Archive-name: books/stores/north-american/western-misc

Last change:
Tue Sep 24 09:08:15 EDT 1996

Additions:
	Kansas City MO (several)
Changes:
	Minneapolis MN (DreamHaven, Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore)
	St. Louis MO (The Library Ltd.)
	Denver CO (Books Unlimited)
	Seattle WA (Arundel Books, Shorey's Books)
	WA (R. R. Henderson)

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Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include:
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN (and other MN)
Des Moines IA
Iowa City IA
Kansas City MO
St. Louis MO
New Orleans LA
WY
Boulder CO
Colorado Springs CO
Denver CO
CO (other)
Salt Lake City UT
Las Vegas NV
Seattle/Tacoma WA (and other WA)
Portland OR (and other OR)
CA (other than San Francisco Bay and S. California areas)

[Note 1: This list includes cities south of the Canadian border and west of
the Mississippi River  It also includes St. Paul MN, which is really east of
the Mississippi, but makes sense to include with Minneapolis.  Lists for the
San Francisco Bay area, the Southwest, southern California, and other
geographic areas are posted in separate messages at the same time as this
list.]

[Note 2: I collected these comments from a variety of people.  I personally
have no knowledge of many of these places and take no responsibility if you
buy a book you don't enjoy. :-)   Phone numbers and precise addresses can be
gotten by calling directory assistance for the appropriate city.  Call ahead
for precise hours, as even when I list them they are subject to change.]

[Note 3: If you can add information for any of these, in particular
addresses when they are missing, please send it to me.]

[Note 4: I am cross-posting this to rec.arts.sf.written, but the bookstores
listed include *all* types of bookstores, so please don't tell me that a
particular store has a limited SF section unless I have specifically claimed
otherwise.  All references to science fiction are abbreviated SF for ease in
electronic searching.]

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Subject: Minneapolis/St. Paul MN (and other MN)

Minneapolis:

Amazon Bookstore.  Oldest feminist bookstore in the country, according to
	PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (founded 1970).
Arise (2117 Lyndale Ave S, 612-871-7110).  A women's bookstore, library, and
	resource center.
Barnes & Noble.  "Perhaps the finest bookstore in the Twin Cities area with
	an enormous selection of books of general interest, as well as items
	I have found previously only in specialty stores.  The store also
	has the largest collection of magazines in the Twin Cities to my
	knowledge."
B. Dalton's.  "This was started up by The Dayton-Hudson company, which is
	headquartered in Minneapolis.  I was always surprised that the
	Dalton's in downtown Minneapolis is not only one of the worst
	bookstores I have been in, it is one of the worst Dalton's.  I would
	have thought that they would make an attempt to make their flagship
	store one of the better ones."  Best bet is probably the one in
	Southdale, as their service is very good, and they can get books
	from any of the other stores within a day.  A fairly typical
	mall-store, though.
Baxter's (608 2nd Ave S).  A really good independent bookstore. The owner
	clearly is a serious bibliophile and recently took great pleasure 
	in hunting down a stray copy of the then difficult to locate DEATH
	OF THE MESSIAH by Brown.  Highly recommended.
Barnes & Noble (Nicollet Mall).
Biermaier's BH Books (809 SE 4th St, just off exit 18 on 35W near
	Dinkeytown, 612-378-0129).  Has a nice selection of scholarly books,
	often at very reasonable prices. It is one of those overly-cramped,
	books-stacked-everyhwhere kinds of places.  Open Tue 11AM-9PM,
	Wed-Sat 11AM-5:30PM.
The Book House (429 14th Ave SE, 612-331-1430).  Used books.  Has a huge
	selection.  Organization is so-so (but supposedly getting better),
	but the sheer quantity of books makes up for this.  If you can't
	find it anywhere else (or didn't even know you wanted it) this is a
	good place to shop.  Most books are priced at 50% of cover, although
	true antiques will be more, and books that are over-stocked are
	sometimes heavily discounted.  Large philosophy, theology, history,
	writing sections.  Open Mon-Sat 10AN-11PM, Sun 12N-6:30PM.
	"They have another store near the Hungry Mind I haven't been to."
Bookdales (406 W 65th St, Richfield, 612-861-3303).  Very neat, sometimes
	alphabetized, nice boxed editions, first editions, magazines,
	childrens, not much philosophy or technical.  Good prices.  Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 12N-6:30PM.
A Brother's Touch (2327 Hennepin Ave S, 612-377-6279).  Gay, lesbian, and
	bisexual.
Dinkytown Antiquarian Book Store (1316 SE 4th, 612-378-1286).  This store is
	located near the University of Minnesota.  Modern first editions,
	Western fiction, decorated covers, somewhat disordered.  There are
	several other used book stores in the area.
DreamHaven Books (912 West Lake 55408, 612-379-8924; 1309 4th SE,
	612-379-8924, dreamhvn@icicle.winternet.com).  Truly fantastic new
	and used SF, fantasy, horror selection.  Accepts telephone credit
	card orders.  Will ship worldwide.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM,
	Sat 11AM-6PM.
J & J O'Donoghue Books (1926 2nd Ave. S., Anoka, 612-427-4320).  Open
	Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM.
Jefferson and Hamilton Loome Theological Booksellers (Old Swedish Convent
	Church, 320 North 4th, Stillwater, 612-430-1092).  Stupendous.
	Friendly, helpful staff.
Leland N. Lien-Bokkseller (57 S 9th St, across from Nicolet Mall,
	612-332-7081).  Very neat, good quality, no philosophy.  "It has
	some nice antiquarian books, like Adam Smith's THEORY OF MORAL
	SENTIMENTS, for appropriately outrageous sums of money.  Also has
	books for more reasonable sums.  I found an early edition of
	Sumner's FOLKWAYS here, which I thought was quite nice."  Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM. 
Mayday Bookstore (301 Cedar Ave S, 612-333-4719).  A not-for-profit,
	volunteer-run, community bookstore specializing in radical/leftist/
	anarchist/feminist/queer books with a good selection of alternative
	newspapers and periodicals.  They carry lots of things you won't
	find anywhere else.
Once Upon A Crime (604 W 26th, 612-870-3785).  A great selection of
	Sherlockian stuff and other mystery as well, both old and new.  A
	more active author signing schedule than Uncle Hugo's/Edgar's.
Orr Books (3043 Hennepin Ave S, 612-823-2408).  One of my favorite
	bookstores, they have a large selection of spiritual/religious/
	women's studies/Native American literature/as well as general
	fiction and the like.  Their selection is similar to Present Moment
	but larger and without the herbs.
Present Moment Books and Herbs (3546 Grand Ave S, 612-824-3157).  Mostly
	books dealing with spiritual/metaphysical/occult/health and healing,
	they also have what they claim is "the largest selection of roots
	and herbs in the midwest."  They are a great resource for
	metaphysical books and natural healthcare.
St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers (216 S Main, Stillwater, 612-430-0732).
	Large, very neat, fine quality, pretty good philosophy.  Open
	Mon-Wed 9:30AM-5:30PM, Th-Sat 9:30AM-8:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM
Second Story Books (on the West Bank of the U).  "A rather new used
	bookstore, getting better each time I visit.  Found a nice
	collection of essays by Montaigne illustrated by Dali here."
Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore and Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore
	(2864 Chicago Ave S, unclehugo@aol.com).  Good selection of SF in
	the front (Uncle Hugo's), with the back (Uncle Edgar's) for
	mysteries.  They have a nice newsletter with upcoming releases.
	Bargain hunting galore in the used stacks.
Walker Art Center Bookstore (725 Vineland Place).  A fun place to look at
	artsy books.  "For those not familiar with the Walker, it is one of
	the better museums of modern art."

"In addition to your list, we've been blessed with two Borders (one in
Minneapolis & one in its western suburb, Minnetonka), and five Barnes
& Nobles superstores (we're their test market).  I'm not especially
fond of Borders--I just don't like the atmosphere--but the Barnes &
Nobles are as close to heaven as I expect to come in this life ;>  Not
only are they well stocked & staffed with people who belong in bookstores,
but they've got the best, most ecclectic selection outside of City Lights
(IMltHO)."

One person says, "Strangely, there are few bookstores near the
University of Minnesota.  The U of M bookstore does offer 10% off new
books, but you'd hardly want to go book shopping there unless there was
something you knew you needed to buy.  Used book stores are another
matter.  There at least 4 good ones within walking distance of the U."

But another responds, "At the end of the Minneapolis section there's a
quote about no good book stores near the U of MN.  That's not true at
all.  There is one good one.  Dreamhaven is right in Dinkytown, its on
the same block as The Book House (different street though).  Dinkytown
is right next to the Minneapolis campus (within walking distance)."

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St. Paul:

Booksellers et al (167 Snelling Ave N).  Big theology section, disordered,
	poor quality.  Open Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Evenstar Bookstore (2401 University Ave W, 612-644-3727,
	http://www.dwave.net/~evenstar/).  "Books and Supplies for the
	Journey Within."  "This bookstore specializes in not specializing
	(if they have a specialty, it's tarot.  The woman who runs the store
	reads and teaches tarot professionally).  They have a good selection
	of books on many metaphysical subjects, plus temple supplies,
	religious icons, and a good selection of "pocket rocks" (cheapa
	crystals and stones).  The store also the campus of the School of
	Sacred Paths, which offers classes in a variety of Pagan subjects.
Half Price Books (2041 Ford Parkway, Highland Village, 612-699-1391).  One
	of the larger and better-run stores in this chain, selling used and
	publisher's overstock.  The selection is good, and some real
	bargains can be obtained.  A nice complement to the new Barnes and
	Noble across the street.  Sections include, among others, technical,
	mystery, SF, childrens' (good selection) and art (good selection).
	Some very good deals can be found.  There are branches of this store
	in the suburbs of St. Louis Park and Maplewood.
Half Price Books (5011 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, 612-922-2414).
	Large, extremely neat and orderly, newer books.  Acceptable
	philosophy and classics.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM.
Half Price Books (1731A Beam Ave, Maplewood, 612-773-0631; also in
	St. Louis Park).  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM.
Harold's (186 W 7th 1/2 block west of Civic Center, 612-222-4524).  Very
	neat, good quality, great classics.  Open Mon-Fri 10:30AM-5PM, Sat
	9:30AM-5PM.
The Hungry Mind (1648 Grand Ave, 612-699-0587).  "As good as Borders, has
	been having readings for years, and somehow belongs to what St. Paul
	is." "It still has one of the better selections of baseball books
	in the area.  I don't know why, but I don't care for the Hungry
	Mind.  I like their newspaper, but I never enjoy browsing there.
	Perhaps it is the trendy coffee shop [Table of Contents] up front."
	"Much more selection that one would expect for the bookstore serving
	a small college (Macalester).  The staff is helpful and
	knowledgeable."
James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (251 S Snelling at St. Clair, 612-699-1114).
	Literary, pricey, ordered.  "Be sure to ask to visit the basement,
	where the "good stuff" is kept--first editions, etc."  Open Mon-Sat
	10:30AM-6PM.
Mica Books (1209 Arcade St, 612-771-1534).  Open Thu-Fri 12N-5PM, Sat
	9AM-5PM.
Midway Books (1579 University Ave at Snelling, 612-644-7605).  The comics in
	the front section can be off-putting to those more interested in
	books, but Midway Books has a wide selection of used paperbacks and
	hardbacks covering three floors, and a very knowledgable staff
	(which has one drawback; they know what their stuff is worth and
	charge accordingly).  One of the better used bookstores in the Twin
	Cities.  Open Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 12N-7PM.
Rulon-Miller Books (400 Summit Ave, 612-290-0700).  True antiquarian store.
	Americana, literature, travel, early books, language.  Open Mon-Fri
	9AM-4:30PM (appointments preferred).


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Duluth:

Carlson Book (206 E Superior, 218-722-8447).  "Carlson's is large and funky;
	organization could be much better--the worst example being
	unalphabetized paperback fiction--there are possibly more than
	300,000 books, certainly more than 250,000.  The only new books are
	THE ANARCHIST'S COOKBOOK and a dozen titles on growing marijuana.
	Somewhere between 2000 and 3000 current magazines and journals.  A
	lot of used vinyl.  Knowledge of staff--fair to good, to excellent,
	given the right subject.  There are plants, many places to sit and
	75-foot aisles, a high ceiling, shelves overflowing."  Open Mon-Sat
	10AM-11PM, Sun 12N-10PM.

"Duluth has just gotten a B&N, about 100,000 books--five other independent
booksellers in town have banded to offer discounts and referencing. These
shops focus on particular subjects--for example, Books Bound has an
excellent children's collection, more carefully chosen than Carlson's,
although the two owners cooperate regularly."

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Des Moines, IA

One reader writes, "Des Moines is *not* a good bookstore town.  Most
entries under 'Bookstores' in the Des Moines Yellow Pages are for
stores in other cities and states.  There is a Half-Price Books, and a
Borders Books, and some small religious bookstores downtown.  I saw one
used bookstore near a college campus but it was closed when I was
there.  And that's *it*!"

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Subject: Iowa City, IA

B. Dalton's (Old Capitol Center Mall, Downtown).  A typical mall bookstore.
The Bookery (523 Iowa Avenue, 319-351-3510).  A hoard of used books crammed
	into an old house; big SF section.  In addition to books, they have
	quite a bit of ephemera, such things as railroad timetables,
	advertising flyers, and such.  Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM.
Haunted Bookshop on the Creek (520 E Washington, 319-337-2996).  Another
	hoard of used books crammed into an old house.  This is the best
	place in town for used art and literary books.  Mon-Sat 11AM-7PM,
	Sun 1PM-5PM.
Iowa Book and Supply (8 South Clinton).  A big campus bookstore, heavy on
	current textbooks, but with a good general reading selection.
	Across the street from the center of campus, and known as Iowa Book
	and Crook by many old-timers.
Murphy-Brookfield Books (219 North Gilbert, 319-338-3077).  Yet another
	hoard of used books crammed into an old house.  The best place in
	town for old technical books.  Good philosphy section.
	Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM.
Prairie Lights Books (15 South Dubuque).  The best bookstore in town by
	just about any measure.  This place comprares very well with Borders
	in Ann Arbor; it is the home of the radio program "Live from Prairie
	Lights," where authors do readings from their works.  The place is
	currently two floors of books, but they are planning to expand to
	three floors.  It is hard to find any gaps in this store's stock.
University Book Store (Iowa Memorial Union).  The second best bookstore
	in town, by most measures.  As good a textbook selection as you
	get, plus a good selection of art, literature, science, and other
	books.  Also a good place for art supplies.
Waldenbooks (Sycamore Mall).  Another typical mall bookstore.

[Much of this part contributed by Doug Jones (jones@cs.uiowa.edu).]

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Subject: Kansas City, MO 

Barnes & Noble (400 W 47th, 816-753-1313).  Superstore.  Open 7 days.
Border's (9108 Metcalf at 91st next to the Glenwood Theater in Overland
	Park, 816-642-3642).  "Huge selection, probably KC's biggest.
	Carries titles not normally "allowed" by the more conservative
	locals.  Cappucino bar in back.  In the same mall is a second
	Border's Bookstore, this one devoted to children's books, books on
	parenthood, pregnancy and childbirth, and a large selection of
	infertility books." Mon-Thu 8AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-7PM.
Cook's Books (9071 Metcalf Ave, Lohmans Plaza, 816-383-0333).  New and used
	cookbooks.
Culturally Speaking (1601 E 18th, 816-842-8151).  African-American books.
	Also cards and gifts.
Forsyth Travel Library (9154 W 57Th, 816-384-3440).  Travel books, maps,
	etc.
Global Connections (4201 S Noland, 816-373-1925).  Travell books and
	accessories.
Phoenix Books (317 Westport Rd, 816-931-5784).  Women's and alternative
	books.  Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PM.
University Bookstore (5000 Rockhill Rd, 816-235-1401). Mon-Thu 8AM-7PM,
	Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM.
Whitelight New Age Books (1607 W 39th, 816-931-0116).
U. S. Government Bookstore (120 Bannister Mall, 5600 E Bannister Road,
	816-765-2256).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
	Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and that
	they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things
	you'll find anywhere?"  Open 7 days a week.

Kansas City has a higher percentage of Christian bookstores (based on the
	Yellow Pages) than any other major city I can remember.

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Subject: St. Louis MO

Big Sleep Books (in the Central West End).  Mysteries.
By the Book (9040 Manchester, Brentwood, MO, a couple of blocks west of
	Brentwood Blvd.; look for a blue awning on the South side as it is a
	little hard to find).  "I recently discovered this used book store,
	very clean, open, carpeted, a few chairs.  The have every book on a
	computerized database by title and author so you have an alternative
	to browsing.  The SF section is very extensive, probably their
	largest single classification, and the books are actually
	alphabetized by author.  You pay a tad more for all this, about $1
	more than typical used prices for paperbacks, but this is easily the
	nicest used bookstore I have ever been in."
A Collector's Bookshop (6275 Delmar in University City) (used).  SF is
	upstairs in the back.  Sorted by author's last initial only, and the
	selection is huge and turns over fast.  You can spend hours in this
	place.  It's a real job to search through, but you get some real
	bargains.  Mostly paperbacks, but some hardbacks, trade, and book
	club editions, too.
Left Bank Books (399 N Euclid in the Central West End).  Probably the best
	general bookstore in St. Louis.  Large and comfortable with a
	friendly, knowledgeable staff.  SF is downstairs and features one of
	the better offerings of hardback and trade paperbacks in stock, but
	the regular paperback shelves are somewhat limited in this genre.
	Still, it is always a delight to go to this store and I always end
	up spending more time/money there than I planned.
The Library Ltd. (actually in the suburb of Clayton at Forsyth and Hanley,
	about a half-mile west of Washington U, http://www.libltd.com).  The
	largest bookstore in St. Louis: 53,000 square feet, 125,000 titles,
	500,000 volumes, and in business for 25 years.  (Supposedly the
	largest independent bookstore measured by space, though I find it
	hard to believe it's larger than Powell's.)  A very pleasant store,
	with couches, chairs, and tables for reading areas in its two floors
	and mezzanine.  Has theme rooms for subjects such as mysteries,
	fiction, history, etc.  The nature et al room has a salt-water tank;
	the mystery room looks like an English drawing room.  A large
	selection of discount-price remaindered books, and an extensive
	display of all varieties of current hardbacks, paperbacks, and a
	reasonable magazine selection, but one poster says, "Incredibly
	large store, but an aesthetic turn-off.  Huge vaulted ceilings and
	the predominance of white paint make this store look cold and
	commercial.  And the cappuccino downstairs ain't cheap."  On the
	other hand, another writes, "I love this bookstore; it's the best
	I've ever seen.  The service is great, and they offer many books not
	availbale at the chains.  There are sofas and chairs and tables all
	over.  And they'll special order just about anything from any
	publisher."  Open Sun-Thu 8AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-12M.
Star Clipper (8100 block of Delmar in University City).  A wonderful store
	for SF, and even the comics interest me, not a hardcore comics
	reader.  Notable for carrying books of SF criticism, like Larry
	McAffery's FICTION 2000.  Plus, they carry odd, obscure, and
	interesting periodicals.  Friendly place full of brain goodies.
	New releases are 15% off cover price.  All other books purchased
	at regular price can be recorded on a customer file.  After 12 books
	the next one is essentially free.  They are somewhat slow on special
	orders.

"I haven't been to St. Louis in a number of years, but a highlight of 
my graduate student years was the yearly Famous Bar Booksale.  A local
charity each year would set up a huge tent in the parking lot of the 
Clayton Famous Bar store.  Under the tent would be books, books, and 
more books.  All used at very reasonable prices.  The first day you 
had to pay for admission.  After that, admission was free.  In 
addition, they were constantly replenishing the tables so there was 
not a big advantage of going the first day, and you could find new 
things every time you went.  A wide variety of topics were available.
I know this isn't a bookstore, but it was a wonderful event."

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Subject: New Orleans LA

In the Quarter (or Downtown as the locals say):

Arcadian Books and Art Prints (714 Orleans, 504-523-4138).  Nice little
	store, though the space between the shelves is a bit cramped and the
	books are in a bit of a mess but good stock of literature,
	particularly local interest, New Orleans and Louisana stuff.  Open
	Mon-Sat 10:30AM-6:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
B. Dalton (Canal).  A good chain store, very large.
Beckham's Book Store (228 Decatur, 504-522-9875).  "On the three occasions I
	have visited this store in the last ten years, I have always had the
	impression that the stock has barely changed.  It is a large store
	with a good general stock but everything seems slightly out of date
	(not necessarily a disadvantage!)." Open 10AM-6PM daily.
Bookstar (Jax Brewery).  The best bookstore in town, though it lacks the
	personal touch of Maple Street and the other independents.
	"It was, alas, the only place I found that had a decent new title
	selection."
Crescent City Books (204 Chartres, 504-524-4997).  "The owner came up from
	Sarasota, FL (where he still has an interest in a couple of
	bookstores) and has created a first-class used bookstore.  I found a
	very varied stock, big on local material, very good stock of
	non-academic world history, good stock of literature, travel,
	biography, etc.  Prices are not cheap but reasonable.  Well worth a
	visit."  Open Mon-Wed 10AM-7PM, Thu-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-5PM.
Dauphine Street Books (410 Dauphine, 504-529-2333).  Small but excellent
	stock, big on literature, particularly local interest (lots of
	Faulkner stuff) as well as local history and travel, music, etc.
	Reasonably priced.  Open Thu-Mon 11AM-7PM.
DeVille Books (Shell Square).  An okay small independent.
Encore Books (next to Tower Records on North Peters).  Good general new
	books store, with lots of discounted books and the big advantage of
	staying open till midnight every night.
Faulkner House (624 Pirate's Alley, 504-524-2940).  Where Faulkner wrote
	"Soldier's Pay."  Small but interesting stock, primarily literature,
	big on local interest.  Open 10AM-6PM.
Kaboom Books (901 Barracks, 504-529-5780).  Don't be put off by the name or
	the fact that it is at the outer edge of the Quarter.  Nothing
	spectacular but good solid general stock at very reasonable prices.
	Open Thu-Mon 11AM-7PM.
Librairie Books (823 Chartres, 504-525-4837).  Don't be put off by the
	name--it's not a French bookstore.  General stock, nothing out of
	the ordinary but if you are staying in the Quarter you are bound to
	keep passing it.  Open 10AM-8PM.
Little Professor (S Carrollton).
Maple Street Bookstore.  One of the best of a mediocre bunch on Maple
	Street.
Old Children's Books (734 Royal, 504-525-3655).  "With such limited hours, I
	never found him open."  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-2PM.

Tower and the Music Factory (a couple of blocks beyond Tower on North
Peters) are both record stores that stock books on music, particularly
New Orleans type music.

Outside the Quarter:

Magazine Street:

Magazine is what Decatur becomes the other side of Canal.  If you
drive, there are some interesting antique stores at around the 2000
block as well as near these two bookstores.  By bus take the Magazine
Street (#11) bus.  It comes down Canal and makes a right onto
Magazine.  The stop is on Canal just before the turn.

Beaucoup Books (Magazine near Jefferson).  An okay small independent.
George Herget (3109 Magazine, 504-891-5595).  Good general used bookstore.
	Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM.
Paul Taylor's Book Shop (3119 Magazine, 504-891-6707).  Good general used
	bookstore.  Open Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM.

Garden District (take St. Charles streetcar to get to these stores):

Garden District Bookshop (2727 Prytania (in the Rink), 504-895-2266.) 
	Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM.
Great Acquisitions Book Service (8200 Hampson, #311, 504-861-8707.) 
	Open Mon-FRi 9:30AM-3PM.

The Antiquarian and Second Hand Bookshops of New Orleans put out a
helpful, free leaflet on the antiquarian and second hand bookstores in
their city, with a map of the French Quarter showing the location of
those in the Quarter and directions to those not in the Quarter.  You
can get it from many of these stores.

There are some interesting second-hand and specialty book stores, mostly in
the Vieux Carre.  Beckhams, Crescent City, George Herget, and Librairie (all
except Herget in the Vieux Carre) are among the larger and better used book
places.  There are also used paperback stores on Metairie Road, Airline Hwy,
W Esplanade in Kenner, and a couple on the West Bank.

"New Orleans is a city of eaters, drinkers, partyers, and dreamers, not
readers!  I would venture to guess--and I'm a former New Orleanian and still
a property owner there--that New Orleans has fewer bookstores per capita
than any other city in the Western world."

But another poster writes, "I must disagree with the comments of the poster
about New Orleans not being a city of readers.  For a city that gave birth
to Lafcadio Hearn, Truman Capote and John Kennedy Toole and which long
sheltered Faulkner, Tennessee Williams and Walker Percy, this is unjust.
It's also inaccurate."

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Subject: WY

Two Ocean Books (Dubois, near Yellowstone, twoocean@wyoming.com,
	http://www.wyoming.com/~dte/books/.  New regional Western and local
	writers, natural history.

Casper WY:

B Dalton (Eastridge Mall (2nd & Wyoming Blvd, 307-237-0793).
The Book Gallery (235 E 1st, 307-234-4412).  Used and rare books.
Book Nook (536 E Yellowstone, 307-237-2211).  Sell and trade used books.
The Book Palace (134 S Center, 307-577-1325).
Book Peddler (4270 S Poplar, 307-266-2921).
The Book Shelf (2121 E 2nd, 307-237-6034).
The Galilean (Eastridge Mall, 307-234-9810).  Bibles and Christian books.
Linda's Beehive Books (1125 S Jackson, 307-235-4675).  Christian and LDS
	books.
Ralph's Books & Cards (Hilltop Shopping Center, Country Club Rd & 3rd,
	307-234-0308).
Waldenbooks (Eastridge Mall, 307-235-2046).
The Westerner Newsstand (245 S Center, 307-235-1022).

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Subject: Boulder CO

Abbey Road (1734 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street pedestrian
	mall).  Used.  Medium- to high-quality material.  Art/interior
	design, philosophy, science, nature, novels, CDs, technology.  Nice
	owner.  Will bargain.  No new arrival shelf.  Penny Lane is the
	coffeehouse at 1783 Pearl.
Aion Bookshop (1235 Pennsylvania Ave, 303-443-5763).  Used.  Large
	house/storefront at the bottom of "the hill" by CU.  Main level is
	primary quality hardbacks: art and architecture, textbooks,
	technical, classics, philosophy, poetry, history.  Basement is
	primarily paperbacks: SF/military/aviation/autos/business.  Recent
	arrival shelf.  They will bargain on some books.
	"Nice folks, one of my favorites for higher quality books."  Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Acoma Books (2488 Baseline Rd, Boulder CO  303-494-3309)  Used.  Tucked in
	the Base-Mar Mall near the corner of Baseline and Broadway.
	Primarily high-quality hard and softbacks: art and architecture,
	lots of technical, classics, philosophy, poetry, history.  Recent
	arrival shelf.  They won't bargain much.  Nice little store run by
	old Aion partner.  Coffeehouse nearby.
Art Source International (1237 Pearl St., 303-444-4080).  Antique maps &
	prints, Americana & geology.  Open Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM,
	Sat-Sun 11AM-5PM.
Beat Book Shop (1713 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street
	pedestrian mall, 303-444-7111).  Beat Subculture.  The title sez it
	all.
Book Lode (3060 15th, 303-443-0714).  By appointment and mail order.  Call
	for catalog.  Technical & historical books & publications on
	geology, mining, milling & mining history on all western states,
	Alaska, Canada, international, & eastern United States.
Bookworm (2850 Iris, Diagonal Plaza Mall, SE corner of 28th and Iris,
	303-449-3765).  Very used.  Large selection of mostly low-quality
	paperbacks.  No new arrival shelf.
The Boulder Bookstore (1107 Pearl St, at the very west end of the Pearl
	Street pedestrian mall, 303-447-2074).  "A great independent
	bookstore."  Wide selection of all types.  Nice place with chairs to
	sit and read if you want.  "It has been around for a number of
	years, and sponsors numerous readings and literacy events.  It
	contains three full stories of books, including a children's book
	annex, and in the last six months, has debuted a new wing on the
	third floor.  Also, the Bookend Cafe next door features a wide
	variety of foods for lunch and dinner, as well as the usual
	coffee-shop fare."
Far Western Frontiers (700 Northstar Ct, 303-444-1040).  Orders by mail or
	telephone exclusively.  Catalogues issued.  Discovery and
	exploration of the Americas (1492-1860); early Colorado history, the
	American West and Southwest, Mexico and the Caribbean.
	English and Spanish voyages.  First editions.
Red Letter Books (1737 Pearl St, three bocks east of the Pearl Street
	pedestrian mall, 303-938-1778).  Used/very used.  Large, but
	somewhat dated, medium-quality, selection.  Will bargain prices
	down.  New arrival shelf tends to be good.
Rue Morgue Mystery Bookshop (946 Pearl, 303-443-8346, 800-356-5586).
	Used/new.  Next to The Trident.  They have a number of regular book
	signings by medium and big-name mystery authors, and also have a
	good selection of first editions and older titles.  They are very
	receptive to mail-orders (60% of their business is via mail); you
	can call and ask for a catalog to be sent to you.  Open Mon-Thu
	10AM-5:30PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Stage House Books (1039 Pearl St, half-block west of the Pearl Street
	pedestrian mall downtown, 303-447-1433).  Used/very used.  Main
	level is primary prints and hardbacks.  Upper level is primarily
	trade paperbacks.  No recent arrival shelf.  This is the oldest of
	Boulder's used book stores.  Large, but somewhat stale selection.
	Will bargain prices down.  Near the Trident Cafe.
The Trident (940 Pearl St, one block west of the Pearl Street pedestrian
	mall downtown, 303-443-3133).  Used/discounted new.  Attached to the
	Trident Cafe, a local writer hangout.  It's a nice place to browse
	and drink capuccino.  New arrival shelf.
Trails West (1032 S. Boulder Rd., Louisville, 303-666-7107).  New, used and
	out-of-print Western Americana, exploration, fur trade, Indians,
	military, overland travel, mining, ranching, outlaws, railroading,
	settlers, women, and local and regional histories.  Catalogs issued
	and mail orders welcomed.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-4PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox (write@lamar.ColoState.EDU), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: Colorado Springs CO

Aamstar Books (333 N Tejon, 719-520-0696).  Literature, fiction,
	non-fiction, poetry, Western Americana, Colorado authors, children's
	books, illustrated, leather &andfine sets, railroad, maps and
	prints.  Professional book search service.  Open Mon 12N-6PM,
	Tue-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-2PM.
Allbooks Antiquarian Books (1331 Imperial Rd, 719-548-1273).  General
	antiquarian, science and technology, China, Lin Yutang, SF.  By
	appointment only.
Chinook Bookstore (in old downtown Colorado Springs).  A wonderful
	medium-sized store.  They are locally famous for their incredible
	window displays.
Henry A. Clausen Bookshop (224 1/2 N Tejon, 719-634-1193).  General old,
	rare and out-of-print; appraisals.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM.
Hooked On Books (3918 Maizeland Rd, 719-596-1621).  Literature, western
	Americana, children's books, large selection of used and
	out-of-print books in all subjects.  Open Mon-Thu, Sat 10AM-6PM,
	Fri 10AM-9PM.
Judith A. Slason, Bookseller (524 Pleasant, 719-520-1486).  Old, rare, and
	out-of-print books.  By appointment only.
Our Books (2224 N Wahsatch, 719-633-7484).  General, Americana, first
	edition fiction, broad non-fiction, art, religion, technical,
	reference, military bios, medical, health.  Open Mon 12N-4PM,
	Tue-Fri 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-3PM.
Northwind Books (6025 Northwind Dr, 719-594-0619).  Natural history
	(illustrated and scholarly), sporting (field, hunting & fishing).
	Appraisal service.  By appointment only.
Spirit Dancer Gallery (19 N Tejon, Ste. 208, 719-473-4827).  Incunabula,
	fine press books, fine bindings, natural history, illustrated books,
	rare books.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox (write@lamar.ColoState.EDU), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: Denver CO

All About Books (3737 East Colfax at Jackson, 303-399-4673 and
	303-320-5891).  Four floors of fine used books: Art, architecture, 
	photography, history, Americana, hunting, fishing, sports, science
	and technology, first editions and reading copies of literature and
	genre fiction.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Astoria Books and Prints (1420 18th, 303-292-4122).  Art books, 
	architecture, design, photography, modern 1st editions, paintings,
	prints and other original art.  Open Mon-Sat 12N-5PM or by
	appointment.
Bonaventura Books (P.O. Box 2709, Evergreen, 303-674-4830).  Western
	Americana, out-of-print, used and new; Trails: Lewis & Clark,
	Oregon/California, Bozeman, Santa Fe; Women and the West, Fur Trade,
	Military, Mormons, Southwest, Indians.  By appointment.
Bonnie Brae Books & Prints (753 S University, 303-744-8763).  Used 
	out-of-print books in all fields.  Open Tue-Thu 11AM-7PM,
	Fri-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Book Forum (709 East 6th Ave, 303-837-9069).  Quality used books.  Open
	Mon-Sat 12N-5PM, Wed 12N-6:30PM.
The Book Garden (2625 E 12th Ave, 303-399-2004).  A women's gift and
	bookstore.  "The owners have worked really hard to provide women
	with books we can't find anywhere else.  It's small, but has a
	great, friendly atmosphere."  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM.
Bookhouse Book Search (P.O. Box 226, Littleton, 303-794-6084).  Special
	order new and search for out-of-print books.  Collectible children's
	books may be seen by appointment.
Books Unlimited (2070 S University, 303-744-7180).  Fine used books. Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM.
Books Unlimited (2070 S University, 80210, 303-744-0279,
	otierney@nilenet.com, http://www.booksunlimited.com).  75,000
	volumes.  Art, literature, history, etc.  Hardcovers and
	paperbacks.  Plus medieval manuscript pages and antiphoner pages.
	Winner of Westword's "Best Used Bookstore" for Denver three years
	running.
Capitol Hill Books (300 E Colfax Ave, 303-837-0700, across the street (east)
	of the Capitol building).  New, used and rare.  Medium-quality,
	large selection.  In medium-bad section of town.  Recent arrival
	shelf.  Won't bargain much.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM.
Chessler Books (26030 Highway 74, Kittredge, 303-670-0093 [in Co.],
	303-674-2860 [fax], 800-654-8502 [out of state]).  Mountaineering,
	exploration, guidebooks, maps, travel, videos, Arctic, Antarctic,
	Tibet.  Used, new, and rare books and maps.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM,
	and by appointment.
Colorado Pioneer Books (4755 S Broadway, Englewood, 303-789-0379).
	Specializing in Western Americana.  Open Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM,
	Sat 10AM-4PM.
Culpin's (Antiquarian) Bookshop (3827 W 32nd Ave, 303-455-0317).  Colorado,
	Western Americana, children's and illustrated, military, guns and
	sporting, modern firsts, Americana, Civil War, railroads, 
	mountaineering, bindings, geology and mining, maps and prints.
	Search service, appraisals.  Open Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-4PM.
Fahrenheit's Books (38 Broadway, 303-744-1043).  Occult, metaphysics,
	philosophy, art, plus general stock.  Searches, appraisals.  Open
	Mon 11AM-3PM, Tue-Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sun 12N-3PM.
The Hermitage (290 Fillmore, 303-388-6811).  Used.  Good collection of
	Western Americana.  Also first edition literature all periods,
	military history, art and illustrated travel, books on books and
	fine printing.  It's just a few blocks from Tattered Cover, and
	worth stopping by on a trip to the latter.  Open Mon-Wed,
	Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PM.
Hue-Man Books.  Black and African history and issues.
Kugelman & Bent (5924 E Colfax Ave, 303-333-1269).  Mysteries, modern
	literature, fine used books in all subjects.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM,
	Sun 10AM-4PM.
Linda M. Lebsack Books (1228 E Colfax Ave, 303-832-7190).  Colorado and the
	West, American art and artists, railroading.  Issues catalogues.
	Open Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-2PM, and by appointment.
Little Bookshop of Horrors (10380 Ralston Road, Arvada, 303-425-1975).
	SF, fantasy, horror, and suspense.  Has readings, panels, etc.
	Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.
Mad Dog and the Pilgrim Bookshop (5926 E Colfax Ave, 303-329-8011).  Fine
	out-of-print, used, and antiquarian books with an emphasis in
	biography, fiction, military history, and odd topics.  International
	booksearch.  Open Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM or by appointment.
Murder by the Book (1574 S Pearl, 303-871-9401).  Mystery fiction,
	Holmesiana, mystery games, other mystery related items.  Open
	Tue-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM.
Old Algonquin Bookstore (5900 E Colfax, 303-388-2224).  Literature, history,
	Americana, general books and collectibles, in fine condition only.
	Appraisals.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM.
The Old Map Gallery (1746 Blake, 303-296-7725).  Antique maps--specializing
	in important early maps of the western U.S. and early maps of the
	world.  Open Mon-Fri 11AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-2PM.
Paris on the Platte (?) (between I-25 and Union Pacific rail yards).
	Used.  Medium-high-quality selection attached to a bohemian cafe.
	Recent arrival shelf.  Will bargain some.
The Tattered Cover (2955 East First Avenue, Denver CO 80206, [mail address
	is Tattered Cover Bookstore, 1536 Wynkoop, Denver CO 80202],
	1-800-833-9327 or +1-303-322-7727, TT/V (303) 320-0536,
	FAX +1 303-399-2279, books@tatteredcover.com [for individual
	ordering], corporate@tatteredcover.com [for corporate ordering]).
	Huge--4 floors.  Over 400,000 books in stock.  Considered to be
	the best independent bookstore in the U.S.  Also does mail order to
	anywhere.  Free giftwrapping.  Open Mon-Sat 9:30AM-11PM Mon-Sat,
	Sun 10AM-6PM.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 117, Federal Building, 1961 Stout Street,
	303-844-3964).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
	Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and that
	they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things
	you'll find anywhere?"
Willow Creek Books (8100 S Akron, Ste. 310, Englewood, 303-790-7530).
	Modern literature (fiction, poetry, proofs, belles lettres), Western
	Americana, children's books, illustrated, signed and signed/limited
	editions, biography, natural history, art, photography.  Search
	service, appraisals.  Open Mon-Fri 11:30AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM,
	Sun 12N-5PM, and by appointment.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox (write@lamar.ColoState.EDU), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: CO (other)

The Bookcase (601 E Second Ave, Durango, 970-247-3776).  Western Americana
	and general history, new local interest maps and books, general
	stock of quality used and out-of-print books.  Open Mon-Sat
	9:30AM-5:30PM (evenings in summer).
Bookworm Bookstore (211 N Main, Gunnison, 970-641-3693).  New, rare,
	out-of-print Western Americana and natural history.  Open Mon-Sat
	9AM-5PM.
Dean W. Hand - Books (P.O. Box 628, Sterling, 970-522-5915).  Books and 
	pamphlets on Colorado and the Trans-Mississippi West.  By
	appointment only.
Glenwood Used Books (720 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, 970-945-2966).
	Literature and poetry, Americana, SF, earth studies, quality used
	and rare books in all categories.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun
	11AM-3PM.
Jim Rooney - Books (1717 Colorado Ave, Canon City, 719-275-3915).  Books on
	guns, hunting and western Americana; book search in those areas.  By
	mail order only.
Millet & Simpson, Booksellers (224 S Union Ave, Pueblo, 719-542-4462).
	Western Americana, art, music, literature, prints, ephemera, general
	stock.  Free search service, restoration.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM,
	Sat 11AM-5PM.
The Old Corner Book Shop (216 Linden, Fort Collins, 970-484-6186).  Used
	(mostly very, although some quality stuff).  Western Americana,
	children's books, classics, art books, mysteries, SF.  Open Mon-Sat
	10AM-6PM.

[Much of this part contributed by Glen Cox (write@lamar.ColoState.EDU), who
credits a pamphlet entitled "1993 Colorado Statewide Guide to Used, Rare and
Out-of-Print Bookstores" published by the Colorado Antiquarian Booksellers
Association.]

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Subject: Salt Lake City UT

Barnes & Noble (1250 E 2300 S in a big strip mall multiplex, 5900 S State
	Street (100 E) Corner location, and 1300 E and I-80 corner).  Best
	selection of SF and fantasy in town.
Comics Utah, (258 E 100 S; 801-328-3300).  Comics, SF & fantasy, games.
	There is a second location, but it is not as well stocked.
Golden Braid Books (213 E 300 S, 801-322-1162).  Eclectic selection: women's
	issues, Taror decks, etc.  Two floors of books, good used selection.
King's English (1511 S 1500 E, 801-484-9100).  A cozy bookstore with a
	resident cat, armchairs, and free tea and coffee.  New books,
	strongest in fiction and literature.  Best selection of mysteries
	in town.
Waking Owl Books (208 S 1300 E, 801-582-7323).  "It is a small, well-stocked
	store catering to the University of Utah community.  I think their
	fiction department is well selected and the crit section is
	outstanding."
Sam Weller's (254 S Main, 801-328-2586 or 800-333-7269).  A *huge* place
	with new books on the main floor and used books in the basement and
	on the balcony.  You can easily spend half a day browsing in here.
A Women's Place (800-582-5739).  "Books by, about, and for women.  Open 
	Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 12N-5PM.

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Subject: Las Vegas NV

Amber Unicorn.  Used children's books.  A bit pricey at times.

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Subject: Seattle/Tacoma WA (and other WA)

Seattle:
AKA Books & Left Bank Books.  Part of a collective that provides small
	press and alternative titles--former is primarily used books at
	good prices, latter is mostly new titles.
Arundel Books (across from the Seattle Art Museum).  Fine art books.  "Lots
	o'books, but somehow they don't jell. Fiction, art, lots of fiddly
	little non-fiction subjects."
Bailey/Coy Books.  Wonderful, full of good fiction and recommendations
	from staff and customers.
Beauty and the Books (on or near University Way).  Run-of-the-mill
	university used bookstore, but with an increasing supply of used
	Japanes books..
Beyond the Closet Books (1501 Belmont Ave, 206-322-4609).  The city's best
	gay/lesbian/bisexual bookstore.
Blackbird Books (3130 E Madison).  Has a good selection of books for the
	African-American community, including toys, posters, children's
	books, and music.
Catchpenny (9020 Roosevelt Way--Maple Leaf, southeast of Northgate).
	Typical neighborhood used bookstore.
Chameleon Books (510 15th Ave E, (Capitol Hill).  Used.  Strong fiction
	(hardcover), art and archtecture books.  Extensive Northwest and
	ethnic studies section.
David Ishi, Bookseller (down the street from Elliot Bay).  Lots of old
	hardbacks and memorabilia, but it's a bit expensive.  He
	specializes in fine editions, and will do difficult rare book
	searches on request.
Discount Books.  Has some of the lowest prices, but their selection is
	usually limited.
Elliot Bay Books (101 S Main, Pioneer Square, 206-624-6600 or 800-962-5311,
	FAX 206-343-9558, 3965533@mcimail.com).  Booklover's paradise.
	140,000 titles in stock.  Also has an extensive children's section,
	complete with a playroom for kids as you browse other areas,
	a restaurant downstairs, and frequent readings/book signings.
Flora and Fauna Books (121 1st Ave in Pioneer Square).  Best nature/outdoors
	bookstore in town, with both new and selected used/rare titles.
Gemini Book Exchange (9614 16th SW, White Center).  Typical neighborhood
	used bookstore.
Gregor Books (3407 California Way, West Seattle).  Literary First Editions.
Half Price Books (4709 Roosevelt Way NE, University District.  Large
	collection of mostly used books.  "Twice as large as any in Austin.
	How does this work?  I actually found some architecture I needed."
Horizon Books (425 15th East--Capitol Hill by the Group Health Hospital).
	Just your typical old house full of books.  Including the bathroom.
	SF, alternative religion, and life styles.  "It is also possessed of
	a truly amazing cat.  Most bookstore cats are extremely aloof or
	indifferent. This weighty beast sets to purring directly you touch
	it." (Also a new branch in a storefront at 6512 Roosevelt Way.)
Killing Time Mystery Books (2821 NE 55th, 206-525-2266).  Good mystery
	store, run by enthusiasts.  Features true crime and children's
	sections as well as large amounts of current mysteries--all the
	usual suspects and a number of the unusual, in both hardcover and
	paper.  A small used section with some out-of-the-way items.
Kinokuniya (2nd floor of Uwajimaya, near the Amtrak Station).  Japanese
	books and CDs.
Lambda Books.  The best place for gay/lesbian/bisexual titles and postcards.
Magus Bookstore (1408 NE 42 St near University Way).  Run-of-the-mill
	university used bookstore.
Peter Miller (1930 First Ave, 206-441-4114).  Architectural and design
	books.  Excellent selection, many things I'd never seen or heard of
	before.  Architectural theory, architectural history, urban
	planning, landscape, model kits for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, fine
	pens, and so forth.  Catalog.
Mystery Bookshop (117 Cherry).  Large collection of new and used mysteries.
Open Books: A Poem Emporium (Wallingford).  "Great poetry selection."  Well,
	I should hope so; the store is, according to PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (18
	Sept 95), "devoted entirely to poetry and poetry-related titles."
	Five hundred square feet in "the lower floor of a bungalow, which
	Open Books shares with a wine bar."
Pegasus Book Exchange (4553 California Way, West Seattle Junction).  Typical
	neighborhood used bookstore.
Red and Black Books (432 15th E, 206/322-7323).  Feminist book store with
	plenty of non-feminist books too.  Regular readings/book signings.
Seattle Book Center (3530 Stone Way N, 206-547-7870).  This is next door to
	Archie McPhee's, which is also reccomended.
Second Story Book Store (Wallingford Center on N. 45th).  Feminist, new
	fiction, lending library.
Secret Garden Children's Bookshop (Greenlake).  A wonderful selection.
Shorey's Books (west of Archie McPhee's and the Seattle Book Center).  Used
	bookstore with ancient reference books.  Lots of dreck, but the
	occasional book you can't find anywhere else.  After the recent
	[6/96] move, "stock appears to have shrunk considerably--in keeping
	with their smaller new digs--and  the dreck level does not appear to
	have decreased."
Spade & Archer (1101 E Pike).  Mystery bookstore.  The Pike St cinema is
	at the back.
Standard Books (65th in the Roosevelt District).  Great bookstore--open,
	airy, light, current fiction and non-fiction, heavy on politics,
	history, poetry.  Small children's section.  Free Sunday NYTimes
	Book Review.  Staff super-friendly and involved, newsletter, book
	signings and readings.
Tower Books (Lower Queen Anne and Bellevue).  Large, wide-ranging selection
	of new books, magazines, and papers.  (But according to one poster,
	they have recently [9/94] cut back on many of their formerly
	well-stocked sections.)  Also sells the cheapest IRISH TIMES in
	Seattle.  They have discontinued their 10%-off policy, but NYT
	best-sellers are 30% off.  Open until midnight 7 days a week.
Twice Sold Tales (905 East John on Capitol Hill).  Has incredibly good used
	fiction at good prices.  High turnover of used books (all areas).
	All books 25% off midnight to 8AM Friday night/Saturday morning. [I
	assume this means it's open 24 hours a day, at least on that day.]
	Great place to hang out in the middle of a Friday night, great
	atmosphere, colorful personalities, lots of cats.
Twice Sold Tales of Wallingford (2210 N 45th).  Also nice, but not as great
	as the one on Capitol Hill.
U. S. Government Bookstore  (Room 194, Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue,
	206-553-4270).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
	Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and that
	they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things
	you'll ind anywhere?"
University Bookstore (4326 University Way, 206-634-3400).  Simply massive,
	with good people to find the book you want, and an extensive
	children's section.  20-25% off on best-sellers that they choose, so
	can often get discounts on books that aren't on regular best-seller
	list (e.g., Kroll's "The Whole Internet" is almost always 20% off).
	Extra 10% rebate for UW students, staff, and alumni association
	members.  "Better than any University bookstore I know (including
	Harvard Coop) for general books."  "The University Book Store is by
	any measure one of the best all-round independent bookstores in the
	country, and certainly one of the absolute top independents when it
	comes to supporting SF.  I've long suspected that the reason Seattle
	has never supported a full-fledged science fiction store like Other
	Change of Hobbit or the Science Fiction Shop is that the University
	Book Store does such a good job.  Way back in 1982 when I lived in
	the apartment house across the alley (the Malloy), the U Bookstore
	was devoting an entire shelf unit to hardcover science fiction
	alone, to say nothing of the paperbacks.  If you live in the
	Pacific Northwest, support these guys."  And someone else adds,
	"The University Bookstore is even better than the FAQ's comments
	suggest.  I could easily have spent $500 in there without moving
	from the architecture section, the Italian history was at least two
	whole shelves (most stores give it three books, if that), and the
	SF is everything that it's cracked up to be."

There are also others on or near University Way and several north of the
University bookstore about a mile.

Tacoma:
Lady Jayne's Comics & Books (5969 6th Ave, Tacoma 98406, 206-564-6168,
	LDYJAYNE@aol.com).  Just off Hwy 16 (Bremerton link from I-5); take
	the 6th Ave exit and go behind Blockbuster Video in the next block.
	New and used SF and fantasy.  
Tacoma Book Center (324 E 26th, one block from Tacoma Dome-take the Tacoma
	Dome exit from I5, corner of 26th and D, 206-572-8248).  Very good
	selection of used and collectible books at good prices.  Worth the
	stop if you're traveling through.

South Suburbs:
Book World (I and II) (23406 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, and 23824 104th SE, Kent).
	Both are just your typical old supermarket turned into a (large)
	used bookstore.
Comstock's Bindery and Bookshop (257 E Main, Auburn--formerly on Ranier Ave
	S in Seattle, 206-939-8770).  Good selection of used SF, history,
	military.  "As a book binder primarily he has interest in
	antiquarian books.  He gets a lot of books donated from local
	libraries that he then binds up and resells.  The most tenacious man
	at finding an out-of-print book I have ever found, especially rare
	and unusual SF.  Has reading rooms, two store cats and one store dog
	(Bouvier de Flanders) often mistaken for large rug.  Very
	knowlegeable on many subjects, and will without hesitation send you
	to a competitor if they have the volume you need.  Used to be
	located in Seattle, moved down to Auburn for cheaper rents, keeps
	expanding, and may soon have the entire block of buildings as a
	bookstore.  He and his wife will help you find anything you want or
	need, and will spend time to make sure you get what you want in many
	subjects, including assessing the value of an older book.  2-for-1
	trade-ins for SF and others; will outright buy rare titles.  Will
	give you a better price than other antiquarians in Seattle area."
Wonderworld Books and Gifts (455 SW 152nd, Burien west of the Sea/Tac
	Airport).  Large collection of new paperback and hardback SF and
	cinema, comics, role-playing games, and collectibles.

Bellevue:
B. Dalton (Bellevue Square Mall).  A typical mall Dalton's.  An okay
	bookstore.  One of Bellevue Square's claims to fame is that it
	houses a legitimate art musueum.  So you can culturally improve
	yourself while you're shopping 'till you drop.  I understand that
	the art museum regrets the decision to locate in the mall.  The
	mall has several espresso stands.
B. Dalton (14725 NE 20th, Overlake, Redmond): "This is a typical strip mall
	Dalton's.  The unusual thing about it is that when you walk in the
	front door, you see off to the right an entire rack devoted to
	Microsoft Press books.  No other Dalton's in the area that I am
	aware of displays Microsoft Press books so prominently.  I have
	often wondered if it is purely coincidental that Microsoft is
	located about a mile away.  No espresso, but there is a place nearby
	that has great frozen yogurt.
Barnes & Noble (626 106th NE).  This is the new kid on the block. It is in
	a converted bowling alley.  This sounds fairly tacky, but the
	bowling alley was built with an arched roof that does not have any
	internal support columns.  The result is that the bookstore has an
	unusually light, open, and airy feel to it.  It's a quite pleasant
	place to browse.  There's a Starbucks espresso shop in the corner
	(this is de rigueur for the Seattle area).  There is a large
	children's book section.  It's quite popular with the local
	residents and is very difficult to find a parking space out front
	(but there is a lot of parking nearby).
Barnes & Noble (Crossroads Mall).  "This store just opened up. It's only two
	or three miles from the downtown Bellevue store.  Everyone thinks
	that Barnes and Noble is out of their gourd to open another store
	in Bellevue.  The only thing that I can figure out is that Borders
	has just moved into the area, and Barnes and Noble is trying to
	launch a pre-emptive strike.  Barnes and Noble describes it as a
	superstore, but is not as big as the downtown store, which must be a
	super-duper store.  You have to walk several hundred feet if you
	want some espresso.
City News (10116 NE 8th).  This is a news/magazine shop located in a grocery
	store across the street from the University Book Store.  They have a
	small trade paperback section.  The selection of newpapers,
	magazines, and books is not very impressive.  However, across the
	hall is an espresso shop (remember espresso is a staple of life in
	the Pacific Northwest).  The area between the news stand and the
	espresso shop seems to be a popular hangout on Saturday morning.
Crown Books (1100 Bellevue Way NE).  "I for one would not feel deprived if
	Crown Books went bankrupt.  However, if you like Crown Books we got
	one.  No espresso."
Eastside Daily Planet (Crossroads Mall).  An okay newstand.  The newspaper
	selection is not too remarkable.  The magazine selection is okay.
	It's also close to Starbucks.
Half Price Books (Crossroads Mall).  "I'm not a big used bookstore fan, but
	I have occasionally found some interesting stuff here.  The store
	is right next to (surprise, surprise) a Starbucks espresso stand.
Software Etc (Bellevue Sqaure Mall).  Has a decent selection of computer
	books.
Tower Books (10635 NE 8th).  Tower is right next to Barnes and Noble.  "This
	bookstore has always had the feel of a dump to me.  However, in many
	respects it's a better bookstore than Barnes and Noble.  It has the
	best selection of out-of-town newspapers in Bellevue that I am aware
	of.  The magazine section seems to be the best also.  Finally, it
	has the best selection of computer books for the computer
	professional in the Bellevue area. No espresso."  Since Barnes and
	Noble opened, they have reduced their overall book count (to copy
	B&N's layout, apparently) but increased the technical/computer
	section.)
University Book Store (990 102nd Ave NE).  This is a branch of the
	bookstore that serves the University of Washington.  They don't
	stock textbooks, however.  "It also has a light, open feel to it.  I
	enjoy browsing it.  The selection of books seems better than you
	find in the typical chain bookstore.  In response to Barnes and
	Noble coming to town, they expanded into an adjacent storefront and
	opened a children's book section.  They also have a small office/art
	supply section and sell University of Washington memorabilia.  No
	espresso (the campus branch has espresso)."  They offer a 10%
	discount card to educators.
Waldenbooks (Bellevue Square Mall).  "If I had to choose between Waldenbooks
	and Crown, I'd pick Waldenbooks.  I still think Waldenbooks suck."

"Crossroads is a quite interesting mall.  A few years ago, it was a
second-rate mall that was on the verge of collapse.  To revive it, the
developers attempted to convert it into a suburban Pike Place Market.
This strategy failed, but there were some interesting side effects.
During the farmer's market phase, several ethnic food stands opened up.
These proved to be quite popular, and are going great guns right now.
For example, there are Mexican, Indian, Vietnamese, and Mediterranean
food stands.  You can pick up a nice meal for $5 to $10.  It is much
nicer than the typical mall food court.  The mall also started offering
free evening concerts on Fridays and Saturdays.  So it's become a fairly
popular place."

Everett:

Sirius Books (9109 Evergreen Way, 206-355-9756).  Specializes in a wide
	range of used books, discounted hiking and mountaineering titles
	and Native American books and crafts.

Mt. Vernon:

B & M Books (take the George Hopper exit).  This is about a 90-minute drive
	from Seattle.  For anyone who likes used bookstores, this is worth
	the drive up, at least once.  The bookstore is run out of a
	converted warehouse almost solely by this old dude.  There are more
	books in this place than in any store I've ever been in, including
	the Tattered Cover.  The books are vaguely ordered by first letter
	of authors last name, and subject.  All books are *very* cheap, but
	you may get a bit frustrated when trying to find a specific book.
	There are, of course, cats running around which you may run into
	randomly while lost in the labyrinth, and there's a huge fireplace
	they fire up on cold days.

"There are no truly outstanding bookstores in Bellevue; however, the
number of bookstores per capita is astounding; no one can figure out
how so many bookstores can make a go of it."

And elsewhere in Washington:

R. R. Henderson (112 Grand Ave, Bellingham, 206-734-6855).  "This is one of
	the more amazing used emporia I've been in.  Very deep stock in
	everything I was interested in, which included art history, art,
	architectural theory and urban planning, historical novels,
	mysteries, and SF.  As my husband noted, the truly astonishing thing
	about the place--outside the incredible breadth of its holdings--was
	the degree of organization, which was almost perfect."  Having
	acquired the property next door [6/96], there are no longer piles of
	books on the floor.
Old London Bookstore (111 Central Ave, Bellingham, 360-733-7273).  A
	seventeen-room historical mansion in the dead center of town.
	Entire rooms on everything you can imagine, SF, mysteries,
	philosophy, archeology, "the classics", you name it.  Every room in
	the house except the bathroom is floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall used
	hardcover books.  There are chairs and lamps scattered about for
	customers to use to do a little reading, and the owners frequently
	serve finger foods and tea/coffee.  The store is also the owner's
	home (you have to walk around the bed to view the shelves of books
	in the bedroom) so it isn't just a walk-in type place.  Someone is
	home most times, but you'll need to call ahead to make sure it's
	okay to come by.  You've got to see this place to believe it.

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Subject: Portland OR

Broadway Books (1714 NE Broadway).  "It's a small shop with owners who are
	very helpful.  I've been impressed with their biography section and
	shop there when I'm looking for a nice gift book (their selection
	seems to fit my relatives' tastes).  They have a "buy-12-get-one-
	free" program, a newsletter, and they sponsor occasional readings.
	They seem to be holding on nicely even though a big Barnes & Noble
	opened just down the street. 
Captain's Nautical Supplies (138 NW 10th Ave, 503-227-1648).  "They had the
	best supply of maps I have ever seen outside of the USGS office in
	VA.  Worth checking out."  Almost exclusively maps.
David Morrison Books (630 NW 12th, 503-295-6882).  Recently [4/96] moved.
	Specializes in photography, decorative arts, architecture, general
	antiquarian, and Americana.
Future Dreams (1800 East Burnside, 503-231-8311; also 10508 NE Halsey,
	503-255-5245).  Fantasy and SF, new and used.  Information on the
	Portland Science Fiction Society is available here.
Hawthorne Boulevard Books (3129 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 503-236-3211).  Good
	quality used books.  Hawthorne Boulevard used to be the readers'
	paradise with something like thirty bookstores in a three-mile area,
	but now there are only about ten.
Murder by the Book ( 7828 SW Capital Highway, 503-293-6507, and 3210 SW
	Hawthorne Blvd, 503-232-9995).  Mysteries.
Paperback Paradise and Periodicals Paradise  (SE 34th and Belmont or
	thereabouts; they've been shifting around, but confined to that
	general area).  More paperbacks and magazine back issues than you
	can imagine.  They buy, sell and will trade.
Paper Moon (2054 SE Clinton, 503-239-1984).  General second-hand books.
Powell's at PDX (Portland International Airport, 503-249-1950).
Powell's Books for Cooks (3747 SE Hawthorne, 503-235-3802).
Powell's Books in Beaverton (Cascade Plaza, 8775 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton,
	503-643-3131).  Although a mere shadow of Powell's main store in
	Portland, this branch is still a very large and very well-organized
	used bookstore, with used and publisher's overstock in all
	categories.  There is a children's section in a separate store next
	to it.
Powell's Books for Kids (Cascade Plaza, 8775 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton,
	503-671-0671).
Powell's Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne, 503-235-3802).  A new branch
	of the main store.
Powell's Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne, 503-235-3802).
Powell's Technical Bookstore (33 NW Park, 800-225-6911 or 503-228-3906).
	The largest technical bookstore in the Portland area.  To receive an
	automated reply on how to browse the Tech store's database via
	email, send any message to ping@technical.powells.portland.or.us.
Powell's Travel Store (SW 6th & Yamhill, 503-228-1108).  Maps from
	everywhere, travel-related books.  *More* maps than Captain's!
Powell's City of Books (main store) (1005 W Burnside, 800-878-7372 or
	+1 503-228-4651, FAX +1 503-228-4631,
	http://www.powells.portland.or.us, gopher.powells.portland.or.us,
	an empty message to ping@powells.portland.or.us will return four
	help files explaining all of their services).
	(Other numbers sent me include 503-228-0540 ext 482, 800-291-9676,
	FAX 503-228-1142, and an address of 7 NW Ninth Ave, Portland
	97209).  Truly a national treasure, one of the wonders of Portland.
	Powell's has new and used books by the millions.  Its depth and
	coverage exceeds most large-city libraries.  There is a coffee shop
	in the store for more serious browsing.  This store is an easy walk
	from the Amtrak station; one reader reports returning to the train
	with an additional piece of carry-on luggage after her four-hour
	layover.  Will ship worldwide.  Does searches for out-of-print
	books.  Someone asked on the Net, "How do people find good books to
	read?"  Marcy Thompson's response was:
	1. Read rab [rec.arts.books].
	2. Save all postings which mention interesting-looking books to a
	   file.
	3. Every six weeks, do:
	   i. edit down saved file to just include title and author of
	      interesting-looking books
	   ii. print edited file
	   iii. get in car and drive to Portland OR (if it's summer, this
		means going through customs at some whacko hour like
		midnight to avoid the lines, so plan carefully)
	   iv. sleep at a cheap motel. get up in the morning and go to
	       Powell's
	   v. wander the store for several hours, list in hand
	   vi. pay attention to the "Highly Recommended" cards on the
	       shelves
	   vii. when your basket gets full, retreat to the benches by the
		drinking fountains
	   viii. winnow the basket's contents down and reshelve the ones you
		 decide not to buy
	   ix. add up the prices of the books that are left. 
	   x. if it's not too much, repeat substeps v thru ix
	   xi. drive back to Canada, stopping to attempt unsuccessfully to
	       convince the customs inspector that you intend to read all
	       those books, really
	Easy, eh?  [marcy@sqwest.wimsey.bc.ca]
	[According to one poster, Powell's isn't the largest bookstore in
	the world--Dom Knig in Moscow is--but Powell's is the largest in the
	US.]
Scribner's Bookstore (Pioneer Place, 503-222-2822).  On the bottom floor of
	the mall, off the food court.  Classy.
Second Story (3325A SE Hawthorne).   Literary used books.
Title Wave (216 NE Knott).  The cutout bin for Multnomah County Library.
	This is not a once-in-awhile-Friends-of type sale--they are open
	Mon-Sat, 10 AM to 4 PM, selling discards. 
U. S. Government Bookstore (1305 SW First Avenue, 503-221-6217).  "Did you
	know that the U. S. Government Printing Office (GPO) operates 24
	bookstores across the country?  ...and that they have some of the
	most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll find anywhere?"
Twenty-Third Avenue Books (1015 NW 23rd, 503-224-5097).  Northwest Portland
	is the arts center of Oregon.  A walk around will find this place
	and many more of interest to the reader.
Wrigley-Cross Books (1809 NE 39th, 97212, 503-281-9449, FAX 503-281-9706,
	wrigley.paul@deps.ppl.com).  A general used book store, selling both
	paperbacks and hardcovers, plus new hardcover, imported and
	collectible first editions in the fields of science fiction,
	fantasy, horror and mystery.  Antiquarian books in many areas.
	Ships worldwide.  Free catalogues.  Free guide to all Portland area
	used booksellers available.  No longer has espresso or pastries.
	[Moved 2/96.]

"I've only listed stores I'm personally familiar with.  In truth, after 
Powell's, nothing else can compare for sheer browsability."  [Britt Klein,
tierna@agora.rain.com]

"I should tell you that if I really want to find something I generally head
to Powells.  How can one not?  The chances of finding a used copy of even
recent stuff are pretty good and there are acres of consolation prizes if I
end up deciding to look for something else.  I even like Big John's, the
infamous parking garage; 1 free hour with validation (but I have a small
car with good power steering).  A trip to Portland without a trip to Powells
... well, I can't imagine it. Sort of like making the trip to Mecca and then
not bothering with the pilgrimage."  [Karen Anderson, karen@ndg.com]

Bend OR:

Paperback Exchange.  A lot of wonderful used books.

Corvallis OR:

Avocet (614 SW 3rd).  Small, pretty well-ordered,diverse selection.  Good
	philosophy, no theology.  Very good prices.

Eugene OR:

Smith Family Bookstore (768 E 13th, one block west of the University of
	Oregon, 503-345-1651).  The largest used bookstore in a city with
	many bookstores.  This store mainly serves the university community,
	and has large sections on technical, historical, science, etc.,
	hardcover books, although it also has many paperbacks.  Two floors
	of books.  There is a smaller branch just north of downtown on
	525 Willamette.

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Subject: California (other than San Francisco Bay and S. California areas)

Sacramento unless otherwise noted:

? (1014 24th).  Co-op bookstore.
Almost Perfect (Elk Grove).
Anderson Valley Bookstore (Boonville).  High quality, low price.
Argus (1311 21st).  Eclectic, expensive specialty bookstore (Western).
Babb's (3673 J).
Ballou (124 Riverside, Roseville).
Barnstormer Books (10239 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, 916-961-3703).
	Specializes in aircraft books, then naval history, World Wars I and
	II, some general.  Will find books, will remember you are on the
	lookout for certain subjects and call you.
Beers (1431 L).  Worth a visit. Good selection of old National Geographics!
	Has been around forever.  For a time they were defacing their covers
	with green stamps, but nowadays even collectors enjoy finding The
	Book here.  Right across from Capitol Park.
Book Box (5619 H).  Used, wide selection.
Book-Chek (2800 Marconi Ave, in Taylor Square).  Used, many romances.  He
	gives discounts to teachers, for things like National Geographics.
	It's hard to figure what he'll take, unlike Trent's Bookworm.
The Book Place (9673 Florin Road)
Book Review (3233 Riverside Blvd).
Bookmine (1015 2D, 916-441-4609).  Fine used books.  "The guy making the
	mint is the miner!  Don't look for bargains here!"  "I must agree,
	he knows his prices and there are no bargains, but he has some
	wonderful things."
Books Inc. (6109 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights).  New, many remainders.  
Books of Paradise (6141 Skyway, Paradise, 916-877-8741).  A real
	old-fashioned *used* bookstore.  50,000+ stock, no remainders, just
	good old and rare books in a comfortably unkempt atmosphere.  Cozy
	chairs.  Sierra foothill community. Open Mon-Sat.
The Bookstore (118 Main, Chico 95928, 916-345-7441).  "Book dealers from
	Sacramento-area used bookstores often come *here* for stock.
	Largest northern California used bookstore outside of the Bay Area.
	Remainders, too.  Easy to browse; chairs, but not so comfy.  In the
	heart of this college town's espresso district.  Open Sun-Sat
	9AM-9PM.
Booktrader (9219 Folsom Bvd).
Bookworm (2310 Montgomery, Oroville, 916-534-1974).  Smallish store,
	well-organized.  High-quality used books, reasonably priced.  Open
	7 days.
Cassidy (2005 T).
City Books (3609 Bradshaw Rd).
The Closet (1107 Front).
Cobblestone Books (5111 College Oak Dr).  Recently expanded.  SF
	specialists with some comics.  Some mysteries and some general
	books, but mostly SF. Both new and used.  A family-run business.
Hammon's Archives (1115 Front).
Jack London (14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen).
Jan's Paperback Exchange (5409 Palm Ave, 916-334-1192).  Almost entirely 
	romances.
Lioness Books.  Feminist, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.
Richard L Fine Press (1727-1/2 I)
River City Books (2527 J).  Small.  Mixes new and used.
Sacramento Surplus Book (4131 Power Inn Rd).
Scribner's (Arden Fair Mall).  New.  "Helpful staff and they always seem to
	have what I'm looking for."
Time Tested (1114 21st).  Good selections.  Well worth the visit.  Wide
	selection of used books, no bargains on the prices, book search,
	and a proper cat.
Trent's Bookworm (8550 Madison, Fair Oaks, 916-961-0542; 11050 Coloma Rd,
	#5, Rancho Cordova, 916-852-8525; 8121 F-4 Madison Avenue, Fair
	Oaks, 916-967-1247; and 4132 Manzanita Ave, ste 900, Carmichael,
	916-485-1284).  Takes anything.  Which means, of course, they *have*
	anything.  If you are there that day.  You can use the credit for
	half off used books.  "Management insists on separating mysteries by
	male and female authors (and get it wrong as often as not).  If they
	must split, 'cozy' vs. 'hard-boiled' would make more sense."
Tower Books (Watt and El Camino, 16th and Broadway, 5950 Florin Rd, and Macy
	Plaza in Citrus Heights).  Since they stopped shelving their books
	by publisher, it's a lot easier to find what one is looking for, and
	they have discounts on best-sellers, magazines and newpapers.
Two Penny Gallery (3291 Truxel Rd).

Davis:

Bogey's Books (223 E Davis, 916-757-6127).  Mixes used and new.  As this is
	a college town, there are often interesting used titles which had
	probably been used in an interesting course.  "We're a Berkeley-
	quality new and used bookstore" says their ad.
Coffee and Classics (132 E St, 916-758-7358).  Mixes used books and small
	coffeeshop.  Interesting collection for same reasons as Bogey's.
	Sometimes it seems like the staff is more concerned with the
	espresso and the croissants than the books, which are pricy used,
	but there are treasures to be found here.

Grass Valley:

Ames Bookstore (Grass Valley).  "Stuffed to the rafters with tens of
	thousands of used books, and comes equipped with a proper bookstore
	cat, as well.

[Much of this part contributed by Alan Albright (dycamurat@ucdavis.edu)
and Jan Yarnot (jyarnot@netcom.com).]

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Subject: Comments

For more used bookstores, you might check http://www.abaa-booknet.com/
or http://kbc.com/html/booklist/whitepgs.htm.

Sonia Sachs (ssachs@moonlight.berkeley.edu) reports on the availability
of BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES: A SELECT GUIDE:  I
have discovered a new and very thoughtful California travel guide
called BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES, [subtitled A
Series of Guides to The Foremost General Stock Used and Out-of-Print
Establishments in Los Angeles, Berkeley, Seattle, San Francisco, San
Diego, Portland, Sacramento & Orange County].  This terrific little
guide--which is actually a series of eight separate folio guides--was
probably intended for visiting scholars and other bibliophiles, but it
will likely appeal to local residents as well because it offers fresh
views of well-known places.  Four cities are featured in the first
series of guides--Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Seattle.  A
second series of four guides--due out later this year--tours San Diego,
Orange County, Sacramento, and Portland, Oregon.  Each guide begins
with introductory essays that expound, quite eloquently and at some
length, on the value of out-of-print bookstore browsing.  Readers are
then offered tips on how to browse out-of-print bookstores and
simultaneously avoid big price tags.  Would-be hobbyists are shown how
to develop and advance book collections.  Novice bibliophiles are given
a glossary of terms to explain different classifications of
books--rare, used, out-of-print, first edition, etc.  This is not just
an ode to bookstores.  It is an ode to books.  The travel aspect is the
guides' most exciting feature.  Each guide contains an insightful city
essay and ten descriptive bookstore narratives that go a long way
toward situating the reader in the town he or she is visiting.  And who
hasn't been looking for a new way to explore a faraway city?
Individually, these guides form a strong argument that bookstore
touring is the best way to learn the physical and intellectual contours
of any town.  Taken together, the guides are nothing less than a grand
tour of literary landmarks all along America's Pacific Coast.  Maps, of
course, are included.  The author of these guides is a West Coast
native and long-time bibliophile who is not affiliated with any
bookstore or bookstore association.  Consequently, and happily so, the
narrative point-of-view is that of a bookbuyer rather than a
bookseller.  In terms of style, each guide is often as humorous as it
is telling, and the author does not shy away from pointed comments.
"The Los Angeles metropolitan area is surprisingly good used book store
territory," begins the city essay for the Los Angeles guide.
"Admittedly, there is a glut of shops that tend to feature first
editions of Eddie Fisher's autobiography, but sequestered between all
these hackneyed enterprises are some very reputable bookstores."  The
guides, which read like booklets with a map as centerpiece, sell for
$6.00 each.  For more information, write Browsing The Best
Publications, Box 7263, Berkeley, California 94707-0263, USA.

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