"Very interesting shop, and the staff members there are awesome!"(3 Tips)
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Great local bookstore - buy and sell books
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Rachel MercerJanuary 30, 2012Super great used comic and young adult sections. Wonderfully curated new releases and features. Don't forget to pet the cat, too!Upvote3Downvote
KaitlinNovember 22, 2015Great selection and great prices! The staff were so friendly and helpful, too.Upvote1Downvote
Roger ReynoldsJanuary 5, 2013First time here and I don't wanna leave! They also donate certain book sales to "Books On Wheels."Upvote2Downvote
Pam B.December 26, 2011Used and new fiction is upstairs. Support your community; buy indie!UpvoteDownvote
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