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    4.6 (124 reviews)
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    I am looking forward to reading the series with my niece...
    Carol B.

    This store is carefully and thoughtfully arranged and the staff could not be more helpful. My difficulty had to do with their return policy. I purchased four books as Christmas presents and specifically asked about the return policy due to the age of the recipients. I went back to exchange one for an entire boxed set and was severely questioned about the book that had spent the week in the backseat of my car, unread and untouched. I left the book and purchased the set but will never return. Running a small business must be difficult but, there are better ways to deal with problems and way too many other independent book sellers.

    Cydney F.

    This was a pretty cool place! From the outside it looks like it may be slightly small inside but it actually has 3 floors. We were greeted as we walked in and the employee working in the basement was very informative and even gave us some tips of places to visit in the area (we were visiting from Tx). There are a large variety of books and they are categorized by genre. The prices were average. They had an area of $5/book for kids but I didn't see a clearance section for other books (but I also was not looking for a clearance area so there may be one and I missed it). We really enjoyed this store.

    Bridget W.

    Came here recently for a reading of the third volume of the Pacific Crest Trailside Reader - "Crossing Paths" at the invitation of my friend and we both got to check out this small independent bookstore. I have probably walked right by the location (nestled right next to the Crest Theater) a thousand times and never knew this bookstore was even here, so it was great to finally experience it as I love to support local businesses and adore a good book. The woman at the counter let us know the reading was upstairs and then left us alone to browse. Our later interaction with her (when I paid for the book after the reading) was also indifferent. The layout in the small downstairs area has shelves against the walls with new books of typical categories, a few tables in the center, and a children's nook area to the back. No seating. Nothing also stood out as unique or inventive. The upstairs area seemed overlooked (or possibly under construction) in comparison to photos posted previously. Very few books and a disjointed -maybe this is just a storage area- kind of feel. To me it seems like a missed opportunity to change the vibe of this store, which comes off as pretty sterile compared to the other indy bookstores in town. Several reviews make reference to the store custom ordering books, so maybe that's more of their thing here. One reviewer a couple of years ago mentioned the possibility of a cafe area upstairs, which would be nice to experience. I'd return when that happens.

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    Marisa P.

    Love this bookstore. Three floors of heaven. Upstairs for the romances, the ground floor for fiction and kids, and downstairs is sci-fi/horror/manga. Something for everyone. Very clean, and friendly staff. The only thing that would make this spot better is better parking.

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    Michelle C.

    I don't shop anywhere else for books anymore. Great location, friendly staff, good management, and able to order lots of niche titles without paying high shipping fees (aka a good value). GREAT selection of books. There's something for everyone, and if they don't have what you're looking for? You can order it directly from their website. I'm often ordering books from their website - Native American new releases, First Nations poetry, and tribal history non-fiction - and they come relatively quickly. REALLY appreciate this resource. The staff are SUPER friendly and helpful. I had a lot of specific parameters when looking for a Christmas gift for my 17-year-old cousin who loves Dungeons & Dragons, and they helped me pick out just the right gift.

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    Gianna E.

    This is genuinely one of the coolest book stores I've ever visited. From the outside appearance, I'd never expect it to be so large in the interior, with even a unique basement with much to look at. It has the most extensive book selection I've seen of an independent book store, and I absolutely love the ambiance of the store, and it being nestled right next to Crest Theater and so close in proximity to the state capital. Zoe was so incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and I ended up purchasing two of her recommendations. While I know pricing is something some may bring up, independent bookstores will never be able to compete with Amazon, and purchasing local has such an impact on the community. Support local!

    This hole in the wall store is simply magical!
    Amy W.

    It's a great store with an excellent selection on multiple levels. There is always something happening and the employees are fantastic. Check out the There and Back Wine Bar around the corner full of games. Also owned by the same lovely couple. Don't pass them up, you can lose yourself in their businesses.

    Business owner's reply to 3 stars... yikes.
    Haley D.

    Went in a few weeks ago and felt mostly indifferent after checking out the store, selection available, and service from the front. Left slightly disappointed and gave a quick 3 star rating on google because I wasn't satisfied with the experience, but not upset. Later I received this comment reply from the business owner. Extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable to see them search through my review history because they were unhappy with the rating I gave. Scrolling through other posts/reviews there, it seems the owner has made a habit of harassing low star reviews. Would not recommend supporting an establishment with this kind of attitude.

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    I love this bookstore. They let me order books if I can't find them in the store. And children's book section is lovely.

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