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    RiverRun Bookstore

    4.4 (33 reviews)

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    Riverrun's new storefront at 142 Fleet Street.
    Don W.

    They've re-opened and their new address is 142 Fleet Street (in other words, the map is wrong). The space is a bit smaller but nicer. They're still unpacking and the place is crowded, but go take a look and cheer them on. Riverrun is a locally owned bookstore which deserves support and while I don't think it has quite the personality of the bookstore in Exeter, I like it and I'm glad that Riverrun is in Portsmouth. There's even a video of the renovation: http://youtu.be/odleYcrUXAU

    Will P.

    I hate not to be able to give 5* to support a local independent book shop. The fact the community formed a human chain to move the books from the more palatial market square shop not so long ago certainly shows love. Unfortunately, today the place has become overrun with dozens of boxes of used books. Running a small book store is certainly an impossible task today, but the nearby Book and Bar gets it quite a bit better.

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    3 years ago

    Friendly service, inviting atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonably priced books... this is a great local bookstore.

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    3 years ago

    Grea selection and value! You will love what they have to offer. The staff is very helpful as well.

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    Cute bookstore, saw they had Alice Song's new memoir in a prominent spot, snatched that up right away!!!

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    Loved this place! The owner really seemed like he had a collection of books he knew and loved and was happy to give me a recommendation.

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    Coast City Comics

    Coast City Comics

    4.6(52 reviews)
    47.0 miArts District, West End
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    It's a fine enough store with a good selection, but the guy behind the counter seemed irritated…read morewhen I asked about their pull list system. I tried to register online and ran into issues; when I went back in, it felt like more of a hassle for Mr. Beanie-Glasses-¿Chin-Strap-Beard? (hard to really remember). This kind of dismissive behavior isn't uncommon in comic book shops. Having been a regular reader for years, I can confidently say there's a certain hipster element embedded in comic culture that lacks the self-awareness that the "better-than-you" attitude is a dime a dozen. I place my weekly pulls with Casablanca Comics, where the staff are not only enjoyable to talk with, but actually remember your name and want to help. This shouldn't discount the efforts of the other, surely more personable employees--nor at least a visit or two to check out their selection--but it definitely detracts from any kind of regular patronage.

    I visited Coast City Comics during my recent vacation to Maine. It was a cold, rainy day - my first…read moreday in Portland - so I was looking for cool, fun things to do. The actual name of this place is: "Coast City Comics & The Fun Box Monster Emporium." There is a ton of comic books, games, action figures, and related "stuff" crammed into this place. There are a number of pinball machines stuffed into the back of the shop. Very cool comic book shop. I think they need a bigger space! #CoastCityComicsAndTheFunBoxMonsterEmporium

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