I'm not writing about the bookshop per se, but rather the area outside the bookshop that has some exhibit material, collectibles, and book sharing shelf. Also a bulletin board sharing literary events It's a bit tricky to get to; you need to park in the parking structure that is somewhat shared with The Summits complex which appear to be living and working accommodations. Looking forward to visiting when the store is actually open. read more

A true hidden gem! I absolutely fell in love with this book store! I went in looking for a book club book, and was absolutely blown away by every aspect of this store. The owner was so personable and ordered the book I needed for me. It came in a few days. I was happy to see my money going towards a local store vs something like Amazon! They also have an amazing kid section. My two young children have already asked to go back twice. The store has so many hidden details. It's a dream for my book loving family. Everything about this store is 5 stores and I will for sure be returning! Thank you for bringing such a great spot with character to our neighborhood! read more

The BookSmiths Shoppe - Bookstores Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I've visited the store previously and recently attended a fantastic movie and author-talk event that was sponsored by this store at a local theater. The owner was kind to chat with us and we are so excited to hear about the upcoming expansion and all that she has in store for The BookSmiths Shoppe. It's our new go-to for gifts and bookish things. I love that there are new AND used books and that the owner really seems to embrace the idea of not just selling stuff but creating a place you want to return to again and again. A nice change from the impersonal big box stores that are just about pushing products. Totally worth the drive! read more

This is the best place for books in the Greater Danbury area without question. Michelle has created an unpretentious place -- not a den with a limited selection of overpriced junk -- and has fostered an incredible community of writers, both local and visiting. There is a wide selection and anything you want can be ordered. The Booksmiths is a welcome and super friendly space. read more

The BookSmiths Shoppe - Rare Mario Puzo book. - Bookstores Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

It's so nice to see a terrific new store open in the neighborhood, especially when it's as nice as this. If you're looking for new books, used books or gifts, this is a perfect place to come and browse. After seeing news articles and some signs promoting the store, I knew I wanted to check it out and I'm glad I did. I was able to pick up some cards and a used Michael Chabon book. The owner is super nice and very helpful. Looking at the calendar, there are many events with authors, so that should draw even more business to the place. Definitely worth a visit...stop by and check it out. read more

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The Booksmiths Shoppe is an absolute gem in Danbury with a great selection of books and gifts and great prices on used books. Michelle has put together a wonderful place to visit, including hosting a monthly book club and numerous author signings and events. She treats her customers as if she is welcoming friends, she learned my oldest daughter's name from our very first visit and always sends hellos and well wishes to them whenever I am in the store. Danbury desperately needed a place like this and I am so glad to be a customer here from almost day 1. read more

A little hard to find, but a must for any book lover! This place has a lovely selection of new and used books. The used books I picked out were in great condition and such an amazing price! Not to mention the fact that it was buy 5 get one free! The 5 books also equals five stamps towards another free book. Love when the bookstore is fully on board with supporting my reading habit! Highly recommend supporting this great little spot! Excited to see what I find on my next trip out! read more

The BookSmiths Shoppe - I got the 6th for free and also got 5 stamps towards another free book! - Bookstores Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

This is a great little indie bookstore in Danbury! I stopped in on a recent trip and even picked up the new Hunger Games book. She has an amazing selection of both new and used books across all genres, and a great little section for kids. My son loved looking at all the toys and kids' books. The free coffee and tea for customers was a nice added touch. It is a very welcoming and affordable bookstore and the owner is so friendly! She also helps plan a variety of events in Danbury, like movie screenings. She also can ship books to customers directly. Bottom line: great inventory, great staff, great experience! We visit Danbury a few times a year and we'll definitely be back. read more

I really wanted to like this bookstore. Bookstores are usually home away from home for me. But no one, save a Martian, would find this place homey. First off, it is in a weird location away from Danbury center. You drive up a winding hill that could not feel more alienated from Danbury or Connecticut. You enter among the rotting structural ruins of a large industrial park. Whatever all-inclusive mega-company caused it to be built no longer uses the campus. There are several enormous cement buildings on enormous cement piers, and under them, huge cement garages. Because they are enormous yet nonetheless empty, it feels quite scary. We saw no signs for the bookstore as we drove through the empty campus, doubting we were in the right place. We parked by a building that had a light on in the reception area. But there were no people inside. Finally we saw a sign for the bookstore. The door was unlocked, so we went in. Again, no one. In empty reception, we saw another sign directing us upstairs. We walked up to the "mezzanine" and saw the wall of books. Our footsteps echoed along the corridor as we approached with the trepidation of Dorothy confronting The Great and Powerful Oz. But Oz is only the lady who owns the books, sitting at a card table at the end of the hall. She is very nice, but that's not enough to imagine ever returning. We did not find the prices on the secondhand books remotely good enough to reward the uncomfortable experience of visiting the site. There are a lot of books, but nothing special in the collection, nor how it is organized or chosen. Actually, it is more a rummage of books than a selection: Many of the books were not alphabetized correctly and/or they were in the wrong genre section. One thing we like about bookstores is bookstore culture: A proprietor who genuinely understands and cares about books and what's in them, who can do the book talk knowledgeably, who knows how to organize for a good book search. That is how the bookish recognize their own kind. --You cannot create a book culture atmosphere without that nor without other human beings. She was the only other person there. I've never been anywhere lonelier or more dystopian. That includes the time I spent in Brezhnev-era Russian architecture. She runs a reading series, but it seems to cruel to invite unwitting out-of-town authors who may have no idea what they are in for. I am writing this review to warn them and you. When I went to the bathroom, I found the tile floor shifting under my feet. I wondered if I were in danger of falling through the floor. As we drove away, we noticed how very poorly the structures are maintained. There was insulation hanging down from under the floors into garages of other buildings. The experience raised issues about safety, but also, who would insure this place? Eerie and creepy--and no place I'd visit again, when there are lovely alternatives such as Books on the Common or Byrd's Books. Though this is hard for me to say, I'd rather go to Barnes & Noble. read more

An amazing bookstore with a great owner, one of the parents of my daughter's closest friends. Knowing what went into this business, I can say that it is a lovely gem from a lovely family. read more

A hidden gem in Danbury! A quiet retreat four book browsing and charming book-related gifts.

While this bookshop is tucked away, it is such a gem. Whirl its mostly used books in beautiful condition at a great value, they have a selection of new books and gifts which was a pleasant surprise. Christina was super knowledgeable and well read. We truly cannot wait to go back. read more