Kick's Mix Bookstore

4.8 (12 reviews)

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Steve Rechel

8 months ago

This is a great book store. it's very organized and they are in the process of even better organization than it already is by putting books on line. I am a local author and I plan on asking them to display my book in the youth area for 8 to 12 year olds. Monster Bass Quest. Biking to Fish as Youth read more

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emily k.

2 months ago

Relaxing environment and friendly help. Found my favorite spot! She has a pretty good selection of books. A lot of children's books, new and used. The pricing seemed very reasonable. read more

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Christina D.

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5 years ago

Bookstore cat. I'm sold. But it's also a very cute shop. The selection is a little random, so it's more for browsing than specific buying goals, but they have a lot of different types of books, and a good variety in each, so it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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Diana S.

It was great to welcome a fellow cat lover in, Christina! Thank you…

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Mary Ann S.

2 years ago

Amazing atmosphere and large selection of books across the genres. Combine your day with a pleasant walk around the revitalized Newark courthouse atmosphere and stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants. read more

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Mark K.

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A nice little bookstore in a revitalized area of downtown. Modest little storefront on 3rd, and tight when you walk in, but pretty darn big inside. Mostly new books, plenty of used, a few other gifts and things. Staff are passionate and friendly (and had a cute little kitten when I went in.) Bright and airy space, well-organized, with a wide variety. No aviation section that I could find (airplane geek,) but they did have a Jerrie Mock book so I walked out with that, and not the kitten, sadly. Prices are reasonable, and with the farm market, soda shop, and other shops, this little stretch is well worth a visit. I'd love to have a place like this in my neighborhood. read more

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Erica K.

7 years ago

Best local book store. Love this place!

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Diana S.

Thanks so much, Erica! Your support is truly appreciated. Looking…

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LaTisha B.

6 years ago

Employees are always so nice and go above and beyond. If they don't have the book you want, they will order it and it comes in quickly. Love this bookstore read more

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Diana S.

LaTisha, we appreciate the five stars and kind words! Our team loves…

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Elizabeth Y.

9 years ago

I love Kick's Mix! It is a local independent bookstore that has a great selection of both new and used books, as well as gifts. Looks small from the outside but many rooms full of books inside! They often host author signings and other literary activities. The staff is helpful and friendly. The store is easy to get to and parking is readily available right in front. Highly recommend you check it out! read more

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Jess S.

8 years ago

They have just about anything you could thing of from books, puzzles, music, etc. And if they don't have it? They will order it for you. And you won't pay outrageous prices for anything. The perfect small locally owned company, with great staff. Always friendly and willing to help you with anything that you need. The book folding that they do there is absolutely amazing, and they even offer classes so that everyone can do them themselves. I would definitely recommend this bookstore to anyone I know, and I have! read more

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Alejandra L.

8 years ago

It is a small bookstore with a lot to offer. My daughters enjoyed tremendously their book folding class!

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Diana S.

Thanks for this, Alejandra! I'm glad you enjoy coming to our place,…

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Kathee T.

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9 years ago

Absolutely LOVE this quaint hole in the wall!!!! They have very reasonable prices, staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they offer craft classes to help repurpose books! What more could you ask for? I've been here several times...and have always left a happy and satisfied customer. read more

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Kw B.

8 years ago

This is a great little bookstore in the downtown area. They offer many varieties of books and if you can't find one they can order it for you. They offer a fun "recycled" book art instruction that they can customize to your needs. They are friendly and welcoming and should be on your list of places to visit while in Newark. read more

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More info about Kick's Mix Bookstore

38 South 3rd St
Newark, OH 43055
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(740) 345-9800
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http://kicksmixbookstore.com

Hours

What time does Kick's Mix Bookstore open?

Kick's Mix Bookstore opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Kick's Mix Bookstore opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Kick's Mix Bookstore close?

Kick's Mix Bookstore closes at 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Kick's Mix Bookstore closes at 7:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.Kick's Mix Bookstore closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 5:30 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 7:30 PMSun 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Does Kick's Mix Bookstore take Bitcoin?

No, Kick's Mix Bookstore does not take Bitcoin.

Does Kick's Mix Bookstore take credit cards?

Yes, Kick's Mix Bookstore takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Kick's Mix Bookstore allow dogs?

No, Kick's Mix Bookstore does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kick's Mix Bookstore have bike parking?

Yes, Kick's Mix Bookstore has bike parking.

Does Kick's Mix Bookstore have parking?

Yes, Kick's Mix Bookstore has parking options. Street Parking

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Is Kick's Mix Bookstore wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Kick's Mix Bookstore is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

We opened Kicks Mix in 2014 with the goal of offering vocational training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. What started as a singular mission has grown into a full-fledged book store with a constantly rotating selection of good reads. As a locally owned business, our focus is our community, and there's nothing we love more than helping people find their next page turner. Next time you're in the neighborhood, we hope to see you for a visit!

History

Established in 2014.

We opened our store in July of 2014. We have managed to expand our inventory and (sometimes) are bursting at the seams with books and more. We love being a part of the new, revitalized downtown and hope to be your local bookstore!

Meet the Business Owner: Diana. S.

After 30 years of working in the public sector, Diana and her business partner, Mary, opened Kicks Mix Bookstore. Other than having an MBA and a passion for reading, Diana didn't know a lot about operating a bookstore. However, she has learned a lot and continues to learn more everyday!

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3.9(40 reviews)

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Great place to buy books that don't cost you a lot of money. Love the store everyone of them.read more

Traveling on business by car with plenty of windshield time so I stopped in for audio books. Theo…read moreplace was so clean and well maintained. I found several options available and in great condition including "Billy Summers" by Stephen King. It was an amazing piece of work!!

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Great treasure trove of books. She has books on all subjects and reasonable prices. A bibliophile's…read moredream. Very pleasant staff and again books, books and more books.

Coming back to this place soon when I have hours to dedicate to sorting through these stacks of…read morebooks. This place is so charming!

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Foreign language books - some still in bags apparently!

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This place is one of a kind! Over 30 rooms of books! Very affordable. The staff is kind. I have a…read morefamily of book lovers so this was their heaven! I can't recommend enough! My little manga reader loved the basement room of all manga/anime that we had to ourselves at the time and was pumped at the deals!

The Book Loft of German Village is pretty cool! I thought they had a good selection. They had queer…read morebooks, books by different authors of color, and books with disabled protagonists. If you struggle with mobility such as climbing steps and navigating uneven sidewalks, crowded, and/or tight spaces, this bookstore might not be accessible to you. If you are plus sized, you might struggle to navigate this place as well. There was a teeny tiny bathroom on the bottom floor. You have to get the key (with a map to find the bathroom, connected to a large block of wood so it doesn't get lost,) from a cashier near the entrance. The bathroom didn't look the best but it did the job.

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Very loud with kids running around and the selection was not very great. Not worth the trip.read more

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Ordered a large print Harry Potter book. It was in immaculate condition and it came with a…read morehand-written, personalized thank you note! That kind of touch has disappeared from this world. Definitely a customer for life!

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Books for young readers, from picture books to young adult literature.

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Occasionally kids lead the Saturday morning storytimes.

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Pam B.

8 years ago

Kick's Mix is a wonderful little bookstore. I go there often. I boought my Grandchildren the complete Harry Potter series. I use books for my art projects in mixed media and it is a good place to find inexpensive books for that purpose. . And my friends and I enjoyed the book folding classes and we have all made many folded books for gifts. They are friendly and helpful too. I love seeing the downtown area revitalized and I actually discovered them when attending the market next door to them. I hope many more people will discover and support them! read more

Lauren C.

8 years ago

A great place to find great books! It has a very welcoming atmosphere and an extremely friendly staff! The smell of books welcomes you along with the smiles of everyone inside, it's nestled in the downtown district of Newark with convenient parking, next to several places to get a great meal! A wide selection of books means you never leave empty handed, lots of fun events and a cute reading room for younger readers! Love going here just to browse and see what new fun things I can find! read more

Susan F.

8 years ago

Kick's Mix is a great bookstore...and just what our area needs! They have a combination of new and used books, all at reasonable prices. I was looking for a good price on a new bestseller. They didn't have the title in stock, but they were able to order it for me in a timely manner at a better price than I could find online! The shop itself is cozy and just a little quirky... the atmosphere every bookstore should have, in my opinion! They had a great kids' section, too! read more

Debra P.

8 years ago

Love, love this little (actually it's quite a good size)bookstore downtown. I can always find paperbacks really cheap and in good condition. They have any subject that you would want to read about. We stop here about once a month to grab a few books and go to the nearby diner. My girls love to make this stop. read more

Deena P.

9 years ago

I love this little store! Things are always a bit jumbled because the space is so small and there are so many books but I feel that only adds to the ambiance. The staff is helpful & friendly & the prices are extraordinary. I recommend this store to all my friends & famiy & I recommend it to you as well. read more

Sue O.

8 years ago

Kicks Mix has an amazing selection of books, cards, cds and other things to pique your interest and broaden your knowledge. Plus they provide jobs for our disabled community and they're just great people. If you haven't been there yet you're missing a gem in the downtown area. read more

Patti D.

8 years ago

If this little book store doesn't have what you want,just ask, everyone is so helpful,Charming and the children are so welcomed,Such a nice addition to our downtown. If you haven't been, visit,feel the kindness and warmth of the staff and local owner. read more

Nickel B.

8 years ago

Great variety of new and used items. Great children's selection. Fantastic and accommodating staff. Very fair pricing. It's the kind of place you can spend hours combing through, over and over again. read more

Philip V.

8 years ago

This is the best little book store ever! Small size but a plethora of awesome books! New books at unbeatable prices! And they can order anything! Keep small businesses in business by shopping here! read more

Christina B.

9 years ago

I love this store! The staff are always helpful; I love the book crafting sessions for some "me-time!"; and I love that they work to build community with their customers! read more

Sandy G.

8 years ago

Greatest little bookstore in Downtown Newark. If they don't have what you're looking for they will order it for you. They also have many fun book folding classes. read more

Diane F.

157

8 years ago

Everyone here is so nice! They have LOTS of books & if they don't have it, they can usually get it! Plus sometimes you get to visit with a kitty cat!! :) read more

Matt A.

8 years ago

I love local pre-owned bookstores and like to stop in for a new read. Situated right off the downtown square makes them very easy to get to and enjoy! read more

Christy J.

8 years ago

Love this little gem in downtown Newark! Friendly staff and nice selection!! Can't wait to attend one of their book folding classes!

Noel N.

8 years ago

My favorite bookstore. Very reasonable. Customer service is spectacular; if she doesn't have it, she'll get it for you.

Lauren Mac L.

8 years ago

Its has every book you can think of .Its a must go place.

Jo Beth F.

111

9 years ago

Love this gem of a bookstore!!! #shoplocal

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