I came on a Saturday with some books for exchange. They only ended up taking half, but the guy…read moreworking was friendly enough. There seemed to be a large selection of books.

I've been here over a handful of times and it's always worth the drive just to check it out…read more Sometimes he'll run a sale of $2 or $3 books. Even if Andrew doesn't run a sale, the books won't cost over $5. Very cheap and alot to choose from. Support a small business!

I'm visiting Baton Rouge and while here I wanted to support an independent bookstore, Red Stick…read moreReads did not disappoint. The store was fresh, clean, and well organized. They also supported local artists, displaying their journals, cards, and book marks. In addition, the staff was very friendly. So glad I stopped in.

so glad my hometown has this amazing independent bookstore now :) every time my partner and I go,…read morewe are well taken care of and find something new to read if not something we were already eyeing! staff always offers to order anything they do not have in stock as well- and they have some pre-released reader's copies which I find so cool. I think they also host regular events at a nearby bar as well! highly recommend this business to any BR natives or visitors

Alas, all good things come to an end, so does this location. Years ago, I raved about this place…read morebeing a nerd-vana? Now, it's nothing like that. All the little things that made me want to drive out to this place are dead and gone. Shelving for old X-Box, PS, Nintendo, Sega, Atari, and Intellivision games? Gone. Replaced by row upon row of soulless Funko Pops. Boardgame section? Hardly any used and all new... and no real reason to buy there as opposed to Amazon or other online BG retailer. RPG section? No more 1e D&D modules or older materials, or anything else for that matter. Just the same old 5e crap, with Critical Role mixed in, with video game guides slowly spreading into the section like a cancer. The only good thing was not in the store, but in the parking lot, where they had a car show going on. The place turned from nerd-vana into just another BAM! bookstore (the owners of 2nd & Charles). Won't be back.

We discovered this mecca of used books, video games, role playing games, music and comics years ago…read moreon a road trip between Florida and Texas. It used to be a Books-A-Million from the same chain. They have a great selection of used tabletop RPGs that also includes some new products at full retail price. It's a huge store that buys from customers. Getting into and out of the parking lot is difficult because U.S. 190 and service roads are confusing and traffic is chaotic. I use my phone to navigate even short drives in this part of Covington.

Rating: 9.2/10 For…read morethe modest size, this bookstore is jam packed with so much literary diversity. I could roam in here for hours. They have cute ketch when you walk in and logo items for sale. I love how they have quick synopsis of some of the books on the outside. The second floor is my fav part. The fairy lights, coloring books, the sci-fi and the metaphysical stuff and round out the genres. Absolutely will be back.

As long as I have spent years shopping here I'm sheepish to admit today was my first time upstairs!…read moreI knew it was secondhand and used books, but had no clue how beautifully curated and displayed everything would be up there, not to mention the surprise gumball machine with discounts and quotes! Found something for everyone on my list and the two items I ended up picking up for myself were free with my frequent reader stamps! Bonus!

Fabulous! Got a special edition of the book I was looking for. We had a really engaging…read moreconversation with two of the workers about the other book we were looking for and they were very nice! They have a great selection and a ton of unique finds and special editions.

Baton Rouge has a brand new bookstore and more on Perkins Road! It's located in the same shopping…read morecenter as Trader Joe's and Petco. It's the large space formerly occupied by Pier 1, and they have transformed this into a spacious and amazing media store! 2nd & Charles is a subsidiary of Books-A-Million, and like its parent store, they sell lots of books! This includes used books, which have been in short supply in this area since Cottonwood Books sadly closed. However, this store has lots more! I saw pretty much every kind of physical media represented, as well as lots of cards and pop culture collectibles. There were magazines, comics, music (including vinyl, movies, and even some musical instruments! The staff were going about asking customers if they needed assistance, and there was a line of people checking out with their newly found books and other items. Everyone seemed to be happy with this new business when I visited. I'm glad to see new businesses coming into Baton Rouge, especially book-related businesses!

I realized I didn't have the book I need to read for book club on Thursday so I stopped into B&N to…read moresee if they had it. They did not but the people were super nice, anyway.

Super friendly staff here and a huge selection of books and stuff for family of all ages, plus a…read moregreat little coffee shop next to the magazine rack and an honest-to-goodness stack of bibles a few rows down. Always thankful for great customer service, popping in to chat with the other bookworms has become a favorite activity!

My fiancée and I came here Saturday morning while we out exploring downtown Denham Springs,…read moreLouisiana. It's a small book store; yet had alot of books and I like how it was affordable. Got a book that I was wanting for months and the staff were friendly.

I like going here to browse the large selection of new and pre-owned books…read more The owner is always around to help and to make good recommendations. They also have a great a large knowledge of a lot of the books they sell. They often can give you a good summary of the book. The prices are very good as well. Located on Main Street, it's a quaint feel and easily accessible.

Stopped by ten minutes before close on my way to what I thought was Bank of America (nonexistent)…read more Sooo glad she didn't close early and I was able to meet the infamous bookstore kitty and score a set of the Brian Sanderson Mistborn series. Typically I come to browse and grab any good deals I find, but with minimal time, I let her know which authors I was interested in and she ultimately checked her car after scanning the shelves to get me this series that she was planning on reading herself! They retail 10-12$, but I got them for $8.50 each. Not the world's biggest deal, but cheaper than retail nonetheless. I'm grateful for the effort she put in to find me something to leave with especially so close to her closing time.

Rating: 8.5/10 A…read morelittle bookstore in Metairie but has a load of personality. It's been around for over 30 years and walking in is like walking back in time, in the best way possible. Once you enter, the nostalgic aroma of aged books greets you, as well as the impressive collection of books. Warning for those that are claustrophobic, it may be a bit overwhelming. I found it to be quaint and also discovered a store cat lounging around! I roamed around for 45 minutes and still wasn't able to get through it all. With that, the selection is limited to dated books so if you're on the hunt for something throwback, this is your place. Located in the middle of a strip mall, there's parking at the end off to the left.

Beckham's Bookshop instantly became one of my all-time favorite bookstores. It has this magical,…read moreoverflowing charm that honestly reminded me of the library in Barbie of Swan Lake -- towering stacks of books, shelves crammed with treasures, and the feeling that no matter how long you browse, you'll keep discovering something new. There's a resident cat who wanders around saying hello, which just adds to the cozy, quirky atmosphere. The place has so much character -- books tucked into every corner and that perfect "organized chaos" vibe only the best secondhand shops manage to pull off. I could spend full days in here and still not see everything. Easily one of the best bookshops I've ever visited.

Okay, so we can't pass up a good bookstore when we visit places and we just happened to wandery by…read moreand then into this one. Definitely a very large selection of used books and it rewards those who like to browse and find something unexpected. My wife actually found a paperback from one of her favorite authors so we purchased it. Oh yes, and the bookstore cat just adds to the vibe. We couldn't tell if it was real or not since it was so still (sleeping) but then it moved al little bit. Meow!