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About Books Inc.

Welcome to Books Inc., your friendly Book store in Palo Alto, CA, where readers can discover new titles, trusted favorites, and thoughtful recommendations. With a 4.70-star rating from 351 reviews, we’re proud to offer various amenities and a welcoming space for every kind of book lover.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (351 reviews)
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What shoppers say about us

Brenden

Brenden

5 months ago

A wonderful bookstore with very helpful staff and good deals on books!

Alexandra U

Alexandra U

9 months ago

Always a wonderful bookstore to visit, huge selection and also dog friendly! 📚 You’ll definitely enjoy visiting! …

Grace Lin

Grace Lin

year ago

Lovely place in the village and close pretty late!

leontocebus leontocebus

leontocebus leontocebus

2 months ago

you can read books while sitting in a chair

Kate Bridges-Lyman

Kate Bridges-Lyman

year ago

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 recommend enough!

Michelle Gonzalez

Michelle Gonzalez

2 months ago

Very good book store. Good selection of kids books.

gary pulizzi

gary pulizzi

2 years ago

Came here to support a friend who just wrote her 2nd book. Enjoyed the store. It felt like a book store. Not some large department store. Selection was good. Employees were polite and helpful.

Jeannine Gerkman

Jeannine Gerkman

6 years ago

Local bookstore with incredible variety, friendly helpful staff and great finds! Books by local authors. The children's section is spectacular. Children's storytime every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Evyenia Ene

Evyenia Ene

2 months ago

The staff is knowledgable and welcoming. An amazing selection of picture books in particular and print materials in general.

Naga Raju Narayanaswamy

Naga Raju Narayanaswamy

3 years ago

Local bookstore needs support. Very good collection. Classified as new fiction, non fiction, young adult and many other common categories.

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Delivery

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

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Location

Town and Country Village, 855 El Camino Real #74, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States

Store Hours

Closed · Saturday 9 AM-9 PM
Thursday 10 AM-9 PM
Friday 10 AM-9 PM
Saturday 9 AM-9 PM
Sunday 9 AM-8 PM
Monday 10 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-9 PM
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