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    The Book Corner

    4.5 (34 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Missy B.

    Besides the actual falls, this was absolute my favorite part of our trip to Niagara. Book stores are always my favorite place to be but this specific book store is a special place. The sheer volume of books was overwhelming. There are 3 full floors of books. They even had a large vinyl record section. We browsed the store for quite a while and I feel like we probably didn't even see half of it because it's so large. But one of the best parts of the store is definitely the owner. He was so inviting and welcoming from the second we walked in. He gave us a tour of the building and pointed out each section to us. There were several musical instruments through the entire store and he encouraged the kids and I to try them all. He even had a theremin that we all got to play. He does events periodically that I will definitely be coming back for! He even had two little book store cats running around that were super friendly. I think I could have spent all day there! His store is definitely a gem and a must visit spot!!

    Poking through the stacks with Valentine weekend book babe.
    Tara K.

    I don't get to The Book Corner nearly as often as I would like. This. Bookshop. Is. WONDERFUL. We have been coming to The Book Corner for years, and always love both the shopping experience, and our book finds we bring home from here. Now, to level-set expectations a bit, it is quite the hodgepodge of a shop. It is three sizable levels of new and used books all curated by a dedicated and incredibly friendly owner who is happy to help with any questions. For any new book purchases you need, The Book Corner is a great option to SHOP LOCAL! :-D The new book selection is sizable, or if something you want is not in stock, it can be ordered. But, in my humble opinion, exploring the used books is where it's at!! Both the second floor and the basement are full of used book treasures. The upstairs has several eclectically decorated rooms, each dedicated to a genre: a sci-fi/fantasy room, a mystery room, a classics room, a romance room, even a large print room, and more. The used books are organized well enough, some sections decently alphabetized by author, where if you are looking for something specific in the used stacks, it can sometimes be hunted down, depending how rare it is. On a recent Valentine's weekend visit with my husband, we spent an hour'ish poking around the store together, and both found a few sweet goodies. I snagged some used sci-fi, and a classic I've been wanting to own for a while (Abbot's Flatland). My husband grabbed a new book at the recommendation of the owner. And actually, I'm going to wrap up this review so I can get back to enjoying my books!! If you love to read, know someone who loves to read, sort of like to read, are literate at all, or want to learn how to read, all of the above should visit The Book Corner. It is an absolute gem of a locally owned longstanding bookstore that is a total joy to patronize. (Oh, and there is plenty of free parking in the rear lots too!)

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    Aly W.

    We used to go to a bookstore in North Tonawanda all the time, but they downsized to a smaller space in Boulevard Mall so I did a search online and found out about this place. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it has a pretty impressive assortment of new books, especially children's books. You have to ask for access to the downstairs and upstairs areas with used books. It's cold and a little creepy, but that's part of the fun. I haven't visited upstairs yet, but I do wish the children's books downstairs were more organized. No complaints about service. Bonus star for the shop cat. I'm a sucker for shop cats.

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    Jen E.

    This is a hidden gem in Niagara Falls, NY! It is probably the biggest used bookstore I've ever been in. It includes a main floor, a basement, and a top floor. They've even had plays in the upstairs. This is a family business, the owners Jeff and Teresa are great. It's been a family business for I believe over 80 years!. My husband had bought thousands of books from this place. I particularly love the basement which is where there are lots of used books including children's, psychology, religion, self-help, cookbooks, and the list goes on... All sorts of neat photos and additions in the walls...that make it so personal, unique, interesting, and fun. If you can't find the book in store, Jeff the owner will order it for you. He's a really nice guy and I think you should go check this place out! I don't go to Niagara Falls often, but it's worth the trip. Definitely get yourself to The Book Corner if you're looking for a good book and an adventure. You might even see a cat!

    Robyn G.

    Are you a bookworm? A bibliophile ? Do you even read (Bro)? If so, Have you been to The Book Corner in Niagara Falls ? If you haven't-why haven't you? Go! Go now ! Likely the most unique book store in the Buffalo Niagara area. It is HUGE, and so incredibly cool. New books are on the ground level. Now, the selection is eclectic. Not a lot of everything, but a little of everything and then some.(I bought a paper doll book of horror movie icons-top that.) The "Loft", is an incredible space with rooms and rooms of used books, some vinyl, plenty of seats to sit and read. It's like going into your Grandmas HUGE attic and finding endless treasures. (the bathrooms are on this level as well-you will need to ask for a key). The basement, another treasure trove of a space. Room after room of used books and some vinyl again. I am so thrilled to have such an interesting place to shop in Niagara Falls, NY-where people think nothing of significance exists outside of the Falls and the Casino. Being such a large old space-they generally turn lights on in the upper and lower levels only when you are going to those floors to conserve on energy. You will understand why. The Book Corner is an experience. As I've already said, go !

    Jen M.

    Used book nirvana! It's so much fun to go spelunking in the basement, which is nonfiction. The ground floor is new books, some seating, and where the floofy cats are. The second floor is fiction. Used prices are great, and the staff is helpful and friendly.

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    Amazing bookstore! We found this on accident after visiting niagra falls. Owner is great and super helpful!

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    The store owner is so kind and full of stories and information about the store and Niagara Falls.

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    A small B&N that's located within the culinary arts school and mostly focused on items geared…read moretowards the student population. It still has a small collection of books and normal B&N offerings. They also have culinary items, think knives, cutting boards, aprons, etc. They also have a small case with grab-and-go items, like sandwiches and drinks. Which is nice for tourist and student alike. The also share an area with a small cafe where you can get a to-go order of coffee. Overall: B A smaller B&N location but really it's for the student population with a few items for visiting tourists.

    I am a student at NFCI and I'm going into my last semester. I go to school through a TRA trade act…read moreprogram so New York state pays for my classes and my books. Every semester New York State sends a letter to the man who runs the Barnes & Noble @NCCC and NFCI. Listing out that I can purchase with that letter anything I need for my classes. Every semester they never have my information in the system though they get the letter approximately four weeks before the semester starts. I know they don't consider me very important because I am just a student but I'm going through the same thing right now this will be my second trip down to pick up my books. I do have a life and I have other responsibilities and I can't just run down to the bookstore whenever I feel like it. I decided to put this on Yelp because if you're thinking of going here for school and you're coming in through anything but paying out of your own pocket be sure you're ahead of the game a bit or you'll be waiting forever for your books and supplies.

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