The Rose Books & Obscurities
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Out-of-print finds and genuinely odd titles you won't find elsewhere
The Rose Books & Obscurities leans fully into its charming storefront and vintage interior to stock a selection that lives up to the 'obscurities' in its name. Bright & airy inside, wonderfully strange in the best possible way.
🕐Best time to visit: weekend afternoons when discovery feels unhurried
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Location
Downtown
136 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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