About

Barbara's Collectibles is the rare & out-of-print book division of Barbara's Bookstore, a beloved historic bookseller that has served the Chicago community since 1963. 1200 miles southwest of Chicagoland, Barbara's Collectibles is nestled in the juniper-flush arroyos of Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are home to a broad collection of titles, specializing in Southwestern topics, American History, and 20th century literature. We are passionate about the curiosities and histories housed within every individual rare book. Each day brings us into a deeper understanding of these magnificent titles.

Our online catalog features a curated selection of books from a much larger collection. If you are looking for a title or topic that you don't see here, please feel free to reach out—our greater library may have what you are searching for! We look forward to finding a book that you will truly cherish.

 

Janet Bailey

Founder & Owner 

☙  Been in the book business for over 40 years. Mom and grandma (aka "Janma") with a soft spot for British crime dramas.
☙  Favorite read of 2024: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Rachel Freeman

Consultant & Co-Founder

☙  Nerd, film enthusiast, and devout cyclist. She's constantly thankful for coffee. Ursula Le Guin made her brain.
☙  Favorite read of 2024: A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson

Palma Maya-Johnson

Manager

☙  Dedicated to painting, literary history, and finding new ways to remain a student of the humanities. Passionate about kodiak bears.
☙  Favorite read of 2024: Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo

Banksy

Supervisor

☙  Doesn't care for books but passionate about his book humans. He's a little confused, but he's got the spirit. Keeps the UPS man in his place.
☙  Favorite read of 2024: Can't read, but likes the word "Walk"

Our Space

Barbara's Collectibles is located on the traditional Puebloan lands of the Tanoan and Keres speaking Peoples in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a bookstore that hosts a robust selection of Indigenous literature, we would like to honor and thank them for their stewardship of the land.

Make an appointment to visit our collection