Once Read Books

Once Read Books We buy, trade and sell used books. We have had an open store since 1987. We've been online since 1997. Village Road, Long Beach CA 90808 in January of 1999.

We moved to our larger (about 1800 square feet) location at 5422 E. Von's bought the Shopping center where our old store was located (4174 Woodruff, Lakewood, CA 90713) and was planning to tear it all down and remodel. Construction of the new Von's finished as of January 2001. They didn't remodel our site after all. The move seems to have been for the best, as the new location has been much better

for us. The New(er) Location has a Genuine Vault, leftover from when the building was a Jewelry Store in the 40's. It is now the depository of our 1st Editions and Collectibles. We have a large selection of both Paperback and Hardback books (somewhere in the neighborhood of 35,000+ items). We have a wide selection of books with no topics excluded. We have a large collection of Signed Books and Military Books. Our staff is fairly knowledgeable in the fields of Military, Mystery, SF, Fantasy, Romance & more. Visit our site Once Read Books if you have any questions, comments, or want any more info.

03/06/2026

Open a book and shut out the world. We’re still here to help you tune out the world and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of reading. We’re open from 10-4 Monday thru Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.

01/08/2026

🕯️📚 Cozy mystery season is officially here! 📚🕯️
There’s nothing better than curling up with a warm blanket and a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter day—especially with a perfectly puzzling cozy mystery in hand ❄️☕

From timeless whodunits by Agatha Christie to modern favorites from Janet Evanovich, Joanne Fluke, Faye Kellerman, Jonathan Kellerman, and Tony Hillerman—we’ve got shelves full of small-town secrets, clever sleuths, and page-turning twists. 🔍✨

Perfectly cozy. Perfectly mysterious. Perfect for winter reading.




01/05/2026

🌵 Saddle up, Western readers! 🌵
From dusty trails to high-noon showdowns, we’ve got the stories that built the Wild West.
Discover a wide variety of classic and bestselling Western authors like Louis L'Amour, William W. Johnstone, Ralph Compton, and so many more.
Whether you love rugged cowboys, frontier justice, or epic tales of survival, your next great Western read is waiting on our shelves. 🌄🐎
📍 Come browse and ride off with a classic today!


01/04/2026

What can $10 buy you? 👀📖
A whole stack of stories, ideas, and escapes.

From politics & history to reference books, fiction, cookbooks, and best sellers — we’ve got a little bit of everything waiting for you.

✨ All books are:
📕 $1 each
📕 6 for $5
📕 12 for $10

Whether you’re building your home library, trying something new, or just can’t resist a good deal… this is your sign to stock up 💸📚

01/02/2026

Read. Bake. Repeat.

12/24/2025

From cozy classics to global flavors, cookbooks make perfect holiday gifts 🎁 and your secret weapon for creating the ultimate holiday meal 🍽️. We even have a cookbook by the ever-popular Gwyneth Paltrow!
Shop local, cook better, and give a gift that keeps on giving—only at Once Read Books ❤️

12/21/2025

The shelves at Once Read Books are feeling extra festive ✨
From magical kids’ Christmas stories and cozy holiday fiction, to delicious cookbooks and beautiful picture books, we have a little seasonal joy for every reader. 🎅📖
Whether you’re shopping for a gift or starting a new tradition, your next favorite Christmas book is waiting for you here. ❤️

12/20/2025

Merry Christmas from Once Read Books! If you're looking to buy last minute Holiday gifts, we've got you covered. Come find creative gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We even got the owner in the Christmas spirit this year! 📚🎄✨

Happy Halloween from the ghost of Once Read Books.
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the ghost of Once Read Books.

10/07/2025

Bird lovers, don’t wing it—flock to our shelves for the best birding books! 🐦📚✨

Address

5422 E Village Road
Long Beach, CA
90808

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15624201034

Website

https://www.ebay.com/str/oncereadbooks?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2px

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