Anchorage, Alaska Title Wave Books
Locally owned.
Woman owned.
Community supplied.
One more record.
One more chapter.
A bookstore with a music section worth finding. Browse vinyl and CDs, bring a collection to trade, and leave time for the books.
Find the shopAn Anchorage original
A city’s stories,
back on the shelves.
Julie Drake and Steve Lloyd kept bringing used books home from their travels. In 1991, they turned that habit into Title Wave.
The shop started at Midtown Mall, grew into a winding, three-floor space on Fireweed Lane, and moved to Northern Lights Boulevard in 2002, according to its own history.
Angela Libal joined the team in 1998, became manager in 2008 and bought the business in March 2017. The store’s locally owned, woman-owned identity is part of the story it tells today.
of the shop’s stock comes through its Intake Counter, according to its published history. The people browsing the shelves help fill them.
Read the store’s historyStart with the music
Records to spin.
Books to get lost in.
Vinyl and CDs have their own place in this large used bookstore. Beyond the music are new and used books, DVDs, audiobooks and video games.
The shop reports more than 350,000 books on its shelves. It is a place to follow one interest into another.
Explore Title Wave onlineThe Intake Counter
Bring a collection.
Leave with possibilities.
The counter buys and trades books, DVDs, vinyl LPs, music CDs and audiobook CDs. Choose cash or a higher amount in store credit, valid for two years.
The Sell & Trade page lists Thursday through Monday, 11 AM to 4 PM, with a limit of one container per day. Counter hours differ from shop hours; confirm before hauling a collection in.
Read the intake guidelinesMore than a shopping stop
Meet the people
behind the pages.
Alaska authors visit for signings and readings throughout the year. The annual December Holiday Open House is the shop’s biggest event, and donations of books and gift certificates support Alaska groups promoting literacy.
See the events calendarCome in. Look around.
Real views of Title Wave Books. Select a photo for a closer look.
Anchorage, Alaska
Make your next stop.
1360 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503Selling or trading? Check the separate Intake Counter hours before your visit.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday
- 10 AM to 7 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
Access information
Call the shop before your visit to ask about a step-free entrance, accessible parking, aisle space and restroom access. We do not yet have confirmed details for these features.
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Ahead of your visit.
Is Title Wave a record store or a bookstore?
Primarily a large used bookstore, with a dedicated music section carrying vinyl and CDs. It also buys and trades vinyl LPs at its Intake Counter.
When can I bring records to sell or trade?
The Sell & Trade page lists Thursday through Monday, 11 AM to 4 PM. The contact page contains conflicting counter-day information, so confirm directly before visiting.
How much can I bring?
The shop’s published policy limits intake to one container per day. Check current guidelines for accepted items and condition requirements.
Can I receive store credit?
Yes. The published policy offers cash or a higher amount in trade credit, good for two years.
Does the shop host events?
Yes. Alaska author signings, readings and a December Holiday Open House are part of its community calendar. Check the official events page for dates.
Small gestures. Lasting stories.
The store’s history remembers Julie Drake going home to fetch her own copy of The Joy of Cooking for a customer. The same community connection runs through a collection largely supplied by shoppers, with new books and gifts making up the remaining five percent.
Sunset selected Title Wave as its Alaska bookstore pick in 2017. Coverage of Angela Libal’s move from employee to owner adds another chapter to this Anchorage story.
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