"The funny, tropical-themed bookstore"
Hours
10am-4pm, every day. (Exceptions at bottom of page.)
Phone
530-886-9509
Open Mic
Every Tuesday at 6:00 sharp
Book Swap
Every 1st Sunday of the month from 12-2
Newsletter
https://substack.com/@brownbananabooks
You Tube
httpls://www.youtube.com/@brownbananabooks
We are available for rental as an event space. Call for info.
FAQS
Can I donate books?
Yes. We accept donations during business hours. Please don't drop anything off after hours. We do not accept video games, vhs tapes, old national geographics or anything you should've just thrown in the recycling.
Do you buy books?
Yes, but only if you have a lot and they're good. Drop them off during business hours and we will call you with an offer the following day.
What is Open Mic like?
Music, poetry, comedy anything you want. Food and drinks are provided, and donations can be made via a donation basket. Bring your own beer or wine or mary jane if you want but no liquor, and don't be visibly drunk. It's a respectful Open Mic.
Do I need to bring books to the Book Swap in order to get books?
You are welcome to take or leave as many books as you want.
Do you have vinyl?
No, but we have CDs and Tapes. CDs and Tapes are better than vinyl.
Do you have comics?
Yes.
Do you have anime?
A little bit. Just what people donate.We don't really know anything about it.
Are you guys still connected to the coffee shop?
Yes, we're connected to Sierra Mountain Coffee roasters via an old wooden door on our southwestern wall. They're a separate business entity but we love them. If the door is closed it's not because we're beefing, it just means one of us is currently closed.
How's business?
Please stop asking this question in a concerned tone, it's patronizing.
Are you on facebook, instagram or twitter?
No.
Who killed JFK?
CIA / George Bush 1.
What are your political beliefs and religious affiliations
?
Bernie Bro / agnostic. Vehemently opposed to private prisons, drone strikes, fast food, Jay-Z, cancel culture, and circumcision.
What is the best book of all time?
The Stench of Honolulu by Jack Handey
Why are you called Brown Banana Books?
Our CEO used to have a little brown car with a banana painted on it.
We are CLOSED on these days:
Super Bowl
St. Patrick's Day
Long June (May 29th - July 4th)
Labor Day
Day After Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Kwanzaa (December 26th - January 1st)