Great bookstore. Great politics. I appreciate the vibe in the store. I love my "Read books. Burn…read moreFascists" shirt and button. Got my dad a gift certificate because I want to support a great local business.

AVOID! RUDE! Went in to ask about local author book signings and the manager/owner was so…read moreincredibly rude, wouldn't take his eyes off of his phone to even have a conversation, as another reviewer indicated...inhospitable. I do NOT recommend this bookstore to anyone! Customer beware!

This is DeKalb's only independent bookstore other than the adult one. It's run out of what used to…read morebe a garage in back of the main building at 115 N. 1st Street; hours are limited and the stock doesn't rotate much. Still, they have an awful lot of books packed into a small space, and the proprietor - a retired professor who's just looking to break even - is very helpful. He'll help you find what you're looking for, and if you're interested in something there isn't much demand for - such as books in French - he may be able, if you call ahead, to grab some out of storage for you. Prices are reasonable.

Wonderful treasure in downtown Dekalb. A very eclectic assortment of used and rare books. The owner…read morehimself is a gem and will be happy to talk about a variety of subjects as you explore the shelves searching for that book you didn't know you wanted. A great way to spend an afternoon!

This is a tiny, cute bookstore geared mostly toward kids. There is no emphasis on diverse books or…read moreauthors, which is unfortunate. Hopefully they can grow and use this space to broaden readers' minds and worldviews, not reinforce familiar stories.

Such a great little shop. Nicely curated selection for a small location. Neat little gem in…read moredowntown Lake Geneva.

Tip: Online orders are available for pick up at CUSTOMER SERVICE; straight back from front doors…read more NOT at the check out. (They should maybe consider putting a sign up, eh?) Picked up my online order, for which I had been emailed a receipt, and was then offered a printed receipt in store.... Stop it. Stop the insanity. Save the paper for books, and toilet paper. Everything else can be digital.

I love this store and I have been there several times, but checkout is sometimes difficult. At my…read morefirst visit to the store, the clerk asked if I had a rewards membership. I told her I once had a premium account but I thought it had lapsed and I might need to renew. She asked which kind of membership I had and I told her I wasn't sure. She told me I had to know or she couldn't process it. She entered my phone number and rang up the order as a basic membership. I let it go and shopped there a few more times without being asked which type of membership I had. Last Friday, I was waiting to check out, and the woman ahead of me was asked for her phone number to enter for rewards. When I checked out, I wasn't asked so I asked the clerk if she didn't want to enter my phone number for rewards. She was generally kind of rude but did enter the numbee and didn't ask about a membership type. When I got out to my car, I logged into my account. It indicated that I had a basic membership but listed the differences between the basic and premium and allowed me to upgrade. I upgraded without incident. I think the staff should know how to access the membership type and should be able to upgrade for you if you are willing to pay the cost of a premium account. The staff on the floor seem nice and helpful but checking out could be a more pleasant experience.

Adorable book shop in downtown East Troy!…read more I came with some friends to do Christmas shopping, and I left with much more than I expected. Gorgeous space and very helpful staff!

Who would have thought that a bookstore that looks like it belongs in Diagon Alley could instead be…read moreon the adorable downtown square of East Troy, WI?!? I could spend hours in here looking at the wonderfully curated selection of books. This shop may look small, but it is PACKED with anything you could be looking for. The woman running the shop is passionate about her store, and her care and attention is evident in every corner. If you're the kind of person who is always looking to support local bookstores - be sure to add this one to your list!

Great independent book store and cafe I luckily came across while passing through downtown Dixon…read more Friendly staff and a nice selection of books to go with the good coffee. Would happily stop in again.

Nice bookstore. You'll probably find something perusing the aisles. I found a haunted book about…read morehaunted places in Aurora!

Fireside Books in Monroe, Wisconsin, is a little treasure. Owner Kathi Spaeth offers a wonderful…read moreassortment of current, recent and vintage/collectible books in all subject areas. She is a gifted craftsperson; a quilter, rugmaker and fiber artist who also teaches at some regional and national craft schools. Her shop is charming and cozy and a perfect place to spend a few hours browsing the book selection and chatting with one of the most interesting and engaging shopkeepers you'll ever meet.

Yes this is the cutest bookshoppe ever I had so much fun. The store has everything for your…read morereading convenience. This place is very cozy bring your young kids and they will enjoy the section for young kids They also have one of the kind gifts If you need a book and you don't have it they will place the order for you I had so much fun in the store Come and support small business in your era

Bookstores like this are disappearing. It seems the only ones around are behemoth chains, if even…read more Robin's Nest is one of the few that are independent. Locally owned and operated by people who actually like books. They have something for many tastes. A small store, meaning the selection is kind of limited. It has a lot of the current best sellers. There's also the niche stuff. Pretty organized and easy to find categories. There's books on a variety of topics. A few are ones that are hard to find. Has a pretty good children's section. Can't find everything one wants but has quite a bit. The prices are okay for being independent and local. Cool place to look around. It has pretty good prices. The hours are kind of limited but they're open most days such as weekends.

Came to Town House Cafe for lunch with some colleagues, and it was a great suggestion! Such a cute…read morelittle bookshop and cafe with a cozy, quaint atmosphere. The inside is charming, and they also have outdoor seating available. We came during lunch, and it was definitely busy, which speaks to how popular it is! I ordered the Town House Turkey, and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Such a fun little spot for lunch, especially if you enjoy a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5