Stopped in here on the last day I lived in Lynchburg. I was missing out. This is packed full of…read morebooks. Three stories worth. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The books are reasonably priced. Worth a day trip to Lynchburg.

So many options and a very helpful staff. We have already made a second trip there and I know it…read morewon't be the last.

OMG, what a shop, plan on spending hours shopping. The…read moreowner was very nice and respectful.

I've been visiting this record store (in it's several locations) for about 20 years now and it's…read morenever let me down. The bargains aren't as prevalent as they used to be pre-Ebay and Discogs, but there are still some deals to be had. The main thing about this store is that the owner, Sam, is a condition guy. He really only buys records that are in good shape. The jacket may be torn to shreds, but the disc inside will be near perfect, and those with shredded jackets are usually in his dollar bin. Every time I walk into this store I find something I've been looking for all over the place. He's got a great records throughout from his dollar bin to his collectibles section, you're sure to find something (if not several things) to suit your fancy. Downtown Records remains one of my top stores in the US. The only down side is that due to the owner's real occupation he's only open on Saturdays and closes up completely for tax season.

BUYER BEWARE I have been going to this store for years to…read moretry to support local business, but I have had enough. Here are some major complaints I have. 1) The store is run like a pawn shop and not a hobbyist store. From the bikes, to the dirty birdcage. 2) The quality of the products is questionable at best. The items are not stored properly, often in a pile inside or outside of the store. The items themselves are often damaged. I had purchased a preowned switch lite on layaway which was scratched and it took over a month to get a different one. 3) The service is terrible because you will be in an incredibly confined location surrounded by junk and she will spend 30 minutes helping the customer who came in after you before helping you. You will also wait for an incredibly long time (weeks to months) to get anything if you try to order it through this store. 4) The pricing is awful. I had asked for an exchange. The original switch lite for a screen protector and a switch lite without scratches, and instead I received, paying well over an additional $90, a cheap rubber casing I didn't ask for, rubber skin for the switch lite which I didn't ask for, a micro SD card, and the replacement switch. You will pay next to full price for used items. 5) THERE ARE FAKES SOLD HERE. The micro-SD card I mentioned in #5 was not the 256 GB listed, but a fake which was around 10 GB at best. It corrupted my save data and has forced me to abandon long-term saves (playing for months) for Animal Crossing New Horizons and more. When confronted she only gave me $30 (out of the aforementioned $90) and I was forced to purchase a functional micro-SD card elsewhere. BUYER BEWARE.

Very sweet family owned business. I've never visited this Store and not received superior customer…read moreservice. It's a small little Store, jammed packed with treasures. You never know what you may find there.

This little gem of a book store has an incredible variety of gifts, books, and cute little…read morestationery items. Only Willow Tree dealer in the area, and they're locally owned and operated, with great customer service. They even have a decent Spanish section! Check it out when you have time to browse.

From the owner: Bibles, Cristian books, Christian music and DVDs, greeting cards, Willow Tree figurines, Christian…read moregifts, Church Supplies

If you're looking for a book they have it they're better than the library. Reasonably priced good…read moreservice good place to find the book better than the library

Great store with a wide selection. But. I brought my toddler in to browse some books and pick out a…read morefew. He got very excited and accidentally knocked one of the wooden shelves down off the case when he was removing one of the books. No damage was done and there was very little mess. I went to clean it up. But, one of the employees walked over first, to put the shelf back. Standing behind her, I apologized. And she did not say a word. She completely ignored me. Just kept aggressively shoving the shelf back into its place and walked away without a word, very clearly agitated that my son had done something that cost her 30 seconds out of her day. So I coralled my toddler, paid for our books, and quickly got out of there. Did not feel welcome with my toddler at all. In the kids section of a chain book store. Apparently kids aren't allowed to be kids there? Luckily the check-out lady was very nice!

If you love acoustic music... bluegrass, country, Americana, this is the place for you in SW…read moreVirginia. I was very impressed with the selection and scope of the artists represented. Sometimes you just wanna ignore the phone and pop a cd in. I'm sure there will be something here that you love.

I'm only moved to write a Yelp review when I am just blown away, and I am blown away by County…read moreSales. It's an old-fashioned, brick and mortar CD store (although in this case the building is covered in narrow wood shingles). It specializes in old time and bluegrass music and is located centrally in the adorable little mountain music town of Floyd, VA. The young man manning the store on the day I strolled in was very personable and knowledgeable, and (since I'm writing this post during the Covid-19 pandemic), I'll add that he was wearing his mask the entire time I shopped, (as was I). I've hardly shopped at all these past months but I was so charmed by this store, I decided to support them and stimulate the general economy. In that spirit, I bought the following CDs: The Tony Rice Unit - Manzanita, Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys - Man of Constant Sorrow, Anna & Elizabeth - free dirt, and the Shelor-Blackard Family, which I chose from the stores excellent field recording selection. Woohoo! Please support this store, either in person or online.

A nice Barnes and Noble with a friendly staff! We stopped here to kill some time while traveling…read moreand enjoyed it. The tables in the cafe aren't exactly comfortable or inviting, so I'm glad we didn't stay long. I've been to much better layouts as far as the cafe is concerned. Decent selection of new fiction too.

Had some extra time on my hands while waiting for the pup at the vet. Went to B&N to get some work…read moredone. I was hoping for a more comfortable work area, but had to sit in the empty cafe. Surprised to not see any oversized chairs anywhere in the store. Had issues connecting to WiFi so I just ended up using my phone's hotspot. Overall it was an ok experience. It served its purpose. If I have to return to the area I'll try a local place. Probably my fault from the start.

A book is like a whole new world waiting to be opened and explored. And visiting Too Many Books for…read morethe first time was like a journey to many worlds in one space and time. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Too Many Books, a beloved independent used bookstore located in the heart of Roanoke's Historic Grandin Village, is a perfect example. Owned and managed by Linda Stedman for many years, this cozy, two-story bookshop features a massive inventory of approximately 50,000 used books, which include fiction and non-fiction. There one can easily find vintage paperbacks as well as hardcover books in categories such as children's literature, history, science fiction, art, and philosophy; with extensive sections dedicated to Virginia, Civil War history, and genealogy. I was very impressed with the selection of books which included: antiquarian books, leatherbound books, out-of-print titles, limited editions, first editions, signed books by the author, and other collectible ephemera. It was a pleasure meeting the owner who came across as a very warm and deeply knowledgeable bookseller, as well as her other friendly staff in this bookstore with a very inviting atmosphere and fair prices. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its amazing merchandise. The store lists portion of its specialized inventory online via its AbeBooks Merchant Page. It also hosts author signings, literary discussions, and ocational major storefront sales. As a matter of fact it was holding one of those sales today where hardcover books were 20% off until the end of the month. I particularly liked a book by former Predident Barack Obama's Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, titled: "Obama: An Intimate Portrait." The author also served as an official photographer for President Ronald Reagan. The used book in almost new condition was selling for $50, so with the discount one could buy it for $40. One can check their official Too Many Books Instagram for events and most current inventory of books. I highly recommend this used bookstore, for its inviting ambiance, fair prices, and deeply knowledgeable and hospitable owner and staff.

The only thing missing from this classic style used bookstore is giant piles of books in corners…read moreand backrooms that threaten to fall over at any moment. Instead, they are all categorized, priced, and shelved under the watchful eyes of the proprietors. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and any time we had a question, they were there to answer it. What a pleasant way to spend and hour or two, perusing the shelves looking for treasures.