Open 7 Days a Week

We are here for you from 10am-9pm every day!

Huge Selection of Used and New Books

Gently used books, and carefully curated selection of new titles.

Vinyl and CDs

We have the best of new and used vinyl, CDs, and tapes!

Book Clubs

Share the stories and discussion with friends!

Special Orders

If we don't have it, we'll get it - quick!

We Love You!

We pride ourselves on offering the best customer service possible. We want all of our guests to feel welcome and appreciated - and we stand behind our mission of community service.

Listening Loft

We believe in music and the power music has to create positive change. Music is a universal language that brings people from all cultures together in peace.

Confidence

The team at Downtown Book & Sound stand behind our books, music, and movies. You'll be happy with your purchase or we'll make it right for you.

Giving Back

We believe in 'paying it forward'. That's why we pioneered a program to train local people in need of work in how to provide exceptional customer service and best practices in retail.

Books . Music . Film

We are big on old school - like real books, vinyl, & VHS. We also believe in being green - reduce, reuse, and recycle - so 'upcycling' books, music and film is really important! Help us to keep things moving in the right direction - don't throw it out, share with others by donating or selling your gently used items!

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Upcoming Events and Latest News!

Ed Moncrief “Raising the Blackbirds”

We welcome local author an housing pioneer, Edward Moncrief to the store for a fun evening of live music, refreshments, and of course a book signing! His memoir, “Raising the...

Homed for the Holidays

You’re invited to kick off National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week with an Adoption Day at Downtown Book & Sound! Let’s get all the animals in the shelter ‘Homed for the...

Voices of Monterey Bay’s Event

We’re going to have a party, and you are all invited! Friday, Nov. 3, at Downtown Book & Sound in Salinas. From 6-8. See you there!

Oliver Lewis “The Orwell Tour”

Join us for a lively chat with author and historian, Oliver Lewis. He’ll discuss his new book, “The Orwell Tour”, about the life and places that inspired Orwell’s work, as...

Read It [or Not] Book Club Premiere 09.24.23 Join Now & Welcome!

Downtown Book & Sound is excited to announce our new BOOK CLUB! It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally there! We will meet the 4th Sunday of...

“Within the Portal” Author Krishnanand Presents 09.29.23

You will want to be present to experience this powerful speaker and presenter. Our own spiritualist from Carmel, Krishnanand, presents his new tome, “Within the Portal” and it’s a book...

Deamer Dunn “Sketchbook Main Street Salinas” 10.06.23

Accept our invitation to celebrate the new book by local author Deamer Dunn “Sketchbook Main Street Salinas”. You won’t want to miss this great event – meet the author and...

Jafe Danbury Presents New Book “X” 10.20.23

Award-winning local author Jafe Danbury returns with his latest indie pick, “X”. Please join us to welcome him back to Downtown Salinas and Grab your copy of his latest release!...

Hosting Author of “Phasers on Stun” Fame Ryan Britt 10.21.23

Geek Out with your favorite Book Tenders as we celebrate Back to the Future Day with author and super sci-fi fan, Ryan Britt, presenting his new book, “The Spice Must...

Author Event Feat. S.A. Lunamir 10.27.23

You won’t want to miss this fierce female author & this great event – meet the author and enjoy a brief reading and a Q&A. Her new book is an...

Meet The Book Tender Team

It is our mission to circulate books in the community through up-cycling of gently used books, and keeping current with the latest editions. Our vision is to provide an environmentally friendly space, open to everyone, and encourge learning and creativity for all. Browsers are always welcome & please don't hesitate to ask - we'll help you find what you are looking for. We are here to help YOU!

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