Great independent bookstore, with an eclectic and inclusive selection, friendly staff, and a cute…read morechildren's section in the back. I liked the staff recommendations and display tables - made me want to read everything... and I would've brought them all home if money weren't an issue. Well worth a visit if you're in Madison!

LGBTQ+ friendly, women owned local bookshop! Walls and walls of books everywhere you turn!…read more They do require face masks and provide free ones at the entrance. Retail prices on books, but they offer book clubs, open mic nights and lots of other fun/free events!

I went there for first time which turned into a few days visits in a row! Drinks is absolutely…read moregood!!! I've tried few and all of them were very good! I loved their peanut butter and bacon on raisin cinnamon bagel!! They got a great selection of books, games, gadgets, journals, artist stuff etc!!

I don't really enjoy it here that much outside of the ambience. The display of books and many fun…read moreplaces to sit is always a plus but the food and drinks aren't really my favorite. I believe I've prefer a caramel latte that wasn't too bad but the other drinks I've had along with the food were far from good. If this place really focused on their drinks and food, this place would be the absolute best but I always chose the other local coffee shop instead of this because their coffee was lacking. Either way, love the environment and I spent a lot of days studying when friends would want to come so it holds many good memories there!

Awesome local book store! I love all the little notes around the store giving a quick summary of…read morethe books. They were fun to read!

My absolute favorite independent bookstore in the area. Very easy to order online and extremely…read morehelpful when in person. I haven't been to any of their events- it's a goal for 2023.

I love bookstores and this one is a gem. I love shopping here for books and browsing all the other…read moredelights too... lots of great stocking stuffers...

This unique bookstore offers an incredible selection at excellent prices, and its friendly staff…read moreand charming atmosphere make shopping there an absolute delight. We could have easily spent all day hunting for books among the immaculate shelves of the renovated church building-- discovering your books is just as much of a treat as taking them home to enjoy. New releases, second-hand steals, first editions-- she has them all. If you are in the area, Reader's Realm is a must!

Good unique little used bookstore with inexpensive mysteries and children's books. Worth a visit…read morejust to see why it's named this way. Friendly owner operator and well located for a half day of shopping and eating.

Very nice shop! Glad I stopped in and grabbed a few books and little cards. VERY well priced!…read more(Prices are listed inside the covers on a sticky note). Well organized and the man working the counter was very kind!

Nice plan for both soft and large art classes, supplies, school and moreread more

I could spend a whole day in this book store, it truly is the town's best kept secret! I love the…read moreVillage Booksmith! The variety of genres, the ambiance, the friendly book shop owner everything was great.

It's not too big; inviting, comfortable. They have a quality selection; no junk. I always find…read moresomething of interest!

Barnes and Noble, you still have a good selection of books, music and DVD's...... However someone…read moreneeds to inventory the magazine section. It's March and there are Halloween, Christmas themed and various magazines over 5 months old.

I live closer to the west side of Madison, but I wanted to look at a book that the west towne…read moreBarnes & Noble did not have. It was my first time going to the east towne Barnes & Noble and I was just stunned by the staff there that was so rude. I tried to get help from 3 different people. The first one was just a bit helpful, by pointing me in the right direction. Still could not find it. I asked help from two other staff and they were both so rude. It was like they hated their jobs. The store was very unorganized and chaotic. I never have that experience at the west towne Barnes & Noble. I will never go back to the east towne Barnes & Noble.

Great selection of used books at very affordable prices. The quality is good, the space is well…read moreorganized with plenty of signage to help you find your way. And there is strategically-placed seating so you can easily plop down & take the time to consider potential purchases. A delightful book store.

Easily the best book store in Madison. No contest…read more The Book Deal is in an unassuming, sort of odd location, but it all adds to the character of the place. There is plenty of signage and the folks who run it will walk you around if you're a first time visitor. Extremely friendly people who really care about books and spreading the joy of reading to everyone. The collection and variety is pretty incredible. I go there with my fiancé at least once a month, usually twice, and we always leave with an incredible haul between the two of us. The majority of the stock is $3.99-4.99 and the books are in great condition! There's a range in price depending on what you're interested in (collectibles, new releases, etc.) but there's something for everyone. Dedicated rooms for different genres make it easy to find something you'll like. As much as I'd love to keep this gem to myself, the Book Deal deserves all the support that book lovers of Madison have to offer! Worth the trip out of downtown. See you next time!

This is an amazing place, the gifts are so unique. The coffee shop and selection of options were…read morewonderful. It was so peaceful to sit and do some work for a little while.

We were stopping in on the way to Door County and wanted something not too far off the highway that…read morewas not a chain. Super friendly staff. Coffee and food were delicious and a great value.