Books in Ventura County

Arsenal Comics & Games

Newbury Park · 1610-1 Newbury Road Newbury Park

Arsenal Comics & Games stocks comics, graphic novels, board games, miniatures, and gaming supplies across two Ventura County locations. They run Magic Fridays and release new comics on Wednesdays, with open board gaming sessions. The shop offers online ordering with curbside pickup and describes itself as family-friendly, carrying merchandise for all ages. Their inventory spans everything from art supplies and collectible miniatures to role-playing games and novelties.

Arsenal Comics And Games

Ventura · 3431 Telegraph Road Ventura

Arsenal Comics and Games stocks a wide range of comics, graphic novels, board games, miniatures, and gaming supplies across two locations in Ventura County. They host Magic Fridays and new comic book nights on Wednesdays, plus open board gaming sessions. You can browse their full inventory online and arrange curbside pickup by calling ahead, or visit in-store for a family-friendly shopping experience.

Barnes & Noble

Ventura · 4820 Telephone Road Ventura

Barnes & Noble at Ventura Gateway stocks books, magazines, and gifts across a range of genres and interests. The store hosts regular community events including weekly storytimes on Saturday mornings, a Tuesday Night Book Club, and meetings for the Ventura County Screenwriters' Group. They're open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Thousand Oaks · 160 S Westlake Blvd

Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks carries books, magazines, and gifts across all genres. The store hosts regular author events and storytimes—baby and toddler storytimes run weekly on Wednesdays, while Saturday kid's storytimes and author meet-and-greets happen throughout the month. It's a solid stop for readers of any age looking to browse new releases or catch a literary event.

Friends Bookstore

Somis · 4101 Las Posas Road Camarillo

Friends Bookstore stocks roughly 1,075 square feet of gently-used books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzles, and greeting cards—all meticulously cleaned and inspected by volunteers. Hardcover books average $3, most paperbacks run 50¢ to $2, and everything is priced well below typical online rates. Browse the brick-and-mortar shop in the Camarillo Library courtyard, or check the outdoor carts for daily rotating inventory and flash sales offering 50% off overflowing categories. Monthly member specials and spontaneous discounts reward regular visitors. Proceeds support the Camarillo Public Library. Book donations are welcome and tax-deductible.

Friends' Bookshop

Thousand Oaks · 1401 E Janss Rd

Friends' Bookshop runs used book sales at both Thousand Oaks Library locations, stocked with titles across every genre. Browse in person during library hours, or shop their 24/7 online storefronts on eBay and Amazon. All sales support the Thousand Oaks Library system. The Friends of the Library also runs book discussion groups, hosts author events, and organizes summer reading programs for the community.

Friends' Bookstore

Simi Valley · 2969 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Valley

Friends' Bookstore sells gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and graphic novels with a focus on quality items. Run by the Friends of the Library, it's a place where you can browse secondhand stock or pick up a gift certificate. The store welcomes volunteers and accepts book donations—they're thoughtful about what they stock, asking donors to consider whether they'd buy each item themselves. Open weekdays and Saturdays with flexible afternoon hours.

Smitten

Ventura · 365 East Main Street Ventura

The Calico Cat

Ventura · 495 East Main Street Ventura

The Calico Cat Bookshop has been a fixture in downtown Ventura since 1975, stocking thousands of used and rare books across all genres. You'll find everything from beach reads to collectible signed first editions. The independent shop invites browsing and discovering something special on each visit, whether you're hunting for a specific title or just wandering the shelves.

The Open Book

Simi Valley · 2880 Cochran Street Simi Valley

Three Star Book + News

Ventura · 359 East Main Street Ventura

Timbre Books

Ventura · 1924 East Main Street 93001