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.

This is a great bookstore -- a nice selection of books displayed in a very inviting manner that…read moremakes it enjoyable to browse for yourself or for gift-getting. There is a comfortable area to sit and read and another section tucked away exclusively of children's books. The store also has a fantastic selection of notecards and holiday cards, as well as calendars of all themes -- art, nature, animals, photography, progressive / liberal political views, science, Vermont, and humor.

This is a gem of a store; I could easily spend hours here scouring the shelves for antique gems…read more They sell used books here, and you'll find originals here that might look rough around the edges, but their value is gold. You immediately get that smell of old books when you walk in. That leather bound scent that just doesn't exist in books that are made now in days. I always wonder about the people who previously owned these books, were they treasured? given by a loved one? These aren't thoughts I contemplate when I'm at Barnes and Nobles. (Don't get me wrong though; I live B&N) It's worth a visit, even if you don't end up buying anything.

Belltower Records is the best record store. Anywhere. The selection of everything from brand new…read morebig releases to obscure used albums is mind blowing, and they have cassettes and CDs too. Their prices are the fairest I've seen and the service is always friendly and top notch. Additionally, it's a warm, welcoming indie music venue that hosts unique, surprisingly wonderful shows! It's a jewel of Berkshire County. The decor is spectacular too. If you're in Western Massachusetts and you love adding to your vinyl collection (or you enjoy nifty indie music shows), you absolutely must visit Belltower Records!!

My son loves this place! He always asks to go and feels comfortable just browsing. Great vibe. And…read morethe owners is soooo cool ( per 14 yr old)

Not being the sort to one-star a business because I see a book title I don't like (unlike other…read morereviewers), I went in to this downtown bookstore for the first time tonight. It has a wide and eclectic selection, reasonably priced ... and that's not even counting the large $1.00 racks outside the door, from which my wife and I grabbed six books, a far higher haul than such discount racks usually provide us. We left with a full backpack, and would have bought several more if our weekly budget had allowed. The owner was courteous and helpful, and we will certainly be back.

The new Turner's Falls location is a terrific upgrade from Amherst. Friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff and couldn't leave without loading up on a lot of wonderful, unexpected treasures. Wide variety and reasonable prices. Also hosts literary events.

Been there three times. Quality scholarly bookstore with very little garbage. Also unusually clean…read moreand roomy. Not really an antique bookstore but whatever nonfiction subject you are interested in, you will find something. Prices are reasonable and owner well informed and friendly. Has fiction and a kids section also. Worth a detour.

Awesome selection and incredible prices in a unique location. Well worth your time to check out!…read moreThey play records on a turntable in the store and also have coffee on-site.

Sorry so few people who love the Bennington Bookshop chose to post reviews, result is a litany of…read moreunenthusiastic comment. I love the store, find the owners (possibly newer owners than some of these comments) and other helpers very responsive and helpful. I just did a fair amount of my Christmas shopping there, buying several suggested books for children of various ages. It's a small shop so they don't have room to stock 10 copies of every best seller, but they will order for you and have your book in record time. Give it a try!

Really enjoyed my visit to this bookshop. They have an excellent, small but well curated selection…read moreof nature books. I purchased a book about mushroom foraging by an Appalachian author called "Go Forth and Forage" and by fiancé purchased a helpful guidebook about identifying trees, which is essential to foraging. I read the mushroom book cover to cover and absolutely loved it! The store is very clean, well lit and well organized, although small. I did find the service a bit standoffish and when I purchased the book the woman checking me out just handed it to me with the receipt tucked in, without even asking if I wanted a bag. I guess I this area most people don't want a bag because they charge for them, but like could you let me know that and at least offer one? Seemed odd. Otherwise nice spot and I look forward to returning here next time I am in town.

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.

It's truly a unique place! Nancy is a wonderful person, and her selection of old books and…read morephotographs is one of a kind. We can't wait to come back!

Where else could you pick up a William Shatner Fan Club membership card and an antique map of…read moregeological formations in the area? Lots to choose from, and the proprietor is friendly.