Always a great place to hunt for treasure. I've been coming here over a decade and I've never failed to leave with something I've been excited to find. Nothing but floor to ceiling books (emphasis more towards the floor side stacked with boxes to be fair), very easy to kill a couple hours digging around here.
carol lebold
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August 20, 2023
Love the crazy and lazy feel of this place. Books and pictures and other book related odds and ends are crammed into this space. You literally need to walk sideways between shelves and stacks of books on floors, in boxes and on w ery possible surface. Lovely to just browse and sit for a while. The chaotic feel of things everywhere and the sense that a bit more organization would help, creates both a delightful yet slightly frustrating space. Some books seemed well placed while others had no purpose or place at all. I found multiple copies of the same publication in random places. Hmmmm. Still. A great place to dig through for reading treasures or the odd archival bit including old postcards.
Cody Cox
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May 06, 2023
I ordered some Ian Fleming novels from Ray over the phone. Great guy! He's fair at pricing and mailed them to me well-wrapped and protected from moisture. If I'm ever in the neighborhood, I'll definitely be stopping by. Thanks Ray!
Chris Myers (Spidey)
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February 16, 2022
Wide variety of mostly vintage/antique books. Everything is reasonably priced (not a place to go if you’re looking to resell). Great selection of antique childrens books and even a small section of antique board games. Only complaint is that there was a bit of clutter of books throughout the store. The owner was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for any book lover.
Brenna G
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May 10, 2019
Exactly what a bookshop should be. The selection is wide and varied, and the owner extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If I lived closer, I would be in several times a week simply to browse and find hidden treasures.
A previous reviewer said the store is cramped, and it is. However, it is due to the nature of the building rather than the set up. No, it is not wheelchair accessible, but many bookstores rarely are when they have been a steady staple of the community for so long.
The owner knows exactly where his inventory is, and is a good guide to finding what you need.
Enjoy your exploration!
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Always a great place to hunt for treasure. I've been coming here over a decade and I've never failed to leave with something I've been excited to find. Nothing but floor to ceiling books (emphasis more towards the floor side stacked with boxes to be fair), very easy to kill a couple hours digging around here.
Love the crazy and lazy feel of this place. Books and pictures and other book related odds and ends are crammed into this space. You literally need to walk sideways between shelves and stacks of books on floors, in boxes and on w ery possible surface. Lovely to just browse and sit for a while. The chaotic feel of things everywhere and the sense that a bit more organization would help, creates both a delightful yet slightly frustrating space. Some books seemed well placed while others had no purpose or place at all. I found multiple copies of the same publication in random places. Hmmmm. Still. A great place to dig through for reading treasures or the odd archival bit including old postcards.
I ordered some Ian Fleming novels from Ray over the phone. Great guy! He's fair at pricing and mailed them to me well-wrapped and protected from moisture. If I'm ever in the neighborhood, I'll definitely be stopping by. Thanks Ray!
Wide variety of mostly vintage/antique books. Everything is reasonably priced (not a place to go if you’re looking to resell). Great selection of antique childrens books and even a small section of antique board games. Only complaint is that there was a bit of clutter of books throughout the store. The owner was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for any book lover.
Exactly what a bookshop should be. The selection is wide and varied, and the owner extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If I lived closer, I would be in several times a week simply to browse and find hidden treasures. A previous reviewer said the store is cramped, and it is. However, it is due to the nature of the building rather than the set up. No, it is not wheelchair accessible, but many bookstores rarely are when they have been a steady staple of the community for so long. The owner knows exactly where his inventory is, and is a good guide to finding what you need. Enjoy your exploration!