Reader's Choice is the quintessential small bookshop, presided over by the very knowledgeable…read moreowner, Katherine. Local interest and Irish language books and games for all levels are a speciality, but she has a wide selection of general reading packed onto the shelves. She's willing to order anything you might request. In short, Reader's Choice has become our choice of bookshop in West Waterford.

Oooh they got vibes here, and they're all good ones! Popped in on a weekend wander and this place…read morecertainly hit the spot! They had all the things the make my hear pitter patter. They had new releases, the classics, used books, discounted books. They also have a book buy back program which is fantastic, because we stan substantially! Simply put, they had everything I needed (eh..wanted but same same) And the staff was so very nice and cheerful. Go there! Loose yourself among the good vibes, beautiful bindings, and endless pages.

I'm convinced that it's impossible to be unhappy in a bookstore, especially if that bookstore is…read morethe adorable Vibes & Scribes! I have visited the local shop multiple times during my semester in Cork and each time I am delighted to get lost in expansive bookshelves! The shop has a great selection of both used and new books and makes buying lots of books easy with plenty of mix and match deals ensuring you get the most bang for your buck! Vibes & Scribes is one of those stores where you walk in not knowing exactly what you'll discover. I repeatedly find books that I've been meaning to read as well as books I've never heard of but want to dive into! I can't bring myself to walk past the shop without stopping in, especially on rainy days (which are common in Ireland) spent meandering downtown. The staff is also incredibly helpful and friendly. I remember on my first stop into the shop, the cashier asked my friend and I about how we were enjoying Cork and gave us some local recommendations for restaurants and live music. Next time you're looking for your next great read, you'll be able to find it at Vibes & Scribes!

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This is one of my favourite book stores. They have a great collection and great staff. It's also a…read moreplus that you are allowed sit and read. They serve coffee too but you're allowed bring in your own. A place I spent a lot of time waiting for my bus.

One of the best places in Cork. One of the best local, private bookshops in Europe.obviously a must…read morefor mystery fans.

Right at the end of Oliver Plunkett Street this little used book store has been chugging away for…read moreyears despite floods, recession and the advent of MP3 downloads. Barely bigger than your granny's front room but packed to the gills with old vinyl, cassettes and VHS, plus well-worn paper backs (and a few of those modern CDs and DVDs), Uneeda Bookstore is an independent outpost on the fringes of highstreet status quo. Keep in mind, you're more likely to pick up a vintage Lionel Ritchie or Nana Mouskouri LP than The Clash or Tom Waits, but the loyal following of Cork city musos has to count for something. Stop by on your way in or out of the long Oliver Plunkett street shopping district and pick up a cassette or two - at €5 and €10 a pop most items in the shop are easy buys.

I was on vacation in Ireland and thought it would be cool to flip through records at a local store…read moreto see what they have. After a disappointing trip to Golden Discs finding only new releases @ 20+ euro each, I found this spot right on Oliver Punkett. The man working there, John Coffee, was such a delightful person. He made my stay in Cork even more pleasant just by chatting with me about music and culture for about an hour which felt like 15 minutes. I found some great music in his modest collection at great pirces. He helped me pick out some new things I've never heard of, which is really most of the fun for me. If you like sifting through old records looking for something unique, this is the place to go. John Coffee, if you ever read this, you rock!