Farenheit 451 Books

Little bookstore, but plenty of options! The owner of the bookstore is very dedicated to keeping the love for books alive. I love coming here I can always find something new and interesting. Lots of awesome old books as well.

Fahrenheit 451 is a great used book store! We’re visiting the area and I needed something to read. This store has 1000’s of quality books displayed on orderly, clean shelves. The owner was knowledgeable and helpful.

If you love reading, this is the place for you. The older gentleman behind the counter recommended several books. He was friendly and funny. Yes, it costs more than an online company, but we should support locally owned small business owners.
I’ll be back.

This little shop has everything the bibliophil could want. New and used books, the owners are pleasant and knowledgable. They go out of their way to make you feel like you are going through the bookcase at a favorite uncle’s house.

A fun little bookstore, with a very friendly owner. I went in looking for a book about the history of Carlsbad, and they had one that really gave a glimpse at an earlier Carlsbad. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I really wanted to learn more about town, and couldn’t anticipate finding another copy of that book elsewhere. I love the name of the store, and it really was charming.

Great place! My husband and I had a great time just sitting and reading the books we purchased. Great selection of new and old books!

Great bookstore in the heart of the village. They play splendid music, the clerk was friendly and kind. Books were neatly organized. They have chairs to sit and a clearance rack. Support your local bookstore !

Once you enter the store, there is an immediate sense of antiquity. The place is small and narrow, but feels overwhelmingly large due to the placement of the books. Dare I say, there is a sort of Harry-​Potter-​esque feel to the décor. I felt quite at home there!

Quick Points to Consider:
Pros
* Clean, tidy store that is well organized
* Location, the store is in the Carlsbad Village area and easy walking distance from hotels and other stores
* Friendly inviting atmosphere
* Hundreds of titles, many of which are out of print, vintage hard to find, and /​or rare
* The section up front by the counter has many 1^st editions
* All genres and interests are represented
Cons
* Their website is very sparse and only serves as an introduction to the store. I know this is intentional as a personal philosophy by the owner (which I support 100%); however, in today’s world, the lack of an interactive website and SEO is a deterrent to some folks and probably doesn’t help to draw in visitors from outside the area and /​or country.
* The staff consists of just one person, which is a good thing and bad. I’m sure being the only staff member has lots of unique complications that keep life interesting.
Overview:
Farenheit 451 Books has been one of my favorite bookstores for many years and I have found a number of great gems hidden away on its shelves. The store is well organized broken up by interest: art, poetry, fiction, etc. Their shelves always have a variety of hard to find editions including old pulp Sci-​Fi magazines — I’m never quite sure what I’ll find when I walk through the door.
For several years now, I’ve been directing folks to the store whenever I’m asked by visitors or friends where to go to find a good book in North County. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly and is always interested in chatting about books.
As a side note, if you are out in the Carlsbad village area and decide to stop by, keep in mind that there is no food or drink allowed inside the store. However, there are several tables just outside and one inside near the door where you can leave your drinks if you have any.

Great prices and old books! He has a bit of it all. Support a local store with a used book smell you just wanna bottle up.

Fantastic place to grab a book on your way to the beach or café! They have something for everyone, are so knowledgable, and just great people! The prices are beyond reasonable and the variety of quality books is fantastic! I always find a little treasure here!

We wandered in to this tidy used bookstore because we were drawn in by the name and by the discounted books on their patio. We love book stores, and this one is well organized and easy to navigate, with the classics in plastic slip covers. We found a couple of good books and said the magic words to get our Unilocal discount. We enjoyed talking with the owner for awhile and then strolled back to our hotel. The friendly owner chased us two blocks to hand us the 10% Unilocal discount. A very pleasant experience indeed!

Way above your average bookstore. Beautiful vintage and collectors books and reasonably priced very lightly used books. A real find.

Let me begin by saying that I was a frequent patron of Farenheit 451 and I have spent hundreds of dollars there in an effort to support the «little guy». But just the other day my daughter asked the owner if she could have a marble, ONE marble from a jar that was on one of the shelves. The owner said «no» and quickly took it out of her hands to put it back acting as if she was trying to steal something precious. My 6-​year-​old is extremely shy and it took 10 minutes for her to even muster the courage to ask for the marble. I even encouraged her to be brave and ask not even thinking she may be turned down. If this is the way Farenheit 451 Books treats their patrons, then I want nothing more to do with them. A small, friendly gesture sure would have gone a long way in customer relations.
When I posted this story to the Farenheit 451 Books Facebook page, not only did they delete it but they also blocked me from future posts. I guess if you have nothing positive to say, Farenheit 451 does not want to hear it.

I am a used book store lover. I go into any that I run into. With that being said, I have come across some pretty stuck up employees at book stores and some pretty casual bad ass ones too. I guess this one falls between the two. The employees were not friendly at all and hardly looked up when we walked in. I don’t like to be bugged while browsing so I can appreciate employees not following you around but when you come in a store and leave one, you would THINK that there would be some friendliness passed around. Maybe not here.
I DID appreciate the hilarious notes all over the place, such as PARENTS CONTROL YOUR CHILDREN! That was awesome.

Even though I would argue that they spelled their name wrong, this is a great store to visit. Their name references a dystopian science fiction work about burning books that I didn’t care for but the story is considered a classic and the store measures up by providing a complete book store experience that you can’t get at the superstores and will never get online.

The bookstore is beautiful and the selection is nice but the problem is the pricing. It’s pretty pricey for a used bookstore
I saw a DK Eyewitness travel book on China that costs $ 12.50. I saw the same book on
that costs $ 4 used (that includes shipping and handling)

We try to take an annual trip to Carlsbad each year, and I always make a point to stop by this gem of a bookstore. I am an avid reader and strong proponent for supporting local businesses over any chain, especially when it comes to those of a dying breed. Those of us who prefer physical books over e-​readers are starting to become few and far between. Exercise caution before entering– you might think your clock is wrong when you realize how much time you’ve inadvertently spent inside.

Very clean and organized bookstore with bookkeepers who obviously value books very much. They have a no nonsense attitude and expect customers to respect their books as much as they do. They have a good variety of books and also a decent amount of rare books and first editions. My only qualm is that they are a bit pricey.

I’m definitely a fan of this bookstore! I am surprised I haven’t written a review for this one yet. Don’t be deceived by the size of this place; it’s a bit «cozy», but I LOVE it. There are TONS of books here, some copies that are quite rare and out of print. You will find books in nearly every genre… Science Fiction, Metaphysical/​Religion, Literature, How-​To/​Self-​Help, and of course, Children/​Young Adult fiction. Not to mention some cute little chairs and stools to sit on while you leaf through your books. I’ve been able to locate some amazing titles I haven’t been able to find in mainstream bookstores or some of the used bookstores in San Diego! Prices are a little bit on the higher side when it comes to used, but like I said, I have been able to find some really rare titles I wouldn’t have found unless I went online.
If you’re into «woo-​woo» type genre, let me tell you… I’ve seen some really rare Tarot card decks, including an older version of Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Deck. I was amazed; I didn’t buy it as I already own the newer version, but if I didn’t have it, I totally would have. I’ve also seen some Runes and Russian Fortune Telling cards.
The owner is super nice and will go out of his way to find/​locate a copy for you. I love this about used bookstores; nearly all of the ones I’ve been to have this customer service mentality. Go here if you are an avid reader and fond of books… especially if you haven’t bought into the «Nook/​Kindle» craze yet. I’m a little saddened that everything is becoming electronic/​high-​tech these days, but such is life.