Bloomsbury Books is a wonder shop that has a library books for every reader. It's an amazing spot with an upstairs cafe with beer and wine and tasty treats. The amazing librarians or book hosts were amazing and sweet. They answered any questions we had and it was very much appreciated. Also they allow dogs inside so if your dog is well mannered then bring them along and see if they want to get a book too. Their books are amazingly organized and you can find what you're looking for from kids, educative, cooking , horror, fantasy allAt wonderful pricing. They have places for you to sit and read and the cafe is amazing. Overall you can't go wrong. read more

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Finishing up my Xmas shopping popped in for the last bits. Santa books. When our kids were little Santa left books at the foot of the bed so they could unwrap and stay in bed and read until it was at least 7am. Well, 20 and 22 and we're still doing it. I needed a couple of recommendations and could not have been happier to have help from the staff. Kind, knowledgeable and chock full of fantastic ideas. What I thought would be me meandering the aisles for hours (not that I don't love to do that, I just couldn't today) turned into a quick amazing process. If I could give 10 I would. The hardest part now will be waiting for them to get up before noon Xmas morning. Thank you Bloomsbury- read more

A very homey cozy bookstore! I miss going into a bookstore and not having harsh industrial lights pointed at me. This bookstore was exactly what I needed. I got two new books from here. They had a great selection and even had a cute coffeeshop on the second level. Highly recommend! read more

Great selection, was looking forward Shakespeare themed souvenirs for my daughters. Nailed it!! Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff.

The cafe upstairs is a wonderful place to hang out both inside and in the shady garden. read more

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Still going strong after all these COVID and other years. Gayle and I stopped in a couple times to look over the magazine rack, ponder some cool art cards, check out current releases, peruse the Travel section, admire the wall art in the coffee shop, and consider up coming author readings. In other words, Bloomsbury Books remains a vibrant community hub. The only thing missing is a cat. read more

Has a wonderful selection of very lovely books, the gentleman that helped me find the right books had some great recommendations. I was looking for local Oregon folklore and myth books and I was pleased with the value of selection. The cafe was lovely as well. 11/10 read more

Loved this book store - they did a great job with the layout, staff picks, new releases, etc. I will say that the business section upstairs left a lot to be desired as it was sparse and some books that were so old. We also noticed a lot of dust on books that seemingly must've been on the shelf for a while. read more

Great bookstore. Right on the main drag throng Ashland. Hard to miss. Staff was helpful and the shop was well staffed without being invasive. Talked to the register attendant about children's books, a little know Michael Pollan talk, and about bees. The store was light and bright and that had a selection beyond "Best Sellers". The cafe upstairs make great coffee and delectable treats. Comfy seating inside and You have to sit in the upstairs back garden as well. Fine place to rest of ruminate after a morning or afternoon of shopping to touring. Gladly spent my money and time here on books, coffee, and a cookie. read more

Don't you love walking into a bookstore, asking the clerk about some obscure title and, he not only knows exactly which book you're looking for, he has it in stock and shows you the other titles by the same author that are also available? This quaint little shop is well lit, neatly organized, pleasantly decorated, not too crowded and not too spare. The children and teen sections are adequately stocked, and the latest bestsellers to classic favorites are all there and available. What I would've appreciated was a little more time and perhaps somewhere in the shop I could sit to linger over a page or two of my next favorite book that I simply haven't read yet. read more

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A secret garden cafe is part of the charm of this great bookstore. Only 1/2 a block from the Ashland Springs Hotel. They have sandwiches, quiche, and a featured salad plus coffee drinks and pastries for breakfast or an afternoon break. Casual and inexpensive plus you can browse for books downstairs. My husband loved the Chile Relleno quiche and I had the quinoa salad which was fresh and delicious. We are planning on heading back tomorrow morning for a cappuccino and pastries. read more

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Lovely bookstore, great titles. It will suck you in! This is one of those independent bookstores where the community needs them as much it needs the community. The garden nerd in me found nirvana with my purchase of Monty Don's gorgeous new book. If you can read please support this gem, and if you can't read, well, I'm sure they have books for that too! read more

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Beat bookstore in Ashland! The selection is great, reviews and the people that work there are great!

Very nice bookstore in the old school vein. It's all new books, but they have a good selection. . Be sure to go upstairs where there is a coffee nook and some more books. It's definitely old school and a lot of fun, gives me a flashback to bookstores I knew in the 80s! Also, friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you have wheels, and can get away from the touristy downtown core, go to the Bookwagon in Ashland. The Bookseller there buys and sells old books and he sells new books at 20% off. He can also order new books, or any book for that matter, for you at a discount. Why pay full retail? I personally sell my used books to The Bookwagon, and enjoy the pricing there! read more

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Could stay here forever. If they're looking for someone to move in, I'm applying for that! I would read my way through the store if I could. Such a warm environment and the staff is dedicated to helping you search for the book you need (and go above and beyond if it is not in the store). Be sure to check it out. Loved the cute coffee shop upstairs, too. This is every cozy vibe you could dream of and more! read more

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Such a lovely bookstore with a wide selection of books and a cafe upstairs. The staff is always super friendly and willing to help you. The store is always super bright inside due to the front windows. I always enjoy popping in and looking around when I have some free time. read more

Great locally owned bookstore. Even though my thrifty nature leads me to the Book Exchange, Bloomsbury is an excellent source for new books. I think they particularly shine with staff recommendations and displays throughout the store. Throw in a coffee house upstairs and it is a fine way to spend a rainy day in Ashland. read more

We were visiting Ashland for tattoos and my daughter was looking to replace her journal. The tattoo artist (Universal Rites) recommended Bloomsbury - so that's where we went. Had I realized there was a coffee shop, I would have saved my $$ at the 'chain coffee shop' and bought one at Bloomsbury's. At any rate, my daughter didn't find the kind of journal she was looking for, but she also looked for books by a specific (eclectic) author. The gentleman at the cashier desk was very friendly in helping her, suggesting like/similar authors she may also find interesting. I liked the small store atmosphere - and appreciated the wide selection of genre of books! read more

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Adorable downtown book store with a great selection! very much recommend, if you want a taste of what downtown Ashland has to offer!

I love Bloomsbury! I wanted to buy Andre Iguadala's book, "The Sixth Man", but not from Amazon. I checked the book table at Costco and they didn't have it. I decided to call Bloomsbury to see if they had it since we were driving up here Monday. They didn't, but it was on order, due the week before I arrived. I asked if they'd hold it and they would. They didn't need my credit card number to hold it. I came in Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised to find it was 25% off because it was on the New York Times bestseller list. Score! read more

Friendly service. Nice to see good bookstores are still thriving. The best part was spotting Coldplay's Chris Martin behind the counter (just kidding). read more

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Love the bookstore and the cafe upstairs. Great coffee and tea. Free wireless. Nice outside patio area, and the inside is cozy. read more

love, love, love going to this bookstore during visit for Ashland Shakespere run. ************************ Bloomsbury Books 541-488-0029 Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8am -10pm, Sun 10am-9pm Located in downtown Ashland, Bloomsbury Books has become an Ashland tradition for purchasing books for both locals and tourists alike. Every summer, hundreds of visitors to Ashland find the literary resources they are searching for on the shelves of Bloomsbury Books. Regardless of what your subject of interest, Bloomsbury is sure to have something you will enjoy. Literary genres at Bloomsbury include, but are not limited to: fiction, non-fiction, biographies, Shakespearean literature, local authors, poetry, children's literature, spiritual and religious texts, and a large selection of books explaining the history of both Oregon and the Rogue Valley. Located directly above Bloomsbury books is Josephine's, one of Ashland's most popular caf's and coffee shops. Bloomsbury Books encourages its patrons to pick up a book and sit back with a cup of coffee while you decide if the book is right for you or not. read more

Books (of course) and a good selection of magazines and cards. Nice layout. A fun place to spend a couple of hours when in Ashland.

You say cafe, I say coffeehouse....This place is wonderful! I was there last week as a break from watching some plays. Truly a find! The bookstore was a treat to find and the upstairs caf area was delightful though I actually would rather say that it has more of a coffee house. Anyway, the upstairs outside patio area is tucked away from passers-by so that you can have a private journal writing session or just sip some delicious coffee and a tasty baked delight in your own space. The people that work there are also super nice. I rarely give the 5 star award but this one gets it hands down. By the way, they have a great selection of veggie/vegan/raw food books as well agriculture, farming and gardening books and resources. Great place for meandering and spending an entire afternoon into the evening. Alone or in good company. read more

A small store with an excellent selection of books and magazines. The staff is very knowledge and happy to order a book if it isn't stocked. As the big chain stores fade away into electronics, these independent book stores keep a valuable tradition alive. Upstairs are the clearance books and a nice life coffee shop. read more

Oh no -- Orlando died earlier this year. Poor kitty -- I always loved coming in to see him every year. This is still a really nice bookstore that's fun to look around in. I hope they get another shopkitty someday. read more

Amazing selection of periodicals, from political and literary to art and odd. Spacious layout conducive to grazing amongst the book shelves. I finally found a copy of Angleberger's 'The Strange Case of Origami Yoda', something I'd been unable to find at my neighborhood independents in Berkeley/Oakland. (I've got the last copy in Ashland!!) read more

One of my favorite stores in all of Ashland. I've been coming here for twenty years and hope to be coming for at least twenty more. Not only do they have your standard offerings and best sellers but a wide range of books suited to the "feel" of the community. There are great selections on gardening, philosophy, religion, cooking and of course Shakespeare. In addition the magazine rack is full of titles not found elsewhere (including the big name "stores"). read more

I haven't lived in Ashland for a year now and although Powell's sits on my doorstep, I miss the comforts of Bloomsbury Bookstore. Helpful and friendly staff are also knowledgeable about unique reads. Additional reading room upstairs at the coffee shop and garden patio. Pick up a good read or stationery for quality time on a summer afternoon. read more

A great bookstore to browse around! I love stopping in here when I'm in town. The staff is really great and helpful and they had a fun promotion for a while called a blind date with a book where the books are cutely wrapped with a description of genre, time period, and a few key words. What better way to find your new favorite book? It's this kind of love for books that comes accross in this gem of a store. read more

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Wonderfully curated collection of books, gifts, and postcards. The biggest problem was choosing what to buy. I loved the magazine collection and found some older Tin House and McSweeney collectios on another rack, so keep looking. Great gifts as well and I got a few literature presents for my nieces and nephews. They have a coffee shop upstairs that looked cut, but no public bathrooms limited my stay. read more

Awesome book/magazine selection. I could live here. Cafe upstairs! Apparently the carrot cake is divine (my grandpa noshed until the plate was clean). Friendly staff, too! read more

This is an exceptional, independent bookstore. It carries a wide selection of books and employees are good at locating them or ordering if not in stock. I always stop here when I am in Ashland. read more

I am not a fan of e-books at all. As such, when I find a bookstore I visit it. I was overjoyed when I walked into this place. I found several books I was looking for as well as a few for my Son. The place was quiet and very welcoming for a bookworm such as myself. read more

Decent selection of books just not using all the space to have more books...its 2 stories and could fit a lot more...i never give a book store less than 4 unless a bad experience read more

I love this book shop. It's definitely for the tourists, but it's nice. The people who work here are nice, as well. One of them is actually a regular at MY work, lol. Every time I get a book, he'll tell me what he thinks of it, or what his partner thought of it, which is cool! I like when people tell me stuff like that. They aren't a used book store, that's for sure. It's basically Barnes & Noble pricing here; the typical 25-30$ for a new hardcover book, which honestly... I can't justify spending that much on a book, unless it's something I REALLY want. I also will get the occasional gift for my dad. He's one of those brand-new-book wanting people. They have a nice little shelf that has new releases that are 20 or 25% of, which is nice. I got Bryan Cranston's and Phil Knight's autobiographies with that discount. I was stoked. They do have a pleasant little coffee shop just upstairs of the actual book store part of the building. I'm not a coffee person, and when I am, I prefer Starbucks. So, I have not purchased anything from up there. They do have some kid's books up there, too. Overall, this is a nice little place if you're looking for a nice gift for someone, or just want a new book, or even just want somewhere to hang out and read or write/do homework. read more

This is the type of bookstore I love-- the smell of books, creaking floors, a nice mix of mainstream with obscure, magazines, friendly vibe. Oh yeah and being an independent bookstore. I will definitely return next time I'm in Ashland. read more

Cool (figuratively, and air-conditioned) bookstore, which quite a bit of stuff. Perfect for killing some time while waiting for your OSF show to start. ;) read more

Like this sweet little book store to browse around and find the good reads. They have a Nice selection of books, magazines and other stuff, great staff and a coffee shop. One minus Not a great selection of sale books, but that's minor. read more