The Bookstore

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118 Main St
Chico, CA 95928

The Bookstore, established in 1976 by Ronald Barrett, has become a staple in downtown Chico, California, after its expansion to 118 Main St. in 1992. Renowned for its diverse collection, the bookstore offers an impressive selection of Children's Books, Cookbooks, History, Gardening, Religion, Art, Rare Antiquarian, Signed Books, and Classic Literature.

With new titles added weekly, The Bookstore is not only a beloved destination for book enthusiasts but has also been recognized as one of the Top Four Best Used Bookstores in Northern California by Sunset Magazine. Their services include book searches and special orders, making it a valuable resource for the local community.

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4.540 reviews
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Verx5achi S.
2/15/2025

Favorite bookstore in town!! Anytime someone comes to visit my silly little college town I take them here. They have a diverse range of books and I am sometimes able to find more niche titles too!...

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Justin G.
2/1/2025

This place is hipster heaven. I feel like the most interesting people hang out here. Owners are super chill as well and always give me good value for trade ins. Best bookstore north of Sacramento!

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Sarah D.
11/22/2021

Super Duper loved this place! One of the best organized used bookstores I've ever been too. Amazing selection for every genre. I found a lovely poetry book and a children's book for my nephews....

Alexis R.
8/22/2023

It's a nice place, and has tons of variety. However there have been multiple times where I found books for more than their retail price, which is a little weird since it's a mostly "used"...

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Melina R.
3/18/2021

Great service and i appreciate how well they are handling COVID restrictions. I've been here multiple times and I always leave with great books!!

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