A great shop,however everything was everywhere,i probably would have been there for about a week if i had to find certain books that i wanted.some books were cheap,some were overpriced but i did like the relaxed atmosphere and just wandering around and reading some back covers of different books.

Wow, you can pick up quite a few bargains here.

Now basement books isn't a place where you walk in to expect a certain title. No, you just get in there, and be amazed with their pricing.

I'm assuming they'd have to move a ridiculous amount of stock to keep them in business. I'm thinking that they probably do, looking at their prices.

However don't expect to find specific thing that you're looking for, 1, they won't have it, 2. if they've got it, chances are you will need a ridiculous amount of luck to find it.

My sister took me to Basement Books and I really liked it. There are so many books to choose from and everything is so cheap. I also managed to find this book, called Ruby Redfort, that I had been looking for everywhere. It was pretty expensive online but I managed to get it here for $2! How amazing is that!

However, none of the books are in order - therefore it might take a long time for you to find whatever you're looking for. Maybe that's not a bad thing though, considering how awesome this place is.

Basement Books is a little haven tucked away into the pedestrian tunnel in the heart of Sydney. Sometimes I'll make a trip out to the city just to visit this place, and it's never a wasted journey.

Basement Books is nothing short of fabulous considering their value. Their books are marked down to ridiculously low prices, putting RRPs to shame when in comparison. The downside is that they won't always have specific books that you might be looking for, and they can't order them in. But after a good, long browse, you simply can't go home empty-handed.

They have books from every notable genre - crime, thrillers, romance, classical, young adult, paranormal, fantasy, world, cooking - you get the point. If you're after a present for a certain someone, you will undeniably find something at a fantastic price.

The books aren't necessarily in an order that you might find at a place like Dymocks. Finding something might be difficult amidst the paper chaos. Having said that, that's the fun part of bookstores. If you decide to visit, make sure you have plenty of time on your hands. Bookstores are places of leisure and comfort. Don't rush the process.

Quaint little things: they have shopping baskets placed strategically at the store's entrance. It's as if they're psychic, knowing you're going to pick up enough to start your own library.

The books will be a little worn sometimes - there might be marks on them, or the pages might be slightly bent. However, if this is the price you pay for otherwise fantastic books, so be it.

The service is usually good. Sometimes the staff can be a little irritable, but I've also had the pleasure of meeting and chatting to some delightful workers there. I recommend this place highly. It might be far from organised, but it's easy to fall in love with.

Approximate cost: $5

For book readers, craft lovers and parents, at this bookstore, you'll find the most interesting selection of books, craft equipment and necessities as well as kids' for as low as $2. This place is a must visit, esp that it's located at a convenient area such as central station.

Approximate cost: $2