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 .

An overwhelming variety of books. Everything is organized fairly well and there's a map on the wall…read moreindicating where certain genres are. Plenty of books to sift through both on the shelves and on the floor. I was looking for one book in particular which unfortunately they didn't have, I assume as it a newer book, but I'm sure if I spent the afternoon browsing I could have found plenty of books on my TBR.

Met Ken and really loved this place. I bought a few things and he wrapped them to protect the dust…read morejackets for me. Pricing was quite fair!

I had no idea this place was here! Apparently the owner, Ken, has just taken over the larger space…read morefrom previously being in another part of the building. It's already jam- packed full of used books, with a few cases of rare finds as well. It's not dirty and dusty... yet. I mean, how can bookstores like this even hope to stay clean. LOL. I was there coincidentally when a book reading for a local author was about to start, which Ken plans to make a more regular thing. I will definitely be back.

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.

Four stars for the selection, but honestly I'd rate it much lower for the smell. As others have…read morementioned, this bookstore smells like smoke, and of course old books since this is a used bookstore. As someone with severe asthma, I just couldn't stay in this store for very long. Just not my cup of tea, but might be yours. They had a very large selection of a wide range of used books, and it was very well organized and pretty tidy compared to other used bookstores. This was one of my stops on the Rochester Book Crawl, so I might not have otherwise explored this shop. The bookseller was very nice and helpful.

Greenwood Books is a great local bookstore, one of the best independent ones in town (if not the…read morebest). They sell really quality literature on a variety of topics, especially music (fitting, given the nearby Eastman School of Music), and also including religion, fiction, technology and more. There's definitely a theme of rare, old, obscure and intriguing books on all subjects - the main running theme seems to be whatever is genuinely interesting, by any definition. Also, although there's no seating, I do appreciate that the place is not overly stuffed to the brim with books and doesn't feel overwhelming, but rather, pleasantly full of options to peruse and explore. The owner is always very nice; I (at least) once had a great conversation with her. I haven't bought a lot here, but I once purchased a beautiful book of Saul Steinberg's artwork for a relatively good price. It's well worth browsing the shelves here, maybe preceded or followed by a visit to Java's Café on Gibbs. Buy something if you can, and support a local treasure!

It's not worth it. I was here for tarot day weekend after calling in and was told there would be…read morefree tarot readings. Instead I got hostile and rude service from a guy with a beard. Didn't catch his name because he was too focused on talking shit behind the counter, so I'm calling him Beardy. Do not talk to him. Say hi to him for me though.

Ok I remember the original store when it was at Village Gate, than it moved over to the Main Street…read morelocation. Although smaller I think Main Street is laid out a bit better than this second location. This second location over on Jefferson. in the Tops Plaza is great as it's bigger and a lot more parking. The inside is light and bright. White walls and things are laid out but it's just at least for me not cohesive.i get it you want space for people to move around and look at crystals, books, candles and etc. But you have a grouping of crystals here and there. Don't get me wrong they have just about everything crystal you will ever need. They also have books, tarot cards, candles, incense, accessories and more. While I was looking around they were setting up for I believe tarot readings and etc. Staff is friendly and helpful. When you want to check out where do you go up front or the smaller area? This is minor but it's something that might have to be made more apparent. This is a great location as it's larger and they can do a lot with it. They also have classes and events check the website. Prices are fair for products and you can sign up for the loyalty points a plus. I'll be back. 4.5 out of 5 Shared parking

I visited this location on the Rochester Book Crawl! The bookseller was very nice and helpful…read more The selection is great for people who want to expand their knowledge and perspectives. There were some new and used books. The shop had a few small tables next to the windows, which I imagine would be great ambiance for anyone who wanted to sit and read, work, or meet up with a friend.

Fire hazard books piled everywhere Given $1 per book that…read morethey accepted If you want to get rid of college novels and textbooks it's fine but don't expect any money for most of them

Rochester Textbook goes by "Save on Textbook 1" on amazon. I've been dealing with them since Sept…read more 2, 2012 when I placed an order for a textbook. The class which the textbook was needed was canceled, so I sent a request to return the book for a refund on Sept. 10, 2012. I didn't hear back. I sent emails (through Amazon,Saveontextbook1) on 9/22, 9/26 and 10/9 asking for a reply, and I received (sent message but unrecieved...something wrong with there email) I then sent an email on 10/31, asking to please responed, and they did receive it, but still didn't respond. Finally I got Amazon involved. Amazon sent me an email on November 12th stating "Seller agreed to accept a return, but we needed to pay the shipping and Amazon included there address to return book" I sent the book to them, on November 14th with a cost of 14.00 to send it to them (cost of book was $42.85) they received the book on November 29th, and it was signed by Jackson. Still no credit to my account for returned book. Sent another email to seller on December 21st, askng for our credit. No reply! Finally, I contacted Amazon, again on Jan. 3, 2013 (4 months since I ordered the book) they are submitting an request for refund along with the tracking number of the return. Today, I finally figured out that they are not Save on Textbooks, but from entering there address, I found out that they are Rochester Textbook. When I called them, I found the gentlemen on the other end very rude, arrogant and when I explained all that I've been through he said "returns are not top priority, they don't even need to credit books back!" I told him that Amazon will be contacting them, and that I was going to write a review, he laughed and said "reviews and Amazon can't do anything!" DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ROCHESTER TEXTBOOK (ie SAVEONTEXTBOOKS1 through Amazon)

Do I love an independent bookstore? yes, yes I do. This place was amazing and did not disappoint…read more It is loaded floor to ceiling with books and book related items. They seemed to highlight their LGBTQ+ selections- not sure whether it's because its the end of pride or whether that's the norm, but I'm here for it! In addition to a wide-books, they also had lots of gift items- candles, sealing wax, stickers etc. I was truly enamored by the whole vibe. I also hear that they are part of a book crawl which sounds absolutely delightful! Wish I were a Rochester local to participate!

Having completed the Rochester Book Crawl, I can confidently say this is one of the best bookstores…read morein Rochester. They have a great range in book selection, lots of unique bookish merch, and place emphasis on inclusivity. They have mandatory masking on Wednesdays, which I think is a great idea and is a super inclusive way to make book browsing safer. Prices are fair, and the booksellers are helpful and nice. I've had a good time during both of my visits and definitely plan to come back!