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Old Capitol Books

Location
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940
oldcapitolbooks.com
Hours

Friday - Sunday, 12pm-6pm

Old Capitol Books is your local, friendly (and kind of hidden) used bookshop. We consider ourselves a general interest bookstore, with everything from cookbooks to Carl Jung, but we are proud to have the largest selection of books in the areas of LGBTQ+, feminism and gender, ethnic studies, and black history.

Our bookstore also has an excellent selection of fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and mysteries, as well as non-fiction like history, current events, biographies, and much more!

We enjoy helping you find just the right book, whether you're looking for a specific title or need a recommendation. Or stop by to browse our shelves for unexpected finds and hidden gems.

Location

Old Capitol Books
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940
oldcapitolbooks.com
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Upcoming Events

  • Poetry Workshop and Poetry Open Mic at Old Capitol Books

     
    5/9/25
     
     
    Old Capitol Books

    On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).

Past Events

  • Journalist Jen Stout, Author of "Night Train to Odesa" at Old Capitol Books

     
    4/19/25
     
    Free
     
    Old Capitol Books

    Old Capitol Books presents journalist Jen Stout , a master storyteller who traveled to Ukraine at the beginning of the Russian invasion to report on the war. At 6pm, she'll talk about her experiences and first-hand insight into the conflict.

    Jen is the author of Night Train to Odesa , published in May 2024. She's covered the war for BBC Radio, London Review of Books and the Sunday Post .