-
April 2024 by Hannah N.
This place is great!! Found a few great vintage books and the owner was super helpful. Prices weren't crazy either. Lots of new stuff as well. Will be back!
-
December 2023 by Wendy M.
This place has everything, and it's surprisingly well organized. The owner is knowledgeable and helpful. Even if you're not looking for anything in particular, this is a fantastic place to wander and pull a book off the shelf to read awhile.
-
October 2023 by Danielle B.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place and came with an open mind, but got lungs full of dust! If you are sensitive to dust, be warned. The place is massive and the antiques are fun to look at. We tried to buy a used theater book that did not have a price tag- the owner asked for $40.
-
September 2023 by Maria Sanchez
Great placeThe owner, Mike, is such a lovely person to chat withHe has recommended a couple of books and they have been greatAbsolutely love this place
-
September 2023 by Robert G.
The owners are eager to help you find what you're looking for. The atmosphere is very vintage and nostalgic. Come here for hidden treasures!
-
July 2023 by Seol L.
Recently got obsessed with Stephen King, but of course, as soon as I started looking for his books at thrift stores and used bookstores, I couldn't find any, even though I swear, when I wasn't looking for them, they were everywhere. Finally, I came to Planet Books, and I found so many King books (paperbacks) at a spectacular price ($1-$3). There were also hardcover copies and rare editions that the worker (owner?) showed me, so if you are interested in collectables, you should ask the workers, as they seem to have many behind the counter.
-
April 2023 by Kelsey Lacanilao
Best bookstore in Long Beach. Always find something so special here. As a former independent, secondhand bookstore worker I always look for a store with careful and thoughtful curation. You can find rare books, the best selection of art books, and so much more, it’s a huge spot. Looking forward to being a regular.
-
April 2023 by missee doodle
Huge selection of books, from children's books to novels to textbooks. Friendly owners with a clean store.
-
March 2023 by Bronco L.
It was pretty unique spot. I liked the memorabilia and some of the vintage books. The lady in the front was extremely nice and helpful. However when she asked for a price for a piece I liked. The owner was a total j**** He inflated the price because he didn't know me. Plus he answered like a total p****
-
March 2023 by Mohammad محمد Ashori
It's a massive place inside and they have a ton of books which you can't tell from photos. There are some places to sit around and read as well.
-
February 2023 by Jonah O.
An absolute fabulous cacophony of books. Reminiscent of a smaller version of the old "acres of books store".Not only do they have a very decent sized array of used books to choose from, it's also has old artwork, paintings, autographs, vintage Bric-a-brac, Comic selections, science fiction and such. This is a great store for Used books and hard to find this style of store around these days.
-
January 2023 by Jerome G.
This is such a cool place! I was in awe walking in with all the things you can find inside. It can be a bit overwhelming but it makes the hunt much more exciting! The books are in good condition and they even have rare and signed books. I highly recommend checking it out. They have cool posters and vintage toys all over too!
-
December 2022 by Lauren Kallio
This place is so cool and BIG! Not just books! Looks of antiques and collectibles to look at. The owner and staff was friendly and I was even unable to unload a couple books and a magazine for a few bucks. HIDDEN GEM! I will definitely be back.
-
December 2022 by Jake H.
This is my favorite book store ever. Unreal selection of classics that you won't see anywhere else. Cash only and great prices on everything. I could spend an entire day in this place it's a big warehouse filled completely. Some of my finds include, Jurassic park, do androids dream of electric sheep, andromeda strain, journey by Michener, skeleton crew, Martian chronicles, no country for old men, young lions, prey and so much more.
-
December 2022 by Timothy D.
This is a huge warehouse-type space with a ridiculously immense selection of used books, including big coffee-table books, all at tiny prices. The guy with the beard knows everything. The customer service is wonderful: they even cleaned off the dust-jacket of a book I bought there recently, and put a clear plastic cover over it! I highly recommend this wonderful place, especially if you intend to buy a gift for someone! Best used book store I've seen in years. Possibly the best used book store in the world.