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April 2024 by Charles Bui
Larry was a very nice worker and welcoming. His friendliness made things easy for us. Very reasonable would come again.
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December 2023 by Grace C.
I had a day off and decided to check out Ontario since moving into the IE in the past year. When I checked for "books" in Yelp, this was one of the shops that came up, but I couldn't tell on what they had based on the pictures, so a visit was needed! Came by on a Friday, and curb parking was available! I'm not sure how busy it gets on weekends, but there seems to be ample street parking. Was friendly greeted upon walking in, and this place is SO MUCH BIGGER than I could figure out based on the original Yelp/Google pictures. Yes, they have magazines and newspapers, but they have books! Some of the books are a little bit aged, but the employee did confirm that they get new shipments EVERY WEEK, and they definitely had modern books (omg, they had the Iron Flame book with the black-edged pages....). Also, they have such an assortment of books! Educational/exam prep, computer, self-help, fiction, religious, non-fiction, coloring books, westerns, crafts, etc. etc, they basically have it all! And some art signed! Some are on sale/discounted! I loved that they had something for everyone, and there are some items that are a little bit older/kitschy, but it still brought joy to my heart. I mean, come on, finding those type of "privacy" signs for kids' bedroom doors are a little dated, but it's also quite cute. And, paperdolls! I haven't seen any of those classics in a long time, and it's so cool to see them still be available! I definitely went home with a lot of hardcover books, most that were signed! The employee was kind to also provide me with a number of bookmarks. Highly, highly recommend on making a visit here. I feel that bookstores are a dying breed, and they're needed to help provide people with different outlooks. This particular store has been there for at least 50 years and maybe it should at least be there for another 50! Also, I did ask the employee if I could take pictures, as there's just SO MUCH that I didn't know they had based on the original Yelp pictures. Got the thumbs up, and tried to take as many pictures as I could while shopping. Enjoy!
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December 2023 by Alexandra R.
Came looking for old magazines for a new years resolution collage and it was great. They had lots of variety and were super helpful.
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December 2023 by Barbara Sorrells
Awesome place. Jack and Roberta are very kind and hard working people
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December 2023 by Gabrielle Magaña
this place is such an underated gem! while out and about in Ontario, me and my brother decided to see what this store was about. Vintage stickers and memorabilia, old and new books/magazines, and adorable festive decorations! definitely one of my favorite places in Ontario (not much to do there LOL)
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December 2023 by Sasha E.
very good customer service!! good value and section i recommend this place al a lot because they have good quality books!
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September 2023 by Julian H.
A surprising and charming analogue relic in a digital world. This place is wonderful in its own way. The kind of bookstore you miss in a nostalgic way, loaded with of incredible old "new" stock stuff. Like, original never-sold 80's and 90's books that you remember like a dream from your youth. It smells like your old high school library. The employees were helpful and told us about its over 60 year history. It's a VERY unique store, landing somewhere between book store and vintage store. You'll see a modern book like "Zoom For Dummies" across the shelf from a clamshell book about cooking, complete with included VHS tape thats still shrink wrapped and been sitting there for 40 years. There's original paper dolls books of Nancy Reagan next to magazines about Cryptocurrency. It's wild. Lots of its "brand new" old stock is leftover from their other locations that closed over the years. If you're seeking something up to date, it might be hit or miss and Barnes and Noble is going to be a better bet... BUT, you really just have to come in and wander and let the store speak to you about what you need. I'm not kidding, it's a legitimate time machine experience if you ever wanted to experience the 80's bookstore. Anyway, I loved it. Head over here and buy something. Anything. These spaces need to be supported and kept alive. Thanks for the vintage postcard, books and fun exploring time!
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June 2023 by Richard Quesnel
Recommend a visit or two, at least.
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April 2023 by Jennifer Earl
I’m so happy to know Newsboy books is still here! My dad would take me here as a child, he was a professional photographer and had a studio down the street back in the late 1960’s and ‘70s. I can remember him buying me the babysitters club series and the boxcar Children series here. ?
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April 2023 by Tracey L.
I love bookstores. I was driving to the freeway and saw this store, so I turned around and went in. They have a large selection of magazines and books. They actually had paper dolls! A good selection too. We found some good books to take with us. The people in the store were super helpful and very nice. If you enjoy reading stop by here and grab some books and magazines. Highly recommend.
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January 2023 by Loretta Verdugo
Have always loved this place. Picked up some great reading. Great customer service as well. We need to support small businesses.
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October 2022 by Gary Pearson
Make sure you never sit in this ladys book store. I seen a couple chairs in a bookstore normally thats something to use to look at a book not 20 seconds after I sat down just to catch my breath and look at a book I had two shots a flu and 2nd shingles the day before and I was feeling pretty bad all of a sudden from that so I sat for not even a minute up comes the owner( or worker not sure) I certainly heard from the owner really made me NOT feel welcome to say the least in that store. I wouldn't go in there is my recommendation if they are that way.
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September 2022 by Britney V.
THANK YOU! To the sweet owner who helped me ring up my gift and assisted me so kindly in finding field guides I needed :) please support this business and everyone who helps make this place what it is. Thank you again and I will be back very soon
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August 2022 by Bree H.
Loved all the classics that this book store has to offer!! The selection is impressive and absolutely the best service. We will definitely be coming back!
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August 2022 by Mark Pope
This place to me is special because I have been coming here a long time and have found many hidden gems which I will always treasure. In particular, these "hidden gems" have been books that are now out of print from the Wilshire Book Company which feature many self-help books that have helped me tremendously. This book store also has a large magazine and newspaper selection. And again, going back to "hidden-gems", I was able to find an audio book of Tolkien's "The Hobbit" which I really enjoyed.
