Good used bookstore. Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Good selection and a searchable…read moreinventory

I visited Books & Company recently for the first time & completely fell in love with it…read more Apparently, this store used to be in Hamden, but the owner retired & sold the building & the company. This is the new location & new ownership. I had never been to the prior store. I spent a whopping two hours in this little shop. It is set up & well curated like a fancy bookstore, on par with my experience at shops like Athena Books in Greenwich, CT, and Martin House Books (formerly Savoy) in Westerly, RI. It's on the smaller/boutique-style size, so don't expect a massive range of genres, like one would find at the Book Barn in Niantic, CT. There's no coffee shop, but there is a Keurig & water available, and a handful of chairs to sit in. The used fiction books were in good or very good condition, easy to locate in their sections, and priced around $8 for hardcovers if the book retailed $24+. I got two recent NYTimes bestsellers that had been on my wishlist. The children's & young adults books were also well selected, and I bought a handful, ranging in $2-$3/each for paperback & hardcover. The price stickers easily peeled off all of my books without leaving any residue, which I very much appreciated. The gift selection was perfect for stocking stuffers or small mailed gifts, including for nerds, gamers, and musicians. There were bowls full of stickers, $0.25 each, and postcards, $1 each. Funny magnets, like Mincing Mockingbird, were a full $3 cheaper than at other gift shops (e.g. Bowerbird in Old Lyme, CT). There were also some handmade gifts from locals. There's a shelf near checkout with wrapped mystery books. I thought this was the common "buy a date with a random book" thing. It wasn't -- You picked one for free with the purchase of any book in the store. The wrapping is a hint related to the title or theme, and a lot of the wrapping was sustainable, e.g. reusing a helium balloon body or old calendars, etc. I was surprised that the mystery book wasn't tied to a minimum purchase amount (and I wonder if it will be sustainable for the shop's bottom line, I have to admit). I was further amazed that all of the wrapped books were advertised as being at least 3.5+ stars on GoodReads. My mystery book ended up being a pristine paperback copy of "The Time Traveler's Wife." There's a selection of greeting cards as well, but I found those to be the only spot the store was lacking; they were expensive at $6+, and I've seen a lot better selections, e.g. at The Bowerbird, with a larger range of independent artists, at more affordable price points $3-$5. I normally buy a lot of greeting cards when I come across ones that aren't the big box brands (Hallmark has a massive monopoly, omg), but I didn't buy any cards here. There was a free section near the front door, and there was a fill-a-bag sale rack near the front. I asked the cashier/owner a lot of questions, and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. I heard her speaking with others who came in & from my understanding, when you trade in books, you get half their selling value in store credit. All in all, this is one of my favorite used bookstores I've visited, and I will definitely travel to the area again before the holidays to visit it. I would highly recommend it! If you like to shop used/vintage/antiques, there's also a little store next door in the same plaza, but it doesn't have A/C. This book shop does have A/C. =)

I had been to their "main" (original?) store in Massachusetts, and was so excited to see them as I…read moredrove through New Haven. In fact, even though they were not participating in the Dessert Crawl I was there for, they were my first stop. I made such a smart decision. This store has the same type of fantastic inventory you find in Massachusetts, just fewer ducks guarding it. Every space that can reasonably hold a book shelf has one. It's clean, well faced, and has the occasional folding chair to sit and take it all in. The clerk let people browse quietly, which was more appreciated. The prices were written on the inside cover, so it was nice and clear. I'm excited to go back for the next Crawl and include this store as a stop!

Great selection. Organized. The person who checked me out was very kind. I got a like new and…read moredecently popular book for $5. Definitely worth checking out!

I am so grateful they had a sign pointing the direction of Whitlocks Book Barn on the main road - I…read morewasn't 100% expecting it to be in a residential area. But it is, and the store itself is lovely with the books split between two barns. The upper barn (as was explained to me) is where the majority of their fiction is and the best prices on used books. The lower, or main, barn with the cash register has their newer and rarer inventory. The floor is a bit warped so just be careful with your step. They do accept credit cards despite the initial appearance of a vintage register.

Neat place. Two…read morebarns off the main track. Good prices on used books and a cool atmosphere. It's been here since 1948, a very hidden gem.

Staff is always friendly and helpful! I could spend hours in this place. They have a great…read moreselection of random finds as well as books of course. I actually got a large amount of Christmas gifts from here, toys, books, journals.. you name it. It's one of my favorite places! (that's the bookworm in me talking). My only complaint is the bathroom is kinda shoddy, one sink didn't work last time i was there. And there was paper towels all over the floor and i do wish the store itself was larger. But all in all its one of my happy places & i love to frequent here.

Stopped by here since I was going movie to grab my favorite refresher the dragonfruit with lemonade…read morewell when I first tried it I was like not bad then I quickly realized it was more ice and lemonade juice than the actual more and hardly any dragonfruit. The service was okay the value was disappointing $7 something with taxes for a Trenta but the actual Starbucks location it's high $6 for final price fur a Trenta.

Very cute little bookstore. Books are free - just donate something. It is not closed contrary to…read morewhat Yelp says.

Open mic Saturdays. Music improv last Monday of the month. Great intimate book store. Uncanny and…read morecommunal space. Kind creative people.

#27 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more A cute, old school, bookstore cafe with lots of seating for studying. If you walk to the left with all the books, there is a hidden study area with 4 seats, outlets, and a view out the window! They have all your typical cafe drinks. Not the best in terms of drinks, but it is affordable and gets the job done. I would come here to study again just for the vibes alone. However, if you're coming for a coffee date or great coffee, perhaps skip. Street parking available

Love the vibes in here. Welcoming, laid back, and lots of windows (great for winter). Coffee and…read morepastries are all affordable and there's a neat selection of books on the shelf. Chai was okay and cookie was a little dry. Good enough but room for improvement. That said, I still really like it here and think the nice atmosphere cancels any negatives. I also think the value is good and the people are nice. Good spot to meet a friend or get work done!

Reread books has quickly become one of our favorite spots. I love a pre-love bookstore, but they…read morehave so many other little details that make it just wonderful. They recently added the New England, coffee guy and a great coffee counter. He also has Kouign pastries for sale. The spot also attracted me because of their work with individuals with disabilities on their staff. There are tons of little spaces to sit in comfy chairs. The children's section in the back room is a really good size with just enough spots. There's a big round table in the back room that has a little retail of soap lotion. One of my favorite parts is the outside is a full covered awning so you can still sit out there even in the rain. We've been back many times and will continue to do so. Great spot.

I could not have stopped at a better place in Cheshire! Everyone who works there is so friendly and…read morewelcoming, and there's some nice outdoor and indoor seating and a restroom available. I found a couple of paperbacks that were in good shape (can't beat the $2 price!) and was able to sit and do work for awhile. They do have some newer releases that are between $6-$11, but that's still better than the usual price. I absolutely recommend coming here if you're a reader or want a quiet space to get a coffee and relax.

This place is a must for the curious & the eclectic. Not a big place, great prices on items ready…read moreto be repurposed... don't miss the items in their space across the street too! I never leave without a find....

From the owner: Where you’ll always find the unexpected. We are constantly repurposing, reusing, and reimagining…read moreall of our inventory.

Greatest little book store going! Helpful staff and will order what you need if not in stock.read more

I stopped in today during my lunch break because I had a gift certificate given to me by one of my…read morestudents. It's a great little shop with a wonderful variety. The store is well organized, clean, bright and inviting. Many of the shelves display books by cover, not by binding which makes them more appealing and intriguing to the potential buyer. As an art teacher, I naturally gravitated to the adult coloring books and fresh sets of colored pencils. I purchased a small book, but now I wish I bought the colored pencils to go with it. I also got a baby book for my son, it was totally adorable. The nice older lady working there greeted me when I entered and was also super kind during check out. I ended up having money left over on the gift certificate to come back and spend at another time. Next time, maybe I'll focus towards the greeting cards, thank you notes, or better yet...those colored pencils.