Bookbuyers is one of my favorite bookstores in Mountain View. This store has a great selection of books and calenders but isn't very pricey. The staff is helpful too. There is usually a short line... More

Bookbuyers is one of my favorite bookstores in Mountain View. This store has a great selection of books and calenders but isn't very pricey. The staff is helpful too. There is usually a short line there or no line at all. Most people that go there do not actually buy anything though, unless it is something small. The store itself is pretty clean and there are lots of bookshelves.
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A great used book store on Castro Street that has a wonderful selection of used paperbacks., and a plethora of other items, including used videos, DVD’s, software, games, CD’s, and tapes. The... More

A great used book store on Castro Street that has a wonderful selection of used paperbacks., and a plethora of other items, including used videos, DVD’s, software, games, CD’s, and tapes. The location is large enough that one should be prepared to just browse – there are so many sections and corners that you could be in the store for hours. The store buys, sells, and trades books, and allows customers to setup accounts to retain store credit. All and all a wonderful book shop.
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This place has a good selection of cheap second hand books. They even buy your books back for a small chunk of change. The cookbooks here are great and so are the employees. Parking on Castro street... More

This place has a good selection of cheap second hand books. They even buy your books back for a small chunk of change. The cookbooks here are great and so are the employees. Parking on Castro street can be crowded so prepare wait and get lucky for a parking spot.
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This is a nice book store in downtown Mountain View. It has a selection of books, but what I like most about the store are the calenders. You can usually find a nice, funny, or colorful calender... More

This is a nice book store in downtown Mountain View. It has a selection of books, but what I like most about the store are the calenders. You can usually find a nice, funny, or colorful calender there--basically one that strikes your fancy. The line is usually short and the staff is nice and helpful. Still, I prefer Borders. I recommend this store only if you are really desperate. Most people that visit the store just browse, few actually buy!
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Tons and tons of rare books! I really enjoyed browsing through their wonderful selection. The staff was incredibly helpful which made my experience at the store a whole lot more enjoyable. It is... More

Tons and tons of rare books! I really enjoyed browsing through their wonderful selection. The staff was incredibly helpful which made my experience at the store a whole lot more enjoyable. It is VERY well located on Castro streeet downtown of Mountain View. It has a WIDE variety of calendars to choose from. Not too many people which is a plus.
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Although there is no way to look up what is in stock, most of the people working here have a good knowledge of whether or not something is in stock, most are willing to help locate it (other than... More

Although there is no way to look up what is in stock, most of the people working here have a good knowledge of whether or not something is in stock, most are willing to help locate it (other than point and tell you where to find it) and they have a good balance of old and "newer" / "popular" books. They do have categories of books in sections that are well defined. It's usually pretty easy to find what you are looking for, and if you just want to browse, they have everything set up to make that easier. Make sure to check their section of the "brand new" selections they haven't had a chance to put away.
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