About Bookhounds
Bookhounds is a unique business that offers a wide variety of items for sale, including books, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, and video games. Their 2000 square foot warehouse is well-organized into different sections and alphabetized, making it easy for customers to navigate and find what they want. The store has a delightful atmosphere, often highlighted by the "old book smell," enhancing the experience of discovering new or favorite books. Many customers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to the welcoming environment. In addition to selling items, Bookhounds also buys books, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, and video games from customers. There are specific hours for item drop-offs, and customers need to fill out forms for this process. Payments are made through Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle. For check payments, customers must bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope and have a larger quantity of items. Customers have praised Bookhounds for its great selection and reasonable prices. Families enjoy bringing their children to pick up books for only 50 cents each, and one customer recently purchased seven books for around four dollars. The outside section is popular for its great prices on books, records, and CDs, especially for those who love vinyl records. The store has a children's book section, YA novels, a historical section, and a dedicated area for vinyl, DVDs, and westerns. A quirky bonus is the presence of a grumpy shop cat and the sight of wild outdoor cats and kittens. Overall, Bookhounds is a beloved spot in the community, with many loyal customers visiting regularly.
I love BookHounds and am so grateful we have a place like this in town. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. My son lives on the coast and likes to go to BookHounds when he visits. He said they do not have anything like it where he lives and he enjoys the wide selection of books they carry. Thank you for having this business for the community to enjoy and please never close down!
A really good place to find good books!! The staff is very friendly and they have some books, CD's and Vinyls inside and outside not very much parking spots available but it is worth it.
Literally one of the best places in Bakersfield. Been coming here for over a decade across various different locations. You'll find all sorts of books, movies, comics, vinyls, etc. all for very very good prices. Cannot recommend Bookhounds enough, I love this place.