One of my all-time favorite bookstores!…read more As you're walking along the street, you may notice a sandwich board with a pointer finger directing you upstairs in a building in downtown Bennington. This is your best indicator that they're open. Otherwise you might not notice this hidden gem because it's upstairs in an office building. But as soon as you make it through the door, you won't regret having come! It's clear to see that these guys have a good time with their shop. There are labels for sections and parts of the store that could only grow out of fondness, like "The Cave" for the small little room that sits next to the check-out desk, where the psychology and sci-fi books are housed. Love the combo. Or "The Treasure Chest" for overflow books, so varied and ever changing, that you never know what you might find. They have an ever-changing new arrivals section, displaying some of the more popular current novels, which is a great place to look for recommendations. They also have a great children's section, with old readers from quite a while back. Their foreign language section is pretty limited, but that's the case with most bookstores. There were some beautiful old books in German last time I was there. They have a great new england and Vermont section, though I can't admit to having browsed it very thoroughly. Amazingly, they also order books for you if they don't have something. A very kind service. It's worth a visit to this wonderful used bookstore. It's surprisingly large, and full of a huge variety of books.

Stopped here on my way home from Manchester to CT and the door was locked although by the hours…read moreposted on the website they we're suppose to open. Called the phone number and got a non-descript answering machine. Too bad, was looking forward to making some new discoveries. Not sure when I'll be back in the area, but based on what the previous reviewer had to say, I image this one star review will be revised to a 4 or 5 star.

Northshire Bookstore is a bookworm's paradise! There's…read moresomething for everyone - fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, romance, biography, cooking, banned books - you name it, they've got it! They have a section of used books for a lower price along with a cafe. They even sell records. There's a full section of greeting cards, stationary, planners, notebooks etc. Plus a small section with Vermont touristy/souvenirs. What's not to love?! I left buying 4 books for myself and one as a gift.

This is the best bookstore I have ever visited! You are literally immersed inside a world of books…read more There are multiple floors fully stocked with every book you can imagine. They also have a cafe. I did not get a chance to visit it since I was happily overwhelmed by all the books. The third floor has the children's section which has colorful decorations, as well as cards, trinkets, journals, and vinyls for sale. Northshire has friendly employees who were very helpful. I am pleased to report they have a large used book section on the second floor. I will definitely be visiting this charming place more often!

Owner was very helpful and super nice. Very chill + cozy vibe. Good variety of kid and adult books…read more And wonderful stickers!

What an adorable book store. They have new and used books. Woman's who runs it was so helpful. Was…read moreable to find three older books at a great price. Loved!! Charming !

This is a gem of a used bookstore that is easy to miss unless you're looking for it…read more First, let me say that I have been going here for almost 30 years, and nothing has changed a bit. Not a bit. And that is a very good thing indeed. it is completely non-computerized, has no website, no bright lights or music, or really even a sign out front. The only noise is the owner's typewriter thwacking away in the background. Mostly non-fiction, with a focus on New England history and American history, you really never know what you're going to find here. Maybe some vintage humor books from the 1940s, maybe some back issues of Vermont History magazine, maybe a box of small books from the 1820s being sold as a lot. If you want to step out of the world of technology and into the realm of books as they existed before the era of e-readers and mega-bookstores, this place is a must to visit. You never know what you might find! One note though - the hours are extremely limited. Definitely call beforehand to be sure it's open.

This was an amazing find of a place to explore, and I think is a must visit if you find it! As you…read morecould tell from its name they have used books which is a large portion of the inventory but don't worry if you aren't a book lover they have plenty. Vintage vinyls in large numbers, vintage clothing, and plenty of other oddities to excite you or even make you wonder. There is a main building where you'll find some books, most of the vinyls and lots of other items. Out back, which by the way does have a couple parking spots also has the yurt which is where you will find the majority of the books. It's a very impressive collection and has a good variety of genres and while a lot are vintage I did stumble upon some more commonly know titles such as Harry Potter and a Hunger Games book. If you only explore the main building and skip the yurt you certainly miss out! The owner was extremely friendly and you could tell this is a passion of his to share his collection for others to find and collect! Also for the most part I really thought prices were reasonable, with many of the books in the yurt looking like they were $3-$4 roughly. My wife and I almost decided to purchase an awesome looking lamp that featured a barrel as the base. We did up just browsing though but enjoyed our time here very much! Worth visiting for sure!

So many books! And vinyl! And movie posters! And used clothing! And decor items! And even some…read moreelectronics! Definitely check out the large yurt in the back for more. Yes, I found two Star Trek books to take along and very nearly bought a shirt that I did not need. Prices were great and the dude working (owner? manager?) was super friendly. [Review 18451 overall - 51 in Vermont - 1973 of 2022.]

This is a great example of a local bookstore that is doing it right! This was one of several places…read morewe wondered into during our visit to this little downtown section. You could spend quite a few hours jumping from place to place. Any book lovers doing so should stop in here! They had a huge variety of genres including a second story with additional genres of books. While my wife is definitely the bigger reader out of us two, I did think it had a lot of newer releases as well as plenty of classics if that's more your style. It is set up in a well organized manner and when my wife checked out with her book selection the worker was friendly. This was also evident by some other interactions we saw them have with other patrons locating specific books. They instantly knew where to grab the book they were looking for. Showed they were knowledgeable of the store. My wife almost ended up with two books but in the end only grabbed one, but I am sure if we stayed longer we would have grabbed more. Worth checking out if you are nearby!

Utterly obsessed with this precious, well stocked downtown bookstore. From the minute we walked in…read morethe door and were treated to the unmistakable smell of BOOKS, we were in heaven!! For a relatively small space, they pack in a bit of everything! Kind, helpful staff and just an overall wonderful experience.

I visited here again recently and this place is still just as magical! It's tucked away in the…read morewoods and is chock full of immeasurable charm. The owner is English and her business is an extension of her lovely personality. I have childhood memories of this place that could have come straight out of a magical fairytale book. There are many categories here; a large history section, gardening, art, film, geography, mythology, crafts, so many categories and subcategories, and because they are curated by someone passionate with books there are no filler books here. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, this is a curated collection by a woman passionate about books, making a living off of it feels secondary here to the passion of finding the books. You will not ever find another place like this. In a small rural town no less! This is a destination place if you are visiting the area. Such a gem!

Brief drive up winding hillside roads gets you to this barn/oasis of books, reasonably priced and…read morefun to browse across 2 floors and an adjacent annex. Will be back. Be sure to say hello to the tuxedo cat haunting the stacks.

Saw this bookstore while walking in Saratoga Springs. I…read morealways like to check out a good book store and am happy to share Northshire Bookstore delivered on selection and service. I was amazed by the large layout and selection while browsing. The display areas are engaging and have you stopping to look every few feet. I found books for myself, as well as a Father's Day gift for my husband thanks to a specific display they had with Father's Day ideas. I loved the vinyl section, the horror selection, and the large graphic novel area. They also had some unique art books on display that I had not seen anywhere else. At one point I was looking for a specific title and the employee was able to help me find it. When checking out I learned they had been here for 13 years and the first shop is located in Manchester, Vermont. I was given a 10% off coupon and told about their online shop. I love supporting indie bookstores and spent a good 30 minutes shopping around. Very happy with my purchase. This is a bookstore you won't want to miss!

I have always loved the Manchester location since I was a kid, so when I saw they had a location in…read moreSaratoga Springs, I made sure to stop in as well. They brought much of the same charm from Manchester to Saratoga, sticking true to the Northshire style with nooks and crannies, metal stairs, and the dedicated children's section on the upper level. The store was actually much bigger than I expected; the exterior was deceptive in a good way. My only complaint is that the romance section was surprisingly small; I feel like BookTok has really helped that genre take off so seeing just two shelves of romance was disappointing. But the sci-fi/fantasy section is great, and with an entire level dedicated to children's books I can see it being a hit for families too. They also have discounted books labeled with the "Great Price" sticker which was nice to stumble upon; everyone loves a good deal!

Amazing, large, and well-organized bookstore…read more There are 6 rooms in this bookstore with lots of history and amazing books. We ended up purchasing 3 books, with one dated back to the 1850s for a great price. I love the history of this bookstore and its purpose. It was founded by a courier who lived modestly and loved books. He collected books to preserve history, with books from all around the world.

Large bookstore with many, many rooms filled with many, many books…read more Browsed around for a while and found a book that piqued my interest, The Cather Was a Spy, about Moe Berg, a former Major League Baseball player, who worked for the CIA during World War II.

I'm on a mission to explore every indie bookstore possible, so while recently visiting family in…read morethe Adirondacks, a quick Google search had me adding The Book Cabin to my list to explore. The Bookstore Passport book was honestly the best concept ever and I'm lowkey bummed to have not discovered it at any other indie bookstores to date! Even if your TBR is full, you still need to stop here to grab this for all your future bookstore runs. I will admit this is not the most accessible location, but it's 100% authentically Adirondack. You follow the main road around the lake until you curve around a corner that puts you right in front of the parking lot entrance, so be ready for it to sneak up on you. The parking lot is gravel with a gravel trail curving up the hill to where the cabin itself is, so that may be hard for some to navigate with the incline and uneven path. However it's so quaint and peaceful once up there! The cabin has a wraparound porch with some goodies on it, including sale items! I found two books off the sale cart to come home with me (combined cost was less than a brand new book!), and also checked out a little of the bookish travel mugs before actually heading inside through the wooden screen door (again, quintessential Adirondack feature). The interior of the store is maximized to every possible opportunity even though it's only one actual room. Bookshelves line every wall, and a few mini shelves create a couple of aisles. There's a great section dedicated to books either set in the area or by authors from the area, as well as an extensive fiction selection. There's also nonfiction, YA, and kids, plus some puzzles and crafts. Their bookish selection is extensive, more than just bags and stickers - I saw travel mugs and coffee cups, coasters, bookmarks, candles, small shelf trinkets, and more. Plus they offer blind dates with a book! I'm always a sucker for those so of course I picked one up. And then right by the checkout, the glorious bookstore passport! I was instantly obsessed when I saw it, then incredibly disappointed that I hadn't seen this in the dozens of other indie bookstores I've been to. You best believe I will be hyping it up to every bookseller I know! When I first got there, a mom & son were browsing as well, then it was just me for a bit. The shopkeeper was quietly doing her own thing, which honestly I prefer - if I'm looking for something specific I'll ask, but places like this are meant for browsing and taking your time. She was sweet when it was time to checkout, and it looks like they have a loyalty program that could be nice for locals. Overall a great find tucked at the base of the Adirondacks and outside of the craziness of the outlets or the village of Lake George!

Cute new bookstore in an area sadly bereft of the same--generally have to drive down to Saratoga…read morefor any kind of literary browsing and shopping up here. The size of this charming spot does limit its collection somewhat, but it's still rather well curated. Optimal for a quick browse and find a summer read or nice gift for a friend or to kill a bit of time on a cloudy lake day. I found quality gifts for family in my two visits here--both in the popular or literary book vein as well as local interest books. The charm of shopping for books in a log cabin or perusing a sale rack on the deck is just off the charts. The selection is good but a bit limited by the spot's real estate. I personally kind of wish so much of the store wasn't dedicated to kid's books/gifts--the setting feels more appropriate to the mature literature--but I can understand the choice. Owner is very friendly and happy to chat about book recs or the region. Only weekend hours during the off season, and will be closing for the winter but opening again for the spring.