Once Read Books

Category: Used book store

Address: 5422 E Village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA

Phone: +15624201034

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Alicia Rufus

Jun 18, 2022

Book lovers paradise🥰 used with good prices

Elise Dermody

Jan 24, 2022

My fiance and I just got home with two armfuls of books from this lovely used book store! We had such a great time hunting through the shelves to find interesting titles and some of our most loved stories. We recently moved across the country and had to leave many of our books in Ohio, so we're excited to restock our home bookshelves. There's books from every genre you can think of and quite a decent amount of vintage books, which was neat to see. You do have to do some hunting through the shelves and look through stacks and boxes of books, but it's more fun that way! The prices are also fantastic, and the man at the register was very fair with the prices. He even gave a discount on a couple of the books! We had a great conversation with the wonderful man at the register (unfortunately we didn't get his name). He made us feel very welcome and we bonded over a Celtic Mythology book and the history of our Irish families! You can tell he really values the customers since he was willing to have a 10+ minute personal conversation with us! We're so excited to go back and dig through the shelves again!

Darren H.

Aug 9, 2021

Staff is friendly and eager to help with finding books. Extensive selection at super prices. The children’s books start at a dollar! The books I bought are in great condition. I would go here every day if I could!

Moses perez

Jul 10, 2021

If not or maybe one of the worst used book stores I have been to, this is not a customer service friendly place, the owner and employees are not very welcoming, who knows it might have been the weather or maybe my luck, or possibly they were having the bad day. .........it doesn't matter I was treated with no courtesy I almost felt like the invisible man by Ralph ellison. There's so many used book stores in long beach that have and prioritize in amazing customer service, always acknowledging clients. To whom ever reads this Google review dont waist your time here at Once read books store.

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Questions & Answers

i have around 15-20 western leather books can i bring to your store i like to donate them what do you say

Gilbert Navarro | Dec 24, 2021
martha nelly Gonzalez | Dec 24, 2021

I would like to help you but I dint know I use to buy

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Do they take donations?

Samantha Correa | Aug 21, 2021
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

Yes. We do take donations as long as they are not encyclopedias and are in decent condition.

My father left me a large collection of rare old books and I have no idea what to do with them. Included are first editions of Sherlock Holmes printed in 1917. Any suggestions? Thank you.

caitlin -schamberger | Aug 22, 2018
Melissa Kitano | Aug 22, 2018

Definitely see Roger at Once Read, even if he can't take the books off of your hands, he can tell you what they are worth.

Do you carry paperbacks?

James Vance | Aug 21, 2021
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

Of course we do. Prices for mass market paperbacks range from 25 cents to about $4.95. Prices for large size paperbacks (otherwise known as trade paperbacks) vary.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 21, 2022
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

Masks are required for the entire time you are in our store. We ask that customers try to respect 6 feet apart at all times. Employees wear masks at all times. Unfortunately, the design of our counter does not allow for a plastic barrier. We hope you will feel safe enough to visit our store. Kristin @ Once Read Books

Do you guys have an manga ?

Karina Q | Aug 21, 2021
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

I’m not sure offhand since I have not been in the store because of Covid but we often have some. If you can call (562)420-1034 between 10 and 4 Monday thru Saturday or 12 to 5 on Sunday one of the other employees will let you know for sure. You can ask if they have anything specific. -Kristin @ once read books

are you guys hiring by any chance?

Tricia Gumbs | Aug 21, 2021
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

No, unfortunately we are not at this moment. I wish you the best of luck with your job search.

Do you take current magazines?

Catherine Woodward | Aug 21, 2021
Once Read Books | Aug 21, 2021

No, there really isn’t much interest in current magazines. Your best bet is to put them in the recycling bin or possibly donate to a library.

do they have manga books or and japanese style books in english?

katie uzumaki | Aug 21, 2020
Ladonna Pozos | Aug 21, 2020

I don't know. But is is a great place and the price are great.

Do you have any paperback books for the book Echo by pam Munoz- Ryan paperback book.

Library | Hebrew Academy | Aug 22, 2019
Joseph O'Leary (Joe) | Aug 22, 2019

I'm sure they do Yes call first ☎

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Do they have graphic novels??

BAMF | Aug 22, 2019
Joseph O'Leary (Joe) | Aug 22, 2019

Yes they do

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