Great selection of Vintage Science fiction paperbacks. Prices are fair. Definitely beats ordering single issues online . My issue is the large modern price stickers. Yes, easily removable on a gloss surface, generally. HOWEVER, direct-to-paper pricing stickers are a complete dealbreaker for 1960s-1980s matte paperbacks. Vintage paperbacks from publishers like Ace, DAW, and Ballantine used uncoated covers. Trying to peel them off with alcohol or ever a dryer ruin the book's value and is heartbreaking for lovers of old paperbacks. It's unfortunate. read more

A MUST for all book lovers and anyone looking for fun, creative gifts. We just couldn't get over how creative and unique the decor is AND an amazing amount of books at excellent prices. Don't pass this shop up!!!!! read more

Such a cool bookstore! So many books and books and crannies and hidden gems. I could (and did) spend hours looking!

Honestly the best bookstore I've ever been too... tons of great stuff, good prices on rare/antique/vintage books, and the most incredible customer service I could ask for. There was a small hiccup/misunderstanding with a large set of books I purchased from them (it was missing one volume out of 150) and the owner went out of his way to make it right. He ordered me the missing volume and had it mailed to my house since I live two hours away. This was my second trip to Blue Plate and I will always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area. read more

This book store seems to take up three units and they have about every kind of book you can think of for all ages. It's incredibly well maintained and the gentleman who runs the store was very kind. In addition the prices can't be beat. read more

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Amazing selection, they have a genre for everybody - great atmosphere, I could spend hours here. Good prices.

I loved it. Lots to browse through. Found some lovely hard to find books and found post cards that made me laugh. Bookstore owner was inquisitive. read more

Blue Plate Books - Reading nook! - Bookstores Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

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This is a wonderful bookstore - they have an amazing selection, organized well & a clean space. They have safe protocols in place and the staff was warm, friendly and cheerful. We will be back!! read more

Blue Plate Books - Bookstores Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

Love this used book store. Great selection of books and book-related gift items (jewelry, bookmarks, notebooks, postcards, etc.), friendly staff, and organized, neat store. read more

A gem. Great folks. Could have spent hours. Found a request quickly. Seems like a great community they are supporting.

Amazing place for any and every book you've ever wanted. You could get lost here for days. Loved their vintage and rare section too! And the different sections of subjects were the most organized I've ever seen! The guys working there are super helpful. It for 4/5 stars just because when selling books they give you hardly anything for them, which I could understand if the prices weren't as steep, but for mostly used books they're kinda expensive. I don't think I found one for under $8. But I'd still recommend checking it out! There's nothing else like it around! read more

Found this hidden treasure on a visit to Winchester, VA. Reasonably priced books and great staff!! Loved the little reading nooks! If you love books and are headed south to VA make sure to check this little gem out!! They have a bit of everything! Each visit never disappoints!! read more

This place is amazing! My husband and I are avid readers and our vacation wouldn't be complete without going to a bookstore We stopped here, just to browse initially, on our way to Old Town Winchester but we couldn't help falling in love with the place! There is an amazing selection with fantastic prices. I would love to have such a bookstore closer to home! Would definitely come here again read more

Exceptional used books store. Was looking for books on medical herbs- growing and using. Had lots of books to choose from and found what i was looking for. Staff was friendly and helpful. They have an abundant books on every subject. read more

I love going into vintage/used books stores and have done so across the country. I had the good fortune of stopping in yesterday, as I was in town on vacation. Without a doubt, this was the finest bookstore I have ever visited. It is clearly owned, managed and staffed by individuals who love books and are dedicated to providing excellent customer service. There are so many aspects to this shop that speak to its superiority, but I will list just a few. The collection is well organized, labeled and shelved (no piles to sort through here). There are numerous little nooks to visit and ample chairs, couches and step stools to sit on, inviting you to stay and read. The collection itself is comprehensive and so well organized that it can be searched by employees with a computer in the front, or easily by a customer who wishes to browse. If the prices seem just a bit high, please remember that you are paying for the expertise of someone to catalogue, price, label and shelve these books, as there is no "junk" here. Also, the store is inviting because it does not smell like mold or dust, a minor thing perhaps, but it certainly contributes to the overall environment of the store. Finally, as mentioned earlier, the customer service was phenomenal, as they were friendly and engaging! Thank you Blue Plate Books! I hope to have the joy of visiting again soon. read more

My husband and I stopped in one evening, just to look around. We ended up spending $250 on books. We brought home more than 40 books for the library. The paperbacks started at $4, and the hardcover were dependent on many different factors for their cost. But, most of ours were around $8. The lady we had helping us was an absolute delight to speak with. She knew her books, she knew the store layout very thoroughly, and she could not have been a nicer representation of the store. For all of those reasons, we'll be going back for years to come for our library needs/wants. read more

I really wanted to love this place, but the prices are too high, and the selection is average. You can't take a chance on books here. The paperbacks start at $8, most start at $10. Like so many places in the Winchester area, over priced and lacking in some good healthy competition. They have a monopoly in the area for used books that you'll be paying for. I shop at the Handley Library used books sale and at McKay's used books in Manassas. read more

I love this place. My girlfriend and I go in here all the time. I wish I could remember the three main people that run this place. There are two gentleman and a lady, and they are the greatest. From the moment you walk in, they say hello and ask you to let them know if you need help finding something. This place is so much better than the local, joyless Books A Million. The book selection is pretty good. They have a little bit of everything. Poetry, Shakespeare, pulp Sci-Fi, WWII history, philosophy, Harry Potter, dense David Foster Wallace, HP Lovecraft, Pulitzer Prize Winners--you name it, there's a good chance you'll find it. The prices are very affordable, too. Books vary from $2-$15, and are very comparable to anything you'll find on Amazon--and $10-$25 cheaper than anything you'll find at that soulless, fart of a bookstore, Books A Million. Support this business. They are wonderful. read more

When I popped into Blue Plate this afternoon, I was expecting the sort of bookstore that's casually run by someone nice who "likes books" in their free time. You know, a sort of well-meaning but not very impressive place that makes you feel a little bad for its impending closure. When I came through the door, I saw immediately just how wrong I'd been. Blue Plate apparently just moved into a new space just down from their old store, but it's filled with a wide variety of books and is quite comfy inside. The owner and staff clearly care about making the space a pleasant one, what with the neatly-organized shelves and well-curated subject sections. While they are a used book store, don't assume that most of their books are dusty, irrelevant things printed before your grandparents were even considering children. There are plenty of recent paperback bestsellers, beautiful rare books, and a truly wonderful selection of genres and authors. The staff are also friendly and pleased to be helpful, whether it's with an armful of books you've found or a specific title that they might seek out especially for you. Do yourself a favor and stop in to browse their selection! read more

Stopped by here while driving through that part of the country. An excellent used bookstore with friendly staff, excellent selection, and fair prices. read more

I went to peruse the selections and setup. It was a rainy day and they had easy listening low key music on...I was in heaven. I went slowly, uninterruped, noting the set-up by subject and bought books I'm SO looking forward to reading. I love this place. It's cathartic, good for the soul... read more

This is a great book. Staff very helpful and acted responsibly. Will be going back many times in the future.

By far the best bookstore in the area. Huge selection and Pat knows the location of everything. I came looking for a specific book and they not only had it for half of retail but also had an autographed copy. I'm more impressed with each visit. read more

My favorite bookstore, hands down. The proprietors are always helpful and nice. The selection is diverse with lots of quality and niche authors. They also have collector's items. They do not judge me when I ask for something weird or sketchy. I love this store as much as one can love a local bookstore. read more

I'd probably live in this store if they let me! It looks small from the outside, but the shelves are stacked from floor to ceiling with all the books I didn't realize I've been meaning to read. This store has officially been added to my list of favorite places in Winchester. read more

I love this place. The books are all in good condition. They have a broad selection, no sorting through hundreds of romance novels and louis l'amour books. They're not dirty cheap, but they're reasonable and you get what you pay for I feel. read more

Big selection, low prices. This is a used bookstore that clearly cares about the books they're selling and the clientele they're selling them to. No matter your genre, you can find something. Together with fellow Winchester ship Time Machine Books, a must-stop. read more

The BEST book store I have ever been in (and I've been in quite a few, I'm a heavy reader). The selection is phenomenal, the customer service is exceptional, and the prices are beyond amazing. The owners were very patient and helped us find everything my mother and I were looking for. The range of what's available is limitless and there's sure to be something for everyone's taste. The quality of all of the books is fantastic and the overall atmosphere of the store is super welcoming and very homey. I wish I could give more than 5 stars this place is so amazing. Please visit if you have some spare time! read more

Great store on the whole. More for the "I must have a new looking used book" kinda people. I dont understand the reasoning for folks who dont get a book based on it being a bit wrinkled or whatever the case may be. Its not meant to be displayed to impress, but to read! So Blue Plate I think caters to the majority, those type of folks. Youll find that in abundance however. Books on everything basically. The staff is very friendly, and it is a comfortable store. I dont recommend selling books here, you wont get much if anything. And the prices on books are pricey. read more

This store is a hidden gem in Winchester. The store is clean, the books are in great condition, the variety of choice is amazing, the prices are ridiculously good, and the customer service is awesome! This is my go-to store whenever any loose change is rattling around in my pocket. I created this account just so I could write a review of this store. IT'S THAT GOOD. Go. Go now. Buy books. Be happy. You're welcome. read more

I visit my son who lives in the area several times a year. I always go to Blue PLate books. I have never left without several books. Terrific selection, especially of mysteries and thrillers. But I have also found some hard to find excellent fiction there as well. Owners are very pleasant and helpful. One of the best-organized used bookstores I have ever visited, read more

This is my favorite book store. It's just what a used book store should feel like: cozy and friendly. The staff are always pointing out new books I should read based on what I am buying! So great! read more