I love me a good used bookstore! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Cozy corners, piles of…read morepages -- that's my kind of bookstore. Bill, the owner, is an amazingly kind and patient person who shares a love of books and is pretty much everything anyone could ever want in a used bookstore owner. The only thing that could have made the trip better is if I had more time to explore. I also wouldn't turn up my nose at a cozy, rainy day and a large cup of coffee in hand, but that's all just icing on the cake.

Explored this place as a random Yelp find. It certainly takes a minute or two to find being in the…read moreart space multi building parking lot, and figuring out how to get buzzed in by calling, however, there's some really good book hunting here in the decent sized space, particularly if you're a fan of old books. The owner was very friendly and chatty to me and I had a pleasant experience, found a few old reads, and would return. Thanks!

This shop is right on route 202 on the way to Simsbury Ct as you leave Southwick MA. It is on the…read moreright, with a sign that is not the easiest to see. That is what adds to the charm. You can acquire some really nice finds. The front usually has copious amounts of small tables and items for the yard. And, inside they have a lot of smalls - collectible glass, tiny vases, gorgeous china, intriguing antiques and so much more. Their store has majestic glass cases that are lit with all kinds of wonderful rings, bracelets, earrings, etc. And their items are priced from real high to real low. You can buy a bag of odds and ends to make your own jewelry or buy an exquisite piece of high end jewelry. The staff is full of friendly people with a down home country charm feel to them.

The Salmon Brook Shops is a store of a large collection of antiques in Granby. I stopped by on…read moreTuesday afternoon. This is a must visit for anyone who appreciates antiques. There's so much of everything in here. There's furniture, books, toys, fine china, jewelry, paintings, tools, etc... I was a bit nervous walking around, you have to be really careful not to knock anything over, as I'm sure it would cause a domino effect. There's so many delicate little things piled on each other, the tiniest swing of an arm could cost you a big embarrassment of a situation. My favorite are the paintings. The fine China they have is also beautiful and in excellent shape. There was an all wood rocking horse, that you could tell was well loved, but still has more love to give. There was only one other lady there browsing while I was there. It can't be good having too many people at the same time in such a tight space, with fragile items everywhere. If you love beautiful, well kept, antique items, I encourage you to visit The Salmon Brook Shops.

This is a great used bookstore. It is almost a literal hole in the wall, located in an old factory…read moredown a long hallway. The books are used but all in fantastic condition. The aisles are narrow so only one person can occupy the space at a time, but it just means you have to look at other books waiting your turn. The prices have a range depending on type, age, and genre but are pretty easy to figure out. Those that do have special pricing are also clearly marked. The shop doesn't have set hours so definitely follow on social media. Not only is it fun to see all the new books that come in, they're very clear about when a sale will come along.

Great used book shop. They're done an expansion for add to their overall are which allowed aisles…read moreto be expanded for easier movement. All books are in great condition and very from an average of $2-$10 with children's books at .50, occasional $1 finds and signed copies or harder to find/newer books being over that $10 average, which is perfectly fine. Still a great overall discount usually and the experience is always great. Always busy!

What a cute book store! This spot is in the middle of the woods and you are sure there isn't…read moreanything out this far away - and then you come upon the book barn! The building is crammed with books. Lovely piles and stacks in every spot. There is even another out building with discount books. We spent a long time hunting through the piles and I loved every minute of it. The areas are organized and labeled very well so you know what genre you are looking at. This is lovingly looked after and kept. A literal hidden treasure

I visited here again recently and this place is still just as magical! It's tucked away in the…read morewoods and is chock full of immeasurable charm. The owner is English and her business is an extension of her lovely personality. I have childhood memories of this place that could have come straight out of a magical fairytale book. There are many categories here; a large history section, gardening, art, film, geography, mythology, crafts, so many categories and subcategories, and because they are curated by someone passionate with books there are no filler books here. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, this is a curated collection by a woman passionate about books, making a living off of it feels secondary here to the passion of finding the books. You will not ever find another place like this. In a small rural town no less! This is a destination place if you are visiting the area. Such a gem!

If you like Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, beads, jewelry and Books, you need to check this place out…read more It is 12,000 sq ft of amazing. They also have classes and Tarot and Mediums. Prices are very affordable too. You will need hours to go thru or perhaps days. We are def going back.

Updated** Came back for my crystals and all things related!…read more I was stuck on a purple kick, something about my stress and needing a calming presence in my life! I was drawn to literally every purple item, dint even look in other directions. It like it spoke to me Variety of things to choose from. Tarot cards, books, loose crystals, geodes, cut rocks, jewelry you name it!! I love all of the variety and you definitely can get lost. We spent almost 1.5 hours here. Two sides of the store depending on what you are looking for

A very small bookshop in rural Woodbury, CT. Couldn't pass by w/o taking a look, but the Sci-Fi…read moreFantasy section was so minuscule, it only took a minute to see that there was nothing there that interested me. Honestly, I've found selections of used books in church basements. That's my report, "Hidden Gem" it is not.

I had a fantastic experience when I visited this store on a Saturday. The two people working there…read morewere incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The prices are very reasonable, and the selection is surprisingly extensive for a small secondhand bookstore. I highly recommend stopping by the Book Cellar in Woodbury, CT--you never know what treasures you'll find!

This Barnes & Noble book store is a pretty massive one in Canton. You can enter from the front or…read morethe rear of the store, depending on which way you're coming from. If you're looking for brand new released reading material this is the place to find it. Everything is categorized into fiction, biography, history, romance, cookbooks and more. As long as you know the author, it shouldn't be a problem finding what you're looking for. There are resourceful books for a variety tests or exams one might be taking. At the rear of the store there are records and CDs. This is also where the children's books, toys and games are. There are certain times dedicated to story time for little kids. Should you need a coffee break, there's no need to go far. Starbucks is right here in house. They also have a sale section, usually those are activity books or similar. Be prepared to pay the manufacturer's price for most items.

This a good-sized and clean Barnes and Noble with a pretty good stock of books in all categories…read moreand some magazines as well. There's also a Starbucks inside if that matters to you. It does, however, provide some extra seating which is always a good thing in a book store. That said, we wandered around for quite a while, checking out the history and cooking sections -- everything is pretty clearly organized -- and came away pleased. There's a special section for kids, for tech stuff and for just about any special interest you might have. They have lots of space devoted to gifts, which has never been our favorite part of a book store (let's use that space for MORE books!). There's an information area in the center of the store, and the employees there are pretty good at helping others find items. In all, a nice store, nicely arranged and worth spending some time in, as we certainly did. It is, we believe, the largest book store in this part of Connecticut.

Firstly I will say that even though you may see the high overall rating this may not be everyone's…read morechoice for a bookstore. Secondly you will see I agree with the majority and gave 5 stars believing it is worth your time checking out and both my wife and I enjoyed our time visiting. It's a spot we have seen on social media and a trip to see family brought us nearby so we knew we needed to stop in. Parking may be difficult at first sight if they are busy but we lucked out with someone leaving right when we arrived. They had an attendant and they did say they had some additional parking just down a road nearby that does not require walking on the main road. As I mentioned above it may not be what everyone wants from a book due to a lot of it being obscure and older books (used). You will find some of newer and less worn books if you search around though. If you go in with the correct expectations you should very much enjoy this spot. Overall a beautiful spot to walk around and enjoy the outdoors while browsing for that hidden gem book for your next read or collection! Don't pass up the entire section of books for just $1! How can you beat that for a value? Like I said both my wife and I enjoyed checking this off or bucket list to visit finally! Don't forget to visit the goats!

Been going here for years with my family. I love walking around the garden, saying hello to cheese…read morepuff (pictured here), and picking up a few cheap books! Staff is really friendly and helps out when you're selling books.

It's a cool place, so stop in some time....You'll find cool books, as well as vintage shoestore…read moreaccouterments and vintage shoes to view. Super cool and nostalgic!

Eclectic retro-chic bookstore that is also a hangout for artists and locals. The proprietor is…read morefriendly, witty, and a nationally known sculptor who uses one of the upstairs rooms as his workshop. The building itself is huge and is worth a trip just to explore the remnants of the shoestore, radio station, and candlepin alley that it used to house. This is your bookstore if you want to buy 25-year-old satin wedding shoes, There are many Western and English saddles, 3 pianos , a harp, guitars, and other musical instruments you can play. Not to mention the candlepins.