Really nice curated bookstore that has a ton of books, lots of the latest authors and especially…read moresets of current books for kids. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this store if you are looking for books for school, grandkids or just for yourself.

I was excited to find that there is a Goodwill bookstore in Cleveland, because I'm always down for…read morea used bookstore, but I wasn't as impressed as the others. The store is clean and well organized, but the prices left something to be desired. If you're looking for non-fiction, they have some pretty solid deals, with a lot of books priced around $5. But they price the second hand mass market paper backs that are a bit beat up at $4. Some had likely been through several owners. While that's a decent price for a book, for a paperback cozy mystery published over 20 years ago in some cases, the deals are less good. So I'd say good deals on used books here is a bit hit or miss

This bookstore is 6/7 years old, so I can't believe I hadn't heard about it until now! The…read moreproprietor was very nice and friendly. It's a used bookstore with a lot of older books, but I saw some popular ones from present day there as well. The books were organized very nicely by genre and author, so it made it really easy to browse! There's also a healthy supply of crystals and witch type things (I'm not into that, but there's a witch museum next door so it must be popular!). I knocked off a star because the building is over 100 years old and it shows. Parking was also tricky. We had to walk a few blocks and none of the city's sidewalks were shoveled :( And also, the hours were different than what were posted online, so it was inconsistent.

Wanted to shout out Gary, the manager at this Books-A-Million! I was looking at a book in store and…read moresaw a cheaper price online but it said the book wasn't available at this location. He was able to price match it for me and it was a significant decrease. Thankful for his great customer service!

Totally worth visiting if you're a comic geek or book nerd. It's definitely not the same as Barnes…read moreand Noble, but they seem to have a different target market. Theres selections within each genre. Also, they create great "bargain" products of common topics, area of studies or classics redesigned. If I have to pick up a gift, this is one of my go to places for the options and price point!

Flame & Fable is romantasy indie bookstore in Lakewood. The store is fairly new and is already the…read morebest in CLE winner. In case you haven't heard, it's looking to expand and moving soon (staying in Lakewood). I heard to much about the store, but only finally stopped in for Book Crawl event. It was the perfect excuse to visit! AMBIANCE/INVENTORY: One space with bookcases lining the walls. Great lighting and neutral white shelves. You will find so many fun books here - romance (think Emily Henry and beyond), fantasy (think ACOTAR), smut, seasonal reads (like Christmas and fall), YA, and more. I stay pretty addicted to Booktok but I've seen plenty of new-to-me titles here. If you need a book in romantasy genre, it's safe to say you'll find it here. If not, you can also call the store to pre-order. If you're unsure about what to read next, they got you. There is a gumball machine where for 25 cents you can pick a suggested read (and potentially win a prize). Also, dates with a book are $25. I was pretty close to using gumball machine. I think it's such a fun idea! Beyond the books, there are so many cute souvenirs - totes, sweater covers for books, wax melts, cards, and more. I was at the book shop with a friend who is not a fantasy gal. She found so many accessories! So bring along your non-fantasy friends! Also, I'm working on converting her to a fantasy reader! MY PURCHASE: I browsed the shelves for awhile. Finally I purchased the trending book "Penpal." I'm currently audio reading it, loving it, and wanted a physical copy. My purchase was $17.49 which is probably what it would be at a big store retailer. I was happy with the value. SERVICE: The service at the store was very friendly. The employee at the store (an owner maybe?) was very social and pleasant. We enjoyed small talk with her. I will be back at Flame & Fable soon. I've been eyeing events (multiple bookclubs) that they host and will finally visit. Check out their Instagram to learn more about their move and events.

Flame and Fable opened not that long ago and have already expanded to a bigger space. The love for…read moreromance and fantasy books in the Lakewood, OH area just couldn't be contained to their first smaller storefront. They have a great selection of mainstream romance novels to more niche fantasy novels. It is a rare feat to find a non B&N type bookstore that has items both my fantasy loving boyfriend and my romance loving hearts are happy with, but this is the place. If you find yourself in there with no other customers, you will get the owner's undivided attention to give recommendations and like most indie stores your fellow patrons will as well.

Visible Voice Books new location is absolutely beautiful! As a bookworm that has visited many…read morebookstores in Cleveland and around the world this is one of the most beautiful. Currently super busy as it just opened but definitely worth the hype. They offer food and coffee and have a full list of events!

Visible Voice is a great addition to the Ohio City area. This bookstore is a fun place to meet…read morefriends for a coffee or a cocktail. I have been twice in the last week and both times were very satisfying. The staff were friendly and our drinks were made well. To be honest I could stroll around looking at books all afternoon. The books are arranged and each section is clearly marked. You do have to be aware used books are mixed in with new books. Overall it is a well curated selection. They have a calendar on the wall and host a variety of events. Everything from book clubs to concerts. It appears the stage is refurbished and seems the perfect size for an intimate concert or book reading. They even incorporated some old pews into the seating. Both times I visited it was difficult to find a seat. They have very comfortable seating on a second floor balcony but it was completely occupied. Parking is primarily street parking, either directly on Lorain or there are side streets close.

I visited in March 2025 with some friends for our book and social gathering. We all enjoyed our…read moretime here. I took time to browse through some books but I didn't buy any books. I did order a cup of tea, I believe. It's convenient that this bookstore also has a little coffee/tea shop. They sell Storehouse Tea, a local Cleveland, Ohio tea company. They also offer some cookies and maybe pastries too. Parking can be difficult with only street parking available but the west side market parking lot is just down the street. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 130/250 total reviews in 2026 - 971 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Since the remodel and addition of coffee service this place has become a good place to visit when…read morein Ohio City. Clean and spacious fun place to visit. Bargain priced books for avid readers. Good coffee.