Ever wondered where you can get those books that don't make you feel like you need to remove your…read moremind from out of it's shell and rinse it off afterward? This is that place. The Book Nook specializes in inspirational, uplifting books that won't leave you with a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. Quite the opposite. Light, light, light, and Heaven knows this world could use more of it. Go to the Book Nook and get your fill; they've got everything to lighten your load, and your heart.

This is a GREAT bookstore. Wide selection, epic curation, and staffed by well-read people who love…read morethe written word. Can you ask for anything more? Stop in and be impressed.

Cute, but pricey... More sitting areas inside would be a nice option…read more More pleasant welcome in greetings when someone walks in, definite plus!

A few months ago, a man named Garrett Holden walked into my tattoo shop. He introduced himself as…read morethe owner of Cottonwood Collective, and wanted to thank me for the mural I painted "on his wall." For those of you that don't know, I painted the Albert Einstein mural on the side of their cinderblock building behind State Farm attached to Cottonwood Collective. So, I gratefully shook his hand and told him that it was my pleasure. When he walked into my building, I was working on feather flags to be displayed near roadside. I was about to spend $200 a piece. I was finished with the design formatted to the exact parameters of a 13' feather flag. He jumped in and claimed that he could do it for much less. He then gave me his card. After talking about possible business, I decided to let him do it. He promised to have it to me in 1-2 weeks, and I gave him 50% down to begin: and promised the other half on delivery. After waiting for 3-4 weeks, we called him and couldn't get through. Eventually, my secretary runs into him and asks him to call me. He definitely did within a couple of days. He apologized then continued to say that he messed up the first order and had to reorder it. I didn't hear from him for about 3-4 more weeks. I called and asked him to come by the shop. He did not come by or call me back. My secretary went over to Cottonwood trying to find Garrett Holden. (gholden@TRUmarketing.net) He was not there. The lady at the desk informed my secretary that he was not the owner. So, I tried to call him again: no response. I waited another week and told him that I was going to call the police if he didn't return my money as it has been almost 3 months since he accepted the job. He didn't respond, and we made another attempt to see him in person. The woman at the desk was not the same as the first that we visited. She said, in fact, that Garrett was part owner with her, and the other woman was the owner of the building. He wasn't there, and we left a message for him to call us. I did call the police, and they informed me that this was a civil matter. I'm sure that I would win the lawsuit should I decide to go through with it, and I may, but for the meantime I want to inform the people of Mountain Home that there is a problem with one of the owners from Cottonwood. This man is not honest, ethical, or anywhere near in practice of good business. I wouldn't recommend doing business with him. I have heard nothing but negative town sentiment over this man as he does this sort of thing to other people, as well. As far as the rest of the business, I like the building, the owner of the building, the mural, and the layout and quality of the inventory on the inside. I have no opinion of the other owner, as I have never met her. I would like to apologize to her for having to suffer the impact of such a large review. This review and the other reviews I will leave in other locations will leave a mark on her 1/2 of the business as well inadvertently, and for that I am sorry, but I am just wanting the respect that I deserve. Garrett took my money, promised a service, and kept the money with the intent of never providing the service. This is considered fraud and theft in my eyes. In some states it is highly illegal. I want to mention again, I am not reviewing his partner, I am reviewing Garrett Holden and Tru Marketing Concepts or any other business that Garrett Holden is in charge of. Thank you for you time, Justin Abel

From the owner: Since 2013, Elmore Books & More has been a locally owned and operated bookstore in Mountain Home,…read moreshipping to all book lovers of Idaho! We offer a wide variety of genres of new, used, and rare books at Elmore Books & More. If you're looking for a book we currently do not carry, we'll order it for you! You will be sure to find the good read that you are looking for! Visit our website, or call today for more information!

No one was helpful. Refused ordering a book based on biases. Not what o look for in a bookstore.read more

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I travel the country seeking out record stores wherever I go, and I got an overwhelming amount of…read morerecommendations to visit The Record Exchange. Honestly, I was wildly underwhelmed after how much it was hyped up. It reminds me a bit of Zia Records in Phoenix, but a version that has kind of lost the plot. Their record selection was much smaller than I was expecting, as the knick knacks and gifts have all but swallowed the store. I understand in this market, to survive you gotta sell socks...but the sheer overwhelming amount of tchotchkes prattling to Swifties and pop culture made the shop seem incredibly dorky and visually overwhelming. It felt more like a tourist spot than an actual record store and was not very relaxing to browse in. Not to mention how pricey the tchotchkes and such are. $8 for a sticker? No thanks. Their t-shirts have a premium as well, at least $5-10 more than other local record stores. The record selection was...okay. They had some cool stuff as far as reissues but the markup was high. (Which I understand because distributers already charge a premium). The used records were alright, I found some cheap gems in the $2-5 range that were in the VG+ range. But it was nowhere near what I expected. I still supported them, but I doubt this would be a return spot for me since I'm spoiled by Zia and Amoeba. I love what they provide for the community, but it's probably not the spot for more serious record collectors who want to browse without a bunch of kids yelling next to them.

The Record Exchange will always new a core memory for me. Growing up, we used to frequent the…read moredowntown location and their old venue off of Cole. Coming here for the dopest new music will always be a great memory of mine. I haven't been to this joint in years. It brought back lots of memories walking in today. My husband was checking out the music and I headed towards the novelty part of the store. I loved all the fun things you can look at. From magnets to hats to ramen bowls, there's something neat to look at at every corner of this store. I appreciate that they have tables that you can kick it at while sipping beverages or checking out what you purchased. I also love that they have Idaho merch for sale. If you're looking for a unique gift, The Record Exchange is your joint to hit up. I'm happy that this joint is still up and running. Music is huge in my life and some of my fondest childhood memories are from here. It was great seeing people in the store today looking at stuff and supporting this dope local business.

I'm not entirely thrilled with this store... I like to support small businesses but honestly I much…read moreprefer to use red box over here. Every time I go in here I have had problems. The main issue is just that the staff is not very friendly. It's nice that there is still a movie store here but I'm just not all that impressed.

It's, by-far, my very favorite store in Ontario. There's tons to recommend it...friendly helpful…read morestaff, good deals, punch cards, and book credit for returns on future purchases. It's family friendly and a real treasure. If you're raising book lovers it can't be beat.

Small store but they have a lot of stock. If there are books in a series, they rubber band them…read moretogether. Shelves are clearly marked. They have a stamp card - buy 10 books and you get a book (under $3, I think) free. The woman behind the desk (the owner?) is very helpful and friendly.

When I came by, Jordan was working at the counter and she was kind, courteous, friendly, and SO…read morehelpful. Thank you very much Jordan!