What a gem! We spent nearly two hours here and it could have been longer if not for dinner plans…read more Don't miss any of it -- from the attic down to the basement, if you really love books, you'll find volumes everywhere that catch your eye. Like any good bookstore, this place is longest on literary fiction, both paperback and hard cover. There are also some fun author deep-dives near the register (Bruce Chatwin, John McPhee, etc). Make sure you read the shelf notes, too, for the occasional joke like "fire-creating" (volcanoes) right above "fire extinguishing" (firefighting, etc). We filled our entire shopping basket and really should have just gone for another.

Do you like books? Of course you do. Go to Daedalus. Do you like unique spaces with lots of…read morecharacter? Obviously. Go to Daedalus. Spend an afternoon getting lost in the stacks. Find something old but new to read. Just vibe. You won't regret it.

Surprisingly large and varied selection but the service was not particularly friendly and then…read moredownright rude to an older patron. If you do not agree with her political agenda or reading preferences, it didn't seem like she was particularly pleased to have to deal with you. Not a great experience for a small town bookstore competing with Amazon, etc.

What a lovely little book shop! Locally owned and operated, this shop drew me in while strolling…read morealong Beverly Street in Staunton during Labor Day weekend. The owner is so sweet. Despite getting distracted by a dog she recognized (lol!), she was quick to greet us and ask if she could help us find anything. She later noticed me quizzically looking at a book and asked again if she could help me. I voiced what I was thinking at that point (because it was a very specific thought about the Italian author), and she researched the answer for me. I then asked a couple other questions, grabbed some books to purchase, and then chatted for a bit. I love that bookstores like this still exist! She also offers 10% off new books, so that's awesome too. And in the age of Covid, book-themed masks are available to purchase - they're located at the front of the store. You can find a bunch of different genres here, and both new and used titles. It's a small but mighty shop, and I'm so glad to have stumbled into it. Future trips to Staunton will have to include visits to The Book Dragon!

Very kind & helpful staff, plus the place feels like a bookstore! It's not corporate but local &…read morethe architecture inside & out feels warm, cozy & comforting. Grateful in a word, sums it up!!

Rude service -good customer service goes a long way and this book store does not that have that at…read moreall. Uncomfortable seating small kids section.

I love delicately curated old bookstores. Were there something for everyone, magic just under the…read moreold leather books. They have done a phenomenal job of creating such a cozy space with lots to offer.

The Library of Congress is a heap of garbage in comparison to this cathedral of the written word…read more This collection has EVERYTHING -- best sellers, rare gems of publication, maps, postcards, and much more. The staff have an eye for acquisition and know their stock like the back of their hands. Customer service was excellent and a smiling proprietor was behind the counter the whole time. Will be making frequent trips back to support this incredible shop!

Disappointing coffee. We visited Baine's Books and Coffee, and it was about a third full. I ordered…read morethe toffee latte. It took about 25 minutes to come out. The drink was poor and tasted burnt. I realize it's the coffee shop in Scottsville, but Baine's Books and Coffee could use some competition.

Really good cold brew and fantastic quiche! I was disappointed that they didn't have any breakfast…read moresandwiches but the flavor of the quiche Lorraine definitely made up for it!

Anthony has a great book shop and knows his inventory well. Definitely worth a visit and purchase…read moreif you're in the area.

Quaint and old style bookstore, with an eclectic selection ranging from history to culture. The…read morelocation is a bit hard to find. Walk behind the large building and it's at the corner of the alley leading to the main road.

Be Super aware of the return policy. I purchased 5 items on Sunday. The baby wasn't thrilled by two…read moreof the items. Went to return two items on Monday and the they could not be returned because the box had been opened. One of the items was not even assembled and neither was played with. Tried to shop local ‍

Bottom Line: Great toy brands and tons of variety…read more My husband and I went into Shenanigans because it has such high ratings, was located a 1/2 mile walk from out hotel and its holiday shopping season. I was impressed with the size of this toy store and excited to see that they carry many of my favorite toy brands like Folkmantis, Calico Critters and Ravensberger puzzles. They had a lot of fun sounding games I hadn't heard of as well. Aside from high quality toys and puzzles Shenanigans also had some really nice seasonal stuff like Advent calendars. My husband and I explored for quite awhile and finally landed on a Jellycat branded stuffed animal for a friend. For such a lovely store I would have expected there to be a little bit more in the way of service. For the fifteen minutes we spent in there the only acknowledgement we received was three words when we checked out - twenty-three seventeen. Maybe the employee was just having a hard day.

I've gotten books here for several years. It has a great selection of books and books on CD. I…read morealways leave with a couple of months worth reading. Great store.

I love this place. My son and I have been going there for years. Cozy and a great selection of good…read morereads. I haven't met a person working behind the counter that I didn't like. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'd much rather buy from this place than the Amazon and Borders. Worth supporting a small bricks and mortar store for tangible books. Going there today in fact. :-)