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5.0 (12 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Ilene H.

What a cute little store with a great selection of books but I also loved the little goodies. Stop in to buy some stickers, keychains and other stocking stuffer type items. I loved their selection of roll-on perfume. Don't get to see PENNY!!! What a lovely, sweet cat!

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Rachel M.

Heartleaf books is the kind of cute, cozy bookstore you see in the movies complete with a bookstore cat that I sadly did not get to meet when I was there, but hopefully next time! It's a unique, co-op bookstore where you can pay for different levels of memberships to get discounts and a spot on the membership board. But you don't have to be a member to shop there. For small space, it's incredibly well-curated with all types of books from kids to adult, non-fiction poetry and art. They also feature stickers, stationery, and other trinkets making it a perfect place to do your gift shopping. After hours in the evenings, they do small author events, poetry reading and book signings for a truly book-minded community space. If you are a book and cat lover, you absolutely need to stop by!

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Ashley G.

Well first of all there's a cat, so that is an instant 5/5! Cute little bookstore with a lot of options for books AND stickers. Staff were super nice!

Maisune E.

fed hill needs more non food places like this with things to do! i looooove the co-op concept and the book selection. i got an afro-vegan cookbook and the cutest rhode island themed stickers for my laptop. the location is so cute and reminds me that i'm living in the historic northeast. AND this FRIENDLY SOFT KITTY is sooooo social and made my whole day! she woke up from a nap to say hello and pose like the beauty she is!

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Love this bookstore! Great staff (including Penny the cat) and a great selection of books! Prices are fair. :)

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Great staff (including Penny the cat) and a great selection of books!

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