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Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills Used Book Store

4.8Google rating(84 reviews)
Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills Used Book Store
hidden gemlocal favoritebright & airy

Known For

Donated reads at great prices with every sale supporting animals

The Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills Used Book Store is a bright, airy room full of donated titles where every purchase goes somewhere good. It's a local favorite precisely because shopping here feels like it counts for something.

🕐Best time to visit: When a fresh donation drop has just been shelved

381b Nevada St, Auburn, CA 95603, USA

Our Take

The Humane Society Used Book Store is the kind of place where every purchase feels good twice — the shelves are genuinely packed, and the proceeds go directly to local animal welfare. It's a bright, well-loved community institution rather than a destination bookshop, and that's exactly what makes it worth knowing about.

The Vibe

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bright & airy
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Downtown

381b Nevada St, Auburn, CA 95603, USA

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