This is a small bookstore that sells very reasonably priced used books. The books have been donated…read moreand the proceeds support the Fairport Public Library. They have a wide selection of books in various genres and age ranges. All of the books that I looked at were in very good condition. They have some newer and more popular titles as well. The store is run by volunteers, and they were incredibly nice and helpful. Be sure to check it out when exploring the village landing!

Great place to browse and buy from, because the proceeds go directly back to the local library to…read moresupport current and upcoming programs.

Incredible selection of local history. Jonathan and Alana are excellent hosts, highly professional…read moreand willing to help with searches and other inquiries.

Perhaps the coolest bookstore in Roc, just based on book selection alone…read more There is a great selection of rare books that is fun just to browse, but if you're looking for something, I'm sure the bookseller could help you find it. They also have a nice selection of used books and large selection of new books. The book deals (of the BOGO variety) inspired me to buy a number of books. The bookseller was very kind as I was trying to figure out which books to buy. This was a great stop on the Rochester Book Crawl and I'm glad to have been introduced to this bookstore! I'm sure I'll return if I'm looking to buy more books.

This is one of those "can't believe I haven't been here yet" places. Book lovers, this is a must…read morevisit. There are shelves upon shelves of books, loosely organized into sections (through the lovely worker helped me find exactly what I was looking for). There are multiple floors and sections to Small World, so if you are coming to browse, give yourself a lot of time. I came on a lunch break so I didn't explore every room, but was able to purchase two local history books as gifts. There are other fun things to buy, like quirky art and vintage postcards. According to their Facebook page, they sometimes have live bands or meditation events. Possibly the best part is the super sweet shop kitty who enjoys pets. Skip the big box booksellers and #shoplocal!

I visit this shop when I'm home visiting family. It's my favorite gem in Rochester. The selection:…read moreunique, lovely, and interesting books! The prices are reasonable. I also enjoy chatting with the owner and seeing the cat, whose name, I think, is Rex.

I had hours to kill before catching the Megabus back to NY and the stop wasn't far from this shop…read more I wandered in and bought a book I still haven't read yet, mainly purchased to support a local business. It was called "Hope: A Tragedy" , a blurb on the back read, "Hilarious...what David Sedaris would sound like if his neuroses revolved entirely around matters of Orthodox Judaica". Also the author of "Foreskin's Lament". No, really. I mean, what a souvenir, eh? The woman who owns the shop and I talked for a good hour, maybe more, about a little of everything. Politics, art, travel, what has changed since she was my age. I couldn't have asked for better company. During our chat no one besides the UPS guy came in. Maybe you should go, say hi, buy something. And call your mother.

Service 3/5 Selection 5/5…read moreValue 5/5 I really like the idea of reselling used books. There was a time when I used to buy books. Not anymore. I just don't have the space in my house. In fact, I have books that are still in boxes from the time that I moved to my current abode six years ago! I never opened the boxes because I simply don't have any space left on my bookshelves. What I liked about this bookstore was that you can quietly browse and look through some books and not be disturbed and not pressured to buy. However, the woman working the counter could've said hello and greeted the customer. Maybe she's an introvert like many bookworms??! not sure. There are books of all varieties on so many subjects. I was really drawn to what people call "coffee table books" with beautiful artwork. Van Gogh. Matisse. You get my drift. I was strong and I did not make any purchases considering I have no place for these books in my house. I'm sure that these books come from estate sales and the like. It is a very good concept to resell books instead of recycle or throw in the trash. The prices of the books seemed very fair.

What more could one ask for in a used bookshop? Over 14,000 books I am told, and believe it. 6…read morerooms full. Miraculously, the owner knows every book like an old friend and can put his hands on it for you, pull together a selection based on topic, or source and find it for you. Places to sit and read. Easy to browse. Value is great - it's a used bookstore! Finally I love the location, in the heart of a beautiful Perry, NY, so this bookstore can be woven into a larger destination of shops, food and beverage, and near letchworth park and Silver Lake.

My friend brought me to this little used and rare book shop in the town of Perry to take a look…read morearound. I appreciated the variety of books that were present in such a small shop and was even more impressed by the low prices. Many of the books were in very good condition and I was happy to see a fair amount of booktok faves. Me and my friends picked out a couple of books for very fair prices. The store clerk was friendly and sociable. Overall, this was a nice little find.

Rick's Recycled Books is the best book store in the city of Rochester. Yes, I know, there's Barnes…read more& Noble in Pittsford, and if you're looking for a Starbucks latte or kid's toys that's a nice place to go too. But if you're looking for an incredible selection of books stacked floor to ceiling. amazing science fiction paperbacks or mysteries, walls of fiction classic or modern, books on history, self-help, the occult, you name it, this has always been my go-to spot. It's wonderful, it's affordable, you can lose yourself for hours there. A real ornament to the city of Rochester. There is one sad thing about it, however. Recently Rick, the founder and owner, passed away from pancreatic cancer. His son Richard has taken it over, but Richard also is facing spinal surgery and will have to close the shop for at least two months if he can't find a replacement to watch the bookstore while he's recovering, or cover the bills. A friend of the shop created a Gofundme page for Richard and Rick's Recycled Books at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-medical-bills-and-money-to-keep-my-store The loss of the bookstore would leave a vast, vast hole in the intellectual life of this city, and any reader of this review who can help, should. If only to celebrate the memory of Rick Senior himself, a great guy, and the creator of the best bookstore this town has.

Great place ! Books , Books and more books ! Everything you can imagine . Definitely needs lots of…read moretime to browse. Great value , and Rick is great . I live in Buffalo and i will take a trip there again .

I did a little min tour of independent bookstores in Rochester recently & Book Culture was my first…read morestop... which, honestly, set the bar pretty high. I didn't even realize that I had stopped in on new release Tuesday, so I was especially delighted to find a whole bunch of books that had been on my list to find and purchase being freshly put on display in the front of the store. Lovely, welcoming, and service-minded staff that are happy to assist in all your book-related needs *OR* just let you wander the store aimlessly (as I did) to pick up anything that grabs your attention for purchase. Great selection of books and gifts, wonderfully organized, easily available street parking, and overall just such a gem of a shop. I especially loved the "blind date with a book" selections that came with little summaries of each book. I ended up with "Mystic River" after picking a psychological thriller with dark and emotional crime stories, estranged friendships / childhood trauma, murder investigations, and working class settings as my featured themes. I remember watching the movie years ago, but had never read the book... so now I'm super excited to dive in. TL;DR Setting the bar high on the independent bookstore scene in ROC. I'll be back to this location before too long, for sure.

I love the layout of this bookstore. It tickles my "must have every book" itch and looks very…read moreaesthetically pleasing. They have a large selection of a range of books as well as bookish gifts. The products sold here seem to be very good quality. I've also found some good picks on their sale carts. This isn't the cheapest bookstore, but it is definitely one of my favorites to browse for new books and gifts.

Great local book shop! They offer not only a variety of genres but a good mix of new and used…read more Their new price is still generally a few bucks off the big box stores price. They will also buy your used books off you if they meet the current needs. Customer service is excellent even during their busiest of times!

This store is adorably located on the corner across from the gas station in Palmyra. It has all the…read moreclassics and new books for all tastes! There is a generous helping of all genres of books in this small, but vast store! Highly recommend! I've been here 3 times already! Oh!! And they have a sticker card. Every time you go you get a sticker. I love those kinds of places. Incentives!

This place is enormous! I've seen some big B&N's but not like this one. They literally have…read moreeverything from music, to games, to gifts for the reader and even a used book section. Of course as a member you get a discount and I've always felt the prices are reasonable. Everyone is so helpful and sweet.

The escalator is broken. As a Barnes and Noble member, I don't know why they don't fix it. For some…read morereason, the maintenance workers refuse to work on it. The cafe is full of whitewashed snobs and the occasional performative males. They always leave a mess for the workers. I'm also underwhelmed by the staff for their lack of consistency with the cafe and self-service options. I imagine they have money to spare a single kiosk screen. It would reduce the wait time and help baristas work more efficiently. Better menu options as well, like gluten free sandwiches. In summation, it's a standard Barnes and Nobles, minus the charm of a blues jazz cafe.

If I am looking for a book, I can easily email the owner and have him keep an eye out for one that…read morecomes in. I enjoy the fact that he doesn't mark the books up out of my price range- I buy used because I cannot always afford to get new books. Some of the books I've purchased there are nearly 100 years old, but still in excellent condition. Every interaction with the owner has been both pleasant and helpful, too!

Why are used second hand books so overpriced? :( I understand that certain titles may be rare or…read morecollectible, but many of these were ordinary, well-worn editions. I really wanted to support a local bookstore and give pre-loved books a new home, but the pricing made it difficult to find a good deal. Hopefully, prices become more reasonable in the future....