I grew up going to Books Inc. in the 1990s back when it was at Stanford Shopping Center! Every time I visit home I go to pick up the latest books. A thoughtfully curated collection of books that expands my mind and whets my appetite for new ideas! I’m a science and history nonfiction junkie and Books Inc. NEVER disappoints (only my budget stops me from buying out the store!). I especially appreciate their selection of books about local nature! It is my honor to shop and support local. I cannot...
Read moreEven in the era of Amazon and digital library access, when we come to Palo Alto for a medical appointment, we plan the trip to include a stop here. Books Inc. has a well-curated selection, and we like the hand written reviews they put up. When we went on Sunday, Dec 11, the store was shoulder to shoulder and too packed to shop in! We left, but we will be back next time. Shopping there is like talking with That One Friend who always has a great suggestion for what...
Read moreThe cutest bookstore 🥺 They have p l e n t y of books to read with both employee and customer suggestions on the shelf. They were also Covid-19 friendly with masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and limited customers in the store. The employees wore masks and were really friendly/helpful while keeping a social distance. Will definitely be back and would chose to go here over the Stanford bookstore...
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