Leigh's Favorite Books — Local services in Sunnyvale

One day, I just wanted to buy some wrapping paper, and while looking up nearby bookstores, I stumbled upon this one: "Leigh’s Favorite Books." It was a beautiful surprise.

As I walked into the store, I was amazed—it felt like stepping into a book lover’s Instagram haven. Every book on the shelves was so beautiful, some adorable, and others had titles that just made you want to pick them up and browse through. The thoughtful arrangement and decor of the store were palpable.

There were also many cleverly designed gifts, stationery items, various cards, pencil cases, and meditation books, all laid out for leisurely browsing. Stepping into this shop seemed to stop time, bringing a sense of peace and calm to my heart.

The shop was small, but I was delighted to have explored every corner, leaving with a sense of spiritual fulfillment. I, who seldom read books in their original language, ended up buying four or five books, including the classic "Pride and Prejudice." The ambiance of the store subtly transformed me...

At the checkout, there was a seemingly earnest young man with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. My initial purpose was to buy wrapping paper, so I asked if they sold any. He mentioned they only provided wrapping services but not the paper for sale. After I told him I wanted to wrap a gift for a friend, he kindly cut a piece of wrapping paper to size for me, so I ended up buying books and also got the wrapping paper I needed.

Oh, and the books purchased in the store can be sold back once you're done with them.

Such a wonderful shop, if you have the chance, don't...

This is one of the few remaining bookstores left around us. Stepping inside is like walking into the past when we were blessed with charming small shops that you could happily lose yourself in for hours. Leigh's Favorite Books carries so much more than books. They have walls and shelves of whimsical accessories, scented candles, hilarious BlueQ socks and bags, lovely notebooks, totes, mugs, Kikkerland items, and the list can go on. It's the perfect place to find a gift. Their location in downtown Sunnyvale is situated near the best eateries, a fun toy store, and gelato/ice cream place. ..also, many of they buy back many of the books they sell up to 50% of their sales price. Hoping this treasure of an establishment stays in business for...

Such a delightful place to shop or just to spend time! I love that there is a good, old fashioned bookstore in the heart of Sunnyvale. The store is well laid out, with boards indicating genres and little post-its with notes from the staff. They've also got a huge collection of unique gifts and fun knick-knacks. Come here if you want to browse through the bestsellers, search for a special gift or leaf through a classic. They've got a buy-back program on certain books, which works especially well if you're guilty of overindulging at a bookstore.

Overheard some kids: "This is like a really old computer where you have to put paper in here to type". Yes, there's also a vintage typewriter...