Book Alley
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Pasadena's premier independent new and used bookstore.
626.683.8083
1252 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 Nearly all our books are cataloged online.
With an online inventory of fifty thousand books, a knowledgeable staff, and a dedication to old-fashioned bookselling, we offer a personalized experience to both our in-store and online customers. Book Alley, founded in 1992, is not only Pasadena's finest used bookstore, but also one of Southern California's fastest growing (a rare feat these days). We are a general used bookstore, thus offering a large selection of books on all subjects, including children's titles. Although we do not specialize in any one subject, we can claim to have the largest selection of art, architecture, and photography books in the area. For those unimpressed by our façade, we are bigger than we look! We boast over 50,000 titles in-stock, from genre fiction priced at $2.50 to highly collectible titles. Because we are always buying, our inventory grows everyday. Browse us online, or in person, and discover the finest and most eclectic selection of new, used, and rare books around. We are open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 7pm.
10/03/2026
Rare Books LA booth 112. Ready set go
10/01/2026
Bookstore after dark! This Saturday is the Blue Rooster Art Supplies Night Market and we will be open till 10pm BECAUSE WE ARE FUN TOO
10/01/2026
Rare books, shelf of
09/30/2026
Coming this weekend! Rare Books LA- swipe through for the details.
Visit us at booth 112 and see our Edward Gorey collection, including this copy of Amphigorey that includes an original watercolor!
09/24/2026
“When Mr Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.”
Happy Tolkien Week!
09/19/2026
A complete set of the First Edition Library’s James Bond collection. Catch ‘em on the run
09/18/2026
For the dedicated follower of fashion
09/15/2026
🦚 THE ICONIC PEACOCK EDITION 🦚
📷 : first printing of the 1894 “Peacock” edition of Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, illustrated by Hugh Thomson, a gem of Victorian bookbinding
Offered by Book Alley (Pasadena, California), Booth 112
Rare Books LA returns to Los Angeles Union Station on October 3-4, 2026, with an immortal selection of antiquarian books, maps, fine prints, book arts, and more! This year’s fair is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Anne Rice’s iconic novel Interview with the Vampire.
For more information and tickets 🎟️🎟️, visit www.RareBooksLA.com (link in profile)
Book Alley
09/11/2026
Kids need stacks of books too. Part of a daily balanced diet
09/09/2026
(Mostly) Latin American authors
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1252 E Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91106
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |
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