We love Barrington Books. Such an incredible selection of local authors and an even bigger…read moreselection of best sellers. The staff is so helpful and accommodating!

I usually wouldn't post this but my group and i had SUCH an awful experience at barrington books…read moretoday it was awful: My group came in and this lady with brown hair yelled at us because we had drinks and didn't see the cart/sign, I understand that it was further down next to the shop but it wasn't right next to the door so we didn't see it. When we saw said this and apologized she rudely told us it was right there and proceeded to get close to us and asked us to leave, we had passed 2 other workers when we walked in and they hadn't said anything, we also saw an older lady with her grandchild and she had a drink. It felt like she was targeting us as we were the only people of color, she proceeded to follow us out and watch us through the window. She was also berating us while we were leaving. The issue isn't the drink policy but the way she went about it felt very aggressive, racist and hostile.

A lovely shop and snackery in Warren! Books, wine, and snacks - you can't really go wrong! They…read morehave a great selection of used books at awesome prices. The snacks and wine are on the pricier side, so the books balance it all out. Appreciate the variety of curated wines available. The hummus plate was tasty and the perfect lighter app before dinner. I will be back the next time I'm in Warren

Cozy atmosphere Great used book selection…read moreTasty small plates and cocktails Friendly service Run by wonderful people

It was a bit cold outside and I needed to kill time so I was delighted to stumble across this…read morebookshop! First, I love that they have free non perishable goods outside for people to help themselves as they need it. The shop inside is very cute, they have a diverse selection of books inside a cozy space. I liked how it was organized, enjoyed featuring of local artists work, including cards and bookmarks. Prices were what you can expect from a smaller book store, nothing incredibly expensive and overall a good deal. They also had a pile of books by the door that were completely free, which I thought was a great idea. Definitely a great place to stop by if you're looking for a new read!

My favorite bookstore, hands down…read more The team at Heartleaf has created such a welcoming & eclectic environment. They've carefully curating a wide variety of stories, accumulated so many sweet little goodies & knick knacks, & built a wonderful, irreplaceable community in Providence. They put a LOT of effort into highlighting BIPOC & queer authors in their collection. The range of genres & narratives - especially considering the tiny size of the store - is a masterclass in diverse inventory. The very best thing about Heartleaf, though, is the manager. She alone is worth a visit to the store. If she's napping, it's a cardinal sin to disturb her. You'll just have to come back another time to give her a scratch behind the ears. (Penny is the manager. Penny is also a cat. I promise I'm not randomly scratching humans behind the ears.) Thank you Caroline & Mads for everything you do. Long live Heartleaf!

This is a cute and charming small bookstore. The owner was very sweet. I love supporting small…read moreshops and trying to spend my money in stores like this versus Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Their selection isn't too extensive but they had some unique books I'd never seen before as well as some more widely known titles. I think it's a great mix of genres in here. Check it out.

This is a fabulous independent bookstore. It's layout is spacious, making for relaxed, easy…read moreexploring and browsing. The card selection is top notch, featuring a variety of cards for every occasion. Book selection is varied and included excellent volumes on local history and topics. Add to that cheerful staff, and you've got it al!

This quirky store has a lot of cheap, liquidated stuff. Kinda like the ugly step brother of Ocean…read moreState Job Lots, in that it's rougher around the edges. They have a bunch of crap with with a few better quality items mixed in. I removed a star for having large restroom signs only to see they have closed them indefinitely to the public.

Good store for canned food and processed food snacks, candles and small household items…read more Not as great as the old Building 19 franchise, as many claim

This bookstore is fantastic! There are so many affordable books to find at this charming spot. I…read morelove their huge selection of beautiful notebooks to pick from. It is a smaller bookstore, but it has a lot of popular books available and a great selection of used books. There is an entire section of used books marked at a great price. I loved all the natural lighting that spilled into the space. While I didn't end up interacting with anyone who worked there, it felt like the staff was ready to answer any questions based on an interaction I saw with a cashier and another customer. There is metered parking right in front. I'd recommend checking this bookstore out.

If you are in downtown Providence, this is a great stop not only for books but also for souvenirs,…read morefun items, and vinyl. The store is well stocked and large for a downtown shop. The selection of books and music will make you spend time searching for your favorite. Street parking or public transportation are the best ways to reach this store....in addition to walking....

My first visit to Riffraff was for a book signing last weekend, but it won't be my last. I truly…read morelove the concept of this well stocked bookstore that is also a coffee shop and...get this...A BAR! The space is divided in two parts: The bookstore area and the cafe/lounge space. This is the perfect place to host a book signing or an open mic and intimate in the best way....cozy, but not crowded. It was daytime when I went, so there were plenty of pastries on display and they all looked amazing. The coffee and bar spirit selection were excellent, but I opted for a mocktail and was not disappointed I can't wait to come back and definitely want to go for one of their summer film nights in the courtyard. The movie schedule looks top-tier.

Such a lovely book and cafe/bar! I came mid afternoon, and I enjoyed my time. Mocha was perfect!…read moreMaybe if it was the end of my day, I would've enjoyed a drink but I still had a session to complete and was still on the clock. The location was a tad intimidating for me as a typical shy girl, but park at the spot inside the business, and walk towards the inner section, passing a clinic and the Troop. Didn't have time to browse too much, but I noticed others were here to study and work too~ we all seemed to be on the save vibe or getting work down. WiFi is such a cool password made me chuckle. Will come again when I'm the area.

We usually go to a be Barnes & noble in Warwick bc we live closer to that one but this one did not…read moredisappoint. It's right next to Ulta and a few other stores that I personally enjoy shopping. My husband mentioned that the shopping center was literally created for just me because it has a lot of my favorite shops in the same center. Extremely friendly employees that helped my husband find the medical books that he was looking for and my sons all found something that they wanted. I will probably go back to buy some calligraphy pens that I saw. I'm just an amazing vibe all around. They had some great deals on some books and other items I bought my husband some posts that said number one Dad on it. I love that there's a place for you to get coffee so that you can sit there and enjoy some coffee while shopping around.

Looks like a larger Barnes and Noble but the selection is quite lacking. I also find it ironic that…read morethe witch craft section (low key shocked to see) was next to the self help. Kind of weird. Also they have a limited philosophy section in which I'd say half of the philosophy was Buddhism (again near witch craft section). I would have put the Buddhism in religion not philosophy? Would have loved to see a more robust selection but perhaps that is just a testament to the area as they stock what demand requests. Would not go back too.

Service, selection, and value! free parking and convenient. Accept credit cards and take in books…read morefor trade in

Love the selection of books.and the sales people are nice, but they charge a surcharge on using a…read morecredit card which is illegal in the state of Ma.

Love this new place. It is so much more gigantic inside than I would have ever expected…read more There's coffee and tea and a dog!!! There's seats to relax and read. There's a book club once a month. The owner is a funny lady and the best laid back professional you could encounter. My son grabbed some Harry Potter books. I donated some old books. There is also going to be a family game night coming soon if it hasn't started already. It is just an adorable space to spend some time in and I'd recommend it for any and all book nerds alike.

IT IS CLOSED. Sad but, true. It was a fantastic books shop where I picked up a lot of books before…read morethey closed down. It's now a Threads shop.