Downtown Book & Sound

Category: Book store in Salinas, California

Address: 213 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA

Phone: +18314776700

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–9PM

Monday: 10AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10AM–9PM

Wednesday: 10AM–9PM

Thursday: 10AM–9PM

Friday: 10AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–9PM

Reviews

Kaylee Maciel

Apr 4, 2022

This store is great, with a great selection of new and used books! It’s very easy to find what your looking for. I went to get some manga’s and was not disappointed with the great variety of manga’s!

Jonathan Henthorn

Dec 5, 2021

One of the best organized used book stores I've been in. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Ilis Abota

Jul 21, 2021

nice store … cute dog runs around sometimes and all the workers are friendly and knowledgeable. plenty of airflow/ventilation as they keep back door open so that was appreciated. they’ll order books for you if they don’t have them in stock :) they also have a rewards program that im not sure what you can do with tbh, but it seems like each purchase you get a star that will eventually turn into some sort of redeemable something (?) so it’s like getting a gold star in kindergarten lol kinda cute i think they stock both new and used books on the same shelves. i usually only buy used books but turns out the book i bought was new which was sort of disappointing, but no one’s fault but my own. gives me kinda hipster adjacent vibes, the older gentlemen who work there have their quirks and are characters in and of themselves (as you should find in any used bookstore), but are also open and talkative, which is rarer to find in used bookstores further up in the bay.

Joan Sassman

Oct 6, 2019

Peaceful. Nice place to go to get lost in a book. They have a great selection.

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Questions & Answers

Does the store do trades? Used books for in-store credit?

Kristin Barber-Scott | Sep 1, 2019
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 31, 2020

Yes we do.

Do you guys have manga(Japanese comics)

Someguy 831 | Aug 31, 2021
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 31, 2021

We have some used ones and a few new ones, we will be carrying more in the near future - for the holiday season.

If I came into The shop looking to sell a couple vinyls would you guys buy them or is that not allowed ?

Bitches In Paris | Aug 31, 2020
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 31, 2020

Yes - we do buy or trade.

Do u have murder Salinas style 1,2 ,3 in stock. Three books

V D | Sep 1, 2019
Downtown Book & Sound | Sep 1, 2019

Hi Raúl, Thank you for contacting us! Yes, we have all three in stock and the author, Lisa Eisemann, is doing a book signing this Friday, May 10th, from 5:30-8:30pm Hope to see you here!

Does the store offer cash for used books or only in store credit?

Dave | Aug 1, 2022
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 1, 2022

We currently do not offer cash for books, as we are still working through the mountain of donations from the pandemic. This will be a temporary situation and we will again purchase books or trade. Thank you for your consideration and patience!

Do they sell graphic novels and/or manga?

Alex Phillips | Aug 1, 2022
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 1, 2022

Yes, we have a good selection and are happy to order anything you want!

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How can I get the poster 'Godzelda Destroys Salinas'? I seen an article in the 'Foolish Times' & I'd love a copy!! 😉😘

Sheila J. Harris | Jul 2, 2022
Downtown Book & Sound | Jul 2, 2022

Stop by and ask - we’ll give you a poster!

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 31, 2022
Elizabeth Parker | Aug 31, 2021

Limited capacity, online events, hand sanitizer available, barriers at the counter, online ordering available, staff wear masks.

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Do you have Mangas if so what is the price range?

Yvonne Trejo | Aug 31, 2021
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 31, 2021

Hi there Yvonne! Yes we do and they are between $8.99-$14.99. We are currently open 12pm-6pm everyday except Tuesday. Hope to see you soon!

Are gift cards available?

Deitric Ellis | Aug 31, 2021
Downtown Book & Sound | Aug 31, 2021

Yes, we have gift cards in any amount + we also have eGift cards

Do you sell magazines?

Harvey Landa | Mar 4, 2022
Downtown Book & Sound | Mar 4, 2022

Hello Harvey! We have some used magazines, garden, home, equine, cars, and other topics including National Geographic. We currently do not carry new magazines. Thank you for asking and we look forward to your visit!

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