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Book Alley

1252 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

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Bookstore

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Independent Bookstores of Los Angeles

About this place

A serious new-and-used bookstore on Colorado Boulevard with deep shelves, collectible finds, and the satisfying density of a classic used-book shop.

Trivia

Book Alley has served Pasadena readers since 1992, making it part of the city’s unusually rich bookstore landscape.

Visiting tips

Plan for unhurried browsing; collectors should ask staff about recent arrivals and special sections.

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