Everybody knows The Outpost has tons of stuff and better prices than the bookstore most of the time…read more- it was where we came when I was still in school (a long time ago) to get Greek stuff. They have a large parking lot with food trucks during the week. It's super easy to find just off the interstate and just off campus by the ISAT/Festival side past the Basketball complex. I was able to find loads of goodies today for myself and friends and family. They have hats, t-shirts, sweaters, yard flags, mugs, cups, bottles, jerseys, jewelry, pet stuff, baby stuff, alumni stuff, sports stuff.... you get it. I saw a lot of Greek stuff in the back section in a side room laid out on sale (and only there) so maybe they're getting out of that business... It's locally owned and run by a JMU family (goooooo Dukes) and has a great vibe and some awesome items you can't find at the bookstore. Make sure to stop in before you head out of town to get some purple and gold goodies.

Buy all your JMU attire here. The prices are a few dollars cheaper than on JM University.read more

This is a really wonderful Christian company . The books are very affordable. Very happy to buy…read morethese books , devotionals , puzzle books, etc . Very happy

I have been visiting this store for more than 10 years and I am sad to see it go. The owner is a…read moregentle soul who seems to have been the curator of lost books for many years. If customers take the time to respect his shyness-- he's abt books, not a flashy car salesman there to entertain you --, you will discover his intelligence and dry humor. The reviewer who took offense to his comment: "All of the books are in English if you can read" failed to see the humor in that statement. Because if you cant read, then it doesnt matter what language it is in. Yes, it's cluttered and random, but that's "the thing" abt Downtown Books: it's just used books, not some fancy curated precious, overpriced collection. This place is for everyday learners who can discover and interesting book for $1 and take a chance on being charmed. Downtown Books is about a kinder, gentler world, sorry to see it go. Another "win" for the lonely, generic AI-written Amazon Bezos world.

I love this place. I haven't been in a few years since I avoid Harrisonburg, but when I was in high…read moreschool (and almost completely broke) I would walk to Downtown Books some days after school. The owner was always friendly and didn't seem to mind when I took an hour or more to pick out ten books that cost less than $3. He had an entire wall of used books that started at ten cents. I still have a ton of the books I bought from him; they all have the price stamped on the pages at the top. He also puts neat free posters, books, and postcards outside his store on a card table and rack. A friend of mine still has a picture of a fish in a gumball machine that we got in middle school--and we're 25 now! Go here. Buy books. It's a small store, but it's totally worth the trip.

Can't really complain about this store. It was well-stocked with a bunch of fun stuff, and books,…read moretoo! Tried to up sell at the end for the membership card, then free magazines. No, thanks! :)

This company can only continue to profit by forcing their employees to sign people up for their…read moremagazine subscription which is difficult to cancel. Ridiculous retail prices so when they discount it seems like you are saving money. Every book can be found online and a lot of them for free. https://www.gutenberg.org

Hidden gem , had a great selection of comics and trading cards. They even had a good selection of…read moresingle Pokemon cards We got a pretty good hit from one of the packs we got , will definitely be back when we are in the area

I try to visit when passing through town. Friendly employees and large selection of back issues at…read moredecent prices.