Once Read Books
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We buy, trade and sell used books. We have had an open store since 1987. We've been online since 1997. Village Road, Long Beach CA 90808 in January of 1999.
We moved to our larger (about 1800 square feet) location at 5422 E. Von's bought the Shopping center where our old store was located (4174 Woodruff, Lakewood, CA 90713) and was planning to tear it all down and remodel. Construction of the new Von's finished as of January 2001. They didn't remodel our site after all. The move seems to have been for the best, as the new location has been much better
Open a book and shut out the world. We’re still here to help you tune out the world and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of reading. We’re open from 10-4 Monday thru Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.
🕯️📚 Cozy mystery season is officially here! 📚🕯️
There’s nothing better than curling up with a warm blanket and a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter day—especially with a perfectly puzzling cozy mystery in hand ❄️☕
From timeless whodunits by Agatha Christie to modern favorites from Janet Evanovich, Joanne Fluke, Faye Kellerman, Jonathan Kellerman, and Tony Hillerman—we’ve got shelves full of small-town secrets, clever sleuths, and page-turning twists. 🔍✨
Perfectly cozy. Perfectly mysterious. Perfect for winter reading.
🌵 Saddle up, Western readers! 🌵
From dusty trails to high-noon showdowns, we’ve got the stories that built the Wild West.
Discover a wide variety of classic and bestselling Western authors like Louis L'Amour, William W. Johnstone, Ralph Compton, and so many more.
Whether you love rugged cowboys, frontier justice, or epic tales of survival, your next great Western read is waiting on our shelves. 🌄🐎
📍 Come browse and ride off with a classic today!
What can $10 buy you? 👀📖
A whole stack of stories, ideas, and escapes.
From politics & history to reference books, fiction, cookbooks, and best sellers — we’ve got a little bit of everything waiting for you.
✨ All books are:
📕 $1 each
📕 6 for $5
📕 12 for $10
Whether you’re building your home library, trying something new, or just can’t resist a good deal… this is your sign to stock up 💸📚
Read. Bake. Repeat.
From cozy classics to global flavors, cookbooks make perfect holiday gifts 🎁 and your secret weapon for creating the ultimate holiday meal 🍽️. We even have a cookbook by the ever-popular Gwyneth Paltrow!
Shop local, cook better, and give a gift that keeps on giving—only at Once Read Books ❤️
The shelves at Once Read Books are feeling extra festive ✨
From magical kids’ Christmas stories and cozy holiday fiction, to delicious cookbooks and beautiful picture books, we have a little seasonal joy for every reader. 🎅📖
Whether you’re shopping for a gift or starting a new tradition, your next favorite Christmas book is waiting for you here. ❤️
Merry Christmas from Once Read Books! If you're looking to buy last minute Holiday gifts, we've got you covered. Come find creative gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We even got the owner in the Christmas spirit this year! 📚🎄✨
10/31/2025
Happy Halloween from the ghost of Once Read Books.
Bird lovers, don’t wing it—flock to our shelves for the best birding books! 🐦📚✨
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5422 E Village Road
Long Beach, CA
90808
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 5pm |