B Street Books

Category:	Used Book Store
Address:	301 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Phone:	+1 650-343-2800
Site:	bstreetbooks.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	11AM–6PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–6PM

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ZmanIsTheMan

Some good collections of older books, that you have to buy as a set. Almost never a 1st edition but usually some 2nd or 3rd editions. Beyond the old books the selection is ok. Unique areas from geography to military history, to fantasy fiction. The service is extremely pretentious and rude. The woman working there got annoyed when I asked where a book was; and when I had trouble finding it and went back to her she let out a big sigh, followed me to the section, found the book, then threw it at me by holding only the front cover (not joking) and I barely had time to react and catch it, then she walked away without saying anything else. It was a cheap paper back, so I doubt she would be throwing the older more valuable books. Still though, a little shocking, took a few minutes for me to process what happened, and then we left.

Liz Lockerby

This is one of those quirky hole-in-the-wall second-hand bookstores, except that it isnt a hole in the wall. They have a great collection, from paperback romance novels to first edition hardcover classics. The organization is a little haphazard, but thats half the fun. Super helpful staff. Youll always leave with something interesting.

Traycee Jurado

If I lived within walking distance of this place Id be there every day. Great selection of used books including rare and hard to find. At great prices. Please visit! Browse and have a seat in one of their comfy chairs. I always leave with several books. Love it!

A Private User

The owner wasnt very friendly or accomodating, i wasnt greeted when I went inside..Pretty small place, but had a lot of books! Guess I could try to come back and find another book- i was looking for wine books and they didnt have a wide selection

Zosime Kurosaki

Found this place quite by accident, went in 5 minutes within closing a couple of months ago and found a treasure - The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. This is my favorite book! Cant wait to visit again to see if they have any books on/ by Rumi ;)

A Private User

Very nice people operate this book store, with over 20,000 used books of all types and subjects....they will buy from estates, and they sell rare, used, antiquarian books of all types. Highly recommended!!!

Olene Vick

A lovely place for book lovers to go and browse. The outdoor section has great deals, and Ive found some great stuff inside too. Havent had a ton of interaction with the staff, but they seem nice.

Christa Lam

Used books at a great price! I found a lot of unusual books here that I know I wouldnt be able to find anywhere else. If you take the time to just look around, youll find something you like!

Munden Kinchen

Great place to go. Friendly staff. They have dvds and cds also. Ive purchase many books from here. I like the atmosphere and because its big and spacious.

Sean Blumberg

An excellent book shop with a great selection! It is rare to find great bookshops in this day and age, but this is one of them.

Chase Aono

If you like books... Ok so the name of the place says it all. But they do have a bunch of cool old and new titles.

Trisha Tran

Something about the smell of books, especially vintage books. Got a really nice children book here as a gift.

Gretchen Bringas

A secondhand bookstore open late in downtown San Mateo. Dont expect much help from the people working there.

iany galiatzatos

A place for serious readers. This is the second book store of a family who owns another one in Palo Alto

Steve G

An excellent, medium-sized secondhand bookstore. Prices are good and the selection is interesting.