Welcome to Bluestocking Books! For 44 years the 3817 5th Avenue address in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood has been home to independent bookseller Bluestocking Books. Open seven days a week, they stock used as well as new titles. I also found “bookish” gifts, stationery and magazines. Customers may trade used books for store credit towards a discount at the register. And– they are willing to Special Order also.
“What you don’t know would make a great book” –Sidney Smith
Bluestocking Books
3817 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 296-1424
This store was a total delight and a real treat. In a way, it was like stepping back in time. Everything from the fully stocked shelves floor to ceiling to the wooden chairs strategically placed. The contentment of reading has been around for centuries and seems to be alive and well in the modern world too courtesy of local Bluestocking Books. However, the fact remains we cannot simply love our friendly little shops and bookstores, we must also purchase things in them. Money does not make the world go around: it creates stability by paying employees, landlords & vendors. Bottom line- visit Bluestocking Books for the charming ambience and be sure to spend a few bucks while you’re there. (I noticed they have a wonderful website as well!) Cheers and Happy Reading!
Thrift Shopping Buzz 
What my husband is attempting to turn our living room into….
oh wow! Do you have a lot of books??
A lot isn’t even close. It’s at least half of what we own. We’re both unable to give up on books and switch over to the Kindle. It’s plastic and electronic, and can it really be recycled? Books can be made by sustainable forests. He won a Kindle in a raffle at work last month, so we’ll see. As of now, it sits on the table….unopened.
He dreams of having his own library….