The Frugal Frigate

This is the most unique bookstore in the IE! There is literally something for everyone, even if they aren’t into books. You WILL find something for them here. The selection is great; there are so many genres to choose from. I absolutely love the children’s section and we have gotten so many books for our little one from here. We love to pop in every time we are in Downtown Redlands and we always walk out with something fun! This is a great stop to shop for non-book gifts too! They have lots of really fun things around the bookstore that are perfect gifts for any occasion. They also have a little build-a-stuffy section upstairs. This is definitely a place you have to visit if you are ever downtown. It’s a safe and inclusive, family-owned business and we love to support small-shops that align with our values.

I visited today looking for a new book or two for my 16m old and I found so many great ones that I could hardly decided. There was a great shelf with picks from the staff, which I found super helpful! I ended up getting a beautiful book from that shelf that my daughter loved. The shop was so cute and eclectic! They had reading chairs for folks to sit and stay a while and even a cute loft area. They had such whimsical, kid-friendly decor, I can’t wait to take my little one there to let her explore the place! They were running a great special with a grant from the city where you could pay $25 to purchase a $50 voucher towards books at the shop! I’m not sure how long this will last so grab it while you can! 6/29/22

I would definitely stop here if you’re passing through Redlands and have children who love a good story. What a great traditional nostalgic bookstore that houses so many unique and beautifully illustrations children’s books. It’s worth taking your children here as I have for the last 29 years. Now my daughter is picking up the tradition with her first child on the way!

Sweet little bookstore offering not only books for children but a young adult/grown up section in the back lower level. I bought an Agatha Christie mystery book for my son who was staying in the Loma Linda down the street. I believe the store owner helped me. She was so kind to gift wrap the book for me to give to my son. My kids are all over 18, but I would have loved shopping here for them when they were younger. The Frugal Frigate has so many books and gifts to choose from! I’ll still go back for gifts when I’m in town. Loved it.