Effortless, Personalized, Meaningful Gifting

Curated gift boxes featuring life-changing books and artisanal goods that support creativity and small makers.

You Should Read is a woman-owned indie bookshop and gifting boutique based in San Diego, shipping nationwide. We curate transformative reads and quirky goods from small makers – helping you turn books into ultimate care packages. Plus, 3% of every purchase supports emerging authors – spreading more good into the world.

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Shop Bestselling Gifts

Shop our handpicked collection of thoughtful finds from small makers and artists, made to spark joy, show love, and create memories that matter.

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Holiday Shop

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Children's Books Are Here!

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest collection designed for young readers! These thoughtfully chosen titles nurture imagination, emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a growth mindset—all while offering meaningful, screen-free fun. Start building the love of reading early with books that grow with your child.

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NEW! Explore Our Fiction Picks

You asked, we listened! Explore our handpicked selection of fiction, from tender romances and magical fantasies to soul-stirring novels that stay with you. Curated with the same care as our nonfiction picks, these stories are here to entertain, inspire, and transport.

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Join The Club

Make 2025 your year of growth!

You Should Read Monthly is our monthly book subscription tailored for readers of personal development, self-help, memoirs, and other transformative reads.

Enjoy bestselling new releases, delivered monthly, plus access to our monthly book club community online and in person.

Give a meaningful gift of a monthly subscription to someone you love, or spoil yourself. Start your journey today.

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Shop In-Person in San Diego

  • Liberty Public Market (next to Slurp / Kai & Skye)

    đź“ŤThursdays to Sundays,
    11 am - 7:30 pm

    Special Holiday Hours
    Tue: Dec 9, 16, 23 & 30 (til 7pm)
    Wed: Dec 17, 24 & 31 (til 5 pm)
    CLOSED on 12/25

  • Second Sundays @ Sea Hive Station

    đź“ŤSunday, December 14,
    11 am - 4 pm

    Address: 2750 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

  • ❌ PAUSED - Pacific Beach Farmers' Market

    đź“Ť Tuesdays,
    2 - 7 pm

    Address: 901 Hornblend St., San Diego, CA 92109
    (next to Walgreens)

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