Another can't miss spot in Lawrence. I love finding stores with unique finds and we are happy to…read moresupport them every chance we can.

I was not impressed when I checked out this store while on Mass Street. The storefront is the most…read moreunwelcoming one downtown and there was a lot of discriminatory signage that showed they only let certain kinds of people inside their store. I thought Lawrence was supposed to be a very welcoming, tolerant city but maybe I was mistaken.

Marcia Lawrence, owner of Ellen Plumb's, has given Emporia a great little bookstore. Independent…read moreand quirky, Ellen Plumb's offers great guest speakers, gifts, and classes as well as books. Marcia works with the local high school to give our students discounts as well as give the teachers some books at cost -- truly a class act! Marcia also hosts author readings and talks, bringing a lot of local authors some publicity. Her tireless efforts on behalf of Emporia are fantastic!

This beautiful little independent bookstore has a friendly welcoming owner, personalized small-town…read moreservice and a great selection. We hadn't intended to buy anything but just couldn't pass it up. We're only in town for a week, but we'll be back in a few days -- it's just that good!

I had some time to kill today before brunch and went into The Dusty Bookshelf. What a great place!…read moreIt has a very solid selection and the staff was helpful. I love the table with the Grab Bags! I only ended up purchasing one book, but I would love to go back next time I'm in Lawrence.

I love this book store. I have gone here for years. Plenty of great books. The customer service is…read morenonexistent. Every time I go in, the staff ignores me. When I get to the register to BUY books, most of the staff are quite rude. Staff will talk to staff as opposed to engaging with customers. My last visit was one of the worst. I believe "it" didn't want me in the store at all. I was buying a lot of books. There are some staff that are human and are very pleasant.

Cute bookshop with a great selection Book club books are up…read morefront, along with banned books and classics. Used books are along the back wall with kids and young adult books in the middle, along with notecards, magnets, coffee cups and other gifts. Of note: they also have coffee and treats!

So far I've only been there once but I loved it! Wonderful variety very friendly people, I will be…read moregoing there often.

The store doesn't look like much but it feels like a classic Barbs and Noble on the inside. The…read moreselection is fine, not great but that's not the disappointing part. I got an email advertising a special giveaway only in stores. Once I got there not only did the staff have no idea what I was talking about but they had never even received the promotional items. The staff didn't really do anything to explain the mix up but this is disappointing because now I cannot trust the newsletters anymore. Maybe one day they will get with the program.

Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Shortly after entering the business I was asked what I was looking…read morefor. The staff member quickly brought me the book I was looking for and I was out the door. If you are buying many books over a period of time you should sign up for their rewards card.

This was the cutest find on my work trip to Manhattan KS! Staff was incredibly kind and helpful…read more Ambiance in the shop was amazing, I could sit in the upstairs nooks to work all day. Honey lavender lemonade was great. Love the mystery book packages. Reasonably priced. Love the history of the building story told on the windows!

The shop has a great selection and friendly staff. The displays were eye catching and prices were…read moreaverage. It's a great place to meet a friend too, with seating near the window!

This place is a sensational little gem that won't be a well-kept secret for long! Errin the owner…read moreis an exceptional woman who really cares about connecting with customers and she provides more than great customer service. There is local EVERYTHING in here; delicious jams, coffee, essential oils, soaps and books galore. She can also order books for you so you don't have to use amazon. She hosts interesting classes by local artisans and lots of different free events perfect for families. This is a place you'll find yourself coming back to constantly because there's a comforting warmth to it!

Inviting, quaint bookstore that has a great variety-especially for being in El Dorado! Errin was SO…read moreincredibly helpful and kind to my mom and me (as were Bob and Oreo-the two bookstore cats :)). Their coffee was very high quality and quite tasty! I will be returning soon; HIGHLY recommend!!

Super cool bookstore! I come here with my family and we stay for hours perusing the selections and…read morereading.

Such a delight! Enjoyed an hour Saturday browsing their selection-- could spend days here. Looking…read moreforward to returning soon. Purchased a book printed 50 years ago comparing where I lived for two decades in California and Kansas City, MO and an out of print philosophy of fairytales companion. Such a find!