Love this place. Great place to shop for new and used book and even a good selection of records…read more The variety of books is really good and what I would expect in a good used/new bookstore. Nice to find a little something for all interests. Prices on used books seemed to be reasonable and records were hit and miss for price, some seemed a bit high but I could also be a little out of touch.

Independent book store with the right vibe incorporating used books. Went bc of a community event…read morewith leaders speaking on a vision for supporting unhoused youth in the area. Selling local earthen ware, beeswax candles, records, with a grand piano on hand. Chairs are set in places for people to "pick up and read," and has that magical "the right book will find you today," feel. Prices are so reasonable. A must for book lovers.

I visit indie bookstores when traveling, and J Michaels Books is no exception…read more It was delightful to find a newer compilation of essays by Vivian Gornick. What I wasn't expecting was the fabulous greeting by the 30 something male cashier. "Vivian Gornick - she's so wonderful." We proceeded to discuss much of her work. Delighted to hear his appreciation of the 89 y/o fearless second-wave feminist thinker!

Bookstores are heaven for me and this didn't disappoint me. Friendly people, current books and the…read moreonly problem is the lack of parking. I will always be a customer

This is a great bookstore. I was surprised by how many new releases and books they had despite how…read moresmall it was. I can tell they curate the store very well. They had a lot of nice touches like a blind date with a bookshelf, color coded tape in the romance section that indicated how "spicy" a book was, and cute stationary and cards. The blind date with the books were so cute, 25$ each but they come with stickers and would be such a good gift for someone. The books were also reasonably priced and they had some discount shelves. I will definitely be coming back here.

A truly great local bookstore. Always find what I want, and at the rare times it isn't in stock,…read morecan be ordered very quickly. Helpful staff, always friendly and pleasant. I just bought a book at a price comparable to online and can pick it up tomorrow. I often find interesting choices in the remaindered section as well. It is easy to support such a fine local business.

What a hidden gem. I love this store. Their selection is incredible, the exterior looks a bit odd…read morebut the inside is on par with a cool indie book store you'd find in NYC. The owner is a lovley human and just go!

They are not open when they say they are. A note on the door is no help when you drive from out of…read moretown. They are more often closed than open. Not worth the trip.

A fantastic labyrinthine shop for book lovers. A huge selection of old and recent, and excellent…read moreprices! Also, great jewelry and other accessories. Truly a gem.

The prettiest bookstore I've ever seen, I wish I would of taken more pictures of it , it's so…read moreorganized and has the best local art and subject books. The owner betsey was so inviting , I loved that local artist display there and you can tell the owner puts her all into this shop. I bought the prettiest quilt by a local artist and a book by a local author of opal whitley as something to remember cottage grove by will visit this shop every time I come to visit

I'm a sucker for any independent bookstore and this was no exception. I wandered in while waiting…read morefor food nearby and left with a couple of books I didn't know I wanted. Such is the book lover life

Was in town while on an Oregon road trip and on any good road trip you find the best local…read morebookshop, Black Sun did not disappoint. It's a little packed full but that's part of it's charm. Enjoyed the cool music they had playing as we perused new and used books which filled every inch of this small-ish shop. They had every subject imaginable and many of the titles are facing outwards to give you a bit of a recommendation as you journey through the store in hopes finding the perfect book, or two, or ten. We got something new (popular bestseller) and something used (of the underground variety). Regardless of your preferred genre you will find something here to scratch your bibliophile itch. They also have a parking lot which makes getting in and out of the store easy and hassle free. Cant wait to come back the next time we're in town!

I was really amazed to see this neat place right downtown for all your reading needs. It's like a…read moremini-Powells, they even have some of the rooms named by color. And it is huge! They had a shelf at least 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide that was just books about watercolor painting! And a huge room full of cookbooks! Books for youth are their own huge room. Most of the books are used but new books are discounted. Service was friendly. I will definitely be back.

Smith Family Bookstore in Eugene, Oregon, is a true gem for book lovers in search of variety and…read morebargains. Nestled in the heart of Eugene, the bookstore offers plenty of cozy nooks and crannies to dig through their vast inventory. As you traverse the creaking stairs and aisles of the bookstore, you'll encounter rows and rows of bookshelves lined with books from floor to ceiling, exuding a sense of nostalgia and charm. The layout is well-organized and labeled, making it easy to navigate through the different sections and genres. From bestsellers to classics, fiction to nonfiction, and everything in between, it's made abundantly clear the store caters to diverse reading interests. Whether you are in search of a contemporary novel, an academic tome, or a rare collectible edition, chances are you'll find it within the store's extensive collection. What impressed me most about Smith Family Bookstore is their competitive pricing for quality used books. The savings on art and reference books alone is well worth my two hour drive from Portland. It's common to find pristine coffee table art books for a fraction of the cost you'd pay elsewhere. I do love a bargain! Smith Family Bookstore offers plenty of cozy reading nooks and comfortable seating areas. These spaces allow visitors to dive into a new book or simply enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by the comforting presence of rows and rows of books. I'm totally in love with the vibe here.

Friendly people, great products (plants, book), beautiful store cat…read moreAlways a great place to drop by and see what's new

Excellent, kind employees, eclectic book and gift selections, local author support and the ONLY…read moreplace to buy plants in the spring and summer. A real Cottage Grove treasure. Highly recommend without reservation.

Stay hidden! you are a gem in a mountain of dross! I have no idea how you manage to do what you do…read moreand stay alive, given the nonsense a theo-bib-philo-nutter has to negotiate in the world outside gamerville. Not to mention all those ham-fisted demi-annotated texts we must peruse (and buy) to get to anything approaching non-cloven meat. Good Lord! often a Talmud shows up with an index in a font that no human can read -but not with you... Thank you. And Go Ducks!

The theological and historical emphasis version of City Lights books , ( SF),but on steroids! This…read moreplace is like a book nerds idea of heaven. I found several books by authors I like that I never heard of, looked through disorganized piles and shelves randomly finding a $228 stack of winter reading g goodies to bring home! Just the kind of thing you'd expect from Eugene..... just the kind of go along with coffee thing you'd expect from Oregon!! Go Ducks!!