Went into Op. cit yesterday, and it was such a happy passage through that door. Haven’t been so completely at home in a shop for years. It smelled of the written word — interesting, soft, a promise of something good in the air. Wonderful books in every direction, selected by a someone who obviously knows and loves the books. Comfy chairs to read a bit while you browse. Dear old friends tucked in on the shelves, side-by-side with mysterious strangers. It was a bit of heaven. Probably everybody in Santa Fe but me already knows this store; I stumbled across because they just moved to DeVargas mall, and I was there Christmas shopping, and there it was, a Christmas Miracle. Just in case somebody else has a yearning for an old-style book shop, and you didn’t know about Op. cit, I thought I would post this. The current Unilocal photos aren’t helpful as they are apparently from their old location.
Lauren C.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Dayton, OH
In the age of dying bookstores I was really surprised the woman working here took such a rude tone & manner on when I asked for help looking for books I came in search of! She talked to me like I was stupid bc I didn’t know how to locate the books on my own! Never going back! Plenty of other good bookstores in town anyways.
Quinn A.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Portland, OR
I could live here. They are in the middle of sorting, moving, and organizing, so everything is sort of stacked everywhere, but it still a well lit, inviting space. I found a couple of first editions I have been looking for, and at a fair price. The owners are friendly and made me feel right at home. I look forward to many visits in the future. And they liked my dog!
Paul N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Arlington, VA
great selection. good pricing. great staff. easy parking.
Ella N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Santa Fe, NM
this G.S. fellow is totally wrong. I think I was browsing in the bookstore when one of the workers was trying to placate him(quite patiently and kindly, I might add) on the phone. Strange. But… they have an incredible selection of used and remainder books at, of course, greatly reduced prices. If you don’t mind a little marker stroke, you have a perfect, unread, crisp edition. They support the community by holding readings by local poets and authors and are extremely kind and amenable. They also have a frequent buyer card!