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.

This is a nice bookstore. There is a good selection, the atmosphere is calm, and the room is very…read moreclean and organized. True story: One day, it was raining hard--like, Old Testament hard--so I ran inside for shelter. I started eyeing some books and found one that I liked. I went to pay for it and she said, "Middlesex is my favorite book." She also said that I could stay for longer, considering the weather. I had to go, though, since I had a meeting at El Centro (3 out of 5 stars), but I would have stayed longer. Who knows--maybe she and I would have a family, right now, had I stayed. But yeah. Check out this place. Good choices. Good customer service.

This place is heaven. Who needs a personal book consultant? I do! The staff delivered. They have a…read morecultivated selection of books that don't feel random, yet have something for everyone. The books aren't at the cheapest price you can find them at but know there is a huge value in supporting your local book shop and that they hire readers who are passionate about making your experience exceptional.

The staff were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction for the book I was looking for. I…read moredid also take some time to browse and notes that the store has a large selection of topics to choose from. I ended up buying more than what I went in for, but there is nothing wrong with having more books and more knowledge. I will be going back. Prices were the same for new books on Amazon, so I consider that a good deal.

Accidentally stumbled upon Royal Oak on a day trip from DC to Shenandoah and the only important…read morething you need to know about it is they have TWO SHOP CATS AND A SHOP DOG! All of whom are very very friendly! Royal Oaks is a never ending pit of used books! It was a bit overwhelming but I loved getting lost in the stacks and discovering the new ways the employees organized the shelves! They have a newish titles section in the front, as well as fun collectable items throughout the store. One thing to note, however, is they have a LOT of religious and confederacy books. So I, a queer person of color, was a bit nervous roaming the store. The staff briefly interacted with my partner and I and were very nice, though.

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.

My friend works close to there so I decided to visit. It is almost easy to pass but once I got in I…read morewas amazed by their selection and variety. It was so cozy and everything is well priced, which I appreciate as a deal seeker. I actually ran into the owners and they were so sweet explaining the history of the store and even recommending some of their favorites. The employee was so helpful explaining the sections and the locations of the genres. Only dangerous thing is losing track of time as you wander around!

Great book store in Charles Town! Pup friendly, but call…read moreahead to make sure. Three stories of a large assortment of books and music!!! I only got to spend about 20 mins in here because I knew they were closing soon and my dog was very ready to go home- I will be coming back here for sure!

Old time, books everywhere, pleasant clutter and great prices and kitty to enjoy . A treasure hunt.read more

Berryville Old Book Shop is not just a source for wonderful books, it is an experience. I have…read moreraised my children going their for a dozen years or more. I have discovered on their shelves, treasures that have formed our family into viewing books as friends.

HUGE used book store and well worth the drive!…read more Their trade in process was really straightforward - when you walk in there's a trade in counter where they ask you to put your books into bins. I had one large bag that I sorted between two bins, one for books and the other for single issue comics and DVDs/non-books. About 45 minutes later I got a text that my trade-in was ready. I came back to the same counter after browsing the store and they offered me in-store credit or a lower amount in cash. They also returned the items they didn't want and I had the option to take them with me or leave them as a donation. I think it was a fair deal for what I donated, and I opted for the in-store credit. The store has a great mix of used books, dvds, comics, vinyl, and more that's pretty well organized. I will say there's a fair amount of duplicates of certain titles and it was interesting that some were priced higher than others - so check all the labels! In general the prices were reasonable with a few exceptions - I saw a really worn copy of a new hardback that they were selling for the list price ($35!) even though it had been out long enough that other books sellers were discounting it already. But then I also got a box set of dvds for $10 and a bunch of kids books for $0.50-2.00. It was easy to spend that in-store credit!

I have been shopping at this store for years now, unfortunately todays trip will be my last. Mckays…read morehas always had inaccurate pricing, but today they were so bad that I almost thought I was dreaming. Tell me why I saw Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for $18... Currently this game goes for $3.67 on pricecharting, heck when it game out in 2008 its peak was only a measly $5. Multiple gbc/gba shovelware games all overmarket, by around 10 dollars as well. In general the amount of 3-5 dollar games that they are trying to pass off as 15 - 20 dollar games is dis gracefully disgusting. The point of traveling to these stores are to get the good deals. All of the inventory they have are traded in for or donated so it makes NO sense! It seems that the employees make guesses when it comes to prices, that or they are being told to overprice by upper management. By the gaming section there was a sign that claimed that all of the consoles and equipment is tested beforehand by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" whatever that means. I got an Xbox One Kinect from them back in December, and worked normally. A couple days later I wanted to try using its mic functionality, was not functioning. So it was never fully tested by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" lol. The worst part is that they give you a 3 day warranty... it's not like people have kids, jobs, or other commitments I guess. The media (dvds and blu rays) were also overpriced per usual. Usually only by 5-10 bucks. My main discrepancy today was that I saw multiple dvds and blu rays with dirt and filth smattered on the covers. Your telling me that they have the audacity to up charge, and still refuse to even spend 10 seconds wiping the cover with a lysol wipe? Is it that hard to do? Disgusting! I can't speak on their book pricing as I am not well versed but pretty much everything else is overpriced in this store. It really sucks because these type of stores are supposed to be for lower income families who can't buy new. And instead is being treated like a greedy gaming convention booth. I genuinely feel bad for kids nowadays who want to start growing a small gaming collection post pandemic. With greedy "thrift" stores like this, even the shovel ware games are off-limits.

I stopped by Four Seasons Books to do a little browsing after lunch when I was exploring…read moreShepherdstown a few weekends ago (a local had recommended it). I was really surprised by it! It's larger than it looks from the outside (there's even an upstairs with used/old books that would be easy to miss, since the staircase is sort of hidden behind a wall of the shop), and they have a pretty great selection for a small independent bookshop. I just needed one book (I thought I might finish the memoir I'd brought with me on my weekend trip to the area), but I left with...3? I can't even remember. I kept finding more intriguing books! It's charming, has a great inventory, and seems a great shop! With so many independent and even chain bookstores closing, it feels like a lot of towns/neighborhoods don't have a bookshop anymore. Shepherdstown residents are lucky to have a shop as wonderful as Four Seasons - a place big enough that you can browse and find a book you didn't even know about before you wandered in. Really a charming shop. I'd happily return if I make to Shepherdstown again!

Four Season Books is always one of the first places I visit when in Shepherdstown, WV. The staff is…read morealways super friendly and the selection is top notch. Be sure to check out the upstairs and peruse the many used books available for purchase. It's rare that I leave the store without buying a book and you'll probably do the same. Highly recommended!

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.

This Barnes & Noble is one of the most organized, clean and bright bookstores I've ever been to. I…read moreenjoyed the layout of the store. They had a good selection. Workers are very nice and I did find the books I was looking for. There were no storewide sales at this time but certain sections had buy one get 50% off this weekend. Definitely will visit again if I'm in the area looking for books.

Rating 3 stars ONLY because it's a new clean store, but the customer service skills need…read morerenovation, still. And of course, never any floor people available to ask help. Whoever the girl was at register #4565 checked us out 9pm. Not a single Hello. She did ask if I had a rewards card, but got frustrated when I tried to search for it. Then she didn't offer a bag when it was raining . She handed me one after I asked, and it's her job to put them in bag, and didn't, She was the walking dead.