent from open to close in there reading. They have very comfy armchairs like you would see in your living room aswell as a section where you can sit at a table with friends and discuss a book or have a book club meeting. I have also seen there they have some authors come in, so if youre an author looking to present your book this is a good place to start. Friendly staff, great prices.

Bl
Review №46

Lovely used book store. Very reasonable prices and a good selection of varied genres. Staff was helpful in directing me to the area that best fit what I was looking for.

Pa
Review №47

The store has a wonderful selection, but I was really disappointed in the cash buy back price which amounted to about a half dollar a piece for some excellent titles. If I had done store credit, it would have been twice that, but I couldnt do that with an estate sale. I think I could have done better selling the books at a yard sale.

Ga
Review №48

I love coming here with my kids after going to starbucks on fridays.

Sh
Review №49

I both sell and buy at this store. They carry a small selection of current titles and lots of good condition used books at great prices. The people are friendly and the place is well kept and clean. If you want to sell books, be sure your expectations are in line. You dont get a lot, but they are reselling them cheap and they only take what they need. And you are supporting a local business. I highly recommend checking this place out before a major chain bookstore.

El
Review №50

Ukazoo is a community treasure. They have settled well into their new location and its great to know that Towsons redevelopment didnt succeed in booting out this awesome store. Staff is attentive, the selection is diverse, and overall it just is everything you want from a small used book store. Great every time I come to shop.

Ka
Review №51

Still got shelves and basement boxes of books? This is the place to turn them in for money. This book store stands out from others used stores, It is well organized with a great selection. The staff is eager to help and knows the inventory pretty well. One thing I noticed compare to other used book stores is there is no musky smell of old dingy books.

Jo
Review №52

Best book store around. These guys are just amazing. Nothing but good service here. You guys should really try out this place.

Ch
Review №53

Customer service was great. Store is very neat and the location is perfect. I’ll definitely be revisiting!!!

Fr
Review №54

Its too small for its stock, unfortunately, due to its recent move, and the changing selection always makes shopping trips unpredictable, but the prices are competitive, the staff friendly, and hey, its a bookstore, whats not to love?

Ch
Review №55

Great friendly service. Nice selection of books. Nice prices. All around just a great bookstore !

Ki
Review №56

Love this place. They have great prices on used books and average prices on new. The selection is great. Plenty of parking.

Ke
Review №57

Ive never shopped here but ive sold my books to them and the employees largely seem unhappy to do it. I dealt with 3 different people here and when they saw me come in with books none of them greeted me, and they seemed less than friendly. Maybe its their least favorite part of the job, but it would be nice to deal with friendly people when doing business.

Ni
Review №58

Great used book store with a wonderful variety of books to offer. I am an avid reader and their wonderful selection satisfies my hunger.

Sa
Review №59

I have lived up the street from this shop for a couple years and stopped in a few months ago, they have a great selection and used books are always so fun. Everything is well organized and the staff was really friendly

Ma
Review №60

This is a great place to buy a book. All the other bookstores are gone, but we still have Ukazoo. The used books are cheaper than anything you can buy online, and their selection is wonderful.

Sa
Review №61

Great place. They have a good selection of books, and the two running the place seemed like really cool people. They recommended a book for me that is fantastic.

Ma
Review №62

I can handle the high prices for new books what I dont like is the poor customer service. When asked about a certain author and title, the clerk said never heard of him. He didnt offer to even look up the auther or book. So we took our business elsewhere . Its a shame the old location was great they would always look something up and get it for you. Wont be back.

Th
Review №63

I love this smell of old books! Ukazoo Books is my new happy place. They have the greatest selections. If you are looking for out of print books...check this place out!

Er
Review №64

I love Ukazoo. The new location is disappointing after their last amazing space. But its still a great place for good deals on books.

Tr
Review №65

I love this store! Its super clean and very organized. They have a great selection of books and the guys that run the store are very kind.

Al
Review №66

I really miss their old location on Dulaney Valley Rd., which was spacious and inviting. The new spot isnt as cozy, doesnt have as much character and seems to have a much smaller inventory. Still, Ill keep making an effort to come just to support the local independent book store.

De
Review №67

Gentleman was very professional and knowledgeable. It was my first time there. It has a very cozy feeling.

Jo
Review №68

Terrific biography and history sections. Always finding something new as updated inventory constantly shows up. Good prices for the most part - great prices if you use its discount coupons. I keep coming back.

Av
Review №69

This unassuming bookstore located off of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson is a Charming way to discover new books. New, only in the figurative sense, as they have a host of used books for sale here. You can also trade in your books for store credit or cash. I found the staff to be quite Pleasant and willing to help you search their stacks for a particular book you are searching for.

Zu
Review №70

Great local bookstore! Was better earlier though. Had a bigger and nicer location.

So
Review №71

I LOVE BOOKS! Its a great place to find books in good condition for a cheaper price

da
Review №72

Great place for used books at a fair price. They have a good childrens section.

Se
Review №73

Small shop but decent inventory. The salesman was most helpful with finding a humorous book for a friend.

Da
Review №74

Since they moved, this Ukazoo is just not as great. They dont offer free coffee while youre there, and the selection is very slim. Overall, not impressed.

Ka
Review №75

Nice neighborhood book store. You can sell your used book in excellent condition back for cash or store credit.

Di
Review №76

Amazing place to find a nice cheap book, the employees are helpful and knowledgeable. Great prices!

Ga
Review №77

Great staff. Nice selection of books and mellow atmosphere.

Ch
Review №78

Blech. This used book store seems to be led by someone who stopped reading in the 90s and has little idea of what modern books are interesting. If you like young adult fiction, dont bother. They accept too many ragged and incomplete books. So disappointing to an avid reader.

Al
Review №79

Their selection was much larger at the previous location. Besides that, they have great prices and friendly staff.

Lu
Review №80

Well organized, great prices, cozy seats, sizable kids section, awesome gifts and customer service. I love this place!

Za
Review №81

Its wonderful to have a used book store nearby. I only recently discovered them and I could not be happier!

Sa
Review №82

Local, used bookstore. I believe this is the last remaining in the area. They feature an exhaustive section of used books, including comics and audiobooks, as well as a small section of new books. The prices are fantastic.

Za
Review №83

Great little bookstore. Used and new, nice selection of sci-fi and fantasy, very friendly staff. Its a little hard to see from the street because its tucked away in the back corner of a plaza, but definitely worth stopping in if youre looking for a book store that isnt Barnes & Noble.

Ju
Review №84

Love it. Always leave with a full bag.

El
Review №85

Amazing shop with so much to offer. Great prices. Definitely a hidden gem.

Am
Review №86

Good service. Decent variety. Book buy back is ok.

Jo
Review №87

Good prices on new books. small selection .but they always have what I am looking for. Many used books too

Ad
Review №88

Used books, I like.

Ja
Review №89

Love this store. I miss their former location, but love their product and prices.

Da
Review №90

UKAZOO Books has a very nice store; but what they really need is readers to stop in and buy books. UKAZOO buys books, cash or store credit. I felt they were generous in their book purchase pricing.Hope everyone gets a chance to stop in.See you at UKAZOO!

Li
Review №91

Helpful and knowledge employees. Competitive pricing and a good selection of books, especially childrens titles.

Ka
Review №92

It doesnt feel as cool as the old one. I only looked at childrens books and found several books priced over the publishers printed price. I took ~40 books to sell, they bought 4 and I made $1.32 in store credit. While I know the used book market is a dying one, Ukazoo isnt doing anything to improve what remains of it. For me, it was a waste of time and effort (40 hardcover books arent light to carry around!). Next time Ill take my booksa few blocks farther down Joppa Rd to Savers, do curbside donation and purchase from their used book section that has a larger, broader and cheaper selection of kids books.

Ev
Review №93

Huge variety of used books all in great condition

Jo
Review №94

Small used bookstore. Not a huge selection, but has a little bit of everything. They do buy used books daily, and will let you know which they want and what theyll pay either in cash or store credit. Located on a busy intersection, but there is a sizeable parking lot next to the building.

Jo
Review №95

Great Place, I like the atmosphere. Cheap Books Wide selection. The book buy back is not all that great, takes a little long and Ive never got too much back for what they would take (which is not much although it is all relative). Ive made more money returning books to college books stores. Also I did use the bathroom and was rushed by one of the employees there. Didnt really care for that.

As
Review №96

I enjoy taking my 3 year old here to get birthday presents for friends. Just not sure how the kids section is organized.

Fa
Review №97

Most of the books were in a good shape $5 to $9 .... overall a very good place..... I wish it had enough space to sit, drink coffee and read

St
Review №98

Friendly staff, huge selection, and decently priced. Will definitely be back!

Tr
Review №99

Its the best new and used book store. Great selection.

yu
Review №100

The worst service ever seen. Bad attitude.They do not accept books because of water damage. However some of my books are not damaged by rain. The book store closes at 4:00 but we came in at 3:15, they said they could not accept books any more because it was almost time closed. And they accepted books for really ridiculous price. It cost me almost 1000 dollars to buy the books but they only give me 30 dollars when I sold them to the book store. And my books were barely used.

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