Planet Books — Attraction in Signal Hill

I arrived an hour before closing on a Saturday looking for a specific book, I couldn't find it anywhere on the shelves unfortunately as I learned this book is in high demand right now. It was 5 minutes before closing when I decided I'd looked enough and I'd have to ask the person behind the mountain of books at the counter for help. I don't remember his name unfortunately but he was incredibly polite and super helpful.

I'd asked if they had a catalog I could look at to see if they had the book at all and instead he walked me over to the section it should have been in to make sure it wasn't there. He then asked if he could take a day or two to look for it and also even offered to order a copy for me. He took down my name and number and a few days later I got the follow up from him letting me know that they unfortunately did not have it.

Despite that, this had been the best experience with a used book store that I've had in the area and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm looking for more books.

When I was walking into Planet Books I didn't really know what to expect, seeing as it was in a sorta industrial area of signal hill and seeing it was in a warehouse. The inside is so... homey.

There are books scattered everywhere in shelves and in boxes laid out in front of shelves, on first glance it looks like it'd be a nightmare to browse but they do a very good job at labeling and organizing each shelf. The decorations scattered around the shop appear to be mostly vintage and collector's items, I didn't ask personally but some of the other customers were discussing purchasing some of the decor with the helpers.

My only real complaint is that they have a smallish LGBTQ+ and the gender studies sections, though I can't hold it against them too much as this is par for the course even in the...

This local bookstore is a treasure trove for anyone who loves vintage books and a laid-back atmosphere. The shelves are filled with a well-curated mix of old editions, classic literature, and unique finds that make browsing feel like a discovery.

James, the owner, is friendly and full of knowledge. He’s always happy to share stories about the books, recommend a forgotten classic, or help you track down a special title. His passion for books and the history behind them really adds to the charm of the place.

If you’re into vintage books or just want to spend some time in a cozy, welcoming space, this bookstore is definitely...

A lost paradise for book lovers. This is actually a huge warehouse converted into a second hand bookshop, which also sells antiques and pop culture items. Books are very affordable and they a really large collection of books on Buddhism, Hinduism and Eastern religions and philosophy in general. The philosophy section is also enormous. The owners are friendly and helpful. Importantly, because of its size and distribution of space you can spend hours browsing and reading, as they have lots of sitting spaces to...