I stopped by Four Seasons Books to do a little browsing after lunch when I was exploring…read moreShepherdstown a few weekends ago (a local had recommended it). I was really surprised by it! It's larger than it looks from the outside (there's even an upstairs with used/old books that would be easy to miss, since the staircase is sort of hidden behind a wall of the shop), and they have a pretty great selection for a small independent bookshop. I just needed one book (I thought I might finish the memoir I'd brought with me on my weekend trip to the area), but I left with...3? I can't even remember. I kept finding more intriguing books! It's charming, has a great inventory, and seems a great shop! With so many independent and even chain bookstores closing, it feels like a lot of towns/neighborhoods don't have a bookshop anymore. Shepherdstown residents are lucky to have a shop as wonderful as Four Seasons - a place big enough that you can browse and find a book you didn't even know about before you wandered in. Really a charming shop. I'd happily return if I make to Shepherdstown again!

Four Season Books is always one of the first places I visit when in Shepherdstown, WV. The staff is…read morealways super friendly and the selection is top notch. Be sure to check out the upstairs and peruse the many used books available for purchase. It's rare that I leave the store without buying a book and you'll probably do the same. Highly recommended!

My friend works close to there so I decided to visit. It is almost easy to pass but once I got in I…read morewas amazed by their selection and variety. It was so cozy and everything is well priced, which I appreciate as a deal seeker. I actually ran into the owners and they were so sweet explaining the history of the store and even recommending some of their favorites. The employee was so helpful explaining the sections and the locations of the genres. Only dangerous thing is losing track of time as you wander around!

Great book store in Charles Town! Pup friendly, but call…read moreahead to make sure. Three stories of a large assortment of books and music!!! I only got to spend about 20 mins in here because I knew they were closing soon and my dog was very ready to go home- I will be coming back here for sure!

Such a cool bookstore! So many books and books and crannies and hidden gems. I could (and did)…read morespend hours looking!

Honestly the best bookstore I've ever been too... tons of great stuff, good prices on…read morerare/antique/vintage books, and the most incredible customer service I could ask for. There was a small hiccup/misunderstanding with a large set of books I purchased from them (it was missing one volume out of 150) and the owner went out of his way to make it right. He ordered me the missing volume and had it mailed to my house since I live two hours away. This was my second trip to Blue Plate and I will always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area.

Love this little local bookstore- by our local author. How could you not? Nice selection!read more

Local, quaint bookshop with a few candles and other items…read more This store is run by Nora Roberts and her husband so I bought the 1st in her series about Boonsboro.

Fun shop with so many unique finds. Books of all kinds, Knick knacks, games, you name it, it can…read moreprobably be found here. It's two levels and stuffed to the brim with items. Shop owner is very kind and even got to meet his pup(: I got some cool miniature books and a metal bookmark from here, both well priced. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

Great cozy atmosphere. So many interesting books. I used…read moreto come more frequently when the Whites Ferry ran.

Great and small local book store. Good for return pass through to see the new or changing shelves…read more With rewards for some small discounts over time as you pickup gifts or fill your library. Like any small bookstore it works because you can come and work with them for what you need, and make a visit of a walk about to anything else in Vienna. Simple if only lacking more space for even more offerings, or any used and related. All the usual small shop charm items, small book lover trinkets and items to pickup if you need some decorations.

This locally-owned shop is giving Hallmark small town holiday movie vibes in the best way possible…read more I am a bookstore frequenter but I always find really unique and fun titles whenever I browse around -- the booksellers always have the best recommendations and I love checking out their little handwritten card descriptions. They got rid of their little wine bar several years ago but have expanded their children's section into a comfortable little nook that is perfect for finding your next best read. They also have the best gift selection for adults and children and tons of unique activity books (perfect for snowstorms like this weekend!). Love, love, love this shop.

Worth a special trip! While small this little bookstore has a remarkable diverse collection which…read morechanges all the time. It is warm and cozy with great service. The books are in excellent condition and a great value!

Interesting used book store in middle of the shopping area near Lake Anne. Good selection of all…read morekinds of books and while the store ain't huge, they do a great job of using every inch of available space. Prices are pretty good, with most books being half the cover price and the really cheap discount rack in front of the store. Service is friendly and I think they write their sales down in a notebook the old school way. This place was worth a visit on a trip out to Reston and I'll come back if I'm in the area.

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.

Store manager Christopher,…read more We stopped by with our son, who wore his motorcycle gear, balaclava and all, as one might wear a shield against a windy day. We had only intended a brief visit, to sip a drink, browse a few books and mostly remained together, a small family wandering among your shelves. (max visit time 15 minutes) Yet one of your employees, your assistant who passed by our son while he was momentarily alone, muttered under his breath, not once but twice, that the face covering must come off. He did not stop. He did not speak directly. He did not address us, the parents. There was no "excuse me," no polite guidance. ONLY muttered judgment. It was a small thing, but in it was a certainty: our son, a minor, had been profiled and treated disrespectfully. When our son brought this to our attention, we were at the café. The same employee continued from a distance, his tone sharp, dismissive, cocky even, claiming he had "told him twice" to remove it. Told him? Excuse me, are you his guardian? And then he declared that wearing a mask to hide your identity in any store is a felony in Virginia. That, by any measure, is inaccurate. The law requires proof of intent of wanting concealing one's identity. Something our son (Wearing ALL his motorcycle GEAR without helmet), calmly browsing with his parents, was clearly not doing. The entire encounter...the indirect comments, the lack of professionalism, the misapplied law, was wholly inappropriate for a minor accompanied by his parents. Staff may be reminded that customers even minors, deserve respect, clarity, and honesty. A little courtesy goes a long way. The statement regarding Virginia law was, quite simply, wrong. It was tossed out as if this law were a blanket statement "felony to wear a mask in a store." In truth, the law is far more subtle, far more sensible than that. It speaks of intent, of committing theft, assault, or some other misdeed while hiding one's face. Simply wearing a mask, with your parents by your side, wandering among books, or shielding yourself against the wind, does not, and never could, meet that standard. And even a store policy, no matter how strict, cannot turn an innocent action into a crime, nor justify rudeness, muttered commands, or the singling out of a child. To claim otherwise is to misunderstand the law entirely. In Virginia, there is no sweeping law that declares wearing a mask in a store a felony. Laws about concealing one's identity do exist, yes, but they are narrow, precise, and bound by circumstance. They speak not of ordinary people, browsing quietly with their families, but of those whose intent drifts toward mischief or crime. -Customers who prefers facts to fiction

Have not visits here for some time and refreshing to walk in see all the books, magazines and café…read morestill around. Customer service friendly. Easy to wander around and seating available. Bathrooms in the rear of the store.