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Word After Word Books
A cozy, independent hub for curated books and unique finds in Truckee.
4.6
Retail Store
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A cozy, independent hub for curated books and unique finds in Truckee.
Word After Word Books is a darling independent book store in Truckee. It features a well-curated selection, including journals, colored pencils, markers, unique games and puzzles, tea, greeting cards, and reading glasses, with some local author titles. A large children’s section sits in the back, plus a basement area for vinyl records and bargain books. The space has beautiful stonework and a cozy, welcoming vibe, supported by friendly staff. Parking can be challenging; some reviews note higher prices and a cautious drink policy.
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Curated selection of new and local books across genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature.
Explore a collection of vinyl records in our downstairs area for music enthusiasts.
Unique items like journals, colored pencils, games, puzzles, and Truckee-themed magnets and postcards.
Large dedicated area for kids' books, fostering a love of reading from an early age.
Affordable selections in the basement for budget-friendly finds and hidden gems.
Overall rating
Ricepaper Tea
What a gorgeously photographic book store! Word Over Word has well curated selection including some by local authors. They also have an assortment of Truckee and Tahoe themed magnets & postcards. The store has beautiful stonework and aesthetically, is an absolute cozy gem. My only gripe is, parking is difficult, we found space at the chamber of commerce. Prices are a little more expensive in comparison to our local book store.
Lucy Follansbee
Great curated selection of books, both local and not. Most of the staff were friendly and eager to share book recommendations. Only downside was one of the staff (maybe the owner) asked us to put our (lidded) coffees that we had just bought down the street on a table up front because they’d had a lot of spills lately… On the one hand, I get it, you don’t want to risk damage to your merchandise, on the other, it was not very welcoming. We were 2 responsible adults visiting on a weekday morning and both our drinks had lids. If I had spilt, I would have paid for whatever books I damaged, but I guess not everyone feels the same. We did end up buying a couple of books but probably would’ve spent more money in the store if we could have leisurely browsed with our coffees in hand. I’ve visited a lot of local bookstores all over the country and this was a first and a put-off. Several that I’ve visited even have a coffee bar inside encouraging customers to linger and enjoy their drink because it’s better business. I hope spills decrease at this store and they lighten up on that policy for their own sake as a business.
Don Bergan
I really liked this book store. Very clean good smelling and great customer service. We were able to find a couple of books that were very interesting. Great location highly recommended
Logan Bosiger
Eye candy book shop! So many cool and unique books and games in this shop. That a really big kid section in the back as well as a basement area with vinyl records and a small section of bargain books. I did not see a very large section of business books but that’s OK! Make a stop by if you’re in the area
Beth Barkman
Darling independent book store, with lots of well chosen selections. Distinctive collection of journals and quality colored pencils and markers. Unique games and puzzles! Tea! Greeting cards! Lovely stylish and high quality reading glasses. Huge children’s book section in the back room. Downstairs area has vinyl records and bargain books. Staff is delightful. I loved being in this store! I invite visitors to support this special independent book store 😎
