Verbatim Books

Category: Book store in San Diego, California

Address: 3793 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

Phone: +16195017466

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Ben McGuire

Jul 5, 2022

Was exploring the area when we stumbled across this place. Figured we’d check it out because it looked super cute. Very pleasant experience. They had a vast array of books for sale. If I lived in the area I’d frequent here. Had several comfy looking chairs for those that like to hangout in bookstores. I got a great book about wine for next to nothing, and while I haven’t read it yet, I must say it’s made a great addition to my coffee table.

Emily Wallace

Jun 25, 2022

Such a beautiful, creative, inviting place!! I found some awesome books. I personally love music and other arts related books as well as some academic type subjects like psychology, social science, and law. I have no careers in any of these subjects - YET- ironically. The selection with my interests was extensive enough to keep me coming back. The price range was very wide! Lots of budget friendly and more expensive “decorative” books. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly. The blue color of the building is a fun color representative of the friendly, quirky, neighborhood book store that it is!! Will add pictures at a later date! Went to an open mic night there too that was great fun! They are now my personal book store and my partner agrees!! We will be returning!

Tonya VanWagner

May 25, 2022

The best most beautiful book store ever! ❤️

Allison C

Feb 15, 2022

This is a book lover’s paradise! Very cool shop with a huge book collection, a variety of genres, and tons of well-known old & new books. I could spend hours in this place. They also had very reasonable prices (mostly $5-$8 books) which I find isn’t always the case in used bookstores. Definitely go check it out!!

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Questions & Answers

Do You buy Vintage books

Jane De Young | Aug 18, 2021
Lisa Cantu King | Aug 18, 2021

If you go on their website it gives details of what they buy and when. They cannot tell you how much over the phone. Plus it's a fabulous place to go into.

Do you buy Vintage books? I have the American Artists Edition The Complete Works of Mark Twain 24 Vol. Collection.

Jessica Jones | Aug 18, 2021
Verbatim Books | Aug 18, 2021

We do buy/trade books. Unfortunately, we can't say if we will buy something without seeing it because the condition of the book is very important. Please visit our website at verbatimbooks.com to learn more about how to sell/trade your books. Thank you!

Do you buy new or used books no one wants? If so, how much for a brand new paperback set of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series?

Cody Riddagh | Aug 18, 2021
Verbatim Books | Aug 18, 2021

Thank you, William Berger, that was exactly correct. 😊

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Do you know who buys used law books..some brand new from a West Thomas& Ruthers? California Code books, as well as USCA United States Code books ? I was given about1,000 of these books and would like to sell them

Sabrina Safron | Aug 18, 2021
Grant Moreland | Aug 18, 2021

Hi Sabrina, thanks for your question but I'm not sure who would buy those and in that quantity. With that being said, I'm sure if you use Google or search online enough you may find buyers. Try: sellbackyourBook.com Good luck!

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 18, 2022
Verbatim Books | Aug 18, 2021

Hello, This information is available under the Health and Safety header on our Google page, or you can call the store for more information.

Do you have a copy of The Last Hero The Life of Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant?

Diane Taylor | Aug 18, 2021
William Berger | Aug 18, 2021

Now, now.. That's almost cheating! Half the fun is in the HUNT! 😜 But if you call them, I am sure that they can look it up for you.

Do they sell graphic novels and/or manga books?

Alex Phillips | Aug 18, 2020
Kasey Clark | Aug 18, 2020

Yes!

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Do they sell coloring books?

Alyxandria “Alyx” Merrell | Aug 19, 2019
Enrique G | Aug 19, 2019

Yes, they do

Hello! I am a self published author looking to do book signings in the California area. Do you allow signings at your bookstore? If so who do I contact?

Crystal Darks | Aug 19, 2019
Justine Enitsuj | Aug 19, 2019

Hi there, this is a used bookstore so we generally don't host signings for non-local authors.

I own a rare book ;1938 State publishing house of political literature "CONSTITUTION (FUNDAMENTAL LAW) of the "UNION OF SOVIETSOCIALIST REPUBLICS" What's the value ?, Where can I sell it ?

Allen Sommers | Aug 19, 2019
Justine Enitsuj | Aug 19, 2019

Thanks for your helpful answer, Erin! Allen, we would be happy to try to help you, but with an item so specialized it would probably be best to go to an antiques appraiser. I would recommend to check out Maxwell's Books in La Mesa at www.maxwellshouseofbooks.com. Hope that helps!

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would you be able to tell me if a hand written hard cover household family book from 1777 has any value

Hector Tassara | Aug 19, 2019
Hendo 03 | Aug 19, 2019

No.... Sorry. I only went in to buy some kids books for my Nieces. Call them, they're super nice.

Do you accept books in German? D Scheffler

Diana Scheffler | Aug 19, 2019
Juniper Elias Turner | Aug 19, 2019

They carry books in a number of languages, but are very selective in what they take in regardless.

what is the parking situation?

Holly Kennelley | Aug 19, 2018
Theo L | Aug 19, 2018

Just street parking.

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Do you buy books back?

Wendy Mcneill | Aug 19, 2018
RedBullKC | Aug 19, 2018

Yes

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