Winston Smith Books

Category: Used book store

Address: 933 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA

Phone: +15308235940

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

The Suave Sultan

Sep 14, 2022

From antiquarian copies of classics to the newest releases, you’ll find whatever you’re looking for here. The staff is very friendly and the selection of books is incredible. I’ve been here a multiple times and each time was a pleasurable experience. If you’re in downtown Auburn, you have to check this place out.

Jaqueline Jones

Apr 30, 2022

My experience you ask? The smell in there – glorious, like that of hundreds of well-loved & read books. The organization in there – spectacular, separated by genre & alphabetized by last name. The prices – eh, a little pricey, but c'mon, we gotta support our local bookstores, and the owner has to pay an outrageous amount in taxes (or so I think I overheard him sharing with another store owner). Am I oversharing? Probably, but who cares. So anyway, 5 stars for this most lovable used bookstore. I just left this store 20 mins. ago and I'm already on page 87 of my book. All to say, there are quality finds on every shelf, check them out!

Patrick Bergman

Apr 18, 2022

Nice place to buy books

Patti Kraft

Mar 30, 2022

Love to sniff old book smells. Well organized

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Questions & Answers

I'm looking for the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Maybe a customer has seen it there? Thanks in advance!

Charisma Aleo | Sep 17, 2020
Winston Smith Books | Sep 17, 2020

Yes, we stock Erin Hunter

My friends mother recently passed away & had a very large collection of books, mostly old and in good shape, including some first editions. Can you come to us to appraise and maybe buy the collection? Or could you recommend someone? Thanks, Terri M

john mortimer | Sep 18, 2019
Winston Smith Books | Sep 18, 2019

We are sorry about your friend's mother's passing. Please accept our condelences. We would be happy to discuss how to help with her books, but we don't make those kind of arrangements on this forum. Please call or visit the store to discuss. Thank you

do you buy old books

harry umbaugh | Sep 18, 2018
Winston Smith Books | Sep 18, 2018

Yes. Our offer depends on our current supply and demand, and the condition of the book.

Do you sell comic books?

J.R. | Dec 21, 2021
Helena Buck | Dec 21, 2021

I'd give them a call! I was there more recently, but did not take note of Comics.

I was told that you accept donations. When and where. I am thinning out a very large library (I was an English teacher and avid reader). Is there a deposit area? Alley way? A favored time/day? Please respond, Stefani Lake

Stefani Lake | Sep 17, 2021
Winston Smith Books | Sep 17, 2021

We accept donations any time during our business hours (our current hours are: Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm, and Sat 10am-6pm). Visit the store and check with me (Glen, owner; Tue-Sat) or Fred on Mondays. You'll bring them through the front door and set them on the floor area marked with blue tape near the front window display. We will pick a few books for use at the store, and the rest will be passed on to local charities with whom we have contact (not national chains). This is only for donations. If you want store credit, or to be paid for any of the books, you'll have to make other arrangements for how or when to bring them in. Thanks so much for your support!

Hello, I am looking for the book, "The Hangman", by Louise Penny. Do you have a copy? thanks. Linda B.

Linda Bees | Sep 17, 2020
Winston Smith Books | Sep 17, 2020

This one is published by a private press and is not available at bookstores. Other titles by this author are available at my store, or from my online store, here: www.WinstonSmithBooks.com, click on eCommerce or one of the Audiobook or eBook links

Do you have audio books?

Jean Davis | Sep 18, 2019
Winston Smith Books | Sep 18, 2019

Yes. We have a small shelf of cd audiobooks at the store, we can have cd audiobooks delivered to the store, and we have downloadable audiobooks at libro.fm/winstonsmithbooks

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How long have you been open? I'm not sure but maybe the book store I enjoyed as a kid? I lived there in 1994-1996.

Karli Hastings | Sep 18, 2018
Winston Smith Books | Sep 18, 2018

Hi Karli, Winston Smith Books opened about 15 years ago. We've always been at the same location in Auburn. Thanks for asking

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Will you be open on Monday, President's Day and if so, what times do you accept used books? I have four books I'm interested in purchasing and wonder if you have them in your inventory or do you need to special order?

Carol Jenkins | Sep 18, 2018
Winston Smith Books | Sep 18, 2018

We will be open during our regular hours. We do not have an electronic inventory to look up what's in stock. We will be buying books on Presidents day.

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