Just wanted to update the community on the current state of The Book Barn…read more Yes, there are books in this store. Yes, you'll probably find what you're looking for. Yes, you'll be greeted by the sweetest lady with a ton of book knowledge. You will need to squeeze through books piled on the floor. You might see a broken shelf or two held up by books. The store is only open on Saturdays, I'm thinking from 11am-5pm or so.

I would love to open a bookstore like this one. Piles upon piles of books all over the place…read more Somewhat organized, but the real gem is in the people. The older lady will tell you everything and can find anything. I talked to her just about my history with the Book Barn. In 1998, Lansing Middle School had an accelerated reader program. You read books and take tests on the computer (big deal at the time) and you are awarded points. I earned enough points that I was awarded a gift card to The Book Barn. It was written on a card with the amount, and each time you spent some of it the cashier would write the new amount on it. I walked in and asked for any recommendations. The younger lady working there gave me Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. She gave Atlas Shrugged to a 13 year old. I tackled that beast. It took me 9 months, but I plowed through it and can now proudly say that I have read Atlas Shrugged. Overall, great service, great place to get lost it for an afternoon. Support your local book store!

We were in the area and we stopped by this bookstore. We have been to this bookstore at a previous…read morelocation years ago. The store itself is completely unorganized and you wonder if the shelves are going to topple in. But he has an exceptional collection of used non-fiction books. He has all types of genres and classic books. His Christian section is better than most Christian bookstores. He has very high-quality authors. He has manuals, a selection for black voices, various countries, cookbook, health, psychology, you name it on the non-fiction and he probably has it. He is friendly and helpful and it would probably be best to ask him where some items might be since the store is overcrowded and not organized very well. Some books have the prices on the inside cover and some you have to ask him and you can bargain with him as well as long as your bargaining is reasonable. Even though the photos that I have submitted show disorganization, he really does have an exceptional amount of good books.

Original review no longer accurate…read more So, when I first went to this place it was filled with books and heavily disorganized. It got a little better over time. They buy books but only twice I guess? I reached out a couple times to sell books or trade and been told they're not buying. Which is perfectly fine if you don't want to buy customers books. You get final say. It just ruined my view on the business.

Such a cute bookstore! Perfect place to spontaneously pop in and look around. It has such a cozy…read morevibe that really makes you want to grab a book and dive right in. Even though they're smaller in size they have a great selection! I loved the support for local authors. Prices were more than fair and service was lovely. Definitely plan on stopping back in.

Limited selection of books but they host a variety of local artist's work and indie author work…read morewhich is unique and amazing. I found some great things and of course a few good reads. The selection is mostly used and marked down books (from big retailers for resale) so they have the mark down lines or dots, etc. but that also means that the selection may change more frequently. Which is great because you never know what you may come across. Also, loved the music choices playing in the store it took everything in me not to sing-a-long. The service was great and it's an independent bookstore that is worth the visit!

I had some time to kill today before brunch and went into The Dusty Bookshelf. What a great place!…read moreIt has a very solid selection and the staff was helpful. I love the table with the Grab Bags! I only ended up purchasing one book, but I would love to go back next time I'm in Lawrence.

As longtime fans of the dusty in Manhattan, we had to stop at Lawrence's…read more It's so interesting in here! Like a really old library you just want to move into. It's packed with books and every corner has another cool thing to see

I have fallen out of the habit of visiting NOTO over the past year or two, but always remember the…read moreRound Table Bookstore as one of my favorite places to visit. Today , my daughter and I made a point to go and it is even better than we remember. Friendly, comfortable, and with an incredible selection of truly great books at great prices, we spent hours enjoying ourselves. They have beverages and treats at great prices, too, and we are committed to visiting more regularly. It made our day!

Cute bookshop with a great selection Book club books are up…read morefront, along with banned books and classics. Used books are along the back wall with kids and young adult books in the middle, along with notecards, magnets, coffee cups and other gifts. Of note: they also have coffee and treats!

I saw the recent advertisement about friends of the Johnson County library bookstore in the Johnson…read moreCounty magazine. This is a hidden gem that is staffed by volunteers only on weekends and I believe Tuesday evenings. They are welcoming and friendly and very helpful. We were greeted at the door and handed a price list and shown to where the various genres or items were located. They have a nice children's book room with a table for children to sit and read at and a wide variety of age levels of books for very reasonable prices. They also have a good selection of all types of books and I even saw the woman in front of us purchasing puzzles. They have media and music as well for sale. The address listed on this post is different than the one in the magazine, so I will post a photo of that. I think the address in the review is right next-door where they might store books. I will definitely be going back and we bought a good size box worth of books!

For decades, I have only bought my books at the Friends Of The Library Bookstore. They are mainly…read moredonated by the public. Most are current, brand new hardbounds. They generally sell for $1.00 soft bound and $2.00 hard bound. I can't imagine finding books at these prices anywhere else. Plus the money earned goes to supporting the library. Win/win for everyone! The Johnson County Kansas Friends just moved into a much larger space. They have puzzles and an extra large sections for children's books. I especially like the antique books. I always leave with a full bag. If you are clearing out your shelves, also consider donating.

When my friend and I were in the Saint Joseph area this past weekend, we wanted a really good…read morecocktail and this place was on a few lists so we had to try it. We both walked in and grabbed the comfy couch. We went up to the bar and ordered a couple cocktails, both were really good. The bartender was super nice, chatty in a good way, and knew his stuff. I think I would come back here again.

Fantastic ambiance. Cozy atmosphere with alcoholic and non alcoholic choices. Lounge type areas…read morewith niches and comfortable seating. Loved it. Music was quiet enough for conversation without shouting. Perfect for a relaxing drink and visiting.

Ollie is my one stop shop for all my bird food needs! They have a wide variety of pet and wild food…read moreoptions at a great price. The last time I was here I bought 3 bags of sunflower millet and worms mixed seeds along with some suet bars at a great price. It's a fun unorganized shop haha but you definitely end up finding everything you need from Books, Home , Kitchen, Cleaning stuff to Food and Furniture as well. When I went in, the store was not crowded and I took my time through the aisles to check out some deals. The staff was helpful and did offer some discounts after I signed up for their membership. If you love treasure hunts then you will love Ollies!!

Insane. Never been somewhere like this. The bargains are outta this world. I don't mind digging or…read morelooking through stuff. The store was messy but is to be expected when you e got these kinds of bargains. The cashier was amazing!!

Rainy Day Books is kind of the best of both worlds - a book lover's paradise staffed by book…read moreworms. It's a cozy space, but it's jampacked with books from all subjects. If you can't find what you're looking for - which for some reason happens me a lot - the staff is happy to order a copy for you. They're book club friendly. They also host a ton of fun book-related and author events. If you're interested, please follow their social media accounts. They'll keep you up to date.

Indie bookstores are the best. This one being the oldest in KC, just celebrating 50 years is…read moreabsolutely amazing. They have amazing author events either in their shop or the Unity Temple on the Plaza. There is a great kids section with a ton of options. Employees are super helpful and will help you look up books as well. I needed to make sure a book was appropriate for kids and they looked up the details for me! Great bookstore all around!