This is a must stop when visiting Frostburg. We loved everything about this shop, from the…read morewell-curated selection of books to the amazing kids section at the back of the store. The staff was just so friendly, and you can tell their passion for all things reading. They have worked at this spot for 20+ years, which goes to show the dedication to this special place. My kids enjoyed the unique books, along with the comfy seating in the back of the store. In addition to a great book selection, they have a variety of gifts and unique puzzles. We ended up buying a few books along with a fun, Japanese, dog-surfing puzzle that both our kids agreed was a really fun one. The prices were very reasonable and the store was just so well curated. I would love to come back here again on a future trip.

A delightful bookstore that drew us in as we strolled by. It was brightly lit and welcoming. There…read morewere shelves and shelves of wonderful books to explore, along with little gifts and activities. The set up was very nice - a large open room that felt cozy with the smaller sections formed by furniture and shelving. The owner was so friendly at check out!

This was really neat!!! This bookstore is actually housed in a old B&O Railroad Car...very neat. It…read moresits on the property of the 1884 B&O Depot station. Very neat experience!!! The store is small, it is what it is ...a boxcar!!! The walls are lined with shelves housing the used books. The sell of these books help the Girl Scouts and other funding for area needs. The books are all used...Hard back $1 and soft back .50 cents..pretty cut and dry!!! The ladies there are so friendly!! Tony and I was looking for a book about trees or flowers or even birds that we can use in our hikes and camping trips! They didn't have one but for those prices I was able to find a few other books that interested me in travel and houseplants!

This store has an amazing range of books. They are well laid out, and they put the cutest notes in…read morethe books to help with recommendations. I could spend way too much time and money here if given the chance. The ladies that work there/ own the store are another reason this bookshop is fantastic. They made great recommendations and are so nice to talk with.

Owner & staff are very knowledgeable & very helpful. Great customer service/support! We make sure…read moreto stop there anytime we are in the area. We love to support independent book stores.

I stopped in at the Book Center was I was in Cumberland for a work meeting earlier this week. I…read morelove a bookstore and couldn't resist popping in for a browse. The store is very large, but with a sparse inventory. There are a few new books up front and then more used books (but it's definitely not as well stocked as most used bookstores I've been to) in the back. I was able to find something interesting and random that I'm sure I wouldn't have found anywhere else, and the customer service while checking out was great. The highlight of my visit was definitely petting Alice, the store cat. I woke her up from her cat nap on her cat couch, and we had a nice little cuddle session. She's a charmer for sure. Not a bad place to browse if you are in the neighborhood and have some time, but it's definitely not packed with books to browse through!

I love bookstores so I was excited to stop in by The Book Center. And I was so terribly…read moredisappointed. I walked in and the two people working didn't even acknowledge me. The selection of new releases was minimal at best, and though there are a lot of used books, I didn't find anything of interest. They do have a small section of local books (about the area or from area authors) but when I asked for help/recommendations, I was just led to a section and left there with no guidance. Sooooo unfortunately, only two stars. However, this place has a bookstore cat, Alice, and if I could give her 10 stars, I would. The main reason to come here, TBH.

Such a cool bookstore! So many books and books and crannies and hidden gems. I could (and did)…read morespend hours looking!

Honestly the best bookstore I've ever been too... tons of great stuff, good prices on…read morerare/antique/vintage books, and the most incredible customer service I could ask for. There was a small hiccup/misunderstanding with a large set of books I purchased from them (it was missing one volume out of 150) and the owner went out of his way to make it right. He ordered me the missing volume and had it mailed to my house since I live two hours away. This was my second trip to Blue Plate and I will always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area.

I stopped in here during a little day trip and was really pleasantly surprised at how organized the…read moreplace was for a used book store. It's not huge but it has a lot of variety and the prices are fairly reasonable for what is offered. What's really cool about the place is that they not only have the regular used books selection, they also have a good handful of vintage, pulp fiction type paperbacks from the '50s and earlier. They also have a good selection of First Editions that they keep under lock and key and go for some serious bucks. Of course, being in a WV tourist destination, they also have a little area for locally made soaps and lotions and the like. Not a lot. Just enough to make a couple more bucks. If you like browsing through a used book store, this is a great place to spend some time.

Great selection of books. Well organzied. Everything was much tagged and labeled. Good place to…read morewalk through and and browse. Customer service was great.

There is a wide variety of books for such a small store. They have really reasonable prices.read more

Great little used bookstore. Heavy on the fiction, and for the items I was interested in they had a…read moredecent selection of hard-to-find items. Even had a few old, 2nd edition Dungeons and Dragons books. Everything was priced reasonably. Be sure to stop in with your Goodreads list!

Wonderful store! It has so many treasures! The owner and her staff are awesome. I have made special…read moreday trips to Ligonier just to see what is in the store.

'Second' Chapter should be your 'first' stop when in Ligonier, not just for books, or the friendly…read moregreeting and conversation with the owner or employees, but a delightful eclectic mix of unique items that will have you looking in every nook and cranny. A great place to find gifts for all ages, or a present for yourself. Definitely a 'do not miss' shop when in town. Don't forget to take a break in the garden during your visit!

Pro: big parking lot, clean environment, coffee shop inside store, games & toy for sale…read more Con: none. After finishing my meal at a restaurant we decided to see what stores were around Apple Blossom Mall area and came upon this store. The parking lot is big so no issue there and the inside was very clean with many rows of books. They also sell games and toys along side the books. Also , there is a coffee shop inside if you like. I wasn't able to find a book that caught by interest but I would recommend anyone to come in and take a look around.

The 1990s are back! Actually half joking, as wasn't aware this company had survived. Borders got…read morerocked, as did many book stores when e readers came out. This store withstood that, and it was a pleasure to visit. It's a nice looking place, and pricing is competitive. Always happy to find a book store. They have quite the selection here. Name the subject as they'll have it covered. The store seems well staffed, and with decent folks. Parking is challenging, but just smiling to spend time in here. Got a new book on submarine warfare, and already enjoying it. If you're in the area a safe bet.