This quaint independent bookstore is located at 112 Market Street in a small building right next to…read morethe Historic Roanoke City Market Building in Downtown Roanoke. I have always been fascinated by bookstores, especially ones of this size and nature. So today I decided to walk in to explore it first hand. One of the things that impressed me the most was how clean and well organized it was. From the shinny windows of its storefront to its clean floors and shelves. As I entered, I received a warm welcome by a young lady employee with a nice personality who you could tell she loved her job. She most enthusiastically explained what they had available and where everything was. They carried bestsellers, new fiction, and non-fiction, classic and local interest books, along with high-quality used books. BNF features books about the Roanoke and New River Valleys and the works of local authors along with a special selection of Appalachian fiction and non-fiction. They also provided special orders service, helping find hard-to-find books, and book club specials. Their collection also includes the works of more than 50 local and regional authors and the surrounding areas. Book No Further isn't just a bookstore; it's also a gathering place for the community. The shop regularly hosts book signings, author talks, and book clubs, featuring celebrated writers and spotlighting new talent from the Blue Ridge region. Before leaving I had the privprivilege of meeting Doloris Vest, one of the co-owners of Book No Further Bookstore. I thanked her for the great contribution she is providing to the Star City of Roanoke and its community with her engaging bookstore. Books open windows of knowledge and opportunities as well as provide value and entertainment to all of us. With her creative imagination by incorporating different book clubs, community members gatherings, and many other diverse events, she is contributing to the quality of life of this community and to making the City of Roanoke so special.

This fun little bookshop was in the heart of Roanoke's downtown area. There was a smaller upstairs…read morearea with (from what I recall) children's books, while the lower half held fiction and other genres. There were also fun trinkets such as stickers and bookmarks. The staff was helpful and friendly. Would definitely visit again when in town. While the downtown area itself is relatively small, there are tons of shops and restaurants to explore. So if you're interested in visiting this bookstore, consider coming with an appetite so you can make an evening of the adventure!

This is a cozy little bookstore that offers gently used books at good prices. The selection is…read morestrong and the content interesting. It is fun to stroll through, and they offer Sunday hours as well. I was able to find a birthday present for a friend on my visit. If you're in downtown Salem, it's worth stopping in.

Recently stopped in this very enchanting bookstore. So much to search from and a comfortable,…read morequaint atmosphere. The owner is pleasant and has a wide array of books for many interests. I came away with a book that if purchased new would have cost much more. So if you are tired of all the "technology" and want to get back to the enjoyment of going on the "hunt' for that certain book you can enjoy by a sunlit window or cozy fire this is the place to go.

This is a lovely bookstore with great selection. Even if you, like me, predominantly prefer…read moreaudiobooks. I have set this bookstore as the local store that gets the proceeds from my purchases on libro.fm app (a better alternative to Audible). I love getting to browse their shelves in person. They carry several local artisan wares that I enjoy checking out and purchasing from. I love this bookstore.

Finally! Blacksburg has a bookstore!…read more This place is adorable and had so many different genres and books. They have sections for fiction, non-fiction, young adults, cooking, new arrivals, local authors, and more. I like how they offer both used and new books at affordable prices. In addition to books they have all the book accessories you could think of- bookmarks, notebooks, stickers, and more. It doesn't stop with with just books they have treats from local sweetshops, handmade candles, and handmade body scrubs. The lady who runs the store is adorable too. Opening this store has been her dream since moving to Blacksburg and she did it so well. I can't wait to spend more time walking around the store finding new reads and chatting with her.

I've been there several times to add to my comic book and magazine collection. He has a great…read moreselection and even wrestling magazines. I prefer to buy local and I highly recommend a visit to The Basement.

This place is awesome! Don't go there if you are in a hurry, lots of different things to see.read more

A very cool little excursion if you have kids - the old train depot has a used book store and a toy…read morestore attached. It's right by the tracks so you can watch the trains go by - very fun for the kids. The toy selection is creative and fun, and really quite reasonably priced. If you pay cash, you get a 5% discount. Definitely worth checking out for holidays or birthdays.

Loved the books I found--even happened to dig up one by my favorite author! Granted, he's an oldie,…read moreso I guess that makes sense given the selection. Walked out with a classic, too, all for under ten bucks!... The selection is supposedly extensive, however the selection on display was kind of outdated and appeared that it had not been changed out in awhile. Also, I would recommend you bring cash. I wish the owner would set up a Cash App or Venmo account for those of us who don't carry a lot of bills. She'd make a LOT more dough from all of the college students that wander her way! Every restroom was busted, which was irritating, so we had to venture across the street to the antique store. Pee before you go, I guess. Overall, left a little creeped out but the books I found have been great.

They a a great curated selection in my opinion. Excellent knowledgeable owner that's also friendly…read more Highly recommend

Roanoke's go-to shop for high quality vinyl records. Ian, the owner, is a stand up guy and the…read moreselection is solid too. A++

Top notch selection. Great staff. Excellent place to play. Best game store in the region by a wide…read moremargin.

I first came there in the 2022 to play D&D. I bought all of…read moremy books, dice, starter set, and character sheets there. A big pro for Mishap Games is that James will take a chance on you even though you are a stranger when you ask to host games. Some stores are very shy. The big problem in 2022 and in 2023 was the story was poorly cleaned. The tables were not cleaned during the week and the trash cans were never taken out either. Therefore there were nats flying around all the time. I remember for three weeks straight there was a donut box under the check out counter. The bathrooms was something out of a Eastern Kentucky rest stop. Then in the summer of 2023 there was the huge issue where out of nowhere James stopped folks from coming to the store and using his tables. He was disappointed that folks were coming in and not even saying hello or buying anything, then after months of coming to the store they would just vanish. I totally understand his frustration. Sadly, this hasty policy was enough for some folks to leave the store and never come back. And it all could have been prevented by just having the discord calendar managed better and better communication with loyal customers from the get go. Within a matter of days James reversed his policy due to the feedback he got on discord. Thankfully, for 2024, the store is much much cleaner. Sadly, once again due to horrible communication and judgement, James has lost more business. About 1.5 hours before my group was going to play at his table, one of the players who lives within walking distance brought 3 or 4 kids into the store. They were not his kids. Then I get notified that if this same person or anyone that has been playing with him at the same table does this again then we will no longer have access to the tables. So this is like five people. These five people did nothing wrong. So I just saved James the trouble by just banning myself for life. I wouldn't have a spine or self respect if I walked back in there. I wise manager would have a store policy in place for such matters if that was such a liability risk (which is what I was told) and the customer would have been told to leave immediately. Furthermore, a wise manager would tell the person that brought in the kids that they would be banned from playing, instead of casting a wide net and getting customers involved who are innocent and have done nothing wrong. This store has a lot of potential, but James seems determined to run off customers. It already has a great location with great parking. Sadly, James has failed to capitalize on the basement to help folks socialize (Fiji Island days) and the Kitchen (Fiji Island days) for supplemental income. James is an expert with games, and is friendly and can talk with you, but he's a horrible manager, and a unfair person. The margin for error is too thin when you compete with Amazon and roll 20 and the like. I don't see this business lasting through 2025. Just a wild guess.

Personal service like you won't find anywhere else, even when things go a bit sideways, as they…read moreoften will when dealing with the uncontrollable capriciousness of shipping. These folks won't leave you hanging, they go out of their way to ensure customer satisfaction. Total pros for all your prose.

The highly professional staff of Old New River Books (located in Christiansburg, Virginia) have…read moresolved a difficult situation for me! I live in California and I needed an Appraisal for a literary donation. The situation took months until Old New River Books got involved and solved ALL of the problems in about ten days. Their solution has satisfied all parties and I am extremely grateful for their support, diligence and ACTION! Jamie Sadler Camarillo, Ca.