Good used bookstore. Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Good selection and a searchable…read moreinventory

I visited Books & Company recently for the first time & completely fell in love with it…read more Apparently, this store used to be in Hamden, but the owner retired & sold the building & the company. This is the new location & new ownership. I had never been to the prior store. I spent a whopping two hours in this little shop. It is set up & well curated like a fancy bookstore, on par with my experience at shops like Athena Books in Greenwich, CT, and Martin House Books (formerly Savoy) in Westerly, RI. It's on the smaller/boutique-style size, so don't expect a massive range of genres, like one would find at the Book Barn in Niantic, CT. There's no coffee shop, but there is a Keurig & water available, and a handful of chairs to sit in. The used fiction books were in good or very good condition, easy to locate in their sections, and priced around $8 for hardcovers if the book retailed $24+. I got two recent NYTimes bestsellers that had been on my wishlist. The children's & young adults books were also well selected, and I bought a handful, ranging in $2-$3/each for paperback & hardcover. The price stickers easily peeled off all of my books without leaving any residue, which I very much appreciated. The gift selection was perfect for stocking stuffers or small mailed gifts, including for nerds, gamers, and musicians. There were bowls full of stickers, $0.25 each, and postcards, $1 each. Funny magnets, like Mincing Mockingbird, were a full $3 cheaper than at other gift shops (e.g. Bowerbird in Old Lyme, CT). There were also some handmade gifts from locals. There's a shelf near checkout with wrapped mystery books. I thought this was the common "buy a date with a random book" thing. It wasn't -- You picked one for free with the purchase of any book in the store. The wrapping is a hint related to the title or theme, and a lot of the wrapping was sustainable, e.g. reusing a helium balloon body or old calendars, etc. I was surprised that the mystery book wasn't tied to a minimum purchase amount (and I wonder if it will be sustainable for the shop's bottom line, I have to admit). I was further amazed that all of the wrapped books were advertised as being at least 3.5+ stars on GoodReads. My mystery book ended up being a pristine paperback copy of "The Time Traveler's Wife." There's a selection of greeting cards as well, but I found those to be the only spot the store was lacking; they were expensive at $6+, and I've seen a lot better selections, e.g. at The Bowerbird, with a larger range of independent artists, at more affordable price points $3-$5. I normally buy a lot of greeting cards when I come across ones that aren't the big box brands (Hallmark has a massive monopoly, omg), but I didn't buy any cards here. There was a free section near the front door, and there was a fill-a-bag sale rack near the front. I asked the cashier/owner a lot of questions, and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. I heard her speaking with others who came in & from my understanding, when you trade in books, you get half their selling value in store credit. All in all, this is one of my favorite used bookstores I've visited, and I will definitely travel to the area again before the holidays to visit it. I would highly recommend it! If you like to shop used/vintage/antiques, there's also a little store next door in the same plaza, but it doesn't have A/C. This book shop does have A/C. =)

I am so grateful they had a sign pointing the direction of Whitlocks Book Barn on the main road - I…read morewasn't 100% expecting it to be in a residential area. But it is, and the store itself is lovely with the books split between two barns. The upper barn (as was explained to me) is where the majority of their fiction is and the best prices on used books. The lower, or main, barn with the cash register has their newer and rarer inventory. The floor is a bit warped so just be careful with your step. They do accept credit cards despite the initial appearance of a vintage register.

Neat place. Two…read morebarns off the main track. Good prices on used books and a cool atmosphere. It's been here since 1948, a very hidden gem.

My go to for a quick gift, love the Swedish Candy. Soft PJ's and toys. Also great card selection,…read morethe woman there are lovely and it's always clean and decorated creatively

great store! love the selection and the ability to use Hallmark rewards! friendly and helpful staff.read more

This bookstore is a paradise for romance readers, especially if you enjoy supporting indie authors…read more They have an amazing selection of books, plus fun spicy/adult-themed gifts and merchandise--it's almost like a book lover's version of Spencer's! The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping you find what you're looking for. If they don't have an item in stock, they'll happily order it for you. I felt heard and seen every step of the way, and they successfully filled my online order. It's rare to find genuine care this thoughtful, and I'll definitely be ordering more stuff!

This shop is chefs kiss perfection! A great selection/array of romance spice books. And the perfect…read moreaccompaniments of bookmarks, candles, tees, bracelets, stickers, and other bookish related items. Tons of options for gifting too. On the Saturday we stopped tarot readings were also being offered. They have a cool ball machine for discounts so bring a quarter to try your hand at a discount. I will definitely shop small and support this great little shop over an online giant.

Michael's is my go to for all of my art supplies and crafting needs…read more I am anxious for the sales when they come out at 40% but typically everything is price very high. So your normal pricing is what the 40% off would typically be. I like coming here and getting ideas and then making my own as I go Definitely like all the sale stuff as I use it for my future crafts and I can save money on the bundle packs that they do at the end of the year

Great store for a wide range of arts and crafts, a selection of home decor, holiday decor, and much…read moremore!!! Michaels has a fantastic selection, well stocked shelves, and often times have superb discounts (be sure to check for online coupons before you check out). Staff working are friendly and I was greeted with a smile. Easy self checkout. Great place to find all kinds of crafts items!

It seems that Hollister now owned by American Eagle is geared mostly to teenagers. After spending…read morequite a bit of time looking at the inventory, I decided on a Sherpa Full-Zip Sweatshirt for my neighbor's daughter. I think turning 13 and becoming a teenager is something worth celebrating. I know she had a Sherpa sweatshirt that she wore literally until it was falling apart. Hopefully she will like this one since it is similar in color. I am not crazy about store names being written across my clothing, but I it didn't seem to bother her. The store was understaffed, pretty messy, and not a place I would frequent on a regular basis.

Made memories I will treasure for a lifetime. Can't wait to bring the family back here soon.read more

Awesome boutique on the east end of waterbury. Nice selection of beautiful shirts in different…read moresizes. The accessories are to die for! There's a huge selection of beautiful jewelry. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with my selections. Prices are reasonable.

This is my first time there. Beautiful space with stylish and comfortable selection of clothes…read more Will be going back to get new wardrobe pieces.

The new location is beautiful! Gotta appreciate when everything's nice and fresh. The staff was…read morewarm, the atmosphere was easy. This bookstore feels open, airy, and inviting the moment you step inside. The ceiling stretches high overhead with exposed white beams and hanging industrial lights, giving the space a modern, warehouse-style feel that is still soft. Our new favorite spot. Great selections and as always deals and fun stuff.

I couldn't believe this place. Its BIG My daughter kept on…read moreasking to go and get some books for her. Do we drove to this location and I was very happy that we did. Al lot of different sections. There is also a nice cozy coffee shop corner where you can seat, read and relax while drinking coffee. I was surprised to not find really educational stuff but more information and fiction type of material.