# Once Read Books > Small and congested space filled with a huge selection of vintage books and curated children's section. Atmosphere feels like a classic independent bookstore with affordable prices and a wide range of topics including sci-fi, history, and comics. Regulars trade books for store credit, creating a community vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/OnceReadBooks - Address: 5422 E Village Rd, Long Beach, California, United States - Phone: +15624201034 - Website: http://www.oncereadbooks.com/ - Google rating: 4.6 (206 reviews) ## What it is good for - Vintage — 10/10 - Bookstore — 9.6/10 ## What people say - "I found this used bookstore to be a treasure trove of old times past." - "I found tons of great vintage books and magazines here." - "The Kid Friendly section was curated by an elementary school teacher." ## Good to know - Street parking and off-street parking are available across the street. - You can trade in your books for store credit. - The store offers a wide selection of books, including children's and vintage titles. - The kids section is curated by a retired elementary school teacher. - Expect to find many vintage books and National Geographic magazines from the 1920s. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.