Mountain View

Books Inc. Mountain View

317 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: (650) 428.1234

Store Hours:

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday - Tuesday 
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday - Saturday
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About

Your friendly neighborhood bookstore in Mountain View! We are passionate about all things books and strive to be inclusive and to create a safe space within our community. Our staff can help you find your next romance (bonus points for spice), help you find an adventurous fantasy or sci-fi series, and encourage you to expand your mind with our extensive non-fiction section. We also love to encourage our families in the area to stop by and browse our children’s section, we have a book for the whole family!

 

Meet the Manager Cari Gillette 

"I am originally a Texan but turned Californian. I love all things fiction, romance, and fantasy (with a little non-fiction sprinkled in there). While browsing the store look for my review cards or come and talk to me if you need any recommendations!" - Cari

 

Storytimes

The Story Teller Express, starting September 3 at 11am

Book Clubs 

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Divine Rivals: A Novel (Letters of Enchantment #1) By Rebecca Ross Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250857439
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Wednesday Books - April 4th, 2023

During a violent war raging between Gods, two rival journalists/war correspondents become lovers by anonymous letters sent to each other through magical typewriters…

- Cari, Mountain View


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The Secret History (Vintage Contemporaries) By Donna Tartt Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781400031702
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Vintage - April 13th, 2004

There's a reason this book is a cult classic amongst lovers of dark academia. Intriguing, beautifully written, and a little pretentious - it's all about the vibes.

- hp, Mountain View


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The Mountain in the Sea: A Novel By Ray Nayler Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781250872272
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Picador - May 30th, 2023

Near future thriller. Come for the cephalopods, stay for the meditation on the nature of consciousness and the ecological call to arms. 

- Rene, Mountain View


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Tunnel 29: The True Story of an Extraordinary Escape Beneath the Berlin Wall By Helena Merriman Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781541788831
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: PublicAffairs - January 10th, 2023

Chronicles Joachim Rudolph's story during post WWII Berlin. Escaping to the West, then working to tunnel back to the East. As well as government and informant issues of daily life. 

- Harrison, Mountain View


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Daughter of the Pirate King By Tricia Levenseller Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781250891914
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Square Fish - November 7th, 2023

Pirates of the Caribbean with a strong female lead, lady pirates, and mermaids! (And you just can't beat the gorgeous printed edges!)

- Jennifer, Mountain View


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Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing: (The Drawing Book For Aspiring Artists of All Ages and Abilities) By Selwyn Leamy Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781786270542
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Laurence King Publishing - October 31st, 2017

With a variety of great ideas for drawing. A superbly designed book, with thoughtfully chosen illustration. 

- Loren, Mountain View