An old firehouse turned independent bookstore? Count me in!! What a beautiful space to peruse and…read moreenjoy the many genres we all hold near and dear! My personal favorite section was the horror area with such a beautifully curated display! I also really enjoyed the Colorado section too with so much material on the many trails, hikes, foliage, foraging, etc... this was so enjoyable! I could've easily spent double the time I did in this shop, but it leaves me excited to come back and do exactly that. A great stop for book lovers!

I am a sucker for an independent bookstore. It is a lovely space, right next to a quality tea…read moreshop. My favorite feature is the mystery book section near the front. These are books wrapped in brown paper, with a few descriptors on the front, and a quotation from the book along the spine. These books are not for sale per say, but you can make a donation to a rotating charity (when I was there it was for an organization that supported farm education for youth). I was introduced to this shop by my college-age son, who brought home a whole stack of these mystery books at Christmas and each of us got to pick one on Christmas morning (based on nothing but the descriptors and quotation). It was really delightful for our bibliophile family. If I were a FoCo local, I fear I would be in here on a very regular basis.

Bizarre Bazaar is a fun place to spend some time if you love music or books. You could easily while…read moreaway the day checking everything out and they are always so nice! Check them out if you've never been!

Great selection of CDs and vinyl. I could spend hours there. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.read more

I absolutely loved the duck selection. They are so cute in their little boots and rain jackets. I…read morehave 8 of them in my bathroom To really set the vibe.

As always, excellent customer service. It's clean and the smell is always coffee and vanilla. When…read moreI lived in town, I used to shop here all the time. I haven't been back in about 12 1/2 years and was recently back for a week for a funeral so I got to explore some of my old favorites. Since one of my purchases was a heavy item, I asked if they could ship it back to home for me and they did no problem.

Eclectic Reader is a treasure trove. Tons of books, well organized, friendly and helpful…read moreproprietor. I stopped by when traveling through Fort Collins as I love local bookstores. Will definitely stop by next time I'm in town.

If you are pondering the question of finding the book you want today, then the answer is YES - you…read moreWILL find it here! If you are looking for a book to read, be it a classic or more contemporary piece of literature - THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO, PERIOD. Additionally, Cynthia (the owner) is one of the most kind & helpful people you will ever meet. Have you met Monty the cat? You may meet Monty if you come in. THE LOWEST PRICES on ANY book you seek! Look no further than The Eclectic Reader for your needs, regardless of genre or type. Thank me later!

So cute! Love this book store and the location. The selection of books is interesting. I do wish…read morethere was more fiction. The owner is sweet and the price of books is fair. Great little place to checkout if you haven't been.

my favorite bookstore ever'! the owner is extremely helpful and knows EVERYTHING. great prices and…read moregreat selection.

Great little bookstore with a wonderfully varied collection. Everything was beautifully organized…read moreand fairly priced. We'll be back!

Good book selection from newish titles to childhood favorites. It's also very toasty inside.read more

We stopped into this fun little shop and Ryan was there and treated us so special. The place has…read moreamazing albums, records, record players, books, furniture, and so many other neat things. I didn't have time to check it all out but I plan to return. There were also musical instruments for sale. It was like I was back in my mom's living room!

The selection of vintage items was expected but nothing really stood out. The prices were…read morequestionable; $45 for crayons and $32 for a spoon. The lady at the counter was very nice but not enough for us to come back.

This is a nice location with a great variety of books and products including a little clearance…read moresection with some great finds. The store is clean and well stocked. The employees we encountered were friendly and helpful.

This is the closest Barnes and Noble for a whole. The layout is very different from most and may…read moretake some getting used too. The staff are always very lovely but they usually don't have many folks available at the registers. We usually find it takes a bit to make it through our purchases. Overall it is a nice location.

Some things to help you out inside the store:…read more Storefront: A sizable kids section in far right corner from the entrance. Books, games, puzzles, toys. Lego table close by, containing loose Legos for purchase by the ounce. A digital catalog is available to employees, but due to the "thrift store" nature of the store - lots of items coming and going quickly - it is not always reliable, but it is often a helpful tool. Most items have a "used item" sticker - large and white with an orange strip on top. Some items have tiny white stickers instead - these are "new items" and they are more expensive. If you can't find a sticker, it has probably fallen off and staff can price-check it at the registers. Most new releases do not come in the day of release. If they get them in at all, it will be afterward unless someone is really quick with read/trade-in, which happens. But usually not the place to look for a book that came out yesterday. My favorite things to buy here are used hardcover books, Funko Pops, and used video games. Great deals on games for older consoles, most Xbox 360/PS3 titles are $5-10. Bathrooms: In the far left corner from the entrance, hug the left-hand wall until you get there. Two gender-neutral, single-toilet rooms. Both rooms have baby changing tables. Returns: If you had your receipt and you're getting your return put back on your card, it'll take 2-3 days for it to be spendable in your bank account. Buyback: A drivers license/govt ID with address is needed to sell to the store. You must be over 18 or with a parent/guardian with an ID to sell your items. The store follows federal pawn shop laws. The license is used to create a profile for you which keeps track of your store credit. Store credit never expires and is usable nationwide. Payout options include cash, store credit, or you can decline the offer and get your items back. Store credit offer is usually around double the cash offer. Buyback is percentage-based from what the store will price the item at. Item pricing is mostly done by a computer program - extra research is done on items like Funko Pops, comic books, certain books, etc. using the internet. The best payout percentages right now seem to be on vinyl records (vinyl need to have inner sleeve or they will be returned) and Pokémon cards. (Loose Pokémon and Magic the Gathering cards are bought in bulk, but they are not always purchasing cards, so call ahead) An example estimate from buyback: Five hardcovers and six paperbacks will get you around $7 cash, $15 store credit. Items that are generally not accepted: Spiral-bound books, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, dictionaries/excessively large books, Harlequin/Silhouette romances, textbooks, magazines, PC games. Outdated health/diet/cookbooks (10 years). Outdated yearly sport video games (5 years). Most often, these items will be returned to you. Most of these rules are because these items don't sell/take up too much space in the store. If you have any personal information stamped/stickered/written inside your DVD cases and book covers, they will not be removed by staff before the item is made available for purchase to the public, so if that matters to you, take care of it beforehand. Checking Out: You will be asked about the magazine program. A free trial for two months of some big-name magazines. But with any free trial, you have to remember to cancel it before you're charged. I cancelled my trial online the day I signed up. Got my free two months, no problem. If you're not a magazine person, "no thank you". The Buyback desk has closed early before for various reasons, (though not often) so if you're traveling from far away to do a buyback order, it might be a good idea to call the store just to make sure. There is usually a 10% off coupon available through the text-to-mobile program, although I think you can only get it once. Text FTCOLLINS to 52219 and reply "yes" to the message to get sent a link. Tapping on the link will pull up a barcode to be scanned at the register. Cell service is iffy on this side of the shopping plaza, so maybe grab a screenshot of the barcode before you go.

Scam! My Father and Mother were scammed they took multiple boxes of DVDs to sell and they offered…read morethem $14 dollars for two full boxes of DVDs. That is over 50 DVDs in total. My parents didn't know what to do other than to take the money because they are in dire need of help. They called me in tears telling me what happened. I would never recommend this store to anyone. When I called the store originally they sounded very promising and that is why I originally sent them over there. They are a bunch of talk and the worst people you can imagine. The store needs to shut down they don't help people they make it worse.

What a find in downtown Greeley! A superb mix of books, vibe, customer service, layout, and…read morecreativity! Just celebrating their first year at this location, The Midnight Oil oozes a nice place to slow down and enjoy book shopping, one of my favorite vices. Pablo was the primary staffer on this day, and he could not have been a better host. Full of bookstore information, humor, guidance about Greeley, and a pleasant personality. There are all sorts of sitting and browsing options, and I love their back room of those interesting banned books that some have decided to make their focus. It is filled with humor and sarcasm. The decor is simple but terrific, and the best element of it is the hundreds of books surrounding girders located within the central area of the store, a brilliant decorative move that lures you into the store and is such a spot-on feature.

Well, just so you know, this is the best place to open in Greeley in a good long while…read more Most used bookstores and musty and unattractive and make you want to grab your book and flee. However this is open, area and clean. The books are oganized by subject making it easier to find the type of Book which you are seeking. Pablo is knowledgeable and smart. There are plans for a little space for coffee, I believe so it's a suitable new hangout.