Address: 1066 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
Phone: +14082866275
Sunday: 11AM–8PM
Monday: 11AM–8PM
Tuesday: 11AM–8PM
Wednesday: 11AM–8PM
Thursday: 11AM–8PM
Friday: 11AM–8PM
Saturday: 11AM–8PM
Andrey Kurenkov
Amazing bookstore! A huge selection of all sorts of books, lots of affordable used copies, and a generally relaxed vibe. And there is a cute cat that hangs out there too!
Nandita Srinivasan
I love hanging out here and picking up a book or too when I'm in the neighborhood. They have some great series, authors, historical books, and sooo much great scifi and graphic novels! The folks who run the place(So sorry I've never asked for your names, but I will next time!) are extremely kind, and go out of their way to help you find the books you need, or even suggest great reads! From vintage to contemporary - they nearly have it all, most books in near mint condition, which is rad. Its always a great treat to meet the stores in-house feline friends - especially Emma - who's warm and friendly to every visitor! Keep up the good work y'all! :)
Martin Bagnyuk
Recycle bookstore was a regular favorite when I lived on the Alameda. Used books, rare books, fun books, sci fi, science, just everything in a large store. I recommend this place for any book needs you may have. They even sell used newer releases up front.
Lisa Elley
Best bookstore in the Bay Area. Please support them. I come here to browse with my 17yo daughter, we both crave the old book store aroma! She likes the ecology and architecture sections, and I like the art books. I’ve bought several big beautiful glossy books for like $8 over the years. Tons of really really old antique books. Stop and pat the kitties. Great kids section. Plenty of free parking out front. Please don’t walk around talking on your phone :)
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I think they may have some but I haven't looked recently. It's really all about the shipments they get.
Yes we do. It depends on what we already have on the shelf and what has been selling. We see quite a lot of kids books come in so we are selective, but we would love to see them. Our buying hours are 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday.
The Rosegarden Library on Dana has a drop box for donated books which they sell to raise money for the library.
Hello, we will carry some books on how to speak those languages but we do not carry any actual books in those languages.... so no novels, essays, etc...
Yes, we have three copies. We are closed today but open tomorrow.
Thanks Tami! Yes, the San Jose store has a manga section.
Hello there, I don't think we have run across any before. We do sell a variety of collectible books online but that might be out of our purview, especially if the text is in Hindi. We look at books at the San Jose store 11 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday, but if you do come by call first and ask for Eric.
We do have a large military section but right now we are only buying very selectively as our section is very full. I would not recommend bringing them to us because more than likely it would not be worth a trip. The exception would be if the collection is highly specialized with hard to find and rare books.
Hello there. We look at books 11 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday. We do not do donations but we look through the books to see what we can use and give you cash or trade for the ones we take.
Hello there, you might find a few here are there but it is not something we have an abundance of.
No, I'm sorry we do not have a copy of that book right now.
We have all the usual protocols in place: hand sanitizer, social distancing, mask wearing (and we kick anyone out whose mask keeps "slipping" off their nose), touchless payment, fans, capacity limitation.
Yes, we do have a section at the San Jose store but not the CAmpbell location.
Hello, as long as your dog doesn't bother our cats, it is absolutely welcome.
Hello and thanks for reaching out to us. Good answer Smiler! We do not have any price guides for movie posters right now. We might have a few auction catalogs with movie posters though.
Hello, it really depends on the books. The more current they are the more likely we are to take them, especially when it comes to self help. If they are mostly published in the last ten years or so you probably have a good shot at having us take a good portion.
No at the moment we do not have any. Sorry!
Hello, we do not have a computer science section, nor do we carry textbooks at all. We do have a math and science area though.
We buy books 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday. We buy selectively depending on what we think will sell and what we have in stock. We do not buy textbooks, computer books and older hardback popular fiction. Trade will work out to be a 3-1 swap for similarly valued books. We pay about 20 to 25 percent of what we sell a book for in cash. It is not based on the cover price. Feel free to call us if you have any more questions. 408-286-6275
There is no limit. You have to bring books during the hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No hay límite. Tienes que traer libros durante las horas de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m. De lunes a sábado.
Hello! Thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately we do not have that book in stock. Good luck with your search!
Yes, we have books in Spanish but not a large quantity. Yes, we have books in Spanish but not a large amount. One full bookcase.
If you call they will usually check for you
No, just bring in your books during buying hours, 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday in San Jose, Tuesday thru Saturday in Campbell. Eric, Recycle bookstore
Right now we only have two books, PUmpkin Rollers and The man Who Rode Midnight. Usually we have more.
HEllo, yes, we will be open the usual hours this weekend, 11 to 9 Friday Saturday, noon to Seven Sunday, 11 to 9 Monday. Thanks for asking!
Yes, we take in books at the Campbell or San Jose store, 11 to 5, Tuesday through Saturday. We are selective about what we take depending on what we think will sell and what we already have on the shelves. Biographies we are very selective on. After we look through them we offer you a value in cash and trade.
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