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bookstores in baja?

djsnowflake - 12-15-2015 at 10:26 AM

I want to get a few books on baja for the trip, should I order them off amazon, or do they have a good selection down there?

DENNIS - 12-15-2015 at 10:33 AM



Amazon....for sure.

David K - 12-15-2015 at 10:43 AM

Not until you get to nearly the tip, at San José del Cabo is Baja Books And Maps http://bajabooksandmaps.com


In San Diego, the largest selection of all Baja books and maps is at Discover Baja Travel Club (they do sell to non-members, but membership gains you a discount). Their location and selection is on their website: http://discoverbaja.com



Both stores sell the newest and only guide to accurately show the founding of all 48 California Missions, in both Baja and Alta California...

bajaguy - 12-15-2015 at 10:54 AM

I would recommend Amazon....my favorites are from Earle Stanley Gardner (creator of Perry Mason) on his Baja explorations such as "Hunting the Desert Whale". Also order David's book on the missions....lots of good information. Books by Graham Macintosh on his adventures in Baja. Bernie Swaim for a humorous look at Baja characters and locations and Jack Smith for his "God and Mr Gomez". Abebooks is great for out of print subjects
Quote: Originally posted by djsnowflake  
I want to get a few books on baja for the trip, should I order them off amazon, or do they have a good selection down there?


[Edited on 12-15-2015 by bajaguy]

Bob and Susan - 12-15-2015 at 01:36 PM

actually tourists don't bring books anymore...

they read a kindle or sync the kindle to their smart phone
and read the phone

books are too cumbersome and just about every book is online at a lower price

the future is already here

Howard - 12-15-2015 at 03:39 PM

God and Mr. Gomez by Jack Smith is a must read for coming South. Very light and funny reading.

Bajahowodd - 12-15-2015 at 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Howard  
God and Mr. Gomez by Jack Smith is a must read for coming South. Very light and funny reading.


Your post just brought back amazing memories. I spent years reading Jack in the LA Times.

bajaguy - 12-16-2015 at 07:59 AM

Actually tourists do bring regular books

Not all tourists have a Kindle, and sometimes smart phone screens are too small

Which Baja books are on-line?? Gardner, Swaim and Smith are not

Sometimes, people want a "real" book

How do you leave your Kindle at a lending library??
Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
actually tourists don't bring books anymore...

they read a kindle or sync the kindle to their smart phone
and read the phone

books are too cumbersome and just about every book is online at a lower price

the future is already here

Mula - 12-16-2015 at 08:31 AM

Don't forget Caballo Blanco Book Store - Jeanine Perez - in Loreto.

DENNIS - 12-16-2015 at 08:43 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  

How do you leave your Kindle at a lending library??



Same way you'd leave one at Starbucks? :lol:

DENNIS - 12-16-2015 at 08:48 AM



Lets not forget bajajudy's bookstore:

http://www.bajabooksandmaps.com/

David K - 12-16-2015 at 05:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by DENNIS  


Lets not forget bajajudy's bookstore:

http://www.bajabooksandmaps.com/


Look up at my post, 10 minutes after your first reply! :light:

BajaBlanca - 12-17-2015 at 09:06 AM

God and Mr. Gomez will tickle your fancy.

I think I will grab it and reread it right now for a good laugh!