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Luminary Books

4.9Google rating(46 reviews)
Luminary Books

Known For

Carefully chosen new titles alongside surprising secondhand scores

Luminary Books pulls off the rare combination of bright, airy and genuinely intimate, with a charming storefront that draws you in and a vintage interior that convinces you to stay. The selection is personal in the best possible way.

🕐Best time to visit: Spring afternoons when the light hits the front windows just right

1503 U.S. Hwy 395 N suite i, Gardnerville, NV 89410, USA

Our Take

Luminary Books has the feel of a shop where someone made very deliberate choices — bright, airy, charming storefront, and a curated selection that doesn't feel accidental. A 4.9 across 46 reviews puts it in genuine hidden-gem territory, worth going slightly out of your way for.

The Vibe

bookshopNevada City, CA4.9 Google
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Downtown

1503 U.S. Hwy 395 N suite i, Gardnerville, NV 89410, USA

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