Open Secret Bookstore sells new and used books, and music, on topics such as spirtuality, religion, and metaphysics. It also hosts events on most weekend nights ranging from book signings to musical performances. This bookstore is a one-stop shop for the New Age community of San Rafael complete with weekly tarot readings, meditation classes, and a Hindu temple. As one employee describes,"It is an Aquarian store with a little bit of everything."
Wade's Comic Madness is a comic and collectible shop in a shopping center just off New Falls Road. Inside, there is a massive amount of comics, graphic novels, shirts, collectibles and more. Online, the business sells much of what it has in stock. Wade's claims to sell more than 250,000 comics. It also sells manga, gaming manuals such as Dungeons and Dragons, posters, paperbacks and more.
Warwick's is a local landmark now run by the fourth generation of the Warwick family. This bookstore offers more than the bestseller lists. An integral part of the community, Warwick's regularly offers book signings and readings, with many authors leaving a selection of autographed books for purchase. Warwick's "bookies" are ready to help give recommendations on customer's favorite genre or author. There is also a large selection of cookbooks, indie bestsellers and children's books, with a nice reading corner and comfy rug for youngsters to sit on.
Come the second Tuesday of the month at 10am to hear about new releases, books of note and store favorites, attendees can get a 20% discount off any books that were discussed. Warwick's also offers a Books for Schools program coupled with special children's author events.