I visited here again recently and this place is still just as magical! It's tucked away in the…read morewoods and is chock full of immeasurable charm. The owner is English and her business is an extension of her lovely personality. I have childhood memories of this place that could have come straight out of a magical fairytale book. There are many categories here; a large history section, gardening, art, film, geography, mythology, crafts, so many categories and subcategories, and because they are curated by someone passionate with books there are no filler books here. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, this is a curated collection by a woman passionate about books, making a living off of it feels secondary here to the passion of finding the books. You will not ever find another place like this. In a small rural town no less! This is a destination place if you are visiting the area. Such a gem!

Brief drive up winding hillside roads gets you to this barn/oasis of books, reasonably priced and…read morefun to browse across 2 floors and an adjacent annex. Will be back. Be sure to say hello to the tuxedo cat haunting the stacks.

Wonderful service, everyone is so helpful and kind. It is a place to get away to, their selection…read moreof books and gifts are plentiful they don't hover but are readily available at help you find what you are looking for and show you choices. The other thing that impressed me is their customers; kind, mindful & respectful. Not a nasty person there. That in itself, in today's world, is a gift.

This is a seasonal bookstore open each Saturday during the Colonie Farmers' Market. It is open 9am…read more- 1pm. It is in the building near the pond (when facing the pond it is the first door on the left). This bookshop is run by the volunteers of the Friends of the William K Sanford Library (Colonie). All money goes to support the Colonie Library. All items are $1 with new items added each week. There is no phone inside - the phone number listed is for the library itself.

I love a good independent bookstore so I was excited to stop in to Market Block Books while in town…read morefor a work trip. I was searching for a local sticker for a souvenir, but I didn't see any at the bookstore. I did find some nice postcards for the city of Troy that I bought. They do have a bag surcharge so bring your tote bag. I loved the staff picks display right at the front door - lots of good options! The selection seemed to range from best sellers to local authors, kids' books, and more. The building is historic and unique, and I'm really glad I got to check it out.

Great book store location inside a corner brick factory in Troy. This book purveyor was packed with…read moreevery book, magazine, seats, pens & paper, journals, flyers, post cards and note pads you can imagine. The sections are organized by nature, poetry, marriage, history etc. This place is very bright and there are soft seats to sit in by the front windows. Needs a few more staff on site. Review: 5

Such a large selection and Starbucks cafe inside. Parking is ample and the employees are helpful…read moreand plentiful! It's always a joy for our family to come and spend time in here.

Good Barnes. The place is tumultuous: there were kids who pulled the fire alarms.. Usually what you…read moreneed is sold out or 'unavailable'. Not sure who it is that makes decisions here on what is ordered.. Up front the 'new' books never sell! I bough items at the bakery a few days ago and there was a long wait as a box delivery was happening.. at 6pm. Review: 4

A real gem. Stopped in on a whim while in Albany for other business and left a few bucks lighter…read morebut with a bunch of great books - including a hard to find out of print title. Fantastic selection - obviously thoughtfully curated - and an inviting, warm space.

A great many quality titles, in great condition, at fair prices. Dove & Hudson is a little gem.read more

There's always someone around to help you find something there and when you cash out they are very…read morequick. They have a huge selection of books, kids books, adult books, coloring books. I have many boxes of puzzles, big variety of rugs, large and small. I love the food section and spices. Cereals are half the price of Hannaford or PC. Lots of toys for kids. It's a "good Stuff Cheap" store. Also you can join their club FREE and get xtra savings.Id rate this store in Latham 5 stars.

Little esd yappers aside, my REAL therapy K9 and I love Ollie's. Great deals on power drinks and…read morecoffee. Tarps and 2 great cashiers!

I got Marty to bring me to this bookstore because the book 1st book store featured in the book…read moresecret lives of booksellers and librarians. We were hoping to meet Alexa sky. She was not there so Chris autographed my book for me and another woman suggested the bookstore log which I thought was awesome. So of course he autographed that as well. Then he made me a little swag of bookmarks and stickers. Love that guy! Everyone here was so wonderful. They even helped us pick out a place for dinner. If you're in the area, don't miss going to this bookstore, which is anything but little. Sorry we missed you, Alexis!

Each time I go into this store , I vow to never go back. Yet here I was again with my two young…read moregrandchildren anxious to purchase some books. This place obviously doesn't want children in there, so don't sell children's books! My grandson was literally frightened by an associate grabbing a book from his hands and shouting, "NO, NO. This book is NOT to be touched!" Really? Then why is it on display in the children's section?? I never give bad reviews, but I really miss the Little Book House where kids could be kids and enjoy choosing books. Sorry, but Barnes and Noble here I come.

great new spot in Troy! The owner is really tapped into the local scene and way way beyond and…read morethere is a carefully curated selection of oddities, classics, surprises, and more. Given the vibe and creative power, definitely a place to pay attention to for its own events and everything else you def want to know about. go pick up a cassette, a zine, or some tasty snacks.

From the owner: Monthly Magazines, Non-Fiction Music, Performing Arts, Art books. Graphic Novels, Manga, Local…read moreZines and everything in between.

Nerdy by Nature used to be located in Crossgates Mall, but moved to Troy earlier this year. The…read moredowntown Troy location seems like such a great fit for the vibes of this small business specializing in the metaphysical and unique curiosities. There is a lot to look at in this space, with a nice collection of original artworks as well as items on display (and available for purchase!) from variety of Horror Movies and other productions. There are items for sale from multiple local artists/vendors you may be familiar with (Deanna Campagnola & Opal Hexen, I'm looking at you!) as well as ritual supplies, tarot decks, and crystals. Self proclaimed as "supplying tools to assist you in being your authentic self" and encouraging their community to "Let the weird in," I highly recommend you visit Nerdy by Nature during your next Troy adventure. This is a safe space for all humans and a great spot for gifts and oddities for yourself and your loved ones. I love that Nerdy by Nature also has their own collection of vegan hand & body soaps available in the shop; I left with a beautiful bar featuring sage, lavender & lemongrass that smells divine.

Fun shop! Very unique and eclectic things for sale such as animal bones, creepy dolls, and other…read moreinteresting ones of a kind items. My daughter wanted to check it out and though we didn't find anything she wanted, she enjoyed the visit.

This place is amazing, they had some of the highest lottery winner in Latham. The owner is a very…read morekind man which greets me with a huge smile always when I enter the place. They have all different scratch card, lottery games.

I love this place. The magazine selection rivals any newsstand in the city. Buy a lottery ticket,…read moreyou will be guaranteed to win something. The best part is the owner, Fersheed (forgive me if I have misspelled your name). He is a gentleman. He is an incredible individual. His heart is enormous. He is what customer service should be everywhere. Anyone who is in service to the public should learn from this man. It also has a great selection of candy, sodas and porn.