Contact Us - E-MAIL: amysbookcase@yahoo.com - PHONE NUMBER: (505) 327-4647 - Business Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:00am to 4:00pm
Welcome to Amy's Bookcase
The Ultimate Paperback Book
Exchange in Farmington, NM.
What is Amy's Bookcase?
Amy’s Bookcase is a brick-and-mortar paperback book exchange at 2530 San Juan Blvd in Farmington, NM. We currently house over 100,000 used books, organized by subject and author, are conveniently located in the heart of San Juan County, carry most mainstream genres and offer a paperback book exchange program. In addition to used books, we also carry a selection of new books and bookish gifts, and offer a monthly book subscription service. We host several events throughout the year.
Our Story
Amy’s Bookcase has been family owned since 1980. Dale and Jean Pancoast bought The Bookcase, (originally started in about 1968!) and grew it, until 1998 when they sold it to their oldest daughter, Amy Henkenius, and her husband, Mike. This is when we changed the name to Amy’s Bookcase. Through the years we have been involved in local outreach, striving to be a true community bookstore. We value our community and look forward to serving it, including San Juan County and the Four Corners Region for many years to come.
Amy’s Bookcase is a brick-and-mortar paperback book exchange at 2530 San Juan Blvd in Farmington, NM. We currently house over 100,000 used books, organized by subject and author, are conveniently located, carry most mainstream genres and offer a paperback book exchange program. We carry some new books, including books by local authors and local interest books. Additionally we have an expansive collection of vintage comic books in stock. We also carry a large assortment of gifts for book lovers, such as specialty bookmarks, book lights, Bookseats, and tee-shirts, and also offer a monthly Book Bouquet service for loved ones out of town.
As a proud independent bookstore we strive to better our community. Our volunteer staff is knowledgeable and can not only assist you in finding what you are looking for, but can also make suggestions, and help with special orders. We often offer book signings and presentations, and participate in National events such as Independent Bookstore Day, Bookstore Romance Day and Small Business Saturday. We also host the scavenger hunt Where Are the Totally Ninja Raccoons in Farmington, based on the children’s series The Totally Ninja Raccoons by Kevin Coolidge, of Pennsylvania.
We are members of the American Booksellers Association, Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association, and Visit Farmington. We are affiliated with Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for those interested in supporting local business while shopping online for hard copy or audio books.
What we can offer you!
If you are looking for a peaceful place to visit while shopping for affordable reading, Amy’s Bookcase is the place!
Paperback Exchange
We offer an affordable way to buy books! Our used books are generally ½ the manufacturer’s value. When you bring in your books to trade, we give ¼ the manufacturer’s value as store credit toward our used books, and do charge a Trade Fee of $1.00 per book you purchase. (Essentially, this is a 2 for 1 trade, plus $1.00) Some exceptions apply. We do not accept most hardcover books, damaged books, or outdated nonfiction. Our books are organized by category, and usually by author within the category, making our shelves easy to peruse. Categories include Mysteries, Romances, Westerns, Science Fiction, Military, Classics, Children’s, Biographies, Religion, and more! As we receive books every day, we have a constantly changing inventory!
New Books
We offer a selection of local books, including local history, local authors, hiking guides, and some Navajo language and children’s books. We carry some National best-selling titles and some books that we just like! We also special-order books for customers.
Some of our local authors include Scott Graham, Bethany Turner, Lorinda Martinez, Angel Wolfe, DelSheree Gladden, Lee Pierce, and Anthony Bartley. We also carry Regional authors, such as Anne and Tony Hillerman, Louis L’Amour, Cynthia Sylvester and Ramona Emerson.
Local Authors
What we can offer you!
If you are looking for a peaceful place to visit while shopping for affordable reading, Amy’s Bookcase is the place!
Paperback Exchange
We offer an affordable way to buy books! Our used books are generally ½ the manufacturer’s value. When you bring in your books to trade, we give ¼ the manufacturer’s value as store credit toward our used books, and do charge a Trade Fee of $1.00 per book you purchase. (Essentially, this is a 2 for 1 trade, plus $1.00) Some exceptions apply. We do not accept most hardcover books, damaged books, or outdated nonfiction. Our books are organized by category, and usually by author within the category, making our shelves easy to peruse. Categories include Mysteries, Romances, Westerns, Science Fiction, Military, Classics, Children’s, Biographies, Religion, and more! As we receive books every day, we have a constantly changing inventory!
New Books
We offer a selection of local books, including local history, local authors, hiking guides, and some Navajo language and children’s books. We carry some National best-selling titles and some books that we just like! We also special-order books for customers.
Some of our local authors include Scott Graham, Bethany Turner, Lorinda Martinez, Angel Wolfe, DelSheree Gladden, Lee Pierce, and Anthony Bartley. We also carry Regional authors, such as Anne and Tony Hillerman, Louis L’Amour, Cynthia Sylvester and Ramona Emerson.
Local Authors
Amy's Bookcase Testimonials
Here's what a few of our customers have said.
"We count on you for all our entertainment!"
Lisa
Tom & Nancy
"This is the best book place ever! We would be lost without you."
Beth
"Amy’s Bookcase is my happy place."
Becky
"How beautiful is your store, and how blessed are we to have you in this town. My family has been coming since you opened… Thank you for not only a great place to explore for our minds, but for always being the welcoming smile that makes me feel like I have just come home."
Luanne
Hoyle
"I have found so many wonderful books at Amy’s over the twenty-five years we’ve lived in San Juan County. Such a nice, clean, well-organized store, with such friendly staff."
"I’m not sure when you became the best bookstore for me, but it seems like about forever… "
Amy's Bookcase Testimonials
Here's what a few of our customers have said.
"We count on you for all our entertainment!"
Lisa
Tom & Nancy
"This is the best book place ever! We would be lost without you."
Beth
"Amy’s Bookcase is my happy place."
Becky
"How beautiful is your store, and how blessed are we to have you in this town. My family has been coming since you opened… Thank you for not only a great place to explore for our minds, but for always being the welcoming smile that makes me feel like I have just come home."
Luanne
Hoyle
"I have found so many wonderful books at Amy’s over the twenty-five years we’ve lived in San Juan County. Such a nice, clean, well-organized store, with such friendly staff."
"I’m not sure when you became the best bookstore for me, but it seems like about forever… "
