Bluestocking Books

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Bluestocking Books is your friendly neighborhood bookstore for used and new books, vintage magazines, greeting cards, ephemera, buttons, stickers, magnets, flags, notebooks, and more. Bluestocking Books is a "brick-n-mortar" REAL BOOKSHOP where magical, life-changing books are discovered, toddlers squeal in delight at the sight of a book they recognize, old friends strolling together find common l

oves in literature and history, and true loves meet. There are random philosophical quotes uttered aloud and books recommended by friends and strangers. We are community whether we know you or not, fellow reader and book-lover: welcome! 3817 Fifth Avenue has housed a bookstore since 1967.

Thanks San Diego for an amazing   weekend!! Day 3 happening now…  thanks for showing up for this fun event!
04/27/2026

Thanks San Diego for an amazing weekend!! Day 3 happening now… thanks for showing up for this fun event!

Someone lucky found the Golden Ticket worth 12 free audiobooks at  !
04/26/2026

Someone lucky found the Golden Ticket worth 12 free audiobooks at !

The staff at Bluestocking Books adore their friendship bracelets gifted from two appreciative fans of the bookstore!    ...
04/26/2026

The staff at Bluestocking Books adore their friendship bracelets gifted from two appreciative fans of the bookstore!

04/26/2026
Happy Independent Bookstore Day 2026! 📚🎉We are celebrating in a big way today, April 25th, by partnering with Libro.fm t...
04/25/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day 2026! 📚🎉

We are celebrating in a big way today, April 25th, by partnering with Libro.fm to bring you a Golden Ticket treasure hunt! 🎫✨

Hidden somewhere in our store is a Golden Ticket, and the lucky person who finds it will win 12 FREE audiobook credits! That’s a whole year of listening on us. 🎧

Here is the game plan:

⏰ We open our doors at 10:00 a.m. today!
🔍 The hunt begins immediately.
📍 The ticket is hidden in an accessible spot (no need to tear the store apart!).
🎟️ Only ONE golden ticket is hidden—once it’s found, it’s gone!

Come support local, wander our shelves, grab your San Diego Book Crawl passport, and maybe start your weekend with a big win! 🥳

It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Do you feel lucky? 🤫We’ve hidden a Libro.fm  Golden Ticket in the shop. Find it, and 12 ...
04/25/2026

It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Do you feel lucky? 🤫

We’ve hidden a Libro.fm Golden Ticket in the shop. Find it, and 12 months of audiobooks are yours.

🚪 Doors open at 10 a.m.
🔍 Searching encouraged.
📖 Buying books highly recommended!

Bring your detective cap and come celebrate with us! 🕵️‍♂️✨

Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.

04/24/2026

Our Independent pals at Mysterious Galaxy made this cool video 💙💜❤️📚💙💜❤️

🎧✨ It’s almost our favorite day of the year! Join us in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with our partners at Libro...
04/24/2026

🎧✨ It’s almost our favorite day of the year! Join us in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with our partners at Libro.fm ! 📚🎉

Supporting your local indie has never sounded better. Here’s how you can celebrate with us:

🎟️ The Golden Ticket Hunt: We’ve hidden a Libro.fm Golden Ticket somewhere in our shop for Saturday, April 25th! The lucky finder wins 12 FREE audiobook credits! Will it be you? 👀

💰 The Appreciation Sale: Shop thousands of audiobooks on sale for $3–$10 from April 20th–26th. Plus, Libro.fm members get an extra 30% off!

🎧 New to Audiobooks?: Use code BOOKSTOREDAY to get 2 FREE bonus credits when you start a new membership.

Every purchase helps support our doors staying open. Stop by this Saturday or shop the sale at the link.

Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.

The official Libro.fm  Golden Ticket for Independent Bookstore Day has arrived at the shop! 🎫✨For those who don't know t...
04/23/2026

The official Libro.fm Golden Ticket for Independent Bookstore Day has arrived at the shop! 🎫✨

For those who don't know the deal: We hide it in the stacks this Saturday (April 25), you find it, and you get 12 free audiobooks. Simple as that. 🎧📖

The question is... how hard should we make it? Should we hide it in the "New Arrivals" or somewhere deep in the "History" section? Help us decide in the replies! 👇

Address

3817 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16192961424

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