Words on Paper

I love coming here when I visit California! It’s a wonderful, INDEPENDENTLY-​owned book store that also sells beautiful Japanese imported products such as paper, charms, cards, and stationary. During the winter holidays they sell calendars-​everything from traditional to cute Japanese designs. Like the reviewer above, I find it fun to pick out unique and beautiful cards for friends here as well.
The owner and the employees read many of the books they sell and there are little reviews for many of the books throughout the store. Every time I visit, they give great recommendations and I have never been disappointed by a purchase.
Though it may be cheaper to find books online through discount websites, I love being able to support the local business owner and the friendly employees.

Truly unique and original books and cards. I love that I can go here and spend less time looking for a book I know I’ll love than if I had wandered into the Bookseller which is much more traditional in layout and inventory. Finally a store to quench my card-​writing, book-​loving, introvert side!
This place is like a Papyrus and independent bookstore in one. They sell fine handmade cards and stationary alongside some of the best current literature. Books run the gamut from NYTimes bestsellers in fiction and nonfiction to local authors and book club favorites. Most titles are thought-​provoking and intense sounding and a little on the edge of mainstream notoriety which is great if you’re looking to find some new authors or experiment in new genres. Also, I love that I can swing by here for a birthday card that I know no one else at the party will have bought. Aaah, the joys of words on paper.