A classic local independent bookstore with deep roots in the Keene community. Great service with a…read morewonderful selection of books, including a used section.

Good bookshop. They can order what they don't have. Nice used selection. The internal cafe is…read moreaverage and has shorter hours than the bookstore itself.

Did they close permanently? I've gone (recently) multiple times during it's said open hours and…read morethey aren't open. Plus I just tried to call and the call abruptly ends.

Great owner, great book selection, great prices. The owner is personable and kind. Every book I…read morelooked at was lightly used and in great condition. I couldn't believe how reasonable her prices were! Before you go buy a new book, check here first!

A truly unique experience. Get lost in a sea of endless books, all categorized nicely in sections…read morethat extend floor to ceiling, downstairs and upstairs. From leatherbound classics to old first editions to kids books, it's all here. Also a fun way to get small kids excited about books as the multi-story barn is like an adventure for them.

You must see it for yourself! This bookstore is truly a one-of-a-kind. My partner and I are avid…read morereaders, and in this bookstore we found multiple collections that we had been scouring the internet and eBay in search of for months. Not only were all the books of the collection all together, but they were so reasonably priced. Past the collections, we found so many books that couldn't have been purchased elsewhere. What a brilliant preservation of history this place is. The owners were such kind souls and incredibly knowledgeable. It's incredible what they've been able to build within those walls. My partner and I spent 4 blissful hours in the store, and we're eager to return.

This is a gem of a store; I could easily spend hours here scouring the shelves for antique gems…read more They sell used books here, and you'll find originals here that might look rough around the edges, but their value is gold. You immediately get that smell of old books when you walk in. That leather bound scent that just doesn't exist in books that are made now in days. I always wonder about the people who previously owned these books, were they treasured? given by a loved one? These aren't thoughts I contemplate when I'm at Barnes and Nobles. (Don't get me wrong though; I live B&N) It's worth a visit, even if you don't end up buying anything.

Excellent selection! Highly edited!…read moreI found clean used copies of Muriel Spark, VS Naipaul, Herman Melville. I always try to stop by when I travel on the 91. It's a real place of love and integrity.

Game selection has gone way down hill. Gamestop gave me more for my trade in…read more.. I was told on entry if I wanted cash for my trade I would have to come back another day. The place has gone way down hill over the last 5 months or so.

Not bad. Most of their stuff is overpriced, but you can sometimes find good deals mixed in with the…read moreoverpriced items. Great place to preorder Vinyl's, and friendly service.

We were quite excited to check out this bookstore during our vacation. We had just arrived in our…read morecar with our 13-year-old Labrador Retriever (we planned to take turns in the bookstore with the other hanging out with the dog), when our cellphones let us know that we were under a tornado warning and should take shelter immediately. We had no place to go, so my husband ran in and asked the manager/owner if, given the circumstances, we could take shelter there until the emergency was over. We thought, given the types of folks who tend to run independent bookstores, that question would be a no-brainer. To our stunned amazement, he said no. "Nice" guy. Our everlasting thanks to the employee who ran out into the parking lot and helped us find our way to the local Tractor Supply Company, where we took shelter. We give this place 1 star - zero for the bookstore and its owner and five for the employee, because at least one person in that place has a truly kind heart.

Owner was very helpful and a nice selection! We stopped in after walking near the river, and he…read moregave suggestions for around town for our short stay.

This place is a continual joy to visit…read more Very good selection of books including many by local authors. Very good used books section as well , which includes a really delightful oddity. if you look up you'll see one of the larger collections of model planes hanging above your head. As a bonus Aesop's table, a fun little lunch place is located within the bookstore.

What a tonelessly snarky fellow. The tall one who periodically visits the cafe staff, where he…read moreconverses in loud yells. I brought two books to the counter today and took a moment to look in my bag for my book discount bookmark for him to stamp. I carefully put my laptop, wallet, glasses, and clean paper wrapper containing the cafe's fresh veggie sandwich half, all on the broad counter for a moment, in the manner of Lucille Ball. I'm old enough that she was my mentor in a special graduate class on clowning, eons ago. But the bookstore clerk zeroed in on the sandwich. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter. This is a bookstore." Who talks like this? Yes, the wrapped sandwich was anomalous there, matter out of place but for a moment. He had no right to sound this way, but I apologized. The purchase came to under twenty. He was so excitedly thrilled by this. "You can't have a book stamp because you didn't spend twenty today!" He bounced as he said it. New to the discount program because who cares, I quietly accepted this news. "See?" He went on, "Look. It says so right there, right on the bookmark!" I gave no reply to him. "But, of course, everyone just hates to read!" There was no humor going on. He was claiming the right to scold an old person for being nothing but that, in his eyes. I'm older and small in size. What a bully! I looked him in the face and said, "What is wrong with you?" Off balance, he said, "Nothing. This is just what's called having a sense of humor." He turned and sped off. There was no 'thank you' to complete the transaction. To me, a comic to the core, incivility is not humor at all. It's disrespect. It's a man Indulging in meanness towards an older woman because he can get away with it here and there. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter," was so inappropriate to say, to anyone, the cruelness of it must have felt like free-flight. It was so absurdly rude he brought to mind Monty Python. I spend up to $400 a month on books. I find everyone else here at Toadstool polite, but similarly distracted and disinterested in the customers, except for the owner. But no one else is disrespectful except for this guy.

We always to go often to buy coffee and pastry and then sit with friends and play scrabble or…read morechess. Recently , we were told by the manager to leave because the game was taking too long! All the comfortable upholstered chairs are gone now " because the homeless pee on them! " What is going on over here? Why are the homeless pissing on the furniture and it totally goes unnoticed? Why is coffee area short staffed and customers given a time limit to sit at the tables? Also need gluten free pastry options. Disappointed

This is my go-to store because it's the closest location and while I occasionally have the problem…read moreof damaged books, the staff is really understanding and helpful. Today I was there and found the book I was looking for; Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne. But the pages were damaged and I'm very particular about the condition of the books I buy. So I asked a man on staff if they had anymore copies in the back. He came back with multiple copies so I could pick the one in the best condition. It was so sweet of him and he really made my day since I was about to walk out without asking. Ended up buying two more books because of him! Thank you!

This was an amazing find of a place to explore, and I think is a must visit if you find it! As you…read morecould tell from its name they have used books which is a large portion of the inventory but don't worry if you aren't a book lover they have plenty. Vintage vinyls in large numbers, vintage clothing, and plenty of other oddities to excite you or even make you wonder. There is a main building where you'll find some books, most of the vinyls and lots of other items. Out back, which by the way does have a couple parking spots also has the yurt which is where you will find the majority of the books. It's a very impressive collection and has a good variety of genres and while a lot are vintage I did stumble upon some more commonly know titles such as Harry Potter and a Hunger Games book. If you only explore the main building and skip the yurt you certainly miss out! The owner was extremely friendly and you could tell this is a passion of his to share his collection for others to find and collect! Also for the most part I really thought prices were reasonable, with many of the books in the yurt looking like they were $3-$4 roughly. My wife and I almost decided to purchase an awesome looking lamp that featured a barrel as the base. We did up just browsing though but enjoyed our time here very much! Worth visiting for sure!

So many books! And vinyl! And movie posters! And used clothing! And decor items! And even some…read moreelectronics! Definitely check out the large yurt in the back for more. Yes, I found two Star Trek books to take along and very nearly bought a shirt that I did not need. Prices were great and the dude working (owner? manager?) was super friendly. [Review 18451 overall - 51 in Vermont - 1973 of 2022.]