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Old Capitol Books

Location
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940
oldcapitolbooks.com
Hours

Friday - Sunday, 12pm-6pm

Old Capitol Books is your local, friendly (and kind of hidden) used bookshop. We consider ourselves a general interest bookstore, with everything from cookbooks to Carl Jung, but we are proud to have the largest selection of books in the areas of LGBTQ+, feminism and gender, ethnic studies, and black history.

Our bookstore also has an excellent selection of fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and mysteries, as well as non-fiction like history, current events, biographies, and much more!

We enjoy helping you find just the right book, whether you're looking for a specific title or need a recommendation. Or stop by to browse our shelves for unexpected finds and hidden gems.

Location

Old Capitol Books
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940
oldcapitolbooks.com
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  • Old Capitol Books Reading Group: Karl Marx's "Capital"

    Monterey, CA

    Beginning August 30, Old Capitol Books will host a year-long monthly reading group to tackle Karl Marx's magnum opus, Capital ( Das Kapital) . We'll meet on the last Sunday of every month at 10am.

    Each meeting, we'll introduce key ideas from the assigned readings , watch a lecture by CUNY professor David Harvey, and then move to a cafe to discuss main ideas and dive deeper into the texts.

  • Big Sale at Old Capitol Books, June 2026

    Monterey, CA

    All vintage books behind the desk at Old Capitol Books are now 50% off through the end of June. Help make some space for fresh inventory by picking up one - or twenty! - of our vintage books at a great price.

    Located on the 2nd floor of 482 Alvarado Street, we're open Tue-Sun, 12pm-6pm.

Upcoming Events

  • Author Eric King at Old Capitol Books

     
    9/4/26
     
    Free
     
    Old Capitol Books

    Old Capitol Books welcomes anarchist and former political prisoner Eric King on Friday, September 4, at 7pm for a discussion about political repression and the radical struggle against prisons and his recent book, A Clean Hell: Anarchy...

  • Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

     
    9/12/26
     
     
    Old Capitol Books

    On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

Past Events

  • How to Become a Philosopher: Robert Kuhry at Old Capitol Books

     
    5/28/26
     
    Free
     
    Old Capitol Books

    Old Capitol Books presents How to Become a Philosopher, a discussion with philosopher-in-residence Robert Kuhry on Thursday, May 28. Doors open at 6pm. Discussion to follow. This event is free and open to everyone.