Such a cute and quaint bookstore. And the staff make it so much better…read more My husband and I were in Charlottesville for the weekend. With a rainy weekend on tap, hiking was out of the question so we went to the Downtown Mall and wandered through the stores. I love Charlottesville...I want to live here. But that's a story for another time. Back to the review. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the nicest person I encountered all day. She was taking down Christmas decorations but offered her time to help us find our next read. She also offered some restaurant recommendations and went above and beyond to help us as we shopped. If course we bought books! She was so lovely that I would have bought something even if I didn't want it. We went to Blue Whale later that day and it was like night and day as far as shopping experiences go.

I went there earlier with a friend and they didn't have what they were looking for my friend so we…read morewent to somewhere else but still a nice store.

Such a cool bookstore! So many books and books and crannies and hidden gems. I could (and did)…read morespend hours looking!

Honestly the best bookstore I've ever been too... tons of great stuff, good prices on…read morerare/antique/vintage books, and the most incredible customer service I could ask for. There was a small hiccup/misunderstanding with a large set of books I purchased from them (it was missing one volume out of 150) and the owner went out of his way to make it right. He ordered me the missing volume and had it mailed to my house since I live two hours away. This was my second trip to Blue Plate and I will always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area.

Always my first stop when looking for obscure military history for my father's Christmas presents!…read moreTheir military history section is the best in town and always has reasonable prices. The owners are always pleasant to have a chat with as well. I always bring guests to Blue Whale if they want to experience the Downtown Mall.

A very fun and eclectic bookshop in downtown Cville. We stopped in to look around and had a lot of…read morefun checking out the books and art/drawings. The woman working there was also very kind and helpful.

A book is like a whole new world waiting to be opened and explored. And visiting Too Many Books for…read morethe first time was like a journey to many worlds in one space and time. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Too Many Books, a beloved independent used bookstore located in the heart of Roanoke's Historic Grandin Village, is a perfect example. Owned and managed by Linda Stedman for many years, this cozy, two-story bookshop features a massive inventory of approximately 50,000 used books, which include fiction and non-fiction. There one can easily find vintage paperbacks as well as hardcover books in categories such as children's literature, history, science fiction, art, and philosophy; with extensive sections dedicated to Virginia, Civil War history, and genealogy. I was very impressed with the selection of books which included: antiquarian books, leatherbound books, out-of-print titles, limited editions, first editions, signed books by the author, and other collectible ephemera. It was a pleasure meeting the owner who came across as a very warm and deeply knowledgeable bookseller, as well as her other friendly staff in this bookstore with a very inviting atmosphere and fair prices. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its amazing merchandise. The store lists portion of its specialized inventory online via its AbeBooks Merchant Page. It also hosts author signings, literary discussions, and ocational major storefront sales. As a matter of fact it was holding one of those sales today where hardcover books were 20% off until the end of the month. I particularly liked a book by former Predident Barack Obama's Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, titled: "Obama: An Intimate Portrait." The author also served as an official photographer for President Ronald Reagan. The used book in almost new condition was selling for $50, so with the discount one could buy it for $40. One can check their official Too Many Books Instagram for events and most current inventory of books. I highly recommend this used bookstore, for its inviting ambiance, fair prices, and deeply knowledgeable and hospitable owner and staff.

The only thing missing from this classic style used bookstore is giant piles of books in corners…read moreand backrooms that threaten to fall over at any moment. Instead, they are all categorized, priced, and shelved under the watchful eyes of the proprietors. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and any time we had a question, they were there to answer it. What a pleasant way to spend and hour or two, perusing the shelves looking for treasures.

I happened to visit Page Master a little after closing. I'm new to Front Royal and had the shop on…read moremy to-visit radar list for a while and happened to see it while driving by. I tried the (locked) door then noticed the hours. I was already in my car about to pull away when the owner, Carl, came out and got my attention. He opened the shop for me and spent at least 45 minutes with me discussing the history of his store while I browsed his huge selection. Wonderful shop. Wonderful owner. You can't go wrong!

Fantastic selection....friendly knowledgeable owner...good mix of today and yesterday!!!!!! So…read moremany boxes unopened that have been dropped off to explore

Stopped in here on the last day I lived in Lynchburg. I was missing out. This is packed full of…read morebooks. Three stories worth. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The books are reasonably priced. Worth a day trip to Lynchburg.

So many options and a very helpful staff. We have already made a second trip there and I know it…read morewon't be the last.

The highly professional staff of Old New River Books (located in Christiansburg, Virginia) have…read moresolved a difficult situation for me! I live in California and I needed an Appraisal for a literary donation. The situation took months until Old New River Books got involved and solved ALL of the problems in about ten days. Their solution has satisfied all parties and I am extremely grateful for their support, diligence and ACTION! Jamie Sadler Camarillo, Ca.

From the owner: Old New River Books provides high-quality used books, specializing in out-of-print scholarly texts,…read moreAppalachian, Virginiana, genealogy, collectible & rare books. Appraisal requests are free & welcome.