The Book Case

This bookstore is full of many piles of books everywhere and a female owner who knows where everything is!You can browse for hidden gems or ask the owner where something is...505-232-9090

There are deja vu moments in life and this is one of them.Step into this quirky, unassuming bookstore nestled between the Post Office (do NOT park in their lot, though) and Saggio's, and you'll be in your eccentric great-uncle's attic surrounded by book-treasures and blast's from the past (I found a brand-new copy of The Pokey Puppy's First Christmas). It's fun to browse and discover what is hidden in the stacks; but be assured, the proprietress knows her wares and is very helpful. Being connected into the local used bookstore community, she will also direct you to the other possibilities if she doesn't have what you're looking for. As for the other nay-sayers posting here...heaven is subjective.To those who haven't visited The Book Case, you gotta check it out...you may find YOUR little piece of heaven

Love this old overstuffed bookstore! One of the few remaining independents that has stock to the ceiling. Reminds me of the heyday of reading and book buying before B&N and Borders and Kindles changed the landscape forever. Support your local bookstore!

I love this book store. If you are someone who doesn't enjoy browsing, than this isn't your place. It's messy and crammed, but the owner knows where EVERYTHING is and so if you have a title in mind, she can let you know if they have it. I love it. I've often found great books here.

This place has character and the greatest selection of books. Just don't walk in there with an agenda.

This place could use some basic management. The store hours on yelp were incorrect and the place looks very chaotic. I wouldn't know how one could possibly find anything back in this mess. I have visited a lot of book stores but never saw anything like this before. Wasn't even worth it to start delving through the mountains of books that were piled up everywhere.

A real gem! The owner is knowledgeable and helpful. Great selection of books. Hard to leave.

Owner is very nice. I grew up in amongst collectors with collections that were out of hand, and my OCD has a hard time going back. Seldom have I seen a place of business that is this stuffed with piles, the 1/2 back of the store is just filled and inaccessible. I would feel somewhat bad making her tear through them to locate one meager selection Yes I have seen these masses of books in old Yankee barns. My parents house included. But never in a operating front room of a bookstore. I feel like it kind of devalues the product having it displayed so chaotically.From what others have said she(the owner) has a photographic memory and knows every object in house, and where it is. I am this kind of book shopper- I want to wonder, fondle, and read a bit before I make my final selections. Half the time I forget the titles I am looking for and need to do this to remember, just what I seeking. I would not call this a self serve shop. Half of the stock is barricaded out of my reach with a do not pass sign. The surly inner geek is irritated that I may not rifle through and see what the forbidden lands behold. Still worth checking out, just not my ideal set up. Right next to the Post so why not stop on in next time you need to buy stamps. But as others have said do not park in the PO lot unless you want to chance the man ruining your day.

I love this quirky, eccentric little shop. The lovely lady who runs it knows where everything is, and there's a little of everything. Sometimes I'll stop by and just wander around - usually I found one or two books I like.

I am very selective on the authors I read, but this is one of the few places I go to that feels so good that I will pick something up off the shelf that I know nothing about and purchase. I love this bookstore - it does feel a bit like treasure hunting and the prices are better than the late fees from the library. A lot of use bookstores I go to, I quickly go to my favorite authors section and get disappointed when they only have 0 or 1 book by them - here there is a sense of mystery on how many books she has by people and I love that.Plus, she has copies of books I like that have different covers than what I am used to, especially because if I am going to buy a book I want the cover to be attractive and most of the new covers of authors I love are too glossy and uninspired to the point where I won't even consider buying them.