This is a great rambling used bookstore - the kind where you sometimes have to move stacks of books to look at the stacks of books behind them. Old skool. A real place to discover something you didn't even know existed. They have some really old sci-fi with rad cover art. Tons of genres sprawling over several rooms. It's a book maze in here! Everything is well organized despite the maze and seeming disarray. They have 25c books outside and the prices inside are also great. Helpful staff and tons of parking! Right next door to the comic shop, in case you want a book store two-fer! Then hop across the street for some Shivers! There's your afternoon sorted. read more

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They have a fantastic selection of paperback and hardback books. They're well worth the visit.

The store is large, but poorly laid out. It's almost like it used to be a house, with several rooms and hallways. Makes it a bit of a jumble. There are just piles of books everywhere, on floors, tables, etc. Store is crammed full making it tough to move around in easily. Prices are a bit high for used books too. Some were only a dollar or two less than sticker price. That said all of the books seemed to be in excellent condition, and the store had a huge inventory. It's the place to go if you are looking for a certain book, just not if you are looking for a deal. read more

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This is one of my favorite bookstores in Ohio. The owner is very nice and helpful. The store is a little messy, but its a good messy. Its got that nice little bookstore feel to it. :) The prices are good and there is a large selection of different genres. This store is a good place to browse and you could find yourself leaving with many more books then you had planned on buying.... read more

Lot of books in lots of categories. Can turn in books for discounts. Friendly staff and environment

Great selection of extremely overpriced used books that are often in pretty bad condition. This place is incredibly cramped and feels as if the floor and shelves could give way at any time and end you. Nevermore books on Sylvania is a way better book store, as is Grounds for Thought in Bowling Green. Both of those stores have far better prices, selection, and quality of books. read more

I went in to give credits for books I had. This was the second time I've done this and the first time no one explained the process behind this. Today the owner applied my credits to the books my mom purchased without asking. She wasn't very happy about having to fix it when my mom demanded she fix it because those were not her credits. When I asked how the credits are given based on the books I brought in, the worker who gave me the credits got *very* defensive about why I earned the credits I got. I had 5 books that were in brand new condition. I earned half a credit for each book. I left feeling absolutely taken advantage of. Had this been explained the first time I had taken in books or even before I handed over the books today I would have taken them elsewhere. The owner was also very defensive about the fact that every credit is 50% off a book. That's fine but I'm giving you books for free basically and you are making a living off my donation. Don't get defensive when I ask a simple question on how this works. I'll be spending those credits as fast as I can and I will not be back. read more