I want to live here. Second hand books at their best. Large selection and good atmosphere. Well…read moreorganized with friendly service. Pricing is fair and books are in good condition. Community oriented business that provides smiling service.

From the owner: Black Cat Books is a small town, small time bookseller that focuses on linking the right person…read morewith the right book. We are the only English bookseller for miles around, so English language books are our in-store specialty. We do try to cover as broad a subject/genre selection as possible, both in-store and online, new books & gently used. Our shop is managed by a professional librarian; the shop is clean and well-organized, and our books are of a high quality. Drop by! Or send an e-mail. We do our best to respond to inquiries asap.

Whenever I am in Knowlton to visit my sister and want to surround myself with all things LOUISE…read morePENNY, this is where I go to get my fix. They have magazines, all the current books, some gently used books , bookmarks, cute little goodies and AN ENTIRE CORNER DEDICATED TO ALL THINGS LOUISE PENNY How awesome is that???!!! You don't have to be an LP fan to enjoy this cozy little bookstore and if you're French-Canadien il y a des livres en français et les propriétaires parlent en français aussi. Across the street are three pine trees which were recently replanted. It's a lovely spot and the area has become a haven for Penny lovers from all over. Are you excited yet??!!

Several articles allege that this bookstore inspired Myrna's bookstore in the Louise Penney…read more"Gamache" series. And indeed there's a little alcove dedicated to the series. I love bookstores, and worry that e-books may make them vanish. If you're looking for new books, along with some Inspector Gamache goodies, like mugs, totes, and shirts, this is a fine spot for you. I'm fonder of used bookstores, and was kind of expecting that (solely based on my imagination and the articles talking about the inspiration for the literary bookstore), so perhaps I didn't do the place justice. The lady behind the counter was helpfully ordering a special book for someone, so clearly there's a personal touch. Stop by and judge the place yourself!

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.

My son and I stopped in to hand in his form for the Phoenix Summer Camp challenge, I appreciate…read morethat they're supporting kids reading over the summer. He was thrilled to use his gift card to buy the game Trouble, and we had fun picking out books as gifts for my niece as well. One stop for everyone!

I love Phoenix books--independent/locally owned. It is a great alternative to Barne's and Noble…read more I am continually please by the selection which is quite impressive for a smaller (smaller than the massive box bookstores). I think they do a great job with buying. On the few occasions I've had a specific (and obscure) book on my list that I haven't found, they've offered to order it for me. They've got a great little cafe as well. And the staff is really helpful and sweet. It is my go to place for gift certificates for teachers or folks that I need to get a gift for that I don't know well. This place is a gem! Definitely check it out.

Wonderful book shop in walkable downtown Burlington. Nice curation. Comfy chairs. Used and new…read morebooks.

Always love a bookshop to peruse. Most of the books did seem to be new and reflect that pricing.read more