Nine Lives Books

08/22/2026

Saturday photo dump! These are just a few of the goodies that want a new home on your shelves. We have "vintage" Pokémon chapter books in great shape, some sweet SF&F series, a first American edition of "Theosophy", and some fun collectibles. What calls to you?

08/11/2026

Thanks for the great video and supporting your local indie used bookstore!

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01/24/2026

We'll be closing early on Saturday at 5 PM and will be closed on Sunday. Stay safe and warm, y'all!❄️

02/06/2025

Check out this great video about our sister store, Galactic Books & More, in the Little Shops at Wonderland Mall! (When I say "sister store", it's for real - it's owned by Cindy, who is our founder and manager Suzanne's sister.)

VHS Tapes in a Retro Mall | Step back in time as I explore Wonderland of the Americas, a so-called "dead mall" in San Antonio, Texas, that still holds treasu...

01/01/2025

We're open today! Start the New Year off right with a new-to-you book, movie, or music.

12/24/2024

We're open regular hours today! Come see us for your gifts, gift certificates, and stocking stuffers!

12/20/2024

Come see us for all your gifting and stocking stuffing needs! We're open every day, regular hours, and will be closed only on Christmas Day.

11/25/2024

Nine Lives Books will be open regular hours every day this week except Thursday. We'll be closed on Thanksgiving to spend time with family and friends.

11/25/2024

We hope you'll stop in and visit us this ! Find some goodies for your shelf, your sticker-loving sweetie, your pin-loving pal, and your book-collecting bestie, all at prices that won't break the bank! We've been your little local indie secondhand bookshop for 20 years this year, San Antonio. Thanks for all the love and support, and if it's been a minute, we hope to see you soon.

11/11/2024

We have a variety of esoteric titles in stock right now. Make some room on our shelves by giving them a home on yours!