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Organization
M is for Mystery Bookstore
"M" is for Mystery is the Bay Area's largest and most complete mystery specialty bookstore. We first opened our doors in late 1996 at 74 East Third Avenue, in the heart of the downtown walking district of San Mateo, just 15 minutes south of the San Francisco International Airport. On April 24, 2002, we moved -- just four doors down the block -- to our new store at 86 East Third. Our newly renovated store has an ample 1,700 square feet of sales floor, and an additional 500 square feet at the rear are occupied by staff work stations and the shipping/receiving department.
We offer a large selection of new mystery, crime and detective fiction, as well as bestsellers, used books, first editions and other collectibles. We feature a complete children's and young adult section, which includes mysteries and much more. In addition, there are various genre-related gift items, and books-on-tape. We give store credit for used paperbacks, and we buy estates and collections.
"M" is for Mystery features an active schedule of author readings and signings, averaging over 150 such events per year. In our new, larger quarters, the bookshelves in the center aisle are on casters, for easy whisking-away at event time, when we set up seating for up to 100 people.
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10:30am 6pm,
Sunday: 11pm-4pm
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Contact Info
M is for Mystery Bookstore
86 E. 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401Phone: 650-401-8077
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Jesse Kellerman - The Genius
"Best book yet!"
Review posted by: Betty Handel from West Palm Beach Florida, Apr 13, 2008
The suspense is great! The characters are interesting. The knowledge of the art world is true and funny. His style is unique-a combination of intelligence and humor. I loved this book
The suspense is great! The characters are interesting. The knowledge of the art world is true and funny. His style is unique-a combination of intelligence and humor. I loved this book
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Event Name: John Hart
"Couldn't Put It Down!"
Comment posted by: Avid Fan from High Point, NC, Oct 19, 2007
DOWN RIVER is an intelligent, beautifully composed mystery. Salisbury, NC should have a literary tour. I am eager for the next John Hart book to be published!
DOWN RIVER is an intelligent, beautifully composed mystery. Salisbury, NC should have a literary tour. I am eager for the next John Hart book to be published!
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