Bookstores,
 Please note: Some of the following bookstores may need to have their addresses and hours confirmed before going. Also, if you find any inaccuracies or know of any new or closed bookstores, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you at info@bargainlink.com.
Adams Avenue
Adams Avenue Bookstore - Traditional crowded, dusty shelves piled high to the ceiling with tons of books on such topics as western Americana, scholarly, mystery, technology, theology. Well-organized. Great cat on the premises. 3502 Adams Ave.(619) 281-3330 M.-Sat. 10 AM-8 PM, Sun. Noon-5 PM.
Alouette Antiques - Used children’s, illustrated, medical, music. 2936 Adams Ave, (619) 284-9408. Fr.-Sat. Noon-5 PM or appointment.
Betty’s Bookstore - New and used general, women, mysteries, sci-fi. 3533 Adams Ave, 619-283-6222 Mon-Tu. Noon-8PM, W.-Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 11 AM-6 PM (longer summer hours).
The Book Broker - Used general, Pulitzers, art, architecture. 3287 Adams Ave, 619-280-2665Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM.
Paper Antiquities - Formerly on 5th Avenue in San Diego for years. All kinds of prints, back issues, old postcards, posters and ability to acquire what you may be looking for. Super resource and very friendly owners. 2608 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA (619) 296-0656. M.-Fr. 10 AM - 6 PM, Sat. & Sun. 11 AM - 4 PM.
Prince & the Pauper Collectible Children’s Books - New and used children’s books. Prices are on the high side, depending upon the book, of course, yet this is the best store we know of for children’s classics in San Diego. 3201 Adams Avenue, 619-283-4380. Mon-Sat 10 AM-7PM; Sun, by appointment.
Hillcrest
Black Moon Books - New and used vampire literature, horror fiction. 3840 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, San Diego. Books, (619)466-6010; (619)589-8730. Mon-Sat 11 AM-9:30 PM; Sun. 11 AM-6 PM.
Bluestocking Books - Used general, architecture, Latin American literature, surfing books. 3817 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, San Diego. (619)296-1424; Sun.-Sat 11 AM-9:30 PM.
Bountiful Books - General used women’s studies, multiculturalism, metaphysics, scholarly. 3834 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, San Diego. (619) 491-0664 Sun.-Sat. 11 AM-9:30 PM.
Cape Cod Clutter - Good collection of poetry, Cape Cod books, literature, cookery, nautical, regional. 3523 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, San Diego. (619)291-8088 Mon-Sat 12:30 PM-6:30 PM.
Current Affairs Bookstore - CurrentAffairsBK@aol.com). Open Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-9 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-9 PM. 2536 University Ave., Hillcrest, San Diego. (619) 795-9899; FAX 619-795-9897
5th Avenue Books - All kinds of used and rare books in all areas. 3838 Fifth Ave. Hillcrest, San Diego, 619-291-4660 Mon.-Sat. 11 AM-9:30 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6:00 PM.
Footnote Books & LP’s - Used general, sci-fi., modern fiction, mysteries, history, periodicals, LP’s. 1627 University Ave, Hillcrest, San Diego. (619) 294-8455). Mon.-Sat. 10:30 AM-8 PM, Sun. 11AM-5:30 PM.
Downtown San Diego
ABC Art and Architectural Books and Catalogs - A small selection of architectural coffee-table type books; some scholarly works plus art design, landscaping. Gallery for architecture and art on site. 835 G Street, San Diego. (619)544-6444.
ABC’s for Professionals - Law, medical, technical, and business. 110 West "A" St, Suite 123, San Diego. (619) 233-4222 Mon., Fri. 9 AM-5 PM, Tu.-Th. 9 AM-6 PM, Sat. 9:30 AM-5 PM.
Bargain Bookstore - Architecture, Southwest, art, small presses, general used books. 1033 Eighth Ave., San Diego . (619) 234-5380. Mon., Fri. 9AM-5 PM, Tu.-Th. 9AM-6PM, Sat. 9:30 AM-5 PM.
Wahrenbrock’s Book House - San Diego’s premiere bookstore. The kind of store you need to spend hours in. All kinds of books including antiquarian, new and used general books, Californiana, Mexico, Baja, voyages, literature. Searches and appraisals. 726 Broadway at 7th, downtown San Diego. (619) 232-0132.
Beach Areas
Yesterday’s Books - General, technical, history, literature, music. Searches. 3802 Rosecrans, San Diego. (619) 298-4503. Mon.-Sat. 11 AM - 6 PM.
BAY BOOKS - Good children’s books plus a Latin American section. 1029 Orange Ave., Coronado , CA. (619) 435-0070.
Books Unlimited - Music, medical and technical books. 2929-A Canon St., Pt. Loma. (619) 223-2910; FAX (619) 223-2961. M.-Fr. 9 AM-5 PM.
Antiques West Mall-Gallery - San Diego history plus general, nautical, cookbooks. 4905 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach. (619) 222-7500. 10 AM - 5:30 PM seven days.
Ocean Beach Books - Classics, science, sci-fi, contemporary, literature, more. 1917 Cable St., Ocean Beach . (619) 222-7923. Sun.-Sat. 10 AM - 5:30 PM.
P.F. Mullins Books - Steinbeck, nautical, California, literature; used, general. 723 Pearl Ave., La Jolla, CA. (858) 456-1645. M.-Th. 11 AM-9 PM; Fr. 10 AM-6 PM; Sat. 6 PM-11 PM; Sun. Noon-9 PM.
D. G. Wills Books - Science, military, politics, philosopy, foreign language; new and used. 7461 Girard Ave., La Jolla , CA. (858) 456-1800; (858) 456-1882. Sun.-Th. 10 AM-9 PM; Fr.-Sat. 10 AM-10 PM.
White Rabbit -- Another large and terrific children’s book stores! 7755 Girard Ave., La Jolla , CA. (858) 454-3518. M.-Sat. 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Sun. 11 AM-4 PM.
Warwick ’s -- Large store with contemporary fiction, travel, gardening, cookbooks, fiction. New books. 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla , CA. (858) 454-0347. M.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM; Sun. 11 AM-4 PM.
North Park
American Opinion Bookstore - Features John Birch Society publications. 4306 Utah Street, North Park. (619) 281-1338. Rocky’s Antiques, Books & Collectibles--Used; children’s, gardening, art, California, miscellany. 2367-30th Street, North Park. (619) 280-3806. Tu.-Sun. 10 AM - 6 PM.
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
William Burgett Bookseller - Used literature, history, art, scholarly. 2467 E Street, San Diego , CA . (619) 238-7323
Rolando/College
Nina’s Books - General new and used; classics, romance, mystery, sci-fi; cliff notes. 6165 El Cajon Blvd. #H, San Diego. (619) 287-3000. M.-Fr. 10 AM-9 PM; Sat. 10 AM-7 PM; Sun. 11 AM-6 PM.
Spanish Books - Childrens, dictionaries, Latin American literature, mysteries; professional--all in Spanish. 6464 El Cajon Blvd. #A, San Diego . (619) 229-0188; FAX (619) 287-5991.
San Diego Book Exchange - General, romance, sci-fi, more, used. 6981 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego , CA. (619) 464-4268. M.-Fr. 11 AM-9 PM; Sat. 11 AM-6 PM.
Clairemont/Kearny Mesa
The Mysterious Gallery - New books, collectibles featuring horror, suspense, mystery, fantasy. Lots of autographed books. Monthly guest authors (seating accommodates readings). 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Clairemont. (858) 268-4747 or 800-811-4747; FAX 858-268-4775. http:www.mystgalaxy.com M.-Th.-10 AM-7 PM; Fr. 10 AM-8 PM; Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM (different times for signings.)
Asahiya San Diego - Japanese books. Hawthorne Center, 5240 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego CA 92111. (619) 565-0100; FAX (619) 565-7112.
San Diego Technical Books, Inc. - Professional, technical, reference, scientific. 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego 92111. (619) 279-5088. M.-Fr. 8:30 AM-7 PM; Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM.
East County
Armchair Adventurer Bookstore - Metaphysical, sci-fi, classics, used general, non-fiction. 2357 Alpine Blvd., Alpine , CA. (619) 445-6146. Tu.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM.
Book Place - New, used fiction, general, mystery, romance, misc. 6122 Lake Murray Blvd.., La Mesa, CA (619) 462-4200. M.-Th. 10 AM-6 PM; Fr. 10 AM-7 PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM.
Cronecrafter Southwest Trading Post - Native American-Southwest new and used books; artifacts and gifts. 2441 Jamacha Rd. #104, El Cajon, CA. (619) 442-0902. Tu.-Fr. 11 AM-6 PM; Sat. 10 AM-5 PM.
Romance World - Best sellers, historical/light romances; new and used collectibles. 854 Jackman, El Cajon, CA. (619) 588-5494. M., Wed., Fri. 9 AM-7 PM; Th. 11 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-5 PM; Sun. 9 AM-4 PM.
Yellow Book Road - Another large children’s bookstore. 7200 Parkway Drive, #118,La Mesa, CA. 91942. M.-Th. 10 AM - 6 PM; Fri.-Sat. 10 AM - 5:30 PM. (619) 463-4900. For more info., contact kristin@yellowbookroad.com
Books, Books, Books - 835 Main Street, Ramona , CA. (760)788-5640
Sapphire Books - 2121 Main Street, Ramona , CA. (760) 788-5670
North Coastal
Book Works - Neat bookstore featuring children’s, art, poetry, photography, cooking, literature, lots more! 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar , CA. (858) 755-3735. M.-Th. 10 AM-10 PM; Fr.-Sat. 10 AM-11 PM; Sun. 10 AM-8 PM.
Earth Song Bookstore - Another truly interesting Del Mar bookstore! Psychology, poetry, self-development, health, gifts, cards. 1440 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar , CA. (619) 755-4254.
Esmeralda Books - New books on mystery, literature. Also hosts periodic readings and author events. 1555 Camino Del Mar #307, Del Mar , CA. (619) 755-2707.
World Journeys: A Traveler’s Store - All about travel including tales, guides, maps, accessories. Provides searches. 1555 Camino del Mar #315A, Del Mar , CA. (619) 481-4158.
Acacia Avenue Books - Quality books including new and near-new current selections plus out-of-prints and older treasures. Modern 1st editions, hardcover and softcover fiction and non-fiction for all ages and interests. 132 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach , CA. (619) 481-6455. M.-Sat. 10:30 AM-5:30 PM. Sun. by appointment.
The Book Seller - General, fiction, cookbooks, art. Friends of the Rancho Santa Fe Library bookstore. 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe , CA. (858) 756-4780. M.-Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM.
Paperback Exchange - 605-1/2 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA. (760) 966-0923
North County Inland
Cassidy’s Books - New and used, out-of-print; fine quality selection, hard cover and paperback. 742 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA. (760) 727-8640. M.-Sat. 10 AM-6 PM.
The Book Mark (Paperback Exchange) - Since 1975, over 100,000 used paperback books! Trade and Sell. Audio rent, trade and sell. 153 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA. (760) 746-6362. M-Fr. 9:30 AM - 5 PM; Sat. 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Heritage Books - First editions, collectibles, new and out-of-print books plus large children’s section. Bookbinding and book search service. 1785 S. Escondido Blvd., #E, Escondido , CA. (760) 746-6601. email: heritgebks@aol.com
Paperback Bookstore - Used historical, light romance, sci-fi; general. 12845 Poway Rd. #108, Poway , CA. (858)486-1440
South Bay
Third Aveue News - Books, magazines, newspapers, comics, lotto, rcing forms. 13,000+ books in stock; special order. 335 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA (619) 422-1991. M., Tu. Th. 7 AM-8 PM; Wed., Fr., Sat. 7 AM-8:30 PM; Sun. 7 AM- 6 PM
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