Rainbow Books

Rainbow Books is one of the most reliable used bookstores that’s merely a walk away from UH Manoa. Video Games, DVDs and the main staple, used books, are available at affordable prices in a relaxed atmosphere where conversations flow free and unhurried. While the books are easy to reach, the aisles are sometimes crowded with them due to the small size of the store. The employees do the best they can with the situation, making the books into neat little piles when they’re unable to put them on the shelves. However, the piles do tend to get messy at times. Parents with underage children should keep an eye on them as the pornography section is very easy to access without any barriers or wrappers on the adult magazines or books. One of the best things about Rainbow Books is that as long as you don’t block the aisle, you can sit down and read for as long as you want and the employees won’t tell you to get off the floor. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in bookstores doing nothing but sitting down and reading, and I say that it’s a great relief not to get scolded for sitting on the floor. The employees are also quite happy to talk to you if they’re not busy doing their work; I had conversations with them myself and quite enjoyed the experience. So if you want to go to a good used bookstore without the hassle of bus travel, Rainbow Books is one of the best.