Changing Hands.  Probably the greatest bookstore in Metro Phoenix, hands down.  The prices are better than Borders (now out of business) and Barnes & Noble.  \n\nThe atmosphere is fantastic.  Everyone who works here actually wants to help you out.  It isn't like the chain bookstores, where clerks grumble when you ask them for directions.  These people want to make sure you find what you are looking for, and they will pretty much do whatever it takes to make that happen.\n\nWith an added bonus, Changing Hands is connected directly to one of my favorite restaurants, Wildflower Bread Company.  There's nothing better than buying a great new book, followed by a fresh cup of coffee in Wildflower's colorful atmosphere.\n\nAll in all, I find this bookstore to be top-notch.  Remember, if you have some used books that you would like to trade in, then do it here.  You will get some Credit that you can spend on other merchandise in the store... It's the circle of book-life.  :)