Welcome to The Rose Books & Obscurities.

We update our inventory weekly, both online and at our storefront in Monterey, California. Our online listings primarily feature works in esotericism, while the shop itself offers a much broader range of subjects with over fifty distinct categories represented on our shelves.

The in-store experience is designed to evoke the character of a traditional antiquarian bookshop.

Our shelves include Literature, Classic Fiction, Poetry, Philosophy, Esoteric, Psychology, Science, Theology, Art & Photography, Architecture, History & Culture, Exploration, Illustrated works, and more. We regularly stock signed editions, first editions, fine bindings, and select ephemera.

Our visitors can expect a thoughtfully curated and well-balanced selection across a range of subjects and price points.