I had originally planned to check out two cafes by Nye Beach with a return visit to Newport…read more(8/31/24). I made a right turn and found a parking spot right in front of Nye Beach Book House. Never been, I decided to check it out, especially as supporter of indie bookstores. The past four days I've stopped by bookstores in Bandon, Waldsport, Manzanita, and Lincoln City. It's always feels like a combo of adventure, treasure hunt, and spontaneity checking out the shelves. Made it up the stairs, opened the door gate, and greeted the presumed owner. She was very welcoming and offered assistance to any genre of interest in the bookstore. Always a good sign when others were also actively browsing. I always make a beeline to cookbooks. I found a particular title of interest, became giddy, and definitely will make the sale. To be fair, I did wander other sections too. Well arranged, well curated, and that bookstore scent. Looks like cash transactions are preferred over cards, just an fyi. Thankfully, my purchase was an even twenty bucks. Completed my purchase and wished the owner a good day. I wish I knew the journey of how this title and particular find found its way to Nye Beach Book House. I also wonder how folks with mobility limitations can visit this book store with stairs and its tight spots for maneuverbility. Me being a notorious klutz, I made sure to take care going up and down the stairs. A spontaneous visit and finding this title, I later discover it's worth over five to nearly seven times what was paid. This bookstore is quirky, unique, and definitely worth a visit for any bibliophile!

Cute book store that has used she new books for everyone. Nice atmosphere. The owner was helpful.read more

Wow! This place is amazing! It's literally a maze of books spread throughout many rooms. Picture…read morethe Winchester Mystery House filled with books!! The people that worked here were very helpful and went out to their way to show me the different areas where I could find the types of books I was looking for. If you don't find what you are looking for here you will never find it!

My wife collects cookbooks and we have driven past Robert's Bookshop during our visits to Lincoln…read moreCity. The airplane nose attached to the north side of the shop was particularly intriguing to see. Our curiosity piqued, we eventually stopped by to check it out. Holy cow--mind blown. The bookshop takes up the whole building and is packed, floor to ceiling--and in some places, *on* the floor, with an incredible array of books and publications. The interior is best described as eclectic and actually quite a bit of fun and like exploring a new maze. Whoever buys books for them has a talented eye for picking books that I find intriguing and taps into my interest in cultural history. If you love books, this is a must-visit in Lincoln City. Budget plenty of time because there is plenty to find and see. Cash payment is strongly preferred.

What a magical little portal to step into! I could've spent hours in there but found my treasure in…read moreshort order. Great cards too that were consciously curated. If you love book stores, you must come here!

Terrific find in Lincoln City (8/30/24). There's free public parking right off of 17th NW & Hwy…read more101. Nice collection of books of various genres, nicely arranged to catch your attention. Other items for purchase like cards, bags, buttons, stickers, puzzles, art prints, ad naseum. Very welcoming and inclusive indie bookstore. By coincidence the day before while driving out to Cannon Beach from Depoe Bay, I caught an insightful NPR segment on the radio that discussed the history and future of indie bookstores. One of the panelists had their book on the non fiction shelf while at Bob's Beach Books, The Bookshop by Evan Friss.

For me, this place is ideal. I prefer to purchase and keep books so I'm not checking out at…read morelibraries too often anymore, but I also appreciate a good DEAL and not having to pay so much for brand new books. Well-Read books is not a huge bookstore, but still has a nice selection for the space, and everything is really well organized by genre. There's more to look at than you'd think when first entering the store and I always end up taking more time here than I expect. A lot of books are obviously worn, but still readable (I've never seen them selling anything that was too torn up to read), while some appear to be just like new. Because of this, the price does range, but overall it's still going to be cheaper here than somewhere like a Barnes & Noble. On my most recent visit I bought a Nancy Drew book for $5 (I've been wanting to pick one up again to re-read as an adult since I loved the series as a kid, just for some light, nostalgic reading) which I don't consider to be an amazing deal, as I can get them for that price and less from places like Ebay, but I was still really happy to see so many Nancy Drew books there I decided to go for it anyway, and they have so many other interesting books for much less too. If you are a reader, I absolutely recommend this place. Whether you are a local or just passing through, it's worth the stop!

Such a fun little bookstore tucked away in the Oregon Coast. The owner was knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, and gave great recommendations! I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in that neck of the woods.

If you love books this is a place for you. Honestly I walked through and saw the medication room…read moreand it blew my mind. I loved it! Nothing I needed but it was something I didn't expect and definitely appreciated.

This bookstore has really nice selection, good prices and friendly staff. The only downside is that…read morethe store itself doesn't have much personality. I really like that Robert's has this great personality, however, the people who work at this store are actually friendlier than the ones at Robert's. In fact, the guy who was helping us had this really great conversation with my wife about all the Stephen King novels. She really enjoys his writings and I never quite got into a lot of his works so I'm sure she enjoyed that conversation, and I enjoyed it so much that I think I might start reading some of his novels. I just thoroughly enjoyed talking to that guy, and got some great books in the process. I would say that if you like history or fiction, this is definitely the store for you. I encourage everyone to try this place out

Great bookstore for decades. I miss living in Corvallis but I can still buy great books through…read moreGrass Roots' online service and shipping. Their communication is outstanding and the service is wonderful. Three cheers to independent book stores!

This is a great bookstore. I was surprised by how many new releases and books they had despite how…read moresmall it was. I can tell they curate the store very well. They had a lot of nice touches like a blind date with a bookshelf, color coded tape in the romance section that indicated how "spicy" a book was, and cute stationary and cards. The blind date with the books were so cute, 25$ each but they come with stickers and would be such a good gift for someone. The books were also reasonably priced and they had some discount shelves. I will definitely be coming back here.

Since my first visit (and review), I have continued to visit Ancient Light every time I am staying…read morein Waldport, so at least a couple times a year. While I am still pretty clueless about most of the items they sell, I have continue to learn a lot by going in and asking about any/every interesting thing I see. It's incredibly fascinating and I learn something new every time. Their friendliness and willingness to talk/teach while not being judgemental or condescending is so very appreciated. They seem to genuinely enjoy what they do and talking with visitors. I have finally bought some things too, instead of just going in and aimlessly looking around and asking silly questions. I have picked up two dream books and have my eye on a couple of others that I would love to purchase if they are still available when I come back. I've also grabbed a couple of the smaller (and less expensive) geodes that I just thought were beautiful, and probably some other small pieces that I can't remember at the moment. This last time I went in, I finally asked about this red Lucky Cat bank I have been eyeing for months (a year??) now. I went in with my boyfriend and he bought it for me. I know it's silly but I spent a lot of time thinking about that Lucky Cat and I am so happy nobody else bought it before us because it makes me really happy to have it now. Sometimes it's just the little things :) And with their range of items, something is bound to stand out to you like that too. I have absolutely no complaints and wouldn't change a single thing about this shop, but I know that some people might have a problem with the "mess". I don't know if I even feel comfortable calling it a "mess", I think they just have a lot going on, and they've mentioned that they are always working on reorganizing and going through new things. I personally think it adds to the appeal though a little bit. Another reviewer says it's like a treasure hunt, and I absolutely agree! If you've made it this far in my review, it probably already goes without saying that this is one of my favorite little shops in Waldport, I'm so grateful it's here, and I am always looking forward to my next visit!

I love the store, I have practiced Wicca since I was 4 years old. As a child I could see spirits…read moreand could talk the to the worlds beyond. My Great Grandmother was an Irish White Witch. My whole family could see spirits and feel them all around them. As a teenager I could move objects with my mind. I have always tried to help my fellow humans understand nature and the unseen world better

The store comes by its name honestly: there are books -- new…read moreand previously loved -- and bears. It's all charm and presents: found three in a matter of minutes. Angela is very helpful and there are chairs throughout the store so we can come and find something and read for a bit, too, while gifts are wrapped. Don't skip this quiet haven of words and worlds on Bay Street.

Delightful independent bookstore in the historic downtown area of Florence. It's inventory is both…read moreused and new books and seemed to be leaning heavily on used books. That said, the woman working at the bookstore was full of recommendations for both new and used books. I walked away with a few recommended books and fun tote bag. Worth a stop if you're in the area.