EST

2005

Illuminating the world through the magic of stories

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OUR STORE

1503 US Hwy 395 N. Suite I

Gardnerville, NV 89410

OUR HOURS

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am- 5 pm

Tuesday 10am-3pm

Thursday 10 am-

Phone: 775-782-5484

Email: hello@luminarybookshop.com

About

Luminary Books, previously known as Shelby's Book Shoppe and Eddy St. Book Exchange, is a charming independent bookstore nestled in Gardnerville, Nevada, close to the stunning Lake Tahoe.

This beloved local gem has been a part of the community for nearly two decades, with different names and owners gracing Highway 395.

The story began in 2005 when Linda Finch founded the store as Eddy St. Book Exchange. As we grew, we made moves next to 88 Cups and transitioned into Shelby's Book Shoppe, named after the legendary pup Shelby. In 2020, Bethany Frediani took the reins with her furry companion Sirius Black. Fast forward to 2022, we proudly became Luminary Books and shifted to our new home at the old Record-Courier Center on 395.

In September 2023, the bookstore found a new guardian angel in Marissa Mills, a book enthusiast from Carson Valley. Her passion for all things books will ensure that Luminary Books continues to be a beacon of literary magic for years to come!

Shop

Our store is filled with gently loved and brand new books of all genres just waiting to be discovered by a new reader.

If you are local to Northern Nevada, you can stop by our retail location in Gardnerville and give shop dog Percy Jackson a belly rub while you're here.

Our inventory includes:

Limited selection of vintage books
Coffee table books
Children's books
Young Adult
Local Authors
Classics
Westerns
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery Thrillers
Romance
Fiction titles
non-fiction titles
Staff Picks
Greeting Cards
Candles
Pouches and Mini Backpacks
Bookmarks
Key-chains
Stickers
And more!

You never know what you’ll find in a used bookstore! New books arrive daily and it’s like a treasure hunt every time.

Buy Back Program

Our used book credit program is at the heart of what we do and allows us to keep our inventory fresh, diverse, and well-stocked.

We are currently accepting books on Tuesdays- Fridays 11 am-3 pm

We selectively accept gently-used paperback fiction and non-fiction, as well as selective hardcovers (think popular new releases within the last year or nonfiction) and like-new CD audio-books.

Credit Rate

Paperbacks receive $.50 store credit each.
Hardcovers & audio-books receive $1 store credit each.
New releases and bestsellers receive $1.50-$2.50 store credit each

Store credit may be redeemed on used books, and for half of an in-store purchase (not usable online)he remainder of the purchase must be paid by cash or credit/debit card. Any remaining store credit will be recorded and given to you to use later.

When choosing books to bring in, consider:

Since we resell the books that are brought to us, they need to be in really good condition.
We do not accept books with water damage, strong odors, staining, markings and other damage.
Please make sure the books are free of dust and pet hair before bringing them to us.
Please make sure that all audio-book CDs are present.
We have a strict zero cigarette smoke policy.
Staff reserves the right to make final decisions on all books.

Limit 20 books at a time for our credit program.

Donations of gently used books are welcome!

When choosing books to bring in, consider:

Since we resell the books that are brought to us, they need to be in really good condition.
We don not accept books with water damage, strong odors, staining, markings and other damage.
Please make sure the books are free of dust and pet hair before bringing them to us.
Please make sure that all audio-book CDs are present.
We have a strict zero cigarette smoke policy.
Staff reserves the right to make final decisions on all books.

Limit 1 box or 1 bag at a time.

Any larger donations, please contact the store first.

Thank you for bringing us your books!

Donations

C O N T A C T

R E V I E W S

"The dog is amazing!!!! He is so friendly and kind and you can feel the love radiating off his body. The prices are AMAZING and everything about the shop is splendid!!"

— Cynthia

More to explore

Bookshop

Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores like Luminary Books. when you purchase under our name, Luminary Book’s receives a percentage of every sale made on their website. Explore our curated reading lists including:

Monthly reading lists
Banned Book
A Year of Growth
The Indie Next List
New Year, New Goals
Youth Media Awards

S H O P

BookClubs

Luminary Books currently offers 2 different book clubs open for anyone to join.

W.E.B.S. :(Witches, Elixirs, Book, society.)

Co hosted by Luminary Books and The Sea Wytch

Focuses on different witch related books including fiction and non fiction titles. We meet on the last Monday of the month at Luminary Books.

Sugar and Spice:(Our spicy romance book club.)

Focuses on different romance books from popular sports romance to viral tiktok sensations.

Inspiring Live Events

Luminary Books is more than a book store. It is a community gathering space created to illuminate our daily lives and understanding of the world.

Owner Marissa's background in theatre,, dance, art and events, combined with her lifelong love of books, means she is dedicated to promoting and supporting local arts and culture through the shop including: