Welcome to Thrifty Joe's Books & Music

We're a locally owned, independent bookstore and record store serving the Phoenix metro area, especially northwest Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise. ​Come explore our eclectic selection of new and gently-used books, records (yes, vinyl is back!), CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, video games and friendly service. You just might discover something you didn't know you were looking for!
Back to School?
Shop Thrifty Joe's great selection of literature for your class reading needs! If we don't have a particular title in stock, in most cases we can order it for you.
Thrifty Joe's Rewards
​We love our loyal TJ customers! Come pick up your new TJ Rewards stamp card. Get a stamp when you spend $10... when you have 10 stamps get a $10 coupon. How easy is that?

Location & Hours

THRIFTY JOE'S BOOKS & MUSIC
Northwest Corner of 59th Avenue & Bell in the Gateway Village Shopping Center
5932 W. Bell Road, Suite D-101
Glendale, Arizona 85308
602-547-2540
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​SUMMER SHOPPING HOURS
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

BUYING HOURS
Our normal buying hours are:
Books, DVDs, BluRays -  
​Tuesday - Saturday: 10  a.m. - 4 p.m.
Records & CDs -
​Tuesday - Saturday 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
We will not be buying merchandise August 28 - September 4 due to fall inventory.