Copperfield's Books

Love this local bookstore! The staff is very friendly, and the store is well organized and tidy. I am a local author, and when I inquired about hosting a book signing with their store, they could not have been more welcoming. Very grateful for this independent bookshop!

Copperfield’s Books is a must visit for any book lover that swings by Petaluma. You will regret not stopping in and visiting this store. There wide selection of books is amazing and has stuff for fans of every genre. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and can help you find whatever you are looking for.

Went to Listen to Shawn Langwell talk about his new book, Chill! Great presentation!

Copperfield’s Books is a local independent bookstore that started out in Sebastopol in the early 80s and has now expanded in the surrounding areas of Northern California. They have stores all over Sonoma County, Napa County, and Marin County. This specific one was located in the beautiful city of Petaluma. It is right in the middle of downtown so you would have to walk from a parking lot a couple blocks away. This store has a nice selection of all types of books, magazines, planners and journals, and gifts. I loved the setup of this specific store. It was like a fun maze with a lot of things to look at. Something I’ve always loved about Copperfields is the insect displays hanging all over the ceiling of the store. I remember seeing that growing up as a kid and I’m glad this bookstore can have a personal signature. What I also fancied about this store was the basement downstairs that’s filled with used books and you can even drop off used books yourself. They also have antique and out of print books. I loved the brick walls in the children’s area. Overall they had great decor. To the beautiful people of Sonoma County and visitors abroad, I would recommend coming to this bookstore. Whether you’re a book lover or not there’s something in here for everyone. It’s also a good feeling to be out and about with the rest of the community!

A gem of a bookstore. Staff welcoming and helpful. The used books downstairs have a kids library with chairs & tables. Love this place!

Copperfield's has multiple locations, but this one is fun due to having more than one floor to explore! It's always welcoming, with the interior bright and airy, and plenty of chairs available so you could always find a place to sit down in good lighting to get some reading in. The store also has Wi-Fi, which is a plus. The only thing keeping me from staying too long was the lack of a cafe, but there's plenty of options next door.

This bookstore is so neat and so full of colours, it was awesome to see how welcoming it looks. I found not only the books but lots of little souvenirs I would love to bring home. Stop by, you won’t regret it!

Great bookstore, they’ve a huge collection of books, which is a treat for book lovers like me. There are two levels—the one where one walks in the store, and the other below it. The level below has used and rare books—One can literally spend hours here trying to find a great used book(for lower prices), or if one is willing to shell out some more money, score a great rare book. They had quite a few cheap books of pulp fiction genre here too, in case anyone is interested. The books are segregated into different sections—religion, health, sports, fiction, you name it. The level above it has recent arrivals, classics, a magazine section, and a huge children’s books section as well. They’ve other literary items for sale too, such as cups etc. I spent hours here looking at the books, being in their company. I’ve been to many bookstores, and this is easily one of the best among them. The staff here were very helpful, I asked them for a mask and they supplied one promptly. I’ll be back here again whenever I’m in Petaluma. If you’re contemplating going here, go for it, you won’t be disappointed.

I was blown away by how large the bookstore was - from a quiet reading area with white noise for readers to a downstairs section of used and antique books, there were books for everyone! I love the gorgeous selection and thoughtful displays of books here, and all the staff were so friendly. Free street parking is available nearby!

Copperfield's has multiple locations, but this one is fun due to having more than one floor to explore! It's always welcoming, with the interior bright and airy, and plenty of chairs available so you could always find a place to sit down in good lighting to get some reading in. The store also has Wi-Fi, which is a plus. The only thing keeping me from staying too long was the lack of a cafe, but there's plenty of options next door.

Helpful staff; large inventory; author talk; and SALE books! You could get lost in here and find yourself.

We stumbled upon this gem while we were walking by. The bookstore is pretty big. There's two stores the main floor that had a ton of planners and the best books. All the books I want to read were there the selection is beyond real. They also had a big kids/teen section. They had a lot of gifts for kids at a very reasonable price. I purchased some gifts for my nieces here. My son found a great collection of Pete the cat. The downstairs had used book . My husband purchased some. I was so busy upstairs that I didn't really check out downstairs. We spend over an hour here trying to decide what to get. The service was just as great. If you love books this is a must . This is one of the best bookstores I have ever been to.

It's so good to see a book Store exists in some places. Currently there's a sale going on so if you like to read the paper book it's shopping time for you. We bought a couple of books but it was nice to see all kinds of collections of books. You can also take your pet inside the bookstore but no food and drinks. How sweet! If you haven't been here, try it out you will love this town overall Petaluma!

Cute book store for your kids! From elementary to high school they have all the old school books from when I was a kid

Saw this store the other night while having dinner in Downtown Petaluma, and was intrigued, but it was closed. Went back during the day, and it was a great find. What an amazing book store. Too bad they don't have any like this where I'm from. They had decor scattered throughout, and even had large butterfly and dragon kits hanging in the store. The childrens book section had school shirta from the local elementaries hanging up. What a beautiful store. Ended up walling out with a cookbook and a meditation book. What a delight!

The Petaluma Copperfield's Union workers provide excellent service. It is such a pleasure to visit my favorite bookstore.

I've heard so many great things about this particular bookstore, but never had the pleasure of actually going in. This particular day I had off, and I got to wander in and out of this amazing classic bookstore! I loved it!! They actually had a huge section of discounted books in the front with everything from toddler books to gardening! I actually found some really great painting books for one of my Classroom children, as well as some great reads for my first and second grade children within a poetry sector. I love the layout of this bookstore. It's very homey and comfortable and I felt as if I could spend the whole afternoon there! They were a couple of people stocking things, and they asked me if I needed any help and I told them I was just grazing. They seemed to love their job and laugh And started organizing everything. This particular bookstore was very well organized, and had literally something for everybody, children, stickers, games, journals, calendars, and even magazines! I will definitely be back here again!!!

We found this store by accident when we were out antique shopping! What a great find! I do love a good bookstore!! Employees were super friendly and the space is well lit and kinda quirky in a good way. I loved the vibe. Big magazine section and lots of books. Everything was well organized and easy to find. I wish we had more time. Next time we're in Petaluma we'll plan to stay a while. Metered street parking - but plentiful.

One of a few locations in the north bay. This nice independent book store has new and used books right in the downtown of Petaluma. They have excellent customer service. We were able to find some books for gifts that they beautifully wrapped. Support your local bookstores.

The selection and environment of this book store is wonderful. The service is great with knowledgeable employees.

There's just that some thing Special about walking into a bookstore and browsing the shelves of books and actually holding it in your hand Before you decide to read it! (especially if you're a child) Had so much fun bringing my granddaughter to Copperfields bookstore in Petaluma, We found the perfect book some finger puppets and had an awesome time.

I have fond memories of going to Vromans Bookstore in Pasadena to 'hang-out' the way kids do in the mall. I did the mall thing too but Vromans was more fun since I could a)get a coffee at the in-house cafe with a dollop of the housemade whipped cream b) have a quick read of some of the hottest books off the press. Copperfield's is my new Vromans. It a double-decker bookstore, filled with books, journals, news publications, calendars and so much more! Each visit to Copperfield's is akin to walking into your neighborhood library. You know, on the days when you walk in with the title and author of the book and the librarian proceeds to educate you on the significance of the writer, their style and historical or political importance at the time of writing. I have called ahead to request a book be held and was pleased to know they can hold for a 3 whole days y'all! I do wish they had a system where I could search for a book location on my own. Sometimes a girl just wants to be in her head and not have to ask for help. Keep in mind it is a brick & mortar store so don't go expecting to find Amazon prices here. You will not. But if you are willing to support a small, local, bookstore your purchase price goes a long way in the community. There is an entire wing dedicated to infant, children and young adult. In a small section just near that area you will find all manner of international newspapers, journals, and magazines. Downstairs has used, first edition, hard to find and signed books as well. When I walked in yesterday I was thrilled to see African American authors on display for Black History Month. This speaks volumes for me, so mad props to Copperfield's for supporting BHM! All in it is always a good experience at Copperfield's, I am glad they are in town.

Love this place! Great location, knowledgeable staff, marvelous selection of books, both used and new. Dog-friendly.

This store is gigantic! We had limited time, so I only had time to explore the main floor. Great selection of books! Everything is well marked and everything was easy to find. Great selection of books and lots of diverse representation!! Picked up a few books I'd never seen or heard of before and cannot wait to dive in! Staff was very friendly and quickly responded to staffing the registers when the line got longer at the front counter. I cannot wait to head up to the area in the spring and spend more time in this store and explore the used book section! Store was very clean and welcoming!

Copperfields is the ideal local bookstore. New and used floors. Cute good rotating throughout the entrance. Robust children's section. Well-curated fiction, non-fiction, and cookbooks. Friendly and helpful staff along the lines of what you would expect in a bookstore (I say this as a former bookstore nerd myself). Cheerful, open layout. I've spent so many joyful browsing hours here.

I love this bookstore. I stop here every time I'm traveling to the Russian River. We stop for lunch and a long stroll through this amazing bookstore. HUGE selection of (good) used books. New books too! It's two floors!!!

Great kids section if you need to keep the little ones occupied for a while. The layout by category is great - always been easy to find what you're looking for.

3/13/24 I was in Copperfield's and was chatting with Rocco (sp?), super nice, Very helpful, he told me about 2-3 books that he liked. So far, I'll be purchasing one to start. I think whoever hires for this store does a really good job, the people are personable, professional and very helpful. Thank you management and Rocco!!

Pre-COVID-19 a few years ago, I attended a cool author event here. The author of the Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin, spoke and signed his latest book, "The Days of Anna Madrigal". There are uniquely great books and gifts to choose from here, from journals to pens. The staff are helpful. It's a great independent bookstore experience. The bookstore is currently offering curbside pickup and gift cards. If you're in Sonoma County, I highly recommend this stop.

Fabulous HUGE bookstore with helpful staff and fully stocked with books, magazines, gift items and enough merch to keep you browsing for hours. Located in the lovely downtown area, this is always our first stop. We bought lots of cards, a few books, both papers, the Press Democrat & NY Times (love the fact that they carry these papers) and two unique puzzles. One of our very favorite bookstores!

What a great bookstore. I stopped for some food down the street when passing through town. Was happily surprised by the book store. They have a great selection of books, sale books and cards. My daughter was impatient to leave so I didn't get to the used section downstairs but will hit that up today on my drive home. GREAT BOOKSTORE with friendly service.

This bookstore is a treasure and an institution! Super helpful staff by phone and in person. They always have the book I seek

Went here yesterday for the first time and were dismay how a young worker bothered an old man who were wearing a face shield by telling him to wear a mask after he said he has a medical issue and even told the manager.We don't like the dirty look and attention you're giving him instead of you guys concentrating on your work. I don't see anybody bothering the old guy aside from you guys who's keeping an eye on him. You should have took your break if you don't like seeing that vulnerable very old guy! Ohh and it's not the first time you did this with a customer after seeing your yelp reviews!

I have seriously over looked the rude staff at this store for years because I want to support small,locally owned businesses. I come here regularly & pay almost twice as mush as I would online. But that's over. I watched a staff member chastise a young woman who had briefly pulled her mask away to un-fog her glasses while reading a book cover. It was obvious what she was doing and I caught the whole thing. There was no one within 15-20 ft of her. The cashiers tone was absolutely uncalled for and the girl left. I caught the cashiers exchange with another staff member mocking her. It was extremely unprofessional and I also left, never to return. We are all trying to navigate this pandemic. He was rude and judgmental and the manner in which he handled that situation was abhorrent. Do better Copperfield's.

Is it cheating if I already wrote a review for another Copperfield's? This was my first visit to the Petaluma location (I grew up/went to school near the Sebastopol location, occasionally visited Montgomery Village, and recently also visited the San Rafael location) and it did not disappoint. I also wouldn't be surprised if this is the largest location of the chain. Outside, adorable children were singing carols and playing ukelele, which only added to the Petaluma charm. I loved seeing the 'empathy' themed window display with related books & gifts. Downstairs: used/rare books. Upstairs: Spacious children's section, small event space/reading area tucked in the back, cards/notebooks/gifts, new books, etc. To nitpick for a criticism, I'm always a little off-put in a business with signage requiring me to check bags (like this one), but thankfully they did not ask me to check mine. It's so stuffed already, I couldn't steal anything if I wanted to!

This independent book-store has two-levels. The basement has rare and antiques books that you can't find elsewhere. The main-level is your basic book-stores with the adult section on the right, a huge collections of current magazines in the center and the young adult and kid's section on the left. There wasn't too much on True Crime books, because I've read most of them and Petaluma is a friendly and family city without any crime. "I'm not a THUG either!" I recently got addicted to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series and the young adult section has a huge displays of her series of books. Also, the kid's section is very popular where neighborhood kid's do a lot of reading and having fun. I became a kid again, when I was at the magazine section and reading and salivating on the newest Playboy magazine. And on the cover, Heidi Montag is on the cover of the upcoming September Issue. Many of the locals looked at me like I'm a "dirty Asian-man"! "Hey, I'll be an 'dirty' Asian Man until I'm a 'dead' Asian-man!" The staffs were very helpful and offer suggested book(s) that I should read. "Hey, as long as any bookstores that carry Playboy magazine(s), I'm happy!"

Helpful staff and amazing book selection! I love that it is a local business and is not as commercialized as some of the big branch stores.

On of the BEST Copperfield bookstores. Large selection of books, magazines and gift items (puzzles, scented candles, water bottles, art sets etc) and my all time favorite: a LARGE selection of tarot cards and metaphysical books, books and literature on meditation , health etc. Very friendly staff, clean store, family friendly and they don't tell you "the bathroom is out of order" all day every day like some unfriendly shops. This is a very family and shopper friendly bookstore that is in a great shopping and dining location. Definitely worth the stop and shop

This is strictly about the "basement". (The previously loved section) I have a bunch of bibliophiles around me so whats not to love when the kids are expanding their reading levels at a great rate and being able to get a good deal on some of their favorite series. Both have loved getting lost in the kids and young readers section. We even found a couple of books about the Beatles. Some are a bit over priced for used- even for a very niche selection. Parking can be a little testy as they often have markets or a street fair in the downtown area so be sure you plan ahead so you're not grumpy when you are redirected 3 different ways before giving up or finding a spot.

Reminded me a lot of portlands famous book store. Loves the vibe of the store and would be returning.

This place is about eight times the size it appears to be from the street. I'm new to the area so I was unaware the store is two floors. The top floor has a somewhat sparse collection of the latest releases plus a large children's area and an extensive magazine selection. Downstairs is a great mix of used books as well as rare first and signed editions. I wish they carried more fantasy and science-fiction but the used options are better.

One of the best things in downtown Petaluma. Not just is this an independent bookstore, it's a fantastic independent bookstore. I have nothing negative to say about this gem: Knowledgeable and friendly staff, a great selection of both new and used books, and plenty of gifts/cards to boot. As a pretty serious reader, I often have a conversation with a staff member on a book we've both read. I always send our out of town visitors here.

I love this bookstore! Always a go to spot when wandering around downtown Petaluma! Great selection of books, good sale section, fun kids area and used / rare books fill up the downstairs area. Staff is always friendly and I love that this location is open late!

There is truly, nothing that can replace the smell and feel of a book. And, Copperfields is full of them! I am so grateful to have this treasure of a store in Petaluma. Living outside the US for 6 years, we were mostly relying on our kindles. This made me miss books even more. Kindles are reliable and a good way to read on the road. But, I love a book. Copperfields has filled this need. Their upstairs is dedicated to New Books and a great collection of Greeting cards and small gifts. The downstairs is a great, used book jamboree. Not only can you buy them but, you can also sell books to them for cash or store credit. You need to make an appointment FYI drop off up to, two boxes of used books. They call you a day or so later snd let you know how many books they can resell and how much, you receive for them. You will agree to pick up books they don't use. The credit can be used on sale items and used books. The people who work at Copperfields, seem to really enjoy reading and sharing their suggestions too. We love, Copperfields.

This is about the USED BOOK section downstairs - never had a problem with the upstairs staff. I'll keep this to a simple set of bullet points. 1. You must make an appointment according to their convenience, often weeks out. 2. We showed up to our appointment only to be told first "no you can't bring anything down here unless you have an appointment." vs. a more polite "do you have an appointment today?" 3. We brought four bags of books. Three of them contained one 14-volume set of a series from 1936. Nope they will only take two bags or boxes at one time. Three of the bags are ONE SET of 14 volumes. Nope. Only two bags. If we had put all 14 in one box, plus the other bag it would have been fine. So the two-bag rule makes no sense at all in this case. They finally let us leave the set of 14, in three bags, but made us carry the final bag up the stairs back to our car on Kentucky. 4. My mother (age 80) asks when she can bring the rest of the books. Not until August. We are moving out of town this Wednesday. 5. Of course the books were not accepted, so my 80 year old mother has to go back and get them. They tell her to go to the alley in back. There is no visible sign or doorbell, so she knocks loudly. The woman comes out and irritatedly tells her "there's a bell." The bell is at the top of the door, taller than my mother's 5'1" height. 6. My mother, again, 80 YO, asks for help to bring the books to her car. After heavy sighs, eye rolls, and tons of 'tude, the woman says "well I can't carry all of them!" My mother actually has to tell her "I will carry one." Ho-rrrri-ble. Awful. Very very bad experience. Lest you think I'm just a random ranter (and if you've read this far), I am a customer experience strategy consultant and have been for 20 years. If Copperfields were my client I would tell them to fire the used book staff in Petaluma. Rude, officious, totally lacking in empathy. I don't care that they didn't take our books. I care that they made my mom feel like crap for no good reason. Shame on them.

Upstairs has new books, downstairs has used and rare books! I've always loved this location; I could quite happily lose an hour or two wandering around the shelves. Wendell Berry book count: 2 upstairs (one of which is mine now) 5 downstairs (all of which I had already) - Including Hannah Coulter, which is a great one to start with if you haven't read the Port Williams books yet.

My favorite bookstore! I found a little felt stuffed animal of the cutest mouse I have it hanging in my room! I also discovered a vegetarian cookbook here that I am mesmerized with and now have a favorite cook book author I would have never known unless I came here. Such amazing variety and the way the store is set up was customer friendly and accessible easy to find what you're looking for. I will comeback next time I'm in the area!

"Bad attitude" permeates this establishment. I mean, don't get me wrong, there are some very nice people working here too. But the best of them are just that, at best: nice. They don't bowl you over with warm welcomes and can-do service. Hardly. I suspect it's an organizational culture thing---that the top management consists of some uptight wounded individuals who set the tone for the whole store. (For perspective, the Copperfield's in Sebastopol has a lot less attitude.) There's an old adage: "A family is a tyranny ruled by its sickest member," and a business works that way too. The book selection here is just fine. But I figure, why suffer the company of smug haters when Amazon will cheerfully sell you the same books without issue? I suppose this bad attitude thing is somewhat of a tradition in bookstores, a natural consequence of collecting people who are smarter-than-your-average bear, though perhaps too smart for their own good. And/or maybe it's a Petaluma thing to be cooler-than-thou. If you pay attention next time you're in this store, you can detect a bit of covert hostility and resentment emanating from those who know so much but are not properly rewarded by society. It's kinda like having all the smarts of a librarian... but without the service ethic.

What a hidden gem. I love bookstores, and they had both new and used books. Very helpful staff. Highly recommend when you're in Petaluma.

I was with 2 kids, so I only made it to the kid section... which was GREAT! totally huge, diverse selection-- very well curated, not a bunch of junky movie/toy tie ins (pet peeve!). awesome space for kids to hang out for hours to read & play. my kid was excited to get not one but TWO different books signed by the author, so I imagine they have lots of readings/signings here. the books tables on the way in peaked my interest... but alas, I did not get to browse. I hope to be back to check out the rest of the store!

Love this place! Stumbled on it by accident and now it's a must see whenever were in the area. Large book and magazine section. Great kids area and a basement full of used books. Friendly atmosphere and employees.

The complete bookstore. If they don't have it, they'll order it. and a great selection of greeting cards and like the café.

My wife and I love the author signings. It's fun to hear the authors talk about their books and get a chance to ask them questions. We try to catch a different author at least once per month.

An excellent book store! New books upstairs, used books downstairs. Great selection of periodicals although I am sad they seem to keep reducing the selection of French and German language magazines. They have book readings and other special events, the kids area is kind of fun, the sales tables contain interesting books. Since I have been shopping here for so many years, I can say that the prices of the used books are really quite high now, so I rarely purchase them any more. In previous years, I used to buy oodles of them. It used to be such a pleasure to walk down the ancient stairway into the basement and peruse so many good, used books. NOW I stick to garage sales for my used book purchases. The bathroom key situation is a really inconvenient drag as its located on the side of the counter and the restroom is so far away. I am no longer able to take my mother there as there are very few parking spaces near the store and the restroom situation exhausts her. I really miss the Sebastopol store.

I've heard that this was the best used book store in the county, so I thought I'd find out for myself. I only came here to try to find some books used, instead of buying them new on amazon. [Their independent vendors are crooks, just like on fleabay!] I couldn't find what I was looking for here, like I always did before at their used store in sebastopol. So I looked around upstairs, in the new section, & spied some very expensive German refillable pens on sale for 1/2 price. Naturally, they didn't have any refills for the one & I wanted. So I asked the squirrel girls working there where I could find them. They said try staples, they should have them. But when I did, they never even heard of the brand before. I really liked their used bookstores in sebastopol & santarosa, but they're not around anymore. They were much better than this one is.

When we lived here, we were here every week. Now it's one of our 'must-sees' every time we travel here on vacation!!! Beautiful handmade card selection (made by local artists, not Hallmark!)....including local scenery. A well lit & very well stocked magazine section (on every imaginable topic); great kids section; books: mainstream, as well as thought-provoking & local interest; and a whole basement of used books to get lost in!!!! It feels like home. ......now if they'd only get listed on Yelp as an 'independent bookstore' or 'bookstore' in Petaluma search!!!! I had to 'search this map area' to find it!!!! Come on Yelp!!!

Great bookstore with new and used books. The staff was super helpful when I asked about a certain author. I like the gifty items sprinkled throughout the store. Such a nice place to browse and feel good about supporting an independent bookstore!