Its magical. A beautiful bookstore with a huge selection of titles, plus a large collection of curiosities that are just fun to look at - pretty old books, art, maps, posters... The thoughtful owner knows every book in stock and will help you find things and call around if he doesnt have what youre looking for. I left yesterday with 6 books in excellent condition for $30. So happy to have a wonderful bookstore to wander. You could spend hours...

The collections in this bookstore are amazing! I could spend hours, I did just looking at all the beautiful books. He is very thorough with his collections. Just beautiful.

I shop mostly on Main St. Both locations are exceptional. If you enjoy chatting with talented, versatile book people this is THE PLACE! While shopping I cant help but partially overhear conversations in store and on the phone. I appreciate staffs attitude. In numerous subjects no one comes close to their variety. No store or library. Even if not usually a reader this is the place to enter into an unfamiliar subject. At this location I have quietly listened to Mike. Many people do. You might think of it as being more lasting than a concert, movie or other entertainment. You may appreciate being able to browse in one place. You will find more than all the libraries in AZ. Condition of books are typically as good, or better, than any other seller.

I love shopping at this bookstore. The selection is unmatched and the prices are super reasonable, especially for the books being vintage/collectibles. A gem and paradise for any book lover!

So many books. You definitely need some time when you visit here since the selection is so large. Definitely some nice editions if youre looking to add to a collection or just find something special.

First time here. Stopped in for a couple of books to take on vacation. You could spend days here!!!! Great staff to. Awesome place and its 5 minutes from my house.

What a spectacularly curated selection of books! Im thrilled to be headed back home with a signed copy of a book by my favorite author. In addition to an excellent souvenir, I had a delightful time wandering the aisles, appreciating their stock, and 30 years of accumulating classic bookcases to display them all in. If youve got a few free hours, this is quite possibly the best indoor location in Phoenix to spend them.

Definitely my favorite bookstore in the valley. I’ve been buying books at their various locations for just about 30 years. I love spending time there.

This is our local book store, and weve been going here for years. Such an incredible selection of books youll never find elsewhere. Alex is super helpful, listened to my needs and tracked down what I was searching for. Small town feel but World Wide selection!

Best bookstore I’ve been to in a while. I travel a lot and visit bookstore in different areas. This is by far the best place to get a book. The staff do a good job at leaving you alone if you want to look by yourself or if you are looking to find something in particular, they are more than willing to help you out. They are very knowledgeable and kind. Since this is a used bookstore, they have a wide range of types of books from $2 to $100, depending on the book. There is just something different about this atmosphere. A must go for any literary adventurer

Wide selection of used books of all types including vintage and antique.

Take in deep breaths as you step into old world. This is what it’s about folks real books. That or I’m just a bibliophile adding to a book collection.Not easy to find a Phoenix book store but this place has a book for everyone. From children’s books to first edition classics, Book Gallery has a neatly organized collection to share. Spend time in the book isle about book collecting in the front, or make your way down to the classics like Tom Sawer.K.W.L., I hope you can try another visit, I would add three stars. No one offered to help but only one person was there when I was at Book Gallery book store. When I asked questions I was helped out.

Great store! Very knowledgeable and passionate owner who cares deeply for books. Great collection of older books and collectible books as well. Nice bargain racks out front to look for a happy accident.

Really glad I found this place! Had the entire series I was looking for. Sad that I live further away but Im pretty sure my wallet is happy! Definitely a bibliophiles dream!

What a wonderful find. Helpful staff and a huge selection of books. I’m coming here every time I visit Phoenix now.

This store is on par with antique and rare bookstores I’ve shopped in Edinburgh and Inverness (Leaky’s). Great collection, fair prices, knowledgeable and helpful staff. The bonus is the great ju-ju in the air. Great place to leave the world in your car and lose yourself in the isles if books.

This is the best book store I have been to.

Even with the bad labeling and awful organization of the books I still consider this bookstore the best bookstore in Arizona - it’s not even close. It’s impossible to find anything and if you are going there to find a specific book - good luck. Having said that, the way I navigate and maneuver through bookstores is probably unique to the common person who comes through the doors. My only objective when entering a bookstore, usually, is to buy a book. Rarely do I go into a bookstore with a specific book in mind. This allows me to peruse through the isles and find books that I would have not have otherwise found if I came to the store with a book in mind. This is what this store is all about. And if you have this mindset when you come in to this store, you will not be disappointed at all. The store has beautiful books and an endless supply of any genre you can think of. The owner is extremely friendly and totally accommodating and helpful if you are looking for something specific. I LOVE this store. And I would say a quarter of my book collection has come from this bookstore alone. I give it 5 stars and hope that other bookstores pop up in the east valley just like it.

I love this spot. At times, there is no place Id rather be then here.

I love this bookstore I like how full it is how many options there are. The gentleman behind the counter is usually the same gentleman I believe hes the owner and been there quite a while. I would recommend this place because youre bound to find what youre looking for

Yes! Walk in to walls of books. A great philosophy selection of used books and vintage transcripts and magazines as well! I could have stayed here for hours.

Lovely little shop with an incredible selection. Owner and employee, Alex, was very nice and helpful. Prices are totally fair. If youre a book collector in the area, its a gem.

I love this place! Beautiful, affordable copies available of many different authors. A great choice if you want to support small businesses.

Very large selection of many, many books. The owner was extremely knowledgeable about the layout of his store, when I asked, he guided me directly to the philosophy section without getting out of his chair. We went in to sell some books and he went through the two boxes I brought, each individual book and took what he wanted. Decent price, Ill say, considering I know nothing about the value of books. But it was a much needed reprieve from this pandemic. I suggest at least looking at this place.

A beautiful library with old books and awesome culture, fell inlove with it

I come by to check the massive philosophy section. Wonderful collection and very pleasant, and interactive staff. Also they take requests depending on the book!I recently bought a book (it wasnt to highly priced, about $10), it was overcharged by accident, and was given the book for inconvenience.Thank you so much for working with me! Definitely recommend for philosophy and other collectible old literature, and great staff!

Good selection. Hard to navigate. WAY WAY overpriced.

I had an incredible experience at this unbelievable library!

This is our neighborhood bookstore, and weve been patronizing it for years. You wont find a better collection of books anywhere else. Thank You!!

Such an amazing find! Went to get a book, came out with 7! Good prices, lots of books, friendly and helpful staff. Will recommend to all friends and family!

So many books! Even signed by author ones. Loved it!

Nice bookstore. Friendly staff. Bigger inside than it looks from the outside!

Youll find books here that you would never find at any other valley bookstore. They have leather bound classics, dusty tomes, and so much more, alongside stacks of modern books. You dont must check it out for yourself.

One of the best book stores I’ve ever been in! There are so many original copies in excellent condition. The store is very well organized and all books are located in beautiful cases and shelves. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Mike was extremely knowledgeable on the material and was able to answer any questions. I will definitely be frequenting this store!

This place has an amazing selection of books. If you are looking for a good used book store, look no further. Great employees, great old book smell:)

Great bookstore!! This gentleman has been open for thirt years. The bookstore is one of a couple that survived. He has a very unique collection. I stopped by looking for books on or by authors of the Beat Generation. Two shelves were dedicated to the subject alone. I definitely recommend this shop. Will be returning soon.

Amazing used bookstore. I especially liked their collection of arts and photography books. Ill be back.

Great collection of books

Seriously excellent place to find books on in many genres - amazing original prints in pristine condition as well as your unique budget finds for the casual reader (like myself). Highly recommend spending a few hours as others have suggested!

Go to this bookstore! It is wonderful!!

Rude owner selling ordinary books you can find anywhere.

The metro Phoenixs best bookshop, its Mesa store is nearly as excellent. If you are a bibliophile or even a casual reader this store has the finest collection of rare books and recent novels. Plan on spending an hour or two perusing the stacks, so many large format books, so make it three. Mark is an excellent resource and guide to this extensive collection.

The ideal bookstore. An overwhelming collection for every topic, both old and new books. This store also presents a quiet atmosphere for readers. Ill definitely be coming back.

Incredibly selection, incredible staff, great prices. When I move away from Arizona this will be the place I miss the most!

Absolutely delightful used bookstore. Still in the process of moving from a previous location, so its a little chaotic inside at the moment. Despite this, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. In the age of the dying brick and mortar bookstore, a true gem. I will definitely be back soon!

Great vibe so many good books

Truly an undiscovered gem for book lovers. Looking for rare finds? They have them; need a book youve been searching for? Theyll obtain it. The owner and his son are wonderful people who will go tbe extra length for their customers and offer great deals on your next find. I could get lost forever in a place like this.

Awesome! Amazing selection and very good pricing

One of the great Gems in Phoenix. I love this store. The employees are knowledgeable. Get in here.

Absolute paradise for book collectors. Despite prices being a little on the steep side, the high chances of finding rare and uncommon books here make it worth the price.

Owner was super friendly and helpful. What a selection

Mike Reilly is the most knowledgeable expert (not just my opinion-it is common knowledge) on so much, but I have only consulted him regarding antique books, and I have learned over several years, that his reputation precedes him, but cannot do him justice. I have never met someone considered an expert (on anything) whom I have felt totally comfortable with immediately. Mr Reilly is that extremely rare person whose specialized expertise is in high demand, far beyond the geographical boundaries of our city, but who is so comfortably, and GENEROUSLY, willing to enlighten those of us who are completely unaware of all the minutia regarding antique books.

Awesome. Theyve got books that you cant get anywhere else. Full of history.

Great store with an amazing selection. A great place to find a rare gem as a gift for a bibliophile or something unique for your own collection. In addition to a large selection of fiction, nonfiction and western, they have childrens and young adult literature. Prices are very reasonable.

Very nice book store and good service!👍

Book Gallery has an excellent selection of used and out of print books. In addition, Mike has a great selection of Antiquarian, 1st Edition, Signed and special edition books across many genres, along with personable and helpful staff. An outstanding place to discover new items and add to any collection.

Alot of hard to find and books I have never seen before well worth it to stop in.

This store has a great fantasy section. I love it!

Best bookstore Ive ever been in. Amazing selection of collectible and out of print books and a very knowledgeable and helpful staff.

One of the rare book stores in phoenix that actually sells books you might want to read. The staff knows the selection very well. Exploring the shop means you may find an awesome treasure (something that cant be done online). This is a place for people who love books and have an array of interest.

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and it feels like a place that promotes readers of any kind. The books are varied and range from typical novels to rare tomes of classic knowledge. I Give it 5 stars from the exceptional experience I had for my first time. Thanks Mike!!

This is a great place! Theres definitely a large selection, going all the way from used paperbacks to high quality signed first editions. The price range matches the selection. The gentleman working was quiet but helpful when I purchased a book. He made a great recommendation on another author who was similar to the book I bought. I thought it was great because I knew the other authors work. And the atmosphere was complete with used book/library smell. ;P

Mike was great

OMG first editions, collectors and rare hard to find last print editions. great used bookstore

Great selection for any bibliophile. The staff was excellent, dropped everything to help me find what I was looking for. Unbelievable selection and great prices.

Cute little used book store with so many books. They do buy books with an appointment. Happy reading

The book gallerey for many years has been one of the best bookstores and resources imaginable. I highly reccomend this wonderfull store🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟-JULIAN FOREST

Absolutely a readers place to go. Well worth the visit. The staff really know books in general, their own stock, and how to help you find the right book even if you dont know exactly what you are looking for.

Extremely unfriendly staff. The owner, Mike Riley, did not want to hear about a collection I am looking to evaluate, but was more interested in his problems doing appraisals. I would not go near the place.

Love this place they have a huge collection of rare and hard to find books. The best part is they keep it dusted and safe for people with dust mite allergies not one sneeze and I found a book I wanted. Yes!

This store is remarkable. A gem in a strip mall. A place to find unique finds. A literary candy store.

Best book store in the valley I always leave very happy the workers are very helpful

This business is quiet and clean, making it a cut above the average used bookstore. I could not begin to see it all in a day because I spent three hours perusing a six feet wide section. Figuring this store has more than 500 feet of shelving space, six feet high, I would need 83 days, at three hours a day, to see everything; but that is only if I looked at every section with the interest and intensity I exhibited toward the section I searched. You are certain to find more than you can afford if you are one who enjoys real, live books made of paper and ink.HOW I RATE BUSINESSES5 stars = makes customers kings and queens, or offers superior product(s); crushes competitors that offer similar service and product(s). 4 stars = provides something extra for customers, or offers better than average product(s). 3 stars = provides good service and good product(s). 2 stars = provides low quality customer service or product(s). 1 star = fails in customer service or product(s); you suck; please go out of business.

The people that run the store need to remember that all they are doing is selling books, very nice books but they’re just books. There’s no need to talk down to people and be rude and pre-judge them. Sometimes in book stores people don’t know what they’re looking for until they see a book or section of books and get inspired to peruse further and deeper and find something that they may have forgotten about and decide they want. Heaven forbid you walk into the wrong section and pick up a book because if you do be prepared to get scolded. Arrogant, condescending, rude and out of touch.

The price is on the first WHITE page folks!

One of the best bookshops Ive been to; a huge selection of great books and beautiful editions. All the prices were fair and comparable or better than online services for used books (ebay, abebooks etc.). The owner and staff at the Phoenix shop are very knowledgeable and helpful.

When confusion and a problem developed over a book I received from a different vendor with the same name I called and left a phone message.. My call was returned by an extremely rude man whose name was Mike Riley who was patronizing, ill-mannered and unhelpful.. I was told I could not speak and then ordered to listen.. I would not ever order anything from this shop..

Mike is a great guy who is very knowledgeable on all topics ... not just books. I visit everytime I am in town and have purchased several exceptional items from him.

This is one of my favorite bookstores in Phoenix. I can spend hours going through the old books. The staff are friendly and mind-blowingly knowledgeable about books and authors.

Great selection of rare and hard to find books. The owner is very knowledgeable and polite.

Great book store. Knowledgeable staff and owner and totally helpful. Lots of books so plan on taking your time to enjoy the ambiance of old books.

Amazing prices, knowledge from the staff and an experience in itself, like a museum! Isles for hours

Great used book store with everything from 3$ old sci-fi to collectors items of serious value.

Such an amazing place!👈😃🤓

I have not seen the place like this for years! It has the spirit, the smell of the books. A lot of old, antique and signed rear books. I found so many for me, and sorry I cant bring more.

I could talk about books all day with the staff here if I could as they know just about everything regarding books, and they could answer any question you could think of.

Great store has a large number of unique and rare books. I didnt find the one I was looking for but huge number and variety. They do buy old books also.

Very complete selection. Excellent knowledgeable staff. Really a unique bookstore.

Travel down from Utah each year and find treasures each and every time. Mike is a true bibliophile and shares stories and insight each time. absolutely wonderful!

Beautiful shop, amazing collection and selection. Some of the best expansive categories - love, love, love it

Great books from all over, in every subject imaginable! Very knowledgeable owner as well.

Rude owner operator---MOST of the books are priced a bit on the high side considering the condition they are in, for example, the owner stated that he does not feel that writing in a book of any amount detracts from its value and that a book with a badly damaged binding still holds its value if past a certain age (not clear what age this is). He actually hit me, likely unintentionally, with a book during his tirade about the value of a damaged and written in book when I was asking about this (as directed to do by his employee). I was a bit taken aback by this sudden outburst as I had never been here before and my past experience with own-operators of used item stores has always been pleasant when asking questions about the merchandise. Enter with caution and do not expect a friendly reception if you have any questions.

Amazing bookstore must take my bookworms.

Wow. I have lived here in two years and I cant believe I am only just finding this awesome book store. If you are familiar with Powells in Portland this is a smaller version and just as intriguing.

I love this place. It has such a wide variety.

A very pleasant place to spend a lazy afternoon walking memory lane, exploring the past and searching for treasure to share with the next generation that wont otherwise ever see of know of.

I have been coming back here from time to time to shop for books. As a book lover, all I can say is that this place is more than awesome.

A large inventory of books. However, somewhat pricey. Customer service could be better.

Second hand and vintage books! Need I say more? I love the smell of this place

Very large collection of books. This store and its sister store in Mesa are the best bookstores Ive found in Phoenix.