BMV Books

There may be a day when we speak about bookstores and libraries with nostalgia. Until then, we must seek out places like BMV Books, which is filled to the gills with preloved and discounted books. (Preloved is the friendlier way of saying "used.") In any case, there is no hiding this massive book lover's paradise in the popular Annex area. With three floors and filled with endless aisles, BMV Books sells everything but the kitchen sink, including new and used books, DVDs and music. Impulse shoppers and bookworms beware, as books are often discounted 50% off the cover price. After you've finished with your old books and movies, the store will buy them back.