Book Again

Just went to book again for the first time today, found a couple of good finds for REAL CHEAP! and they were half off because of the authors last name special, even better! It is a little hole in the wall kind of place but definitely worth a browse. I will be back for sure.

I’m happy this business is around for people to buy books, but it really has a pretty lame book buying policy.
I went in 1^st to find out about their policy (15% in store credit off the list price). And went home and sorted out the books I had to only take out any hard backs.
I came in a second time with my books and it was about half hour before closing time so the woman working told me she didn’t have enough time to even look to know if she’d be interested in what I had.
So I came back a third time and dealt with someone who acted like I was inconveniencing her to bring in books. She halfheartedly agreed to look and had skimmed over all three boxes of books in about 3 minutes (so why couldn’t they have taken 3 minutes the first time I came in?)
She selected 9 books which came out to about $ 20 in store credit. THEN she told me that if I bought something in the store I could only apply the store credit to 80% of the cost. So no matter how much credit I had with the store I’d still have to cough up 20% for any purchase. And on top of that, you can’t use your credit AT ALL on anything on sale. I came in on a day they had a special going on so I could literally not use the credit on ANY item in the whole place. Really?
I went down the street a few more blocks to Sandpiper, had a much kinder experience and the owner took 15 books and handed over $ 17 in cash. I wish I’d just gone there first and not dealt at all with Book Again’s bogus store credit policy. I may not have even got on here to write a review if they’d told me the first time I’d come in about the whole fine print of their trade in policy. Then I wouldn’t feel the bitter bait and switch they pulled on me about the 20% cash price when using their credit.
I also stopped by Dave’s Old Books last, and they took 3 books for $ 5 (100% store credit) and were by far the most welcoming to look at what I had, even when it had already been picked through.

Great little book shop! As a fan of books (of which we seem to be a dying breed), I absolutely loved the AFFORDABLE selection of used books here. I got a copy of Son of Witch (hardcover) for only $ 5 in great condition!
What drew me in was the 15 books for $ 3 special. While not all the books in that section were to my liking, who can beat a deal like that?!
If you are looking for a locally owned mom and pop shop to buy books from, definitely come here!

99% paper back books
I always like walking into a used book store to see what gems they might have. I found quite a few. A beautiful copy of War and Peace was just so striking. I wanted to buy it but not just yet. Maybe I put it in the wife’s Easter basket? Book again is 99% paperback, I guess that’s whats selling right now. Personally, I like my books in Hard Cover. Not sure why but they just look better in the book case and also I think they read better. (Not sure about that but it sounds good.) I found a copy of Alex Cross, Run in hard cover and I pickled it up. The wife found 2 books. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and 1984. I’ve never heard of either of them but she loves the Brooklyn book. All in all the book store was clean, well organized and female employee was so helpful and knowledgable. All of these should get Book Again a higher rating. My only beef is that their selection of Hardcover is just terrible. They had lots of the books I was looking for but they were paper back. I’ve snapped numerous paperback books by opening them to wide.
Will I again? Sure, that copy of War and Peace will be mine if it’s still there next week.

So they got some useful books here but I gotta say that they’re pretty crappy at accepting any books you want to sell. They won’t accept books that are as shoddy as the books that they are selling. I suggest going to Book Off in the Del Amo mall if you wanna sell books and other items since at least they give you a pretty good deal for it.

I came to this bookstore with about 10 books that I wanted to turn in for a few bucks. I would not have had a problem if they decided to give me $ 5-​$ 10 total. After browsing for awhile, the clerk told me that she would not accept any of my books because of their condition. Deep down, I was irate because the condition of my books was exactly the same as a majority of books I looked through in this store. How hypocritical. However, all the used books here are very cheap.

Neat little book store. The people are friendly & the place is quaint. It’s a small place, and having more than a few people in any aisle/​section will make you feel crowded. The books are well-​organized, separated into different genres and then stocked alphabetically by author.
As with any used book store, selection is varied. You may run across a book you’ve been looking for or you may find nothing that interests you.
The prices are reasonable. I went during a «Half Off» sale so prices were really cheap.
I keep every book I read, creating my own personal library at home. I usually opt for new hardbacks, so I don’t think I’ll be shopping at Book Again often. But it’s can be a great resource for those who enjoy «treasure hunting» for a good book at a cheap price.
Tip: Bring cash if possible. They do except credit cards, but ask that you make a minimum purchase of $ 10.
Also, bring any books you no longer want and try to sell it to them. From what I was able to understan, they’ll take certain books they feel are worth stocking, and give you credit towards the purchase of one of their books. If this interests you, ask the staff for more details.

In my recent quest for used bookstores in the South Bay I came across Book Agaijn due to good reviews online. The shop was not as interesting as Sandpiper Books around the corner. But I did enjoy myself enough to post a review.
This shop opens at 11 every day except for Tuesday and I happened to arrive around 11:15 to a lot of people shopping for books. They seem to do good business. The first thing that struck me about this place was that they have too many books. Er. well. too many bad books. I hate to say that because I did like the shop and the experience.
The second thing that struck me about this place was the non-​stop hilarious banter coming from the women who work here. They cracked jokes at each other, at me or at the other customers (who snapped witty comments back) it made my day. The shop had a crowd of 40 – 60’s aged people who all seemed to come in, grab a few pieces of fiction, crack a few jokes with friends and leave having spent 2 dollars.
I sold a few things here that other shops didn’t pick up which was nice. Got 16 dollars in credit but spent 40 minutes wandering from the massive (and poorly stocked) science fiction section to the Self-​Help section (which is where I was told the Philosophy, Psychology and Metaphysical books also are.) This is definitely more of a mainstream fiction shop. But I had fun and I’ll be back to spend my sixteen bucks soon.

This is not a Cliff’s Books (Pasadena, CA) so don’t expect to come in here looking for something spectacular or to find a rare treasure, you will not. What you will find is a bookstore with a HUGE selection on mysteries, romance and sci-fi…and yes, it is all paperback. There is not a single weekend that this place is not packed with people trading in books to get more books. They have a fare trade policy… you trade for store credit or for cash. Store credit gets you the most money naturally. The hot books are purchased quickly, but if you are looking for something a bit on the old side, then this is the place for you. Overall, the book store is decent, fair prices, and the staff is nice.

If your idea of a used bookstore is to trade pulp fiction, mostly mysteries & romances written by machines, then this is a great find. If, however, you enjoy browsing in used bookstores looking for treasures, you will be sorely disappointed.
It is, however, dirt cheap.

I love this place!
Every Sunday, I walk into this bookstore and spend hours just walking from one bookshelf to the next (cramped doesn’t bother me any) trying to find a book that I’d like to add to my collection. The prices are fantastic and there is always a sale going on (half off any book by an author with last name starting with any of the letters in the word of the week). The sales reps that work there are extremely friendly and funny. I enjoy going to their bookstore every weekend because it’s a great way to spend the day.
There’s always a friendly face there and you really couldn’t ask for more from your friendly local second hand book shop!

I freaking love this bookstore!
While looking at my budget months and months ago I realized I spent so much money on books to read in my spare time that it was breaking me. So after a little research I found Book Again.
Hardcovers and paperbacks are half (if not more) off the cover price! They are literally stacked from floor to ceiling with books! Yes, its a little cramped but an inch of space taken away from the isles just means more books for you! The staff knows where everything is and can help you find anything you’re looking for. They have a huge romance novel section, (which is why I go) but an entire back room devoted to sci-​fi, fantasy and horror. They’ve got a large mystery section and a pretty well stocked erotica section. (Weird huh?) I wish they had more best sellers, but I read them so rarely that its not that big of a deal. You can also put your name down for a specific book you’re looking for and they’ll call you if and when it comes in.
Sales are standard. Every day they have letters that correspond to last names of authors that are on sale. They are half off, the half off price! So you’d pay $ 1.50 instead of $ 3.00 for a book. Only catch is you cant use store credit to get the sale. They also take used books for store credit. Sometimes they wont be able to take your whole bag of books, but that’s because they won’t sell or they have too many copies of the book.
Some of the staff is a little quirky, but a few are real romance aficionados which makes me happy. Some of the conversations I’ve overheard there make me giggle, mostly because the ladies are older (in their 50’s and 60’s) and have conversations in REALLY loud voices.
Overall my favorite place to buy books. I never leave without something!

Book Again is a small bookstore, chock-​full o’ good stuff. The main drawback is that they share a small parking lot with a Shakey’s Pizza, so parking’s a pain anytime around lunchtime, but the bookstore staff is friendly and cheerful, and they’ll probably have at least two or three books by whatever author you’re looking for. As others have pointed out, there’s usually a sale going on, by authors’ initials; unfortunately, I always know exactly what I want when I go in there, and it’s always on the wrong day for whatever author I’m buying! But their prices are so reasonable it doesn’t really matter. Especially good sci-​fi and mystery sections, but if you don’t find what you’re looking for there, be sure to ask; some of my favorite whodunnit authors are in the «literature» section for some reason.

I’ve been to 3 different used book stores in the Torrance area, and this is by far my favorite. The paperbacks are inexpensive, you spend $ 10, you get a coupon for a free paperback. Every day they have deals on authors by a letter of a last name. The people who work there are very nice, full of recommendations, and if they catch you dancing to Mozart, you get a hug simply for making them happy. It’s well organized, and while i don’t recommend celebrating a good find at Shakey’s, the beach is 5 minutes away.

It’s almost decent. Mostly high walls of paperbacks. It’s just a little cramped (by that I mean «very») for my tastes. However, they DO have an extensive horror and sci-​fi assortment in the back area.
They have sales every so often in accordance with letters of the alphabet and corresponding authors. You know, if it was «K», then Koontz and King would be on sale appropriately…
It’s an OK joint. A LOT of romance books, really. Ambiance is catch as one can depending on the mood of whose working.
Plus: Shakey’s is next door. Paperback and pizza, that’s not a bad combo.
Minus: They wouldn’t take my paperback collection of horror novels :(

I’m giving myself a time out for not writing about Book Again sooner. This little hole-​in-​the-​wall in a small shopping plaza has brought me much happiness in my recent budgeting times. Usually run by one or two little old ladies, the place is pleasant with a pretty decent variety. Romance lovers should have a great deal to look through, and there’s a whole back room devoted to Sci-​Fi/​Fantasy and horror. I tend to look through their trade paperback-​sized general fiction section the longest, since I find a good mix of popular and chick lit. Just a few weeks ago I was at Barnes & Noble, debating if I should buy two books I’ve been wanting to read (The Alchemist and Atonement, for those interested) but couldn’t justify the price, even with my B&N Membership discount. A day later I go to Book Again and find both in pristine condition! (and for about 6 – 7 bucks each, vs 13 – 14 new.)
As someone who has sold her books for cash, I can vouch that they are pretty meticulous about the condition of the books that they buy. If you «sell» books for store credit, they are a little more relaxed. Plus, it’s pretty hard to keep a mass market-​sized paperback (the smaller ones) in good condition.
Although you’ll probably have to slide by another customer as you explore the narrow isles, it’s totally worth the adventure.

A block away from my high school alma mater is book again, one of those stores i fell in love with, said was awesome, and promptly forgot about for nearly six years.
Book Again is hardly pretentious; it does not claim to be anything more than your friendly local neighborhood secondhand book store. But their selection is good, staff friendly, and prices reasonable. It kept me company in the four years I called Bishop Montgomery home, and kept me reading over summers. Good job, Book Again.