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Changing Hands Bookstore

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Local(480) 730-0205

6428 S McClintock
Tempe, AZ 85283

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Changing Hands Bookstore
Local(480) 730-0205

6428 S McClintock
Tempe, AZ 85283

http://www.changinghands.com

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Expert Reviews of Changing Hands Bookstore

Citysearch | A haunt for ASU students and other Valley residents for treasured pieces of literature.

Changing Hands Bookstore offers more than just book signings and new bestsellers. This bookstore deals in used books, new books, CDs, stationery and accessories and books that are hard to find. Uncover beloved...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/04/2004
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User Reviews of Changing Hands Bookstore

Yelp.com Review - by Rico R.

3.0 of 5 stars. After an afternoon of looking for books at several places, Changing Books had what I was looking for. Since I am working on my dissertation, I am finding that I need kinda weird books ie Hegel's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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lilaguide | love it!!

I loved Changing Hands when I was pregnant- I loved the fact that they carried a more diverse selection of parenting/birthing books.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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lilaguide | Great Place to take your children and friends.

I took Charli to the Changing Hands Bookstorefor her 9th birthday and she met a book author and we got our picture taken as our book was being signed.The wall has been opened so we have easy access to the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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This is the most full service store

I like the way this store uses books in so many ways. They incorporate signings, classes and many unique things that work with the books they sell. Interesting place to try.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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My favorite Bookstore

It's so much more than a bookstore. It has great gag gifts, places to sit and read, gift wrapping, clubs, and so much more. My favorite part is when they have guest speakers come, like Ralph Nader, B
kudzu.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Best Store

This is the best independent bookstore I've every been in. The clerks know what they are doing. And they have some fabulous authors in for book signings. I can spend all day here.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tori B.

4.0 of 5 stars. These are the types of bookstores I like, independently owned. Unfortunatly I've been there 2 times where they didn't have what I was looking for. But if I'm going in there with nothing in mind, I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by virginia g.

5.0 of 5 stars. i could see myself spending major amounts of money at this place if i lived here. it's a well organized bookstore. the sections are well defined and in a logical order. they have a bunch of knick…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliette V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! It's not only a used bookstore, but it's a giftshop, too! There were fun greeting cards and comical trinkets ("Believe in God Breath Freshener") aplenty. Along with the Irish…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tina n.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is what local arizona stores are all about. this place is one of my favorite finds. i love the selection of cards, books, and knick knacks they have in the store. enough to keep me occupied for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by millie m.

5.0 of 5 stars. they have an awesome selection of art, travel and literature books. the staff is always knowledgeable and are willing to take the time to help you find what your looking for. next time your in the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I never knew how great Arizona could be until I visited my brother in Tempe last week. Changing Hands is fun, I ended up spending around $25 for a used book, a cute bookmark, a plush hamster, and some…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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A great bookstore

I could spend hours browsing through this bookstore. I love the atmosphere, and the selection. I love that they have both new and used books. I always find what I'm looking for and more. Great place f
kudzu.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading about this place here on Yelp, I decided it was time to wander into this marvelous establishment once and for all, and check it out. I was in the market to purchase a book, and thought…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I spend too much money at Changing Hands. I love the tea pots, the Annie Taintor garb, and most of all the books. Shopping here makes me feel good about myself and the "You're supporting a local…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the BEST bookstore in the valley -- and it's an independent establishment! You can find great deals on new and used books, plus tons of unique gifts. Make this a day trip, as you will get lost…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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lilaguide | Love this place

My daughters and I love it here! The books are awesome and they have so many activities for kids during the week.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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lilaguide | Eclectic, interesting

The children's section of this bookstore is neat, colorful, and engaging. They have a full selection of Little Golden Books, as well as some developmental toys and hard-to-find items. Also a fun place for...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent independent bookstore. I've been going there for years, and followed them from their original location on Mill Ave. The staff are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and well read. I've always…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful reading destination. I felt that the atmosphere was notably different from that of other bookstores...it's more of a "I read because I enjoy it" than a "I read because I'm an…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bone D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool place. I couldn't find a book I needed (it was somewhat rare, can't blame them), and I agree with the orgininal poster that the design selection was limited. Those are the reasons for the one…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Best Book Store in the Valley

The selection and variety is vast. Both new and used books and audio CD's (and tapes) to choose from. This store has it all: cards, lotions, incense, candles, calendars, blank journals, chimes, statio
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake L.

5.0 of 5 stars. A good place for readers. They keep it real here. You won't find douche-bag kids running around or reading manga, unlike Barnes and Noble.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret L.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's hard to believe it's not a huge chain bookstore, but I totally agree with other reviewers who also loved the place. I've been really wanting a good book to read for awhile, and having exhausted…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Such a fun store! They have all kinds of gifts like jewelry that I haven't seen other places, and a ton of books! In my opinion an inordinate amount of floorspace is taken up by hippie/ spiritual/…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patti B.

5.0 of 5 stars. They had me at "independent bookstore." They keep my business, even after moving from their original Mill Ave. location, because the owners and staff can think, read, write, garden, support local…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome independent bookstore. Helpful staff answer my sometimes inane questions with a smile. Simple loyalty program costs nothing to join and adds up pretty fast. Excellent ambiance, conveniently…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr K.

5.0 of 5 stars. An in-store author appearance & reading is what finally got me down to Changing Hands. I've been meaning to check it out for eons, but it's not in the most convenient part of Tempe, especially when…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Best In Town

Best bookstore in town because they have such a good variety and used books too. Good small town bookstore where you can support a small business that does a good job. Great book signing opportunities
kudzu.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren V.

5.0 of 5 stars. gotta love an independent book store in a world of huge chains like Barnes and Noble. they've always had a book i was looking for, and plenty of gift items for someone on your list.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore Editorial Review

amazing bookstorea€¦nice little items for babies and young children and of course they have an amazing selection of books for adults (lots about pregnancy, parental advice, baby names etc)... the staff is very...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvette R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love , love this place! The oldest and largest independent bookstore in the state!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Wonderful shopping for book lovers and more

This store provides an excellent shopping experience for book lovers. In addition, it offers great gift choices for all types of people on my gift buying list. Outside before you enter, you will fin
kudzu.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Best bookstore on the planet

Changing Hands is an institution with book lovers in the Valley. They have the most complete inventory I know. The most interesting authors do readings and book signings. I wish I lived closer.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pretty much the only independent bookstore in the area that I enjoy going to-the author appearences are great, staff is friendly, carry indie magazines and NYT and adjoined with a great casual eatery…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of indie bookstores. Changing Hands is a good one, if mostly for the cozey atmosphere. Mmmmm booksmell. Good size store, plenty of new books with some used scattered throughout. They…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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great place!

Changing Hands was always my favorite place in college. Right down the street from ASU it is conveni...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Great neighborhood bookstore with a wonderful children's book section. Books you don't see just anywhere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Hands down, the best bookstore in town!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Great used bookstore, reasonable prices and great events!

Changing Hands offers new and wonderful events! They have not failed at shocking me with what new sp...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Great selection

Changing Hands bookstore has a great selection of books, no matter what you are looking for. They h...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Great selection of both used and new books. Love the kids section for it's decor. There is a small clearance section but it's totally disorganized so finding anything takes forever.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Incredible bookstore! Wonderful storytime.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Nice but small selection of both used and new books and unique small gifts. Occasionally, the store also has unique special events for children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

This place is fantastic! Lots of unique products and toys, great gifts too! I could spend an entire day here!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Great place to buy and sell used books.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

I have found some of my favorite childhood books here for my children that I have not been able to find anywhere else!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

A great ecclectic bookstore with books on just about every topic you can think of.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/22/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

The children's book section has lots of unusual books and it has a very friendly and cozy atmosphere. They also carry fun and unusual toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

not bad but have to wait for hot items
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

This is a wonderful bookstore. My daughter loves to search through their books and play in the children's area and I have never had a problem finding someone to help locate what I'm looking for.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

Friendly atmospher and they got this good reading programs once in awhile for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

If they don't have the book in stock, they'll order it. The staff is friendly and suggested reading material.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/27/2005
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lilaguide | Changing Hands Bookstore

wonderful selection of boosk, also sponsor classes and events.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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