We've changed our name!

Books & Beyond is a Mountain Marketplace located in Old Town Chester, at the base of Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park and near the shores of
Lake Almanor in Northern California.

Books & Beyond features a general category bookstore from classics to new releases, non-fiction, hiking, biking, local history and guide books, a children’s book room, The Back Room Art Gallery, Clothing & Threads, Dry Cleaning Services and our newest edition
The Game Room, Lake Almanor's home for constructive entertainment of mind.
PLUS Free Wireless Internet Access.


In addition to our large selection of new books and a small collection of rare books, Books & Beyond offers unique gifts for the book lover and traveler, Christmas ornaments, greeting cards, games, puzzles and toys, souvenir clothing, knitting materials, hand dyed yarn, hats and outdoor wear.



January Hours

Friday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Dry Cleaning now at Books & Beyond!

Burney Fabricare has moved to Books & Beyond! Now you can drop off and pick up your dry cleaning, laundry and alterations in the quaint and lovely atmosphere of our bookstore. The same great service you appreciate at Books & Beyond will now be yours with Burney Fabricare.

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Books & Beyond
140 Main Street
P.O. Box 1807
Chester, CA 96020

530-258-2150

books@bbbsellers.com