About Us

   The Russo Family (Kathleen & Tony and their children Michael, Anna-Marie, Patricia, and John) have owned and operated Russo's Books since 1989. In that time, the company has grown and flourished to become Bakersfield's premier independent bookstore.

Remaining true to their roots, Russo's Books mission statement is to "...provide exceptional customer service in a clean, attractive, and well-stocked retail atmosphere. We value the importance of family and education and will actively support both within our community."

To maintain the high-level of service one would expect from a hometown bookstore, Russo's employs experienced managers, along with a full staff of booklovers who enjoy recommending a good book almost as much as reading one (check out our Online Staff Picks under "Who We Are and What We're Reading"). 

The Russo's are on-site every day ... they welcome your comments and suggestions, and thank you for supporting your local bookstore.

As "Bakersfield's Bookstore", Russo's also offers RUSSO'S ONLINE as a local alternative to out-of-town corporate websites which deplete our local tax base and send our hard-earned local dollars to other communities. We believe our online experience has an exciting array of books, articles, book lists, and recommendations which will keep you coming back.

Either on the web or at our store, you are still shopping with your hometown bookstore. If you have a question or suggestion, call us at 661-665-4686. Thank you for shopping local at Russo's Books!!!

Enjoy SPECIAL ONLINE PRICING shipped directly to you or save shipping charges by selecting "Pick Up at Store".  Thanks for shopping local!