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I could live here!

What a gem of a second-hand bookstore. There is a massive collection of books in really good... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
DebRussell49
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Carman, Canada
My #1 favorite book shop!

Each time I come to Bart's I find a new book to dig my nose into; the selection is always changing... read more

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago
blujay333
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Ventura, California
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All reviews book store open air after hours nooks and crannies could spend hours recent trip lover's paradise outdoor indoor indoors and outdoors great place to browse favorite book chairs and tables great selection couple of hours extensive collection worth a visit helpful staff
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

What a gem of a second-hand bookstore. There is a massive collection of books in really good shape, organized in a beautiful outdoor venue. This is worth a visit even if you are not a reader!

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Each time I come to Bart's I find a new book to dig my nose into; the selection is always changing and they'll even give some credit if you trade in your old books. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the selection is...More

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Date of experience: January 2019
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Reviewed 13 June 2019

Love just browsing and finding that special book. If you find your book here at a fraction of the cost. Just a great open outdoor book store.

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank Jerry M
Reviewed 31 May 2019

Visited the book store on a recent trip to Ojai. This book store is unique in that it is both inside and outside. Lots of little nooks to explore. Both new but mostly used books. We spent an hour just exploring. Well worth a visit.

Date of experience: May 2019
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Reviewed 20 May 2019

Located just off their main street. I was here around 20-25 years ago and remember a very small outdoor bookstore, at least from memory. This time it was surprisingly expanded and a huge bookstore, with books mostly alphabetically ordered, some in sections "new arrivals", "staff...More

Date of experience: May 2019
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Reviewed 20 May 2019 via mobile

So you forgot your book. The iPad doesn’t work well no need to fret, with used books from 50 cents and 10 cent candy you can’t go wrong. All sorts of categories and selection so go far it!!

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank C5836ILlees
Reviewed 7 May 2019

A must see when you visit Ojai. It has been here forever and it is even a place that as a local I visit regularly.

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank CaliChris10
Reviewed 5 May 2019 via mobile

If you like book stores, then you’ll LOVE this one!!!!! In small town, California, you’ll enjoy the wide selection of books in this store!!

Date of experience: May 2019
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Reviewed 27 April 2019 via mobile

Most unique bookstore I’ve been to. Lots of lovely nooks and crannies to sit and enjoy the ambiance. Succulents galore. Oh, and lots and lots of used books!! I would give it a 5 for uniqueness and ambiance and a 3 for the prices (I...More

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank elainehincv
Reviewed 28 March 2019

Barts Books is an Ojai institution. But unfortunately, the new owners give hardly any trade in value for your trade in books and charge up the yin yang for books you purchase from them.

Date of experience: March 2019
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