Huge independent bookstore with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity! We stopped in for some…read morebrowsing and were impressed at how expansive the store is. Note they do encourage mask wearing at the front and provide masks - when we visited, every person was masked. Tons to look at here, with good organization into categories and staff recommendations. I liked that they had a tarot/witchy section, huge kids section, RPG section, and variety in themes. Great spot to browse for a gift or new book for yourself.

Wow I had no idea how big it was inside, and so cool. This building use to be Threshold a…read morecommunity gathering place. Very well organized, wonderful nooks for reading, pleasant staff and nautral light with the abundant windows. Great selection of calendars and day planners at reasonable prices. They even have a selection of free books for neighborhood library stands that you can take and share. Easy to park too!

I was walking toward the lake and noticed books displayed in a window by my knees. I had to…read moreinvestigate. Lucky me, I stumbled upon Lake City Books. Looking at the sign on the door, I realized I was making this discovery 13 minutes before closing. I was greeted when I walked in and assured them I just wanted to poke my head in, as I saw they were getting ready to leave, and was told I was welcome. I made a quick lap around just to check them out, and stopped by their merch counter to grab a quick souvenir. I love a local bookstore, and grabbed a coffee mug to remind myself to come back. They had a cute setup and a table dedicated to my current favorite obsession, Dungeon Crawler Carl. They had signs everywhere informing everyone of their planned move, apparently out of the basement. I am not sure where they will be next, but I will make a point to search them out the next time I am in Madison. And come in plenty of time to peruse.

Love, love & more love for this indie bookstore. The owner & staff are so much fun & really know…read moretheir stuff. The selection is huge for a smallish store & they also buy used books for fair prices. Journals, candles, socks & other cool swag like t-shirts for sale, too. And they are moving to a new location on Carroll St in July! Get thee downtown asap!

Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops I've been to, and it's combined with a store selling one…read moreof my favorite pastimes, a book store. The decor is super cool and vibe-y. I wish I had stopped by later in the day for cocktails - but for now, we were here with a desperate need for coffee. There were so many cool options in the menu like the Red Bean Matcha Latte, the Fig Apple Chaider or the Ca Phe Sua Da. But of course, I had to order the Pandan Iced Latte. I absolutely loved the nuttiness of the Pandan in a latte - I'm just surprised more coffee shops don't offer it. And the perfect offset to it was the Ca Phe Sua Da, or Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It wasn't as mind blowing, but still tasty. Next time I'm in Madison, I'm definitely stopping through for some cocktails!

We really enjoy the trendy vibe of Leopoldo's and if you hit em at happy hour they have featured…read moreand discounted craft cocktails. We ordered oyster and cocktails this stop and everything was so delicious. Friendly and attentive service and the aesthetic couldn't be cooler. Who doesn't love a bookstore.

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.

Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoy the book talks by Kate Laack. Great location with a wonderful…read morevariety of books to choose from.

I love this small town local bookstore!! So cute and cozy the perfect ambiance for a cool winters…read moreday! On many of the books they have little post it notes with owner and librarian recommendations! I love to read these and and get a glimpse of the book... so cute!! Last time we went, my partner and I picked up a puzzle to complete during some cold rainy days!

I came during an after-hours event and the shop was great!…read moreThe gems and crystals seem appropriately priced. When you purchase any gems or crystals you have to write down on one of their pieces of paper what and how many your purchasing with the price. They also have a large selection of incense, small tubes, and dried herbs. I had a great time looking through their collection. The owner and employees were super helpful and knowledgable.

Very helpful staff, lovely books, crystals, cards, incense. We wandered in just to look around, and…read morefound really interesting things to purchase. We will visit again soon.

Let me be clear, this is a little comic store in a very small place. I did not give it five stars…read morefor its extensive collection or its low prices. Instead I gave it 5 stars for its customer service. They will look for any book or comic you are searching for. They have told me to purchase particular items from specific larger stores when they could not match a sales price on an expensive book. Finally, they are very knowledgeable about the topic of comics, SF and Fantasy as well as book selling and publishing. I also confess that I prefer, whenever possible, to deal with small businesses and 20th Century Books definitely fits into this category.

From the owner: Popular Culture bookstore: science fiction, fantasy, comic books, mysteryread more

Little bookstore within the library that sells library surplus books and CDs at very low prices…read more The selection is odd, you never know what you will find here. Because of the low prices it's hard to walk out of here empty handed.

Lots of great used books (including some new releases) for just $1-2. I'm always tempted to buy a…read moredozen when I volunteer. Because the store is volunteer-staffed, hours are limited and a bit irregular. The store is usually open 1-3.

This is my go-to when I need to get board books for baby showers or want to spoil my nieces and…read morenephews with a box full of great books. This is a warehouse of books stacked in boxes and on shelves. It can get overwhelming so have an idea of what you are looking for before you go. Their website showcases the books available and most often, there are sales. In fact, there should be a big end of the year sale coming up soon. This place is great for teachers and librarians who want to stock up on new books (but it's already a pretty well-known place for those "in the know"). The selection of books range from former new releases to obscure titles that obviously didn't quite make it in the mainstream. The selection is great and changes often. Spanish language books can be found here too. The majority of books are for babies all the way to teens, with some adult books available. Prices are super cheap, starting at $1 to $3. I love it! Credit cards accepted, $15 minimum though. This place can be hard to find on E Badger Rd. It's a big white warehouse. It'll look like you're turning into a daycare, but they're part of the same building. Just drive further down and park. The door is on the side of the building.

From the owner: Interstate Books4School is an educational, infant through 12th grade, Tradebook, Valu-Book and ESL…read moresupplier. We are dedicated to budget-stretching prices, prompt service and speedy delivery of all orders. We have access to over 10,000,000 book titles. We also offer wonderful plushie toys to read to.