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Bell's Book Store Used & Rare Bookstore ·$$

Bell's Books is a family-owned bookstore in Palo Alto that's been passed down from generation to generation. Lot of people will tell you that this bookstore is a treasure. If you love reading or you are a book collector, this is definitely a place to go and stay for hours. Do not expect to find People Magazine or the latest New York Times best-seller; this store only sells used books. They offer an important selection of antique books and historic documents.

Website: bellsbooks.com

Phone: (650) 323-7822

Cross Streets: Between Lytton Plz and Hamilton Ave

Open now

  • Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

536 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301 ·2336.74 mi

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Ivan B. 09/20/26

I believe it's my second time coming here. My first time was years ago but dunno exactly what year. They do have books that are made decades ago and probably ones that are recently published since...

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Isaiah G. 05/18/26

I found this place on TikTok and decided to stop by. We parked right in front as soon as it opened. The place is beautiful. They have so many good book that I have not seen anywhere. I found older...

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Stacy C. 10/27/25

I was wandering around downtown Palo Alto with my sister when we came across Bell's Bookstore. I didn't know anything about it, but was captivated the moment I walked in. They offer new, used,...

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Jo W. 01/14/26

Super cute indie bookstore in downtown Palo Alto! I really enjoyed seeing the window displays during Halloween, and it's magical to walk around inside and browse the selections of books.

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Mabelle T. 11/12/25

Bell's Book Store is one of those places that just holds so much character and charm that I hope it never closes. The amount of selection in this place is beyond anything that I've seen from an...

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