The Book Rack has been in Arcadia for over 25 years. They carry used and new books ranging from non-fiction to fiction, classic to sci-fi, romance and more. The staff is more than happy to help you find the book for which you're looking. The Book Rack also carries audiotapes on books to experience your favorite story through sound, and it offers 20% off of all new books.
Cards & Comics specializes in trading cards and "all new and current" comics.
In addition to selling Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Magic cards, the store holds tournaments, including occasional free ones. In some tournaments, the winner can receive a free pack or store credit. The monthly tournament schedule is updated on the store's website.
The store recommends calling for information about its current comic book selection, because it receives new shipments every Wednesday.
Hi De Ho is located between 5th and 6th streets. Top titles include Spider-Man, Archie Classics, Astonishing X-Men, Avengers, Bart Simpson, Batman, Betty & Veronica, Black Widow, Captain America, Buck Rogers, Peanuts, and other past and present super heroes. In addition to comics, the shop has cool clothes, toys, books, calendars and more. Parking in rear.
Books Inc. is an independently owned and operated bookstore located on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. Traced back to 1851, Books Inc. is the "West's Oldest Independent Bookseller" and it now has 12 stores in California.
Books Inc. in Mountain View is characterized by the life-size Ernest Hemingway cutout at the entrance. Book clubs can register with Books Inc. and receive discounts of 15 percent off and many other benefits. It also offers walk-in book clubs. Other services include author events and launches.
There is a cafe on the second floor of this bookstall offering hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and free Wi-Fi.
Lee's Comics is a local comic book store carrying about 1,000 titles of various comic books for kids, teens and adults. Customer service is important to its staff, and they work to find you the book you are looking for. If they don't have it in the store, they will find out where to purchase it. This clean little shop offers wall-to-wall books both new and used. They also offer 50 cent books.
They take trade-ins and purchase used comics, too.
Located in the Lumberyard Shopping Center, Magical Child West features a wide variety of natural, safe and eco-friendly products for children and parents. Popular items include toys, games, books, puzzles, gifts, cloth diapers, diaper bags, nursing bras, baby carriers, organic cotton clothing, parenting books, slings, natural teething products, blankets, swaddlers, breastfeeding aides and clothing for infants and children. The store provides complimentary gift wrapping and a gift registry for expecting moms.
Afikomen Judaica is a retailer offering a large election of Jewish themed items, including books, jewelry, home decor and gifts. Some of the items offered include Sedar plates, Shabbat candlesticks and Kiddush cups.
Stories Books & Cafe is a local, used bookstore with a coffee/sandwich shop in the back. With plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, you can choose to enjoy the fresh air and sun while you savor an iced coffee and a sandwich, or you can stay inside and peruse the huge and varied selection of books.
Stories has a great selection of classics, cult hits and coffee-table tomes. You'll find a section solely dedicated to Los Angeles and Southern California, so if you want to sharpen your LA historical knowledge or grab a lesser-known novel by an Angeleno, this is the place.
The store offers free wireless Internet access to patrons.
