The Book Catapult

André Evangelesta

This is really more of a me problem than a them problem but I find myself unable to leave this wonderfully laid out and curated bookstore without buying at least one thing. The kids area is well stocked with books, puzzles, games and more. There seems to be no end of things I'm adding to my neverending "want to read" list when I'm looking in the other sections. This is definitely my favorite bookstore in all of San Diego.

Erin Dollar

My favorite bookstore in San Diego! The folks who run this shop do such a wonderful job filling the shelves with treasures. When I stopped in last week, I found so much enticing new fiction on the first display table, I lingered there for a long time before moving over to the shelves. It’s like they combed through my Goodreads account, and put together a table of books meant just for me. I could easily spend all day in here! Whenever I need gifts for kids, this is my go-to spot. Puzzles, picture books, and kids lit fills the back 1/4 of the shop, and there are tons of cool finds. Books from local authors are often highlighted, if you want to shop hyper-local. Definitely worth going out of your way for a trip to this South Park gem! Edited 4/6/22 to add: still my fave bookstore in San Diego! Their new mural in the kids section is just delightful!

Jennifer Landry

This small but might bookstore had a great selection of books and highlighted several books that weren't on my radar at all (and I read a ton!). The gentleman working when we went in was very friendly and had great commentary on the books we were getting. It's exactly what you want your local bookstore to be.

Seth

South Park’s best option for some good books. While a bit small, The Book Catapult makes up for it with a massive selection of books to choose from. The people there are kind and will help you out if you want to find something specific 📚