Recently went a comedy show at this location and had a great time 10/10, the bookstore staff as…read morewell the comedians were great. Shoutout to Zach great funny guy.

"You don't go here to find a book.  Here a book finds you."…read more(I totally cribbed that from another Yelper's review of a different bookstore - in another state - so I'm allowed!) Can I share a story with you?  During the Dark Ages (pre-internet, no Yelp or smartphones) learning about something a bit off-the-beaten-path, let alone being able to source it, was an arduous task. I was an English Lit major and one of my professors loved to talk about even more books than the ones already assigned to his class and he always mentioned 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' that he read himself when he was in college.  It sounded more interesting than what we were reading in class (sorry, but there's only so many times you can endure 'Oedipus Rex') and I went hunting for 'Three Christs' but never had any luck.  Most workers at other shops gave the quizzical "What'cha talkin 'bout Willis?!" look and I'd leave empty-handed (or with a completely different book... just because).  Then I found myself here.  And while casually strolling through the store and eyeing up all the titles... I found a used copy!  (Can I tell you one other thing?  The book was a bit dry and dated and part of me wished it stayed like the Holy Grail - that it might keep me searching through different bookstores but never actually finding it.) And it's been more than a few years (okay, decades!) since I scored 'Three Christs' and now I'm here once again - this time doing my part to properly celebrate and support "Independent Bookstore Day" - and man oh man... you could lose an entire day here just drifting from rack to rack, aisle to aisle, floor to floor. Whatever you fancy - they have a section for it. Pricing is a-okay. The quality of the 'newer' used books is most excellent.  (The older, more rare and worn copies are out of reach or behind glass cases.) Behind the counter is the coolest and friendliest gal. From music to books to merch to a "gumball machine" that has poems (of course, right?) - the world is a better place with mom and pop (book)stores like this in it. "Since 1984" - and hoping they'll be going strong for another 40-plus years... (PS: if you stumble upon the movie version of 'Three Christs' - skip that as well.  They tried to make it a comedy and it's awful.)

Owner/worker there is very rude. I read books. I know how to carefully look at books. I am so…read morerespectful of the books that I don't touch them unless I am interested in it. The guy literally saw me carefully let the book slide out of the sleeve and the guy gave me a lecture on how to do it properly, which is the way I did it, and what not to do. At one point, I had my phone out to see what books I am still looking for and which ones I have and the guy said that I need to put my phone away and use two hands to look at books. I wasn't even touching any books!! I thought this customer service was terrible. I don't need to be lectured how to look at a book when I'm not even touching any of them after he gave me the proper way to take a book out of its sleeve, which I did correctly. Also, the book price on the sleeved book is not the same as what the sign said on top. The sign was more and he said that no prices are written on the books with a book sleeve, which was a complete lie.

Crowded spaced and downright scary to be caught one of meandering mazes. Not a place to browse but…read moreone you cannot wait to escape. Owner is obnoxious!

What a fantastic shop! Located on the second floor of the Williams center, this place has some fun…read morefinds. Cassettes, records, books. You name it they probably have it. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Came here to sell some records and I'll probably be back to shop around their book section.

I love this place and I can't believe I didn't know it existed before tonight! I love that they…read morehave a bunch of stuff (records, cassette tapes, and books), and the owner is super friendly and helpful. He even offered to play anything I wanted to hear in the store while I shopped around -- a personal touch I've never experienced at a record store before. Can't wait to go back!

People grow up! Walking up to get your food shouldn't be a reason to complain about a place lol. I…read moreguess the only thing I can criticize about this place is not having those cute amber rings and bracelets! They were very pretty. I actually liked their jewelry section which no longer has that many choices anymore, but hey it's a bookstore. Here, overall tips; *Top notch salad - yummy! A MUST try. *Service- I must say that females that work here are WAY more friendlier, are full knowledge about the content in the store and are willing to assist you. And guys are ok. *Environment - very peaceful.

We ordered 1 toasted sandwich, 1 Ayvalık-style sandwich, 1 bored sandwich, and 2 cups of tea. The…read morewaitress isn't here--please call her. We're very hungry and waiting impatiently. And please check what was sent.

Logos is a cozy, hidden gem for book lovers. They have a fantastic curated selection and a peaceful…read moreatmosphere that makes it easy to spend hours browsing. The staff is incredibly FRIENDLY and knowledgeable, too. Highly recommendedd!!!....

Extremely poor visit, and particularly to our family. Space was small and untidily arranged and the…read moreowners appeared to be unmannerly and critical. During the visit we did not feel welcome. The shop was messy and smelled bad and we did not purchase any items. Worthless to go in.

I love This Store! The staff are so Kind, and The Selection is amazing! and I love to shop here!…read moreJust an amazing store overall.

Still great to buy books. Sit and read either coffee in cafe! Still nice to but and read books!read more

It's the kind of used bookstore you can get lost in. If I were a local, it would be part of my…read moredaily routine. The shelves are thoughtfully labeled, and the place has an energy that feels. You can tell when an owner genuinely loves the books and records they carry. The Bruised Apple is one of those stores. Worth stopping in if you want to get lost for a few hours.

What a lovely bookstore! We came across this hidden gem that has been here for more than 30 years…read more We parked our car right outside and saw the inviting window and warm lights of this cozy bookstore. The instrumental music was playing, the owner was very kind and welcoming. The customers were browsing and it was the most relaxing environment with so many wonderful resources. We will certainly be back! Thank you and Happy New Year!

Wonderful store with great book offers. Very kind owner who helped me to find a book my son lost at…read moreschool. He kept the book until I was off work & able to pick it up.

Support this bookstore! It is small business owned, local, and provides great community events. I…read morehave ordered books here and I liked the experience. Look outside their window, they have events like poetry evening and I have enjoyed ever moment. The staff are professional and happy. We like happy people! There is a rack of low priced books outside - check them out!

I can't believe I've never reviewed the Strand. I guess I haven't visited in years?! Well, I…read morecorrected that oversight last Sunday, and I still love it as much as I did when I was in college. I love bookstores, and NYC has lots of great ones. But the Strand Bookstore might be the best? It's a classic. It's the largest independent bookstore in the city, carrying 2.5 million used, new, and rare books (their tag line - "18 Miles of Books" refers to the fact that the shelf space in the store supposedly stretches over 18 miles)! Plenty of people just shop front their discount racks outside the sidewalk (where all books are $3-7) and then pop in just to pay. But the inside is incredible. More books than almost any bookstore I've ever been to. Still family-owned, over 100 years old, and with an emphasis on bookseller recommendations, it's just an excellent bookstore. When I stopped by on Sunday, I made it past about four tables and end displays - new fiction, signed books, and employee recommendations - about 50 feet into the store. I already had six books in my hands and decided I better leave quickly before I had a problem! Despite the size of the store and the number of shoppers, the line to check out was short and quick. With friendly customer service to boot. It's simply one of the best bookstores in the city. Maybe in the country, too?! Definitely check it out.

I was so surprised to see I have not written a review for Strand even though I have visited several…read moretimes. Strand Book Store is a landmark family owned bookstore famous for its "18 miles of books" and a massive inventory of over 2.5 million new, used, and rare titles. There are four floors - the first floor which is usually very busy and chaotic features a vast collection of new releases and best-sellers, and a wide variety of Strand themed merchandise The lower level is mainly non-fiction and music and travel section. The second floor has art, photography, architecture and children's books. The third floor is rare books. The store is packed with books and if you cannot find a book here it may not exist. It is easy to spend hours browsing through the aisles.

There's nothing like walking into a bookstore and getting lost in the aisles. The selection of…read morebooks is truly unmatched from children's, romance, cooking and everything in between. A patron for many years this store has serviced union for 30 years. The owners are helpful and should you need to catch the newest author or best seller he is happy to accommodate. Not to mention you pay face value so I'm happy there's no mark up no matter how popular. Skip the brick and mortar and shop small here's a store will not disappoint readers of all ages.

Nicely curated bookstore. The store has a vintage feel. The owner is extremely attentive and kind…read more My husband and I enjoyed chatting with him. We picked up a few books and a puzzle. I was happy to see a Latino section, African American section and an extensive kids section. He has a suggested reading list on the wall. I encourage you to visit. It's important to support independent bookstores.