I'd drive 45 minutes for a book hug--and I do…read more There are a lot of reasons to love Hamburg, NY--but at the top of my list is Turn the Page Used Books, a charming little haven where the books are used, the prices are kind, and the smell of paper and stories hits you in the face like a warm, nostalgic high-five. Once upon a time, I lived just 6 minutes from this gem. Now I live 45 minutes away, and I still make the trip. Why? Because walking into this place is my version of therapy. Yes, I'm the weirdo who openly sniffs the books. No, I'm not sorry. The selection is outstanding. I won't swear they have every genre under the sun, but I will say I've never left empty-handed--and I read everything from thoughtful nonfiction to weird fiction to "why is this cover so dramatic?" suspense novels. They've also got a fantastic large print section, which makes me look like a great daughter when I stock up for my mom. (Let's ignore that I walk out with twice as many for myself.) The staff? Lovely. Friendly. Helpful. Basically your dream book club, minus the pressure to finish the book on time. If you're into books and warm vibes, you're already one of the gang. Highly recommend. Bring a tote bag. Or three.

Oh my gosh, if you're a fiction / sci-fi / fantasy book fan, this is a very dangerous bookstore for…read moreyour wallet. SO many drool-worthy titles. I left with a literal armful of books today and it's probably for the best that I had set myself a time limit for browsing. The sections are clearly labeled and sorted by author. If you're treasure hunting for favorite authors, bring a list, because you will want to look for ALL of them. Bonus: easy to see pricing, and very reasonable. Plus the staff was friendly of course! (and they have a step-stool if you're short and want the books on the top shelf because of course I do.)

We stopped in for a late lunch on a weekday. I was too shy to dance in as the sign suggested, so I…read moredidn't get 50% off my drink. But several local patrons did their dance and got their discount! Our food was great, even so late in the afternoon. Loved the homey farmhouse look, and the nooks and crannies where you could sit and read. I even talked the retired professor into giving me an author recommendation! Mick Herron.

The cutest freaking place. I love the concept of a book store and a cafe. The food is phenomenal. I…read morehad a delicious sandwich and smoothie. It's a very cozy store. I feel like I'm at someone's house. I love it ! Don't forget to grab one of there cookies on the way out !!

Such a cool independent bookstore. There is a great assortment of new and used books. You can even…read moretrade in books for credit toward used books. They have local author events, too. In addition to books, they sell a wide variety of toys, plush, incense, crystals, and other items. It's like a book, toy, and spiritual shop all in one. Family friendly. Great service.

A used bookstore with a small storefront but maze-like interior that seems to stretch on longer…read morethan possible, The Bookworm has been offering cheap, affordable books for decades. Their shelves are full of both used and new books, recipe books, fiction, historical books and an extensive cove of children's novels and storybooks. They also have a gift store in the back filled with a variety of toys, jewelry, nick knacks and other items that would make for easy presents or gift bag stuffers. Anyone spending a day in East Aurora should stop in for a look!

Love a great book store and this sure is a nice one... clean, well stocked and the staff is very…read morehelpful! Lots and lots of books to choose from.. yes, real, hold in your hand, made of paper books!

This is a new-to-me Barnes & Noble. It's out next to the McKinley mall. It's large and has a lot of…read morepeople in it which is lovely to see. The cooking section is very large and open and easy to navigate. There's a huge Starbucks inside which also has plenty of people sitting in the tables and enjoying the environment. I'm very glad I made a stop here. 3 stars for this large chain. I default chains to 3 stars as they must be A-OK to expand as they have.

This is a very... political... bookstore. Honestly I got kind of an angry vibe from the book…read moreselection. Not saying that's inappropriate for the current climate, just not my personal jam. (Also not at all a reflection of the staff who were friendly and awesome). If you are looking for anything social justice related though you can definitely find it here. If you are wanting to get involved in activism, protests, or progressive issues, and are very left-leaning, this is probably the right place for that. They also have pins, stickers, and a large calendar on the wall showing upcoming events. There is a small section in the front with books about local plants, mushrooms, and hiking.

They have so many books in a relatively small (for now! Soon to expand) space, and yet I can…read moreeasily tell Ellen what I'm looking for and she has 5 suggestions for me. I always walk out of Burning Books with exactly what I need!

It is a magical space for those who love books and reading them. Every book you had possibly…read moreimagined reading (and hundreds you never thought of) are probably in this store. It is owned and run by Kalissa and her husband Vinny. They are kind and charming.

I walked 20 blocks or more in the rain with rare books so that the owner could tell me to take a…read morehike and essentially spit in my face, judging me, saying my books smelled like "smoke" and granted they are not in mint condition they are 100% fine and the only reason some were wet was because I had to wait in the rain for them to open later than the hours say. I just needed $1 to $5 dollars for food and a water and she took out all her frustration and aggression on me because there is a leak upstairs, yet she couldn't have empathy for the fact there was a drop or two on my books from waiting in the rain. It would have dried and they would have been fine for selling. A little bit wavy from slight water damage isn't "mould" like she kept saying because I brought God Bless You Mr. Rosewater by Vonnegut, and that copy is beat up. But I didn't even bother mentioning who the books are signed by because she was so adamant about not being interested. Your loss. There's literally a 1905 book that is worth $80 and that one she picked up and flipped through but then she decided to stick with being horribly rude and said she can't help me at all. Glad I threw my back out for nothing. It's called "Rust Belt USED books" .. Just wow.

Beautiful little shop. Great place to go for local books and other options. Owner is very nice…read moreand talkative. We talked about our love of Mr. Rogers. He has a cool little collection. Stop by and get a coffee at ryders coffee and pick up a book!

If you've never been here, you must go experience it right now. There are three giant floors of new…read moreand used books, records in the basement. Very complete collection.

Don't visit in a rush. There is plenty to see. Over a century of books under one roof. I was…read moreimpressed!

Such a cute little bookstore. Everyone will find something they like after coming here. The place…read moreis a little cramped, as I found it hard to turn around inside the bookstore. The owner was very friendly. He asked if I needed any help, and he offered to find any book I might be looking for. I ended up purchasing two paperback books, and he ended up giving me a book for free.

Such a friendly owner! His shop has a little bit of everything and he will help you find whatever…read moreyou are looking for and give you some suggestions for things you might not have tried! Used books stores are gold mines for well-loved books old and new and this shop is no exception!

This book shop is full of books. The books have been organized and the shelves are labelled. If you…read moreneed help finding a particular book, the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They are also willing to keep an eye open for your requests.

Been coming here for years and it's a fantastic and very beautiful book shop. My husband and I can…read moreeasily spend hours looking through books and genres, you can never be displeased with the findings. With so much variety in the shop and with being such a big shop it's very easy to get lost - in a good way! Book prices are more the reasonable and the owner has got to be the sweetest person. Any book lovers or people who know a book collector this is the place to be.