Daedalus Books Reviews

Unfortunately, March 25th was the last day for the store. One of my favorite stores! I will miss it!

Great source for discounted books, always guaranteed to find something interesting (even though you won't have luck if you come in looking for a particular book). I always come for 5 minutes and stay for an hour.

This place has such a huge selection of books and the prices are fantastic!

Huge variety of books - history, fiction, music, culture, photography, philosophy, everything. Most are extremely cheap. Plenty under $5, many under $10. All are brand new with very minor 'damage' (majority of books show no visible damage). Excellent place.

WHO: 20-something bibliophile, who worries about the future of brick-and-mortar bookstores

WHEN: Sunday afternoon, 1 hour before closing

WHY: to check off another DMV bookstore on my ever-shrinking list

THOUGHTS: Boy, that I'd've known about this place earlier! A unique breed of bookstore, this "warehouse" specializes in remainders, which I learned is simply overstock sold at reduced prices. I also was expecting more of a warehouse feel but was more pleasantly surprised at finding it to be regular retail. Thus, the products are new but cheap, and the bookstore doesn't have the sterilized feel of Barnes and Noble, nor is it the haphazard assortment of used bookstores, but a perfect middle point of the two. I like to buy books whose royalties support the authors (but which won't break my budget) , as I'm assuming these books do. The products are relevant and robust, and include many popular titles. Above all, the prices are very reasonable. I easily went around the store grabbing titles that caught my attention and still stayed below $80 come checkout. I'm not sure how often the store refreshes their inventory, but I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm thereabouts, to see what jewels I'll uncover. Didn't have much in the way of foreign language material, but understood why after learning about store operations. Quiet atmosphere (didn't even notice the lack of music), great fengshui, and helpful and inviting staff. Definitely recommend!

Major Discounted bookstore on the end of a warehouse. Highly recommend.

Good collection of records and books at cheap prices. Just there today - especially good.

You might not find the latest popular paperback, but if you love books... especially unusual books...and are ready to be surprised this is heaven.

If you are a booklover this place is for you! I have been visiting this store for over 10 years for discounted books...the prices used to be better in the past. Still, good for finding all types of books at decent prices. I also love to pick up journals and other stocking stuffers here around holidays.

The best book store around. Too bad they are closing...

I always enjoy going to this bookstore. The prices are VERY good, and I can always find a quality history book to read.

Lots of history books and no vintage car books but cool deals

Books and CDs....great prices, selection, assorted gifts too.

Extraordinary prices, big selection and great music (to all you Beatles fans out there, this is the place to go). The books here are litterally never exceed $10. Most are around the $5 range. Great and friendly staff...like no other and huge selection. I'd go here over BN any day.

Good variety of books at great prices. If you know you want a book in a certain category it's a good place to go. If you want a specific book it is not a good place to go.

Sad they're closing their retail location, but a fantastic book shop.

Great selections of books. Great prices and knowledgeable staff

Great bookstore - unfortunately, it is now permanently closed.

I am changing my review of Daedalus from 5 stars to 2 stars in light of changes that were made at the company in February 2018. Today, I attempted to place an order online. Found out that my account no longer works. I wasn't able to create a new account because old information -- an e-mail address I no longer use, a physical address and phone number I haven't used in 10 years -- popped up and there was no way to get rid of them. I attempted to sign out, but there was no way to sign out without closing the browser and losing the 14 books I had in my basket. I tried to use the "Live Chat" feature and found out that Daedalus has outsourced to India. The customer service rep didn't know how to sign out of the account. I tried to call Daedalus by phone. The phone rang at least 10 times before anyone answered. The person who answered had a limited grasp of English. I then spoke with a manager, who couldn't help me. I am very disappointed to learn that Daedalus is under new management. I always had been very pleased with their service. My original review, written several years ago when I was delighted with the company, is below:

I have been a Daedalus Books customer for many years. I'm always poring over one of their catalogues, plotting my next purchase. (I mail-order from them. Shipping prices are very reasonable.) Daedalus has introduced me to many wonderful authors over the years, including Philip K. Dick, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Edmund Crispin, Susanna Clarke, and D.J. Taylor. Their books are a fantastic deal (especially the fine art books). One of the things I love most about Daedalus is that they package the books carefully. I've gotten to the point where I won't buy books from Amazon anymore because every hardcover I order from them arrives with a damaged book jacket -- either it's ripped or crumpled up or the book cover itself is bent. In contrast, Daedalus books are carefully stacked and then wrapped in bubble-wrap and secured inside the box with cardboard and styrofoam. I really appreciate this.

Always a very friendly vibe. The rotation of new books is very frequent, so every time you visit you'll definitely find something new! Things are clean and tidy. I absolutely love coming here whenever I can, and the catalogs are extremely helpful!

extreamly rude employees work for this place dont recommend

Going out of business and though there's a 20% discount, not th at big of a deal.

I've been a very happy customer for many years, and being somewhat of a bibliophile and an avid reader, but having limited means, I love having Daedalus Books at my disposal, with their amazing prices and impressive inventory!
Every one of my (very few) contacts with the Customer Service Department has been pleasant and satisfying, and I find dealing with knowledgeable, LIVE human beings who work within the U.S.A. refreshing!
Most of the books and other items I purchase from DB are gifts. I've never received a damaged package, and orders arrive complete and in the same condition as when they left the warehouse.
I withheld the fifth star and gave DB four stars because, as wonderful as I think they are, they're not perfect. There have been perhaps three times when I've found a book in disappointing condition, having nothing to do with packaging or shipping. One book's pages were badly yellowed around the edges, and I recall another that had severely defective printing on the back cover. Such books are fine for my own use, but are certainly not suitable for gift-giving.
In the DB catalog, customers are informed when hardcover editions are missing a dust cover, or jacket. It seems that other defects, such as the ones I just described, could and should be similarly disclosed.
When I ask a mail-order company for a catalog, I make sure I request, clearly and in writing, that my personal information not be shared in ANY fashion, with ANYone, for ANY reason. However, following my request for a catalog from DB (they were my very FIRST book catalog) I recieved a nearly-overwhelming barrage of catalogs from other companies selling books, music, DVDs, and even calendars! There's no question but that DB traded, sold, or otherwise shared my information against my wishes.
For ignoring my request for privacy, DB probably should lose the fourth star. But I'm prepared to give them the benefit of that "shadow of a doubt" you hear about. They're just too good a company for just three stars!
I'm happy to HEARTILY RECOMMEND Daedalus Books to readers like me or for those who might buy one book, CD, or DVD on a blue moon. In my opinion, they're a deserving company!
ddg

Book bargains in a friendly and unpretentious environment. Great, affordable children's books, excellent Philosophy, History, LGBT books, and literary fiction sections.

Their selection varies week-to-week, so it's more a place to browse and see what you find rather than hunt down a specific book or edition. That said, I regularly find what I want there. Always worth a peek before I seek it out from more traditional sources. Highly recommended!

Missing this store. The online version just isn't the same as popping in for a quick look

Huge selection, great prices. Don't come in looking for a specific book necessarily as they sell extra stock from overruns.

This place has a large collection of books, music and other interesting things at sale prices. A good place to browse books

Love coming here. Very inexpensive book store, especially for new books. It's great to find books that you want here, however they have very small fantasy section. But otherwise they have a great collection of books.

Great surplus book store. Employees are always very nice and helpful.

Daedalus is ALWAYS a great place to browse around! One can almost always get a great deal on books!

Fantastic place to get books and other things for very cheap!

Plenty of books with excellent prices! I was delighted by the variety, though like any book store, the categories can be weird.

Brand new books at really awesome and affordable prices!!! Highly recommended. You get only what they have though in sale as the inventory changes from time to time

Huge selection of discounted books and music. Helpful staff

Can always find a great deal on something here, but not always what you're looking or hoping for

Great deals and variety of books. Doesn't have every book, tried to find 2 books and they didn't have them. But found lots of other books, great selection for kids books as well.

Great place to spend the afternoon lost in the world of literature. Unfortunately, it will be closing the end of February, 2018.

It never lived up to my expectations. A lot of authors second best efforts. A lot of militaria. Price reductions are not competitive with those on line. If you spend time you may find a gold nugget.

A good place to find unique books, excellent collection.

If you like books you have to check this place out.

Best place (online only now) for great books at remainder prices (usually under $7).

I loved Daedalus. I'm going to miss this store a lot.

Very cool place! And great prices. Best bookstore around this area I've been to

Amazing selection with bargain prices. I also appreciated the organization!

So. I went to the store and this one fat man walked up on a bruh bruh an said "hey the stores closed" ad my bruh bruh simply said "Then why are you here?". The man replied with "Im the manager and i do what i want" so we shot him. I didnt wanna have to do it but the fat man left my no choice.

Great selection of discount academic books. Very useful for students. Finding specific subjects can be difficult, though.

Really great prices on books. They also have signed editions of books.

Great selection & prices on many great books and assorted gift items!
Book people work here so they know what they are talking about. As I had worked for a book company years ago I deal with frustrating book sellers elsewhere. Very lucky to have this gem in the area. Good staff and great stock make this a haven for the lovers of books!