Monarch Books

I'm so happy this place is here. I'm happy to say I haven't gone to the chain bookstore in the city since Monarch Books opened! I love being able to check their website beforehand to see what they might have and I appreciate that you can order books if they don't have them - I used this service and it …

Absolutely fantastic bookstore! The staff here are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always eager to help find the prefect read. The selection is impressive and the store makes it easier to discover something new. I highly recommend stopping by- it's a must-visit for anyone in town who appreciates a great book and even better bookstore experience!

Went here to pre-order the new acotar books and they were able to do so! Support small business!

I DREAMED of having a bookstore in the historical Village since I was a kid. And I couldn't be happier with the results. Lovely staff, bright and open spaces, adorable children's section. The selections are tailored, and I love that any customer can write a review to be displayed! They are quick with responding to my special order requests.

Everything about this cute little book shop is outstanding. The owners, the variety, the atmosphere and the location are just perfection!

This is the cutest bookstore that my husband and I stumbled on in the village. We each chose a date night with a book for each other, and they were fantastic choices! They came with a cute bag of tea and bookmarks. I also got an adorable book bag. The gal there was a great help too! 10/10

Very welcoming environment! It’s calming, lovely, and knowledgeable staff. They have helped me pick out so many gifts for friends and for my children. I use their ordering online and picking up in store often and they are great at communicating. I love this place. It makes me happy.

Monarch Books is a gem in this community! I’m an educator, and the books that the owner curates are thoughtful, representative, and diverse. I love the space, and how it is laid out. The children’s section is my favorite children’s section of any other book store in the county.

Lovely independent bookstore in the heart of the Arroyo Grande Village. Great selection and a fantastic kids section. Great place to go for gifts. Staff will happily give recommendations and can also order any book you want with speedy shipping to you or for store pickup if it’s not in stock.

Taneesha and Aaron have created an incredible bookstore in Arroyo Grande. It's one of my favorite local small businesses on the Central Coast. The selection is fantastic, and special ordering books through their website is quick and easy — plus there’s no charge to have them shipped to the store, which is such a nice bonus. The customer service is …