While bookstores are becoming far and few between, there’s something magical about them and there’s nothing like sitting down and reading a book from long ago. This gigantic discount bookstore in Las Cruces is the largest book resale shop in New Mexico and is home to over half a million books. There’s truly something for everyone here, so get ready to get lost in a sea of books and find new treasures to take home and call your own.
Not only is Coas Books the largest second-hand bookstore in New Mexico, but their Las Cruces store is home to over 500,000 books.
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Situated right on Main Street in Las Cruces, this lovely store has the perfect location. Main Street closes to traffic from 9 a.m. to noon, so you can stroll down the square and stop in at Coas for a peaceful morning. Be warned, though: it’s quite bustling during the Farmers Market in the summer.
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This gigantic bookstore is a huge warehouse full of finds, so you can browse for hours on end. You’ll even find regional-only books, and rare out-of-print books at Coas. This is the go-to for any book lover.
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Here at Coas, you can turn in your old beloved books for store credit and find a new story to immerse yourself in. From new releases to old classics, they have a bit of everything.
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All of their sections are identified with hand drawn signs, and the history section is labeled by country. There’s something charming about this massive bookstore that truly comes to life.
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Besides books, Coas has vinyls, DVDs, VHS, and so much more. Every single day Coas receives new books and merchandise, so there’s always something new to find.
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This mecca of books is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. They have a few places to lounge and read, so you can truly spend an entire afternoon reading away.
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For a truly massive book heaven in the heart of downtown Las Cruces, you need to visit Coas Books and see the magic for yourself.
Jonathon Foley/Google Coas Books is located at 317 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM. They have a second location at 1101 S. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM, though it’s not quite as large. For more information, you can check out their website right here.
Have you ever gotten lost in this massive bookstore? What other bookstores in New Mexico do you love to browse? We’d love hear your suggestions in the comments!
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Coas Books is located at 317 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM. They have a second location at 1101 S. Solano Dr., Las Cruces, NM, though it’s not quite as large. For more information, you can check out their website right here.
For another place in New Mexico that will have you browsing for hours, take a trip to this whimsical store in Albuquerque for the quirkiest finds.
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