My new favorite bookstore!!! Alex, the owner, is kind, enthusiastic, and creative - I now consider…read moreher a friend. There's always something happening here and every time I drop by I'm happy to see there's always a couple of small groups browsing or sipping some hot chocolate. It might be a small space, but you don't feel small here - you feel welcome and there's always something to catch your attention, whether in the new books or used books. Definitely consider becoming a member - top tier is $50 for the year and gets you free access to book club events and 10% of your purchases. This area and this cute part of the street NEEDED this shop!

Cozy, adorable little book shop with the sweetest owner who loves to chat about books! It's a small…read moreshop, so you won't find everything in stock, but they will definitely find you what you're looking for. They will also take used books for trade-in. I love that they have a used book section so that you can get some good reads at affordable prices. They also have a little coffee nook where you can drop a dollar and make yourself a coffee or a tea. The seating area (along with the rest of the shop) is so serene and pretty. I can't wait to bring my kids here as well. There's a cute little kids corner with games and kids books.

I first came across Twenty Stories after going to Aleppo Sweets right next door on Ives Street. I…read morecame back to Twenty Stories on Thursday, July 25th. When I walked in, Alexa was packing books and told me she was getting their teal vintage bookmobile (love the color) ready for Newport Folk Fest. I informed her I only wanted to take a look at the cards and Shorthand notebooks. She said as long as I didn't mind the mess, I can take a look. The store is spacious. By the front (cash register) is the card wall and the notebooks section (LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks, Moleskine notebooks, and Shorthand notebooks.) I was so excited to see that Twenty Stories carried Shorthand products when I had first popped into the store. I have a few items from Shorthand and their quality is superb. Shorthand is a stationary company in Los Angeles specializing in creating tools for productivity and creativity - notebooks and office supplies that strike a balance between being functional and aesthetically pleasing. I purchased a lavender reporter (a compact notebook). The cover is letterpressed with Title and Date lines. At checkout, I was given a free Twenty Stories bookmark. Also don't forget to check-in on Yelp to get the offer - 10% off your purchase. I didn't use it this time, but will definitely use it next time. I learned that every month, the two owners, Alexa Trembly and Emory Harkins, hand-select twenty titles to feature in their store. They sift through hundreds of titles to find the most inspiring, innovative, and thought-provoking books out there, and at the center of the curation is a diverse list of authors, themes, and publishers. They also bring their bookmobile to different events. If you are in the area, you should check out Twenty Stories if you are a bookworm or a stationary aficionado.

I could not find the location. First I tried this location on Ives, and then I went to the stores…read morewebsite and used that to find a location a few doors down. Another business was firmly there. It was like an incredibly cold and disappointing scavenger hunt that I also lost.

This is another great family run business and the owner, Regan, really does a nice job of…read moreremembering your face or name and acknowledging you when you walk in to check things out. It's a friendly atmosphere where you will find all types of comic book customers and is welcoming to both novices and enthusiasts. This shop is kid friendly and I don't have give my kids the "angry mom look" when they navigate themselves through the store because they are encouraged to check things out and explore (side note: anything really special or valuable is behind a glass case) without concern that they *might accidentally touch* something irreplaceable. They also have a nice selection of games, figurines, and retro items you will remember from your childhood. They are really good with tracking down back issues of comics you may have missed which is a plus for some collectors. In addition to setting aside your monthly subscriptions, the owner also has a knack for remembering the last thing you may have talked about and puts aside additional items he think you may be interested in, which is appreciated. It's important to note that they have recently relocated and have moved to a new location on Academy Ave

RELOCATED!!!! NEW LOCATION IS: 182 Academy Ave, Providence,…read moreRI 02908 I. Love. This. Place. Rah coco's is my main shop. Once I found it, I knew this would be MY shop. Owner? Beyond friendly. Will help you find what you're looking for and will order what he doesnt have. Other staff. Amazing super sweet and chill. Every one is ready and willing to talk comics and such, very knowledge but also willing to learn. The selcection is awesome! A little low on indies, but as i said, what they dont have can be ordered. Prices are standard/reasonable. And if you make this YOUR shop like I have you can set up a pull box and get a discount on your favs! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO visit the coolest shop in town!

I swear, it's like my husband has radar for hobby shops with tabletop gaming. He did not look this…read moreplace up, we just happened to be walking by while we were sightseeing in Providence. He happened to see a Pokémon in the window and asked if we could go in. I didn't even think it was a shop. He's so glad we came in though because he found some stuff he had seen online that he hadn't been able to find in shops at home. He was super excited and his friends are a bit jealous of his finds. The store itself is well organized and the playing areas are nice. It's not big but they have good stuff for a good price. My husband says a lot of places mark their stuff up super high and he didn't find that to be the case here, so he was happy. The person working the counter was super friendly and of course he and my husband started a long nerdy conversation. He asked him to come back on a certain night but we were leaving Providence this same day so we had to say no. I know my husband wanted to come back. Maybe one day.

If I Could Give Zero, I Would…read more I'm a lifelong gamer. Tabletop, miniatures, RPGs, the whole culture -- it's been part of my life longer than some stores have existed. While on vacation, I went out of my way to visit this local shop because I genuinely WANT to support small businesses and the broader nerd community. I regret ever walking through the door. The moment I entered, the owner couldn't have looked less interested. Not a hello, not a nod, nothing. Just a silent, bored stare like my presence was an inconvenience. Only after I made it clear that I intended to buy a few things did he muster even the weakest, most reluctant attempt at customer service -- and even then, it felt like he was doing me a favor by acknowledging me. The selection was mediocre at best, but I still planned on buying several items to support the store. I picked up some paints and asked about a statement on their Instagram: "No Chuds No Bastards." I asked -- politely -- what that meant. His answer? "It means no right-wing f***faces." Classy. A bit taken aback, I clarified: what about someone who isn't racist, isn't hateful, but is simply more libertarian, pro-military, pro-police, pro-Second Amendment? Would they be welcome? His answer, smug and proud: "No. I hate the police." Why? Because, according to him, police "don't protect lives, only property." This man had no idea who he was talking to -- a law enforcement officer who risked my life at the Pulse nightclub terrorist attack to save members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have literally put my body between innocent people and gunfire. I have earned a Medal of Valor for saving dozens of lives. But in his world, none of that matters. Nuance? None. Respect? None. Just blind bigotry wrapped in fake moral superiority. He ranted against the military too. Apparently anyone who serves, protects, or runs toward danger instead of away from it is unwelcome in his store. Rather than blow up -- which he absolutely deserved -- I simply returned the items, told him I wished things were different, and left. Bottom line: If you are police, military, law enforcement, first responder, or simply someone who believes in basic respect for people who serve their community, stay FAR away from this store. They don't want you there -- and trust me, the feeling will be mutual once you experience the owner's arrogance, hostility, and pathetic customer service. Support literally ANY other local game shop. This one has proudly chosen ideology over community, contempt over kindness, and bigotry over business. It's not worth your time, your money, or your presence.

The art club is so cool! The building itself is amazing and I love that they occasionally open it…read moreup to the public! I have been before and got a tour of the space from the former president of the club. This space is truly amazing! I went last night for an opening. The art is beautiful and they have a bar (credit card only). I had a nice glass of wine and spent some time with friends.

We go every year around the holidays to see the Little Picture Show. All the artwork in the show is…read moresmall format original works by local artists and the pieces are priced under $350. There's a good variety of different styles and mediums (jewelry, photos, paintings). A great spot to get a unique holiday gift and also support a local artist! The club itself is located in a very cool historic building. The period details are beautiful. You can get a drink in the lounge/bar area and hang out by the fireplace. They also offer art classes to the community which I haven't taken yet, so I can't comment on that. Definitely a unique spot to check out and a true gem of Providence history!

What an amazing artist space!…read more The owners, Norv and Amanda, are possibly the nicest people ever, and have done a fantastic job redesigning this old factory building into a HUGE, elegant space for artists of all kinds. You can get your own space, or share open space with access to pottery wheels and a kiln for a minimal price. It's kind of like an artist's dream - the inspiring space, the friendly community, the freedom to work alone or in the company of others... And the gallery is beautiful, with huge ceilings and exposed brick, and striking work by the members. They have several shows a year, well worth seeing.

These are wonderful people who are getting books in the hands of the children of Rhode Island. They…read moreare wonderful resource to parents teachers and schools

They don't make them like this anymore. If you want the REAL hobby shop experience, from people…read morethat have been doing this in the family from since before I was born (I am 75) this is the place. The stock has evolved over the years to reflect changing trends and fads, but that is what keeps them in business. A solid, solid model railroad store, even if the name is "Color Shop". Just a throwback to the old days (my town also had a combo photo/hobby shop for many years, they seem to go together). Some reviews of hobby shops boil down to "great selection, the owner's a jerk". NOT TRUE HERE. Great selection, great staff. Friendly people. Good service. Great selection. With other stores like this going out of business left and right (thanks, Amazon, Walthers, etc.) this is a gem to be cherished and patronized. Do it today!

I have to say the hobby shop is still the best with friendly service. The selections always has…read moresomething you can find and the value is always good. I've been going there since I have been a kid, my father, uncle's, and grandfather all went there to buys hobby supplies. Love the place