One of the best bookstores in the country! Support them. They support zines! Support independent…read morepublishers! Queer writers and thinkers. A must see and support! Also a good d and d section!

Huge independent bookstore with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity! We stopped in for some…read morebrowsing and were impressed at how expansive the store is. Note they do encourage mask wearing at the front and provide masks - when we visited, every person was masked. Tons to look at here, with good organization into categories and staff recommendations. I liked that they had a tarot/witchy section, huge kids section, RPG section, and variety in themes. Great spot to browse for a gift or new book for yourself.

Great coffee and great atmosphere! Would definitely go back here next time I'm in town.read more

MATCHA -7.5/10 AMBIANCE/BADDIES -9/10…read moreSERVICE-8/10 I ordered an iced matcha latte with oatmilk as always and it was pretty good! Very solid! The energy of this place is great It used to be one of my fav doughnut places as a kid The workers are nice and the design and aesthetic was great!

Do you love a well curated bookstore? Kismet is for you! Do you have kids who could use an outing?…read moreKismet is for you! (They have a whole playroom with lovely wood and fabric toys upstairs.) Are you looking for a really wide array of fiction for adults or books for kids? Kismet is for you! Want locally sourced gifts like jewelry, soap, cards, bags and toys? Kismet is for you! Want to check out a brood of backyard chickens from the comfort of indoors? Kismet is for you! This is a GEM of an independent bookstore - check it out!

I love Kismet Books in Verona. Friendly, helpful staff with an excellent selection of books and…read morecute gifts. Adorable space with a homey feel. Prefer to support local book stores and feel the value and prices are good. Excellent kids selection as well. Highly recommend.

Great customer service! Great prices & great selection! Whether you buy online or in store they…read morewill help you get the books you're looking for!

I always enjoy used book stores. Their only downside is how little they give you for quality books…read more I understand not being able to shell out of mass market trade paperbacks, but if you bring them something they will turn around and try to sell for $20+, for them to offer you like $3 or $4 for it is not uncommon. Still, I don't go to sell books there often. It's more about the thrill of the hunt. What will I find? Will it be a cool, British-cover edition of a Terry Pratchett novel? Will it be a Japanese import of an ELP concert? Will it be a cheap mug with a kitty on it? The only way to know for sure is to show up and look...

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.

An adorable shop that has far more than books run by lovely ladies. We managed to find some books…read moreand some souvenirs on this trip! Do plan to stop by if you are passing through!

Nestled along the Mississippi River in Bellevue is a terrific bookstore run by a wonderful owner,…read moreSheila! Street parking available, and the interior just act and feels like a neighborhood bookstore, but the warmth of the store a what separates it from most others. That begins with Sheila and her dog Buster, as they specialize in books but elevate the whole experience with personality. I went inside for an atlas, and discovered a great place! A Chicago native, Sheila is a treat. She knows her store and her town, and is helpful as can be. Kind, aware, and vibrant, what a fun person.

This place is filled top to bottom with stuff almost like a step back in time with the records…read more it's multiple floors plan on spending some time to explore

I love this place. Nick and team are great to work with, prices are reasonable and the selection…read morehas to be the best on the planet.

Frugal Muse Books, Music, Video, Inc. was established in 1994 and has been locally owned and…read moreoperated since. DVDs, CDs, LPs, graphic novels, audio books, and real books means they have something for everyone. They donate books to systems that support people in need and at least one other local business! I learned through The Barrymore Theatre that Frugal Muse is a ticket outlet for it. It is super convenient having a neighborhood ticket outlet! I enjoy paying cash that goes directly to the theatre (the bookstore being supportive enough not to add a fee) and that I get a physical ticket! No scan a phone here. I got paper tickets and I love it! My friend that has been with me on each of my ticket procurement outings finds quality low cost dvds for her family at Frugal Muse. Yesterdays selection: "Toy Story 3" still in the shrink wrap. The store is clean, organized, quaint, quiet. It's what I imagine book stores "used to be like", I say having grown up only in national chains environments. There are always a half dozen or more other shoppers when I've been here. Join them! There are always a couple gentlemen working behind the counter and I suspect they would talk books and authors if you engage them. Key tip: Frugal Muse can order new books! Drop in here to order what you want - avoid the national chain! Support local.

We love coming here to see what else we can read or research! I love the selection of cookbooks and…read moremy husband likes they have an assortment of cds/records. They have a good teen section that's grown over the last few years and a new manga section. Prices are always reasonable and they have a good selection of $2 books. People behind the counter are always friendly and helpful.

I love a good bookstore. And, the only thing better than a good bookstore is a good bookstore that…read morehas a good coffee shop. And, this has both. While the bookshop isn't huge, they have a good collection. We did manage to find a few to buy before leaving. And, their prices are reasonable. We really enjoyed the coffee shop. The coffee was good (I had an Americano). They also have a nice selection of pastries, and they have some that are both gluten and dairy free. That was a real plus. If we lived in the area, which we don't (we went up to see Taliesin), I would frequent Arcadia Books.

Arcadia Books is a phenomenal study spot. It's has a regular buzz of coffee-seekers and book-buyers…read morethat create a pleasant background chatter. Combined with its bright windows, low music, cozy wood aesthetic, and shelves of curated books; I could easily pass hours here. The coffee is pretty good too, and they have some bakery items and snacks if you get hungry. They have all the basics: lattes, chia, cocoa, etc. If anything, I think they could add a few specialty flavors or drink ideas to their list. Nevertheless, Arcadia is an outstanding coffeeshop, and I can't wait to come back again soon!

Quick stop before closing up a trip to Rockford. It's a beauty of a two-story bookshop,…read morebeautifully decorated. Selection was mid, would have liked to see a romance section. Sounds like they will be moving locations soon so hopefully the collection will expand. Nice stop for bookworms visiting Rockford.

Had a horrible experience setting foot in Maze Books. The manager/owner was not very…read morehospitable--and was delusional--thinking I'd set foot in the shop multiple times--when in fact I'd only ventured in once. Would not recommend purchasing books from them.