Changing Hands Bookstore

Changing Hands Bookstore is a bookstore Tempe located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (480) 730-0205

  • Website

    changinghands.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

6428 S McClintock Dr (at E Guadalupe Rd.) Tempe , AZ 85283 United States

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Karen

Changing Hands has been a favorite spot for my daughter and I for years. They have new and used books , plus a wide selection of novelty items like incense, cards, soaps, candles, etc. Check them out.

Markus Rennemann

While stores like Barnes and Noble may have it beat in size, Changing Hands is the best bookstore I've ever been to. It has an astounding number of used books , and I go every time I go to Trader Joes.

Regan

Local events held here, has lots of connections to local art scene. Also handmade products and gifts . You will always find books of unique content and quality. Always clean and delightful.

Lindsay Walker

I love independent bookstores and this is one of the best. The selection of books is always up to date and the best authors always come through. Grab a book and go to Wildflower for food next door.

Marlee Bever

This is a great bookstore ; one of my favorites! They sometimes will even have free books to take outside of their store. If you're hungry too you can walk into Wildflower Bread Co . through the store!

Jordyn

One of my favorite bookstores . The selection is great, the staff is nice and knowledgeable , and the atmosphere is wonderful. They also host a lot of great authors and events .

May Orionel

One of the greatest book stores I've personally been too. Not only does it had a great selection of books , but they have books signed by their authors for sale too!

Shelby Staats

Very welcoming and friendly , the staff is very willing to help. They have decent deals on new and used books as well as readings and author signings. And definitely not overwhelming in size.

Tempe Tourism

More than your average bookstore ! Offering the best selection of new/used books , Changing Hands hosts a constant stream of author workshops, readings, signings & more. Embrace your inner bookworm!

Nate

Check out their website for workshops or author visits - there's a lot of them than in my experience, they're always entertaining and informative. There's likely something you'll be interested in.

Phoenix New Times

Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Bookstore . Changing Hands is not only the spot to get your book worm on, but you can ask for advice or discuss what to read next from the clerks. Read more

Chris S

A wonderful independent bookstore with a surprisingly deep selection given its size. Interesting random other merchandise as well .

Jennifer Crane

If you still love the feel of real books , this is the store for you. The people here love books and they have events all the time - workshops, signings, etc.

Phoenix New Times

2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Bookstore ! Embodies all the best qualities of our favorite bookshops across the country including an educated staff and wide selection! Read more

callie collector

I hate shopping at barnes and noble and all those chain book store places. Changing hands is the best bookstore . The have used books and also great little gifts . Defiantly a one of kind store!

Nick Martin

Changing Hands is one of the few independent bookstores in Arizona. It might be the best, too. The selection is strong, but most impressive is the lineup of touring authors the store regularly hosts. Read more

Allegra Smith

Ask for a frequency card! After $100 in purchases, you can get $10 off!

Joey Bear

Cool little find by G., they are pretty well organized with new and used books mixed together.

Helen Gibson

Shop Local First AZ. Great meet the authors and fun novelty books PLUS owned and operated by local business people!

Rhonda Peters

Changing Hands is an awesome place to hang out and browse books , attend awesome workshops and most importantly the only destination bookstore that support local self published authors ! So stop By!

Nin N

More new books than used and I'm okay with that. It's basically a local version of Barnes and Noble .

Jim Davis

When your at the greatest bookstore in the country , Changing Hands, stop by Hoodlums Music and check out another great LOCALLY owned, Mom & Pop Shop. They Rock and are just a couple doors down. Read more

Jaclyn

This is a great bookstore connected to Wildflower Bread Co . Grab a coffee and browse through their great book selection--the staff is always extremely friendly !

Ricky Potts

They are always offering book signings with touring authors . They set the seats up and put the author on a stage to speak before he or she signs.

Fallon Leyba

good selection of new and used books . lots of events

Bethany B

My favorite place to just browse books because you will find so many unique books here that would never be found at Barns and Noble .

Jenny Houle

You can request to be put in the system so you are automatically notified when a used book you are waiting for comes in.

Rhonda Peters

If you are looking for a cookbook that's free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs and healthy pls buy my cookbook So, What Can I Eat Now?!

Humane Society

Book signing April 25: Join Wayne Pacelle, the CEO and President of The Humane Society of the United States , in celebrating the debut of The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them. Read more

Jenny Houle

You can have them put you in the computer to get alerts when used books come in.

Bassel Saad

It is a large book store u can find a lot inside it

Melissa

Ask about the special deal offered during your birth month. Just have to have you ID to receive

Ash Ponders

Wide breath of material, but I'd avoid it for poetry or another similarly niche interests, those tend to be spotty for the enthusiast.

Martha

Come and browse! The people are great and the selection is impressive! I will be back. :D

Barbie Burke

Great place to see & hear outstanding authors who are passing thru Phoenix area.

Robert Phillips

Great new and used bookshop . Well worth the drive from Peoria

Chelsey Carter-Binford

Great selections. Cool meet the author events .

Bryan Kent

The best bookstore I've been to in Phoenix.

Sunny Davis

It's awesome to have a small neighborhood bookstore amid a mess of chain restaurants .

Nicole Redden

Go see Eddy for a genuine smile and conversation. Go see Brandy for an awesome and REAL recommendation!

BeerSnobbe

Best bookstore in the valley & it's local and independent.

Barbara Sedillo

I love this Book Store it is the best place to get lost for a few hours.

Philippos

They have the coolest events . Check out their calendar at http://www.changinghands.com/event

Christina BlueDahlia

great original stuff new & used. check out their graphic novel section in the back

Alex Kennedy

Great stamp cards and knowledgable employees. Plus is the wildflower bread company is next to it!

Jeff Hackmeister

Best bookstore in the Valley- hands down

Chelsey Carter-Binford

Cool events with authors

Bassel Saad

I recommend it

Jay Pugh

I'm here for the Red Star Brown Bag Sale. As so should you all. Now though Aug. 31!

Unherd DeFi

I come here to smell books . E-readers don't provide that high!

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