Support local bookstores! I love this one; it's a little cozy bookstore filled with books! There is…read morea good selection of books with all of the genres. They also have stickers, shirts, and pins. I like following them on Instagram, I find out about author signings as they're plugged into the local community. The owners are very friendly and sweet! Definitely come check them out!

A slightly hidden little bookstore always feels whimsical. That's exactly how I felt about Thistle…read moreand Nightshade. The bookstore is aptly named as it evokes a kind of mystical feeling-perfect for a bookstore. It was a little hard to find the place as the entrance is inside another hallway and the signage didn't have lights on at the time. But once you go inside, it is very welcoming with the dim lights at the entrance. But they do have better-lit reading areas by a window in the back. What I liked about this place is how organized and well labeled everything was. Even though it is a smaller bookstore, they had a great selection of newer and older books from different genres. I do remember that they had some books on sale, but that was a specific selection. So happy to support local bookstores!

Best bookstore in Reno by far! Owners are amazing, super cute location and book truck, plus their…read moremonthly book club is so much fun!

From the owner: We are a VERY small bookshop that operates out of a box truck! We converted the inside by adding…read morewood flooring and lining the walls with bookcases. Metal fold-out stairs lead into the truck where book lovers will find thousands of different titles geared for readers of all ages and phases. Very briefly we had a pop-up location inside Sierra Water, the cutest plant shop in Reno, but we chose to close it up at the end of February. Visit the truck at Riverside Farmers Market on Saturdays...switches to Sundays in May!

Has all my favorite authors! Including Debt the First 5000 Years by David Graeber which I picked up…read moreon the clearance rack. Has a great selection of radical kids books which is so helpful as a little free library steward :-) Staff is nice and helpful and thankfully balances the best interest of the cats with being service minded. So glad the cats have a room where they can get away from people if they're not in the mood to be friendly.

I came here on Saturday April 25th for Indie Bookstore Day and this place was PACKED. It was hard…read moreto navigate to the fiction shelf as there were so many people looking for new books to add to their collections. My genre of choice is Romance and I did not see a dedicated Romance section. Luckily, "House of Cotton" was on my TBR, as I had bought and gifted it a few years ago. So I snagged it and paid. The two workers behind the cash wrap were friendly and took the time to make me feel like I was the only patron in the store, despite what was probably an onslaught for the day. Rad Cat also has a curated selection of stationary and journals to choose from if that's something you're also in the market for. They have a section for cats you can interact with, however with the amount of people that came through on this day, the cats were also overwhelmed and weren't able to be interacted with. Which is totally fine and made total sense for the day.

Purchased two books, they came in the mail quickly. Peeled off tape holding box closed to easily…read morere-use the box in the future. Unfortunately, the softcover book to be gifted to my sister had two diagonal bumpy tracks right through the title of the book. No - I did not use a tool to open the box, plus, it was the book on the bottom, not the top book. I seldom return but prepped the book and box and got ready to buy a post office shipping label, then thought, hmmm, I'll call to make sure they know that I don't want a refund, just a new unmarked book. The woman on the phone was helpful. Three days later the gift book arrived, unmarked !! Thank you Barnes Noble staff.

This is the most well-stocked Barnes & Noble bookstore I have ever been in. Their fiction section…read morewas incredibly diverse and had a lot of my favorite authors. The shelves were brimming and there was plenty of staff on hand to help find things and answer questions. Normally, I am an independent bookstore supporter and I do still buy the majority of my books from smaller independent booksellers. Unfortunately, I haven't found an independent bookstore in Nevada -- North or South -- that compares to the likes of Vroman's in Pasadena (if you have a recommendation, I am all ears). That said, if you are in the Reno area and want a brick and mortar bookstore with a huge selection, this is the place. And they do offer some decent discounts, so keep an eye out for the books that have been marked down. I was able to pick up a first edition of Patti Smith's new memoir at 50% off!

I recently visited Mystic Rose. I would give the ladies working there five stars for their customer…read moreservice and giving us information regarding their classes. (You can find their class schedule on the web and I would definitely say that is worth a look-see!) There is parking right in front of the store and it is just off S Virginia St, easy to find. The reason for the three stars has to do with inventory. This is not a large shop so one has to consider space available for merchandise. However, there was not much of a selection and the prices were fairly high. I realize that it is becoming harder to run a brick and mortar store front everyday, but I found the merchandise to be "stale" and dated. (ie: no latest tarot decks, books, etc.) I also felt like if I were to return in a month or so, it would look much as it did the day I visited, with the same merchandise in the same place. It may be that "Mystic Rose" concentrates more on the classes and readings and such, but that's not why I came. I miss the well-stocked metaphysical shops of the past and would love to see a sample tarot deck or book before I purchase it... I guess those days are gone.

A small but complete shop of jewelry, crystals, books, oracle cards, divination tools, and more. I…read morewas lucky enough to visit Mystic Rose just before Christmas, simply because the Carson City friend who picked me up at the airport needed to stop at this store. I had time to peruse the selections thoroughly. I particularly enjoyed the large selection of crystals, and the availability of guides and books that explain how to use the crystals. I ended up buying a hunk of Angelite, and I'm happy that I did. Their selection of divination cards is small, but, again, a nice variety. In particular, I was pleased to see that they carry the Animal Wisdom Cards. I complimented the store owner on this, and we had a nice conversation about the uses and power of this particular deck. There are a few more items upstairs. There is a large second room that is used for classes. I only had a few short days in Nevada, which precluded taking any classes. If I were in Reno for a longer visit, I would definitely want to sample a class or a reading. Small, yes, but a solid, representative selection of various items. You'll never find everything in the world here, but you'll get a nice variety and/or introduction.

You think your GPS has shown you to the wrong location, but this book nook is located inside the…read moreNevada Marketplace which is inside the Reno Town Mall. The mall looks deserted but there's a used book store there. Equal parts fiction and nonfiction older books. Big selection of cookbooks. Pay at register by the marketplace's entrance.

Small consignment area inside the Marketplace. Quite a large assortment of cookbooks, DVD's. Books…read morearen't particularly well organized. Relatively small collection.

I haven't been to Recycled records since they moved to the new location. Shame on me! There so much…read moremore room so the selection is massive. The most important thing is they are not only helpful but honest. Thanks guys!

Today I brought some records in to be possibly sold. First impression opening the door, business…read moresmelled like your grandpa's 2 bedrooms no one has been in since 1947. They need some serious Lysol and Febreze spray. I brought in one record box, sat it in an out of the way place next to the counter to go get my second record box. I got the side eye stare from employee Mike. By the time I got back into the store, a whole minute later Mike has my box on the counter looking through it. No hi, how can I help you, what's your name, a smile or anything. Most people who work the public do not start rummaging through someone else's stuff without some sort of acknowledgment to have permission to inspect the items. In the minute I was outside getting my second box, he decided nothing in the box (50 records) was totally unplayable. It did not matter to me if they bought my records or not. It's the way it was done, disrespectful to someone his elder, you could tell being rude and angry was his work M.O. There is enough anger in the world, no need to spew your anger on people you have no idea who or what they are about. This business earned a -10 and I will tell everyone I know not to do business with this company.

"The water of true tears keeps alive the fires of devotion."…read more Needing to find yourself in this big world, need a quiet thought all to your self. Come in and sit awhile. The services are open to the public, but your prayers can be fulfilled with a bought on your knees your lighting a candle anytime you need. The church keeps its doors open to the public during business type hours for public use. A small candle donation is not required but appreciated. The Catholic population of Reno was vast in the early years with no place of worship or fellowship. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1906. In June of 1908 the cathedral was dedicated. All worship services were in full swing, but a fire destroyed the roof in 1909. It was rebuilt and rededicated in 1910 where it still stands tall for all to come. The first Bishop of Reno, Thomas Kiely Gorman was set as the Diocese of Reno. Through the years many restorations have taken place to retro fit the foundation. In the 1950s a wrap around mural surrounding the alter was installed. A one of a kind mural painted by Edith and Isabel Piczek, is considered "to be one of the finest works of its kind in America." The theme of the mural depicts "Adoration of the Lamb of God, our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist." The message of the mural depicts how important the modern family should accept sacrament for communion for their lives and the community. The murals presents images of "Saints from the Old Law," Abel, Moses, Ruth, Abraham, and Isaac in all their glory. Depictions of John the Baptist and the Lamb of God are presented in all majesty. The call of angels is a truth of faith in Catholic teachings. The door of St Thomas is adorned in all copper with two angels on either side. We dwell in constant companies of angels keeping us safe. It is interesting that the Saint Aquinas, related discussions of angels to location. This saint discusses: "could an angel be a non physical being said to occupy space?" The realm of the angels these days and the early thoughts from Aquinas have led to much of the mechanics of quantum physics. It's a mighty majesty to place angels and you can ponder their glory in an Aquinas dedication to his reverence. As the large copper doors are open to all. Come in and find yourself. Talk to the maker. Use the services to help yourself and those around you. May your faith be strong no matter what you believe or follow. Happiness is yours just listen and accept the blessings that surround you. Amen! May grace, serenity and peace be yours always!

You cannot review a house of worship. Suffice it to say that this is the Cathedral for Renoread more