Posted in New Mexico
September 20, 2018
This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In New Mexico Will Be Your New Favorite Destination
While bookstores are becoming far and few between, there’s something magical about them and there’s nothing like sitting down and reading a book from long ago. This gigantic warehouse in Las Cruces is the largest book resale shop in New Mexico and is home to half a million books. There’s truly something for everyone here, so get ready to get lost in a sea of books and find new treasures.
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Coas Books is the largest second-hand bookstore in New Mexico and is home to over 500,000 books. Here at Coas, you can turn in your old beloved books for store credit and find a new story to immerse yourself in.
All of their sections are identified with hand drawn signs, and the history section is labeled by country.
This mecca of books is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. They have a few places to lounge and read.
Every single day Coas receives new books and merchandise, so there's always something new to find. They have new books available as well if you're looking for a new release.
Main Street closes to traffic from 9 a.m. to noon, so you can stroll down the square and stop in at Coas for a peaceful morning.
Coas Books is located at 317 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM. They have a second located at 1101 S. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM, though it's not quite as large.
For more information you can visit their website right here.
For more information you can visit their website right here.
Have you ever gotten lost in this incredible bookstore? What hidden gems did you find? Let’s hear it in the comments!
For another fun adventure in New Mexico, you have to spend some time at this whimsical store full of interesting artifacts.
