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Mountain View, California
East West Books (bookstore)
"East West Book is a charming new age book shop in the heart of downtown Mountain View with lots of goodies off the beaten path. Features sections of books that discuss herbalism, metaphysics, aromatherapy, shamanism, and inner healing. They also have incense, cards, and crystals. It's a nice place to just kind of wander and spend some time in, very appealing to the eyes and spirit." http://www.eastwest.com
324 Castro, 650-988-9800, 800-909-6161
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San Jose, California
Recycle Books (bookstore)
"Recycle Books is a large, open used book shop chock full of pretty much any book you could imagine. They even have a featured section which changes either daily or weekly, full of a really interesting, eclectic mix of literature. They also contain some collectibles. Recycle Books is conveniently located five to seven minutes away from the heart of downtown San Jose. The store is heaven on earth for any bookworm, and they even sell zines! (music, personal, fanzines mostly) The owners also have a a few cats, one of which is absolutely adorable cat, and is probably somewhere between 15-20lbs in weight. So if you're visiting San Jose and simply love books, make sure you stop at this place before you leave."
1066 The Alameda
408-286-6275
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Walnut Creek, California
Bonanza Street Books (and coffee) (bookstore)
"A very good new/used bookstore - particularly good art and local history sections. The coffee-shop is so-so (concession to trendiness) and the live "jazz" band should be avoided at all costs. But the size of the store and selection of books make it worth a visit."
1605 Bonanza St Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4525. Corner of Bonanza and Locust, in downtown Walnut Creek
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Denver, Colorado
The Book Garden (bookstore)
Feminist bookstore, run by some very nice people. They have bins of free + cheap (< $5) books in front, so be sure to look through those.
2625 E 12th Ave [12th + Elizabeth]
303.399.2004
hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
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Denver, Colorado
Murder By The Book (bookstore)
I laughed rather heartily when I first heard the name of this store. But that's irrelevant. The stores houses new + used mystery + fiction.
1574 S Pearl
303.871.9401
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Denver, Colorado
Tattered Cover (bookstore)
Four stories of books, books, and more books! It doesn't really compare to Powell's [in Portland, OR], but it's close enough for me. Good service, and if they don't have the book you want in stock, they'll usually order it for you.
16th & Wynkoop
303.436.1070
hours: M-F (9am-10pm); S-U (11am-8pm)
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Washington, D.C.
Politics and Prose (bookstore)
Without argument, this is the best bookstore cafe in D.C. Every time I walk in, I immediately start adding to my "books I need to read NOW!" list, because of the amazing selection and great tips from the staff (who are super nice, and especially funky downstairs in the cafe). They have almost nightly visits from famous authors - from Ward Just to Jill Ker Conway to up-n-comers. Plus, the cafe is yummy and you can sit on the sofa or mismatched chairs and read your CityPaper (and pick up other people as cool as yourself) as long as you want to.
on Connecticut Ave near the intersection with Nebraska Ave
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Tallahassee, Florida
Paperback Rack (bookstore)
New and used books, plus some zines (mostly of the literary sort). Their new books are always 10% off and their used books are cheap. You can find lots of oddball titles on pretty much any topic. And they'll give you store credit for used books, so you can swap up on your traveling stash
http://www.nettally.com/therack/therack.htm
1015 North Monroe St
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Andersonville, Illinois
Women and Children First (bookstore)
A woman-centered bookstore in Andersonville. Lots of gender and gay studies books, as well as some magazines and zines (I picked up my copy of Zine Scene there). They sometimes host live events
http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
5233 N. Clark St
773.769.9299
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prince frederick, maryland
second look books (book store)
a small used book store, located in the fox run shopping center(it wont be hard to find, its the only strip of stores in prince frederick.
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Boston, Massachusetts
New Words Bookstore (bookstore)
New Words concentrates mostly on feminist/lesbian literature. I think they have a zine section. Overall, just a rad bookstore and worth checking out."
http://www.centerfornewwords.org/
Directions to the Store By Public Transportation
Take the MBTA subway red line to Central Square
Exit on to Massachusetts Ave -- walk (a block or less, depending on which exit you use) to the main intersection in the Square, which is the intersection of Prospect Street and Mass Ave. Walk up Prospect Street to the fourth set of traffic lights -- about a ten-minute walk
This intersection (the fourth set of lights) is Hampshire Street. Turn left on to Hampshire, and New Words is on the ground-floor of the second building on your left.
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Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Quarter Moon Bookstore (bookstore)
"Quarter Moon is a really hip little bookstore nestled across the street from the coast of the Atlantic. QM has many, many souvenirs and odd/cool items that you just won't see anywhere else. While they don't have a whole lot of books, they make up for it in the atmosphere, which is very friendly and relaxed. You can rest your tired tootsies and even grab a cup of gourmet coffee, espresso, cappucino, or even delicious fruit smoothies. It's a great place to visit if the surf isn't being too friendly that particular day, or if you just need a break from sun and sand."
708 S. Anderson Blvd.
800-697-9134
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Portland, Oregon
Reading Frenzy (bookstore)
Reading Frenzy is a real, live, independently owned bookstore located in Portland, Oregon. We carry hundreds of independently published magazines, zines, comics, and books and we host dozens of art and literary events every year.
http://www.readingfrenzy.com/
921 Southwest Oak Street Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-1449
hours: Monday - Saturday: 11-7, Sundays: Noon-6
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wooden Shoe Books (bookstore)
anarchist/radical politics, pretty good zine selection, with really nice people and lots of free info/stickers etc. everytime i go in here i find about a million things i want to read or buy
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
McKay's used book store (bookstore)
The best used bookstore that I've ever been to, and I go to a lot of 'em. Huge, if a bit unorganized, with sections for CDs, videos, and DVDs. Has any kind of book you'd ever want and lots of copies. It's not the most fun place to browse around; there are no areas to sit, and its usually pretty crowded. They have books from 15 cents up to about $10
off E. Brainerd road
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Dallas, Texas
HalfPrice Books (used bookstore)
Used bookstores the size of Barnes and Noble but all used, with organized book discussion groups, etc. Fabulous. 6 locations in DFW: www.halfpricebooks.com
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Richmond, Virginia
Carytown Books (indie bookstore)
Local independent bookstore. It's sort of small, but it's cool. You can usually find the magazines that are hard to find around here, like Bust or Bitch. Occasionally, you'll find zines there for free cos some people just drop them off.
2930 West Cary Street
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Richmond, Virginia
Chop Suey Used Books (used bookstore)
his is a great used book store that has opened up recently. The prices are fairly reasonable, and they have a lot of recent books. They also display local art on the second floor. You can find some zines and local comics there, but not a lot. I think there's a bookshelf full of free books outside the store also
on and around the 1300 block of West Cary Street, on a corner
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Spokane, Washington
Aunties Bookstore
Auntie's has masses of new/used books. my favorite bookstore in spotown
402 w. main
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Seattle, Washington
Elliott Bay Books (indie bookstore)
Elliot Bay is a great independent book store, with vast sections dedicated to just about every new or used type of book imaginable. Also, they have a great zine section that carries a good representation of both local and national zines. A must see for Seattle visitors!
101 S. Main St., in Pioneer Square
(206) 624-6600
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Seattle, Washington
Left Bank Books (indie bookstore)
Left Bank Books is a collectively owned and run not-for-profit bookstore that stocks alternative press selections, zines, magazines, and a ton of other great fiction/cultural critique/radical politics/queer theory/feminist, etc. works. There is a website at http://www.leftbankbooks.com
92 Pike St near Pike Street Market
(206) 622-0195
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