There are many used book shops along Valencia ave and each has its unique character that lends to the used book scene (assuming used books can have a scene). Dog Eared gets my vote for those times where there's a specific book you actually want to find and you don't feel like engaging in the adventure of excavating through piles of mysterious tomes. The knowledgeable staff will help you along when necessarily if you're having trouble navigating though alphabetical/topical organizational scheme.
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