So many treasures! Books galore! Ephemera, art supplies, jewelry, a gorgeous vault - left over…read morefrom when the building was a bank! Sweet, friendly owner.

It's always awkward when you go into a store with an intent and cash in hand to buy something, and…read morethe woman working the cash register, can't sell you anything (6/30/20 4:00p) because she doesn't know how much anything costs. I was told "I cant sell that to you until I speak to the [unavailable for discussion] owner"... I left empty handed and disappointed. Won't bother trying again

Cute lil book store on Main Street! They had a great selection of different genres! I picked up a…read morefew thrillers that I had been looking for and some puzzle game books that I hadn't ever seen before. The service was fine. The ladies running the counter are nice and leave you to look on your own, but they're there if you need them. They claim to be a new and used bookstore. I didn't see any used books mixed into where I was looking, which meant all prices were normal for a new bookstore. Overall a wonderful visit and a great local bookstore!

when i first added this store to my itinerary, i was expecting a typical new and used bookstore…read morelike i would find locally. what i found was much more- zines, stickers, and other gifts were found amongst interesting titles i hadn't seen before. my friend found a book that he couldn't find anywhere else in print, and i picked up a couple zines that spoke to me. i would surely come here again if i'm in the area!

What a wonderful bookstore! My new favorite! This place is run by volunteers, and instead of paying…read morea set price for a book, you donate what you would like to pay for it. Upon entering, it seems a bit small, but there are rooms in the back you can access if you ask. They actually have an impressive selection. I love this bookstore!

From the owner: Secondhand Prose is a used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum. All…read moreof the books on our shelves are donated by the community and the store is staffed by volunteers. Every purchase is priced by the buyer, knowing that all funds support programming at the library. Community members donate the books, you name the price, we pass on the funds to the Athenaeum. It's win-win-win!

Such a cute little bookstore. They have a great mix of books, modern books to classics to…read morespeciality and unique books, so it's easy to walk out with something you didn't expect to pick up. The shop also carries a little bit of local merch and some fun extra gifts. One thing I really appreciated was the affordable postcards, which is important to note because they are up-charged at some surrounding stores. I ended up grabbing a few, plus a fun magnet, and they also had a couple local art prints. The inside is super charming, a cozy, feel-good stop whether you're looking for a new read or just a small souvenir.

Ahhhh.... If you took the state if Vermont and captured it in the shape of a bookstore, it would be…read morethus business. I probably could have spent hours here. I was especially captivated by their kids section and all of the authors I had no idea were from Vermont. They displayed it in such a fun and educational way. I now have a new appreciation for so many of the books on our shelves at home. We ended up picking up a farming story about gratitude for makers, chefs, etc for our son's birthday along with a card. To top it off, the staff was really sweet. Don't miss out on this downtown Stowe treasure!

Eclectic selection, (or, is that selectic ecletion?)- just kidding..All sorts of literary…read moretreasures-I love the smell of old books! Harry Saul, the proprietor of Pleasant Street Books is a font of knowledge, very qualified to help you and just a heck of a nice guy. He is also a fine Jazz pianist and augments the book shop experience with regular concerts! A cool stop on your happy journey- Happy Trails, Woody C. RI

One of the best used bookstores in New England. I popped in last week and was overwhelmed with the…read morequality of the books, fair prices, as well as the owner's knowledge. Both friendly and highly intelligent, Sonny (proprietor) was welcoming from the moment I walked in and answered any questions I had. There are not many bookshops like Pleasant Street Books left in New England. If you love books and /or the spirit of supporting a local business, stop in the store if you are the area. For bibliophiles, Pleasant Street Books is a must see.

I took a look at this review and was really aware of the passage of time. Since I wrote it, The…read moreYankee Bookshop has changed hands and the other independent bookstore in Woodstock has closed. Why hasn't changed is that this store is awesome and well worth a visit when you're in town. Kari Meutsch and Kristian Preylowski bought the shop in 2017 and expanded its physical footprint. They've added some products (LPs) and expanded their selection of others. And their website offers a variety of options for ordering that are very useful. Mostly, though, this is a great shop to browse, with knowledgeable staff who can help you find what you might want if you don't know for sure. Highly recommended!

Adorable bookstore with a layout I really loved. It's way more than just books, they also have…read moreVermont merch, magnets, stickers, totes, board games, tarot cards, keychains, and so much more. It was pretty busy and was fun to browse. I ended up leaving with a few cute little finds.

My son and I tend to hit several bookstores in any new town we visit. In Hanover, Left Bank Books…read morewas our favorite by far. The selection was excellent and thoughtful. Exceptional, carefully chosen books of every genre. The requisite comfy chair. Fair prices. It even had a shelf of free books! What a wonderful place!

A warm and engaging time spent in this quaint, comfy loft with owner, Rena. A nice selection of…read morerare collectible, antiquarian books, as well as current reads in a good variety of genre. Rena is not only Booksmart, but a great resource for a whole bunch of stuff !

this place is a staple for a reason. drinks are delicious, the space is well curated, and its a…read moreone-stop destination for gifts, books, school supplies, etc. PLEASE order new course books from here instead of amazon -- it gets in just as fast and you're supporting a welcoming, inclusive space. but -- its almost always freezing, so be sure to bring an extra layer.

We love cafes and bookstores, and when the two are combined, what could be better? We wanted to…read moregive Still North a try and planned to have breakfast there after browsing the store. Alas, the line was extremely long and didn't seem to be moving that fast, and the seating was packed. We decided to seek breakfast elsewhere after exploring the books. Since we didn't eat there, this review pertains only to the bookstore. It was very crowded and noisy. The focus here is definitely on fiction, so if that is your thing, you will probably love it. We were hoping for a more comprehensive selection. There were also lots of gift items, puzzles, cards, crafts, etc.

This has been a wonderful staple of Lyndonville for many years. New and used books. If you can't…read morefind it they would be happy to order it for you. Great service. Wonderful value on must have books!

Quick update eight years later: it's still a delightful used bookstore, with crowded shelves…read morecrowded with hundreds and hundreds of volumes on all sorts of topics. We're fond of cookbooks, and they have a bunch. It feels cozy like we think a used store ought to feel, and we were very pleased to make our reacquaintance with it recently. And yes, it is open during the pandemic, at least as of the time of our review.