Changing Hands Bookstore

Specialties

Books — new & used, fiction & non-​fiction, classic & contemporary, for kids, teens & adults, in many categories – body, mind, spirit, history, science, memoir, travel, cookbooks, foreign language, poetry, science fiction, mystery, nature, health, relationships, birth, education, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Taoist, Celtic, Pagan, Wiccan, art, photography, crafts, GLBT, business, personal finance, … also a wide and constantly changing selection of gifts, including scarves, educational toys, incense, candles, bath & body products and pottery by local craftspeople.

History

Established in 1974.

Changing Hands Bookstore opened on April Fool’s Day, 1974 with a big interest in the written word, community service and an eye toward books not readily available elsewhere. The original 500 square foot space on 5^th Street was outgrown by 1978 and, with the help of a human book brigade of customers and friends, the bookstore moved to Mill Avenue where, within ten years it included three levels of books and gifts occupying 5,000 square feet.

In 1998 a 12,667 square-​foot second location on the SW corner of McClintock and Guadalupe was opened, shared with The Wildflower Bread Company. In early 2000, conditions at the Mill Avenue location forced the closing of that store, but the current staff continues its commitment to serve the community at the new location where you’ll find 100,000 new and used books in a store that is a work of art — soft curves, beautiful murals, interesting nooks filled with books and gifts for all tastes and budgets.

Meet the Business Owner

The Staff, which is Class A.

Business Owner

No absentee owners, no corporate overhead, just a great crew of hard-​working, book-​loving staffers who look forward to finding the right book or gift for every shopper.

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Musik & DVD

The Staff, which is Class A. says,

«New and used, great staff, a wonder asset to our community!»

Steve’s Espresso

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Coffee Shop

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Bar

The Staff, which is Class A. says,

«They bake their own pastries — yum! And the coffee is tops.»

MADE Art Boutique

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Papier & Schreibwaren

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Buchhandlung

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Wohnaccessoires

The Staff, which is Class A. says,

«Great gifts, excellent taste, owner gives time and energy to improving the local community.»

Bunna Coffee — CLOSED

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Coffee Shop

The Staff, which is Class A. says,

«Great coffee, tea and freshly prepared sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. Love it!»

Sahara Middle Eastern Restaurant — CLOSED

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Nahöstliches Restaurant

The Staff, which is Class A. says,

«Lunch or dinner, vegetarian or platters of lamb, chicken and beef — it’s all good.»