Maxwell's House of Books

Category: Used book store in La Mesa, California

Address: 8285 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA

Phone: +16194623387

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11AM–5PM

Wednesday: 11AM–5PM

Thursday: 11AM–5PM

Friday: 11AM–5PM

Saturday: 11AM–5PM

Reviews

Boom Katz

Jun 24, 2022

they have a cat!!!!!!!! ok real review: i stopped by here before getting some coffee and was immediately charmed and filled with the nostalgia of book stores from my childhood. just being in there for a few minutes i could tell the owners have a real passion for books and service and i will definitely be back to get some more books (and to say hi to rorschach 🐱) ♡♡

Robert Vryheid

Mar 8, 2022

I have gone there regularly for years and bought books on Italy and the Netherlands, where my ancestors came from. I learned a lot about their cultural and political histories. Every month this store gets more books on my favorite topics.

Rick Chatham

Jan 12, 2022

One of the few small, independent bookstores left in the city. This is one of those special places you just want to browse for an hour. Great owner, and of course a resident cat.

Jackson Hundley

Sep 1, 2021

This is a place I will always come back to. My girlfriend and I are very fond of books and we wanted to find a place where we could get some new ones. We found this little place and instantly feel in love with it. The black cat, the huge selection of books, the most friendly owners, giving away books for free instead of throwing them away, makes this place more than special. The owners have a wonderful passion for books and it shows.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have any Harry potter books?

Jill Zatyko | Aug 18, 2018
Dianic Knight | Aug 18, 2018

Being a used bookstore they have different books in stock all the time. When I was last they had some. They usually don't have many young adult books.

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Are you strictly a used book store or do you carry some new books?

Jim Barber | Aug 18, 2018
lesly sanchez | Aug 18, 2018

I'm not the owner or work at this bookstore. I visited once and they carried all sorts of books, mostly used of what I saw.

Does this store have a good selection of children's books? Chapter books? I have a young niece I'd like to teach about the joy of used bookstores but I live far away.

Kaipistos Koumatos | Aug 10, 2022
Zachariah Weirphrey | Aug 10, 2022

Yes.

Will you buy used books of any type of genres? If so, what is the average price? Do you need to make an appointment?

Rin Ryu | Feb 18, 2022
Shayne Marrero | Feb 18, 2022

They do buy used books of any type I don't know what their price is but no you don't need to make an appointment either

Do you sell LDS books

Judy Campbell | Aug 17, 2021
Christopher King | Aug 17, 2021

I think I saw some LDS books there, but which I couldn't say. It's a great store to check out!

Do you buy used books that are in good condition?

Sammuel Marotta | Aug 17, 2021
Maxwell's House of Books | Aug 17, 2021

Thank you. Depends entirely on what you're selling.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 17, 2022
Troy Dante | Aug 17, 2021

The staff at Maxwell's follows strict covid rules.

hi do you guys have college used books like math, science book etc?

Ruth Jaime-scott | Aug 17, 2020
Morgan Potter | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, very sparingly. Most of the books are quite old, but they are still very good resources.

Want to plant a vegetable garden

Roxie Smith | Aug 17, 2020
Steve and Gabi Anderson | Aug 17, 2020

They have gardening books...

Do they buy books?

Chad Murray | Aug 17, 2020
Harry Coots | Aug 17, 2020

Their website asks you to call first if you wish to sell. http://www.maxwellshouseofbooks.com/

Do you allow book signings to be held at your store? If so who is the contact person?

Crystal Darks | Aug 18, 2019
lesly sanchez | Aug 18, 2019

Good question. I'll personally call them for that sort of stuff!

do you buy any cilvil war books?

Marge Binks | Aug 18, 2019
lesly sanchez | Aug 18, 2019

You can always call them and ask :)

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Do u buy kids book?

Chanty Ros | Aug 18, 2019
Maxwell's House of Books | Aug 18, 2019

Thank you, Chanty. All depends--authors, condition, etc.. Happy to look.

Do you repair bindings on books??

Sandie Steers | Aug 18, 2018
Maxwell's House of Books | Aug 18, 2018

Thank you for you interest, Sandie. No, I do not. However, depending on what kind of work you need, I'd be happy to recommend a couple of alternatives.

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How’s the comic book selection here?

Ray Leal | Aug 18, 2018
Dianic Knight | Aug 18, 2018

No they don't.

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