I had the opportunity to be part of an author reading and music event at this location, and it was…read moresuch an amazing experience to be a part of! We used the back patio area, which gave us beautiful views of the expansive grounds and created such a lovely ambiance for the event. It was a really special setting. Inside, the store itself was beautifully laid out, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything about the experience felt thoughtfully put together, and I was genuinely happy to be an author participating in an event there.

It's a cute bookshop but the employees are something else. I was smiling and greeting them. The…read morelonger I was there the more uncomfortable I felt. I thought one of the employees was a customer until she started pointing out books when asked by someone else. A white girl came in looking for a book and all three employees rushed to greet and help her. Running downstairs and everything. If you're BIPOC don't come here. You're better off at Barnes & Nobles. Definitely won't be back. Sad because it was warm looking inside. Don't judge a book by its cover! Also there is a tiny Palestinian section. Just trauma porn for their patrons.

Great place for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Children and educator would greatly benefitread more

For the price, can't be beat!…read more The model is simple: donate your books (up to 7 boxes per visit). They give them away for free! According to their website, you can't take more than 150,000 books per visit, so don't be too greedy, you bookworms! They sell 1-2% of donated books to cover overhead, but everything else is volunteer basis, keeping The Book Thing a free community even once a month. Be prepared to wait in line. We arrived at 11:45 so most of the big rush had faded. They let people in on the hour, with a max of 100 people in per time. If you arrive after someone leaves, they can let you in to finish that hour out. You could make a day of it - there are several cafés, breweries, and restaurants in the area that you could visit before or afterwards. Inside there are three rooms - red, blue, and green. They are organized by genres. A warning: this is not for claustrophobic people. It gets crowded and while people are generally polite and respectful, you will rub shoulders with plenty of other bibliophiles. My kids enjoyed it, though Child #1 was a tad overwhelmed and Child#3 wanted to get out of his umbrella stroller and run around! They all picked out something that was just for them. My wife gathered several books and I picked up a couple for myself. When you leave, you need to count your books and tell them that number (for their record-keeping) and your ZIP code. Other than that, it's a great deal, not to mention a fun way to meet other folks in the community. One parent reminisced about how her (now grown) daughter used to love a series that my middle child was looking at. I overheard one woman asking about a particular genre and a volunteer told her that those usually get picked over pretty early. So while there is more of a wait and higher demand closer to opening time, it sounds like there are some choicer items that are available then. DONATION - there is a small one-way road that leads around the back. After the morning rush, it seemed like it moves quickly. There's a small parking pad where you can pull up and give your books to some volunteers. Parking - it's Waverly, so pretty much street parking and you will have to look. We lucked out and saw someone leaving their spot right by the donation drop-off, so we were able to park close. If you have a bunch of books that could use a new home, come donate them here! If you are curious about grabbing some new books for yourself, drop on by! Just check the website for specific dates - it can vary from month to month what's available.

I ordered a book a few weeks ago. They sent me the wrong book. I've emailed them a few times. No…read moreresponse. I suggest people take their business elsewhere. I paid money for something I didn't order, and BookHolders doesn't seem to care. Very unprofessional. I wish I could give them no stars.

I had the best experience, I was unable to process the payment over the internet, I called and was…read morehelped. Returned the item at the end of the semester- great service all around !!

I enjoy a good Ollie's treasure hunt! First time at this location as my daughter just moved to the…read morearea. Didn't find much treasure this time, but I'll be back again!

This is the cleanest and most organized Ollies I've been to. It's huge and well lit. They have a…read moregood book and toy section. There is plenty of parking. They need more staff and working registers that don't break down. It's not as cheap as other locations but I got some good stuff.

Normal's Book & Records is a cool little used bookstore in Baltimore, MD. It has a large selection…read moreof used books in just about every genre you can imagine, as well as a pretty good collection of used vinyl. The staff are more than willing to help you find a book and have an interesting conversation. Normal's is a quirky place for book and music lovers alike.

This record store had such a unique selection of albums to choose from, with a lot of eclectic…read morechoices to look through. I found some great albums here for very reasonable prices. Love the fun decor, and the guy running the store is super friendly and nice to chat with.

When I was craving good coffee and good vibes while in Baltimore, it was Bird In Hand that…read moredelivered on almost every occasion (pretty much all the time that I didn't switch things up by going to Blueprint, with their review coming later)! On top of being a solid coffeehouse, Bird doubles as a great local bookstore filled with plenty of good reads. But I was craving caffeine and their seasonal lattes and Vietnamese iced coffee proved to be sweet revelations! they also have a full espresso bar and even have a good selection of spirits for when you need to kick back and imbibe on a cocktail. For food I saw a lot of temptng options on the menu,which included breakfast options like avocado toast and egg & cheese sandwiches, and seasonal salads. But it was hard to turn down the spicy ham banh MI which delivered a savory salty burn in the right way! Toss in awesome service, and a water refill station that serves still and sparkling, and you have the perfect pick me up!

What an amazing day to have an amazing iced ginger tumeric latte made with oat milk…read more The relaxed hippie spot is calling you to endulge in a peaceful drink specially prepared by the friendliest people. Stop by and make a cool selection of your choice of drink whether hot or cold. You wont be disappointed unless your tastebuds are off

I came here for a book release event for a new release called Juxtaposition (check it out, it's…read moregreat!). While browsing, I loved how cozy the bookstore was, and the book selection was right up my alley. Not to mention how friendly and funny the staff is. If you want to support local bookstores definitely come to this one! Sidenote: the parking lot is behind the store, and the turn looks a bit questionable but it's the right one.

Snug Books is a dangerous place for my family…read more It features top notch children's items. We are talking an excellent array of elementary aged kids books as well as the cutest stuffed animals. My son and daughter always "hint" at how much they would like certain things. It also features a well curated selection of adult books including the most recent releases on Reese's Book Club (that is why it is dangerous for my wife). During my last visit, I found the staff particularly helpful. My wife had sent me the cover of two books she wanted. No explanation about genre. I took the covers to one of the employees and she looked them up and had them in my hands in less than five minutes. Price wise I would say Snug Books fits in with the other independent book stores in Baltimore. Ultimately you will pay more than Amazon but, in my humble opinion, the benefits of buying local are worth the extra bucks. Oh, almost forgot. Why is Snug Books dangerous for me? It is located right next to Zeke's Coffee...

Best local coffee spot and a lot of community-centered activities. PLENTY of seating. Go on a…read moreSaturday morning and you'll be right next to the Waverly farmer's market lot.

I didn't have a prolonged visit here, as I just stopped by and picked up some pastries to bring…read morehome. Whilst there it looked like a very big and nice place to maybe meet up with friends or even try to get some work done. It wasn't overly noisy or anything. Also everything is vegan. We actually ordered a vegan pie from them for Thanksgiving and can attest it was delicious. Next to the coffeehouse is the two story bookstore. The ground level is full of books highlighting political and/or social subject matters, whereas the second floor seemed to have more regular fare. It's a nice inviting space for everyone - would recommend checking out.

Charming little shop with lots of rare treasures. A great place to find well cared for books and…read moreobjects. Always a delight to visit.

My partner and I have been venturing into Hampden recently. Charlotte Elliott was one of our finds…read moreyesterday. It's a great little vintage shop. I was pulled in by the bookstore next door. We spent about an hour in there. There's two levels, where books are well presented and deals featured. You walk through the shelves, and you'll see the different genres featured and bins with sale items clearly marked. The upper floor has poetry, photography, gardening, and cookbooks. The street floor has fiction, science books, and women's literature. These are just the genres that I remember. The other side of the store has antiques and other well curated items for sale. You can tell that the owners take a lot of pride in the presentation of their store. I loved it! I recommend anyone in the area to stop by and check it out.