I have been a customer of Caveat Emptor for many decades. At one point the owners were sub-par,…read moredidn't seem to get what owning a used bookstore was about. But the current owners have things back on track and it's just a great place to visit. I always find something to buy.

This store is in our family buying history. There is the wonderful scent of paper dust. It's…read morecurated books broken down by genre. There are art books, foreign language books, references, sci fi, mystery, romance, kids books, and more. It's not necessarily cheap, but the selection is eclectic. Their discount books bring me in, too, but I inevitably leave with a stack. My father did this. I inherited volumes from him, and added to it, refining the collection along the way. It's plainly stunning to see the variety of content available here. This store is a magnet for the mind. As I mentioned in my prior review, it's not as large as Powell's in Portland, or has the karma of City Lights in San Francisco, but in a way, it's close the same magnetism you feel in a really good used bookstore. Plan to spend time, and go oomph when you carry the stack when you leave. It's a dangerous place, with dangerous ideas. Go there.

What an amazing bookstore! When I first walked in, I thought this bookstore seemed so modern. But…read moreit is clean, organized, and homey. The pictures of dogs on the walls, the free coffee station, the couches, and the group who came together to work on a puzzle?! How cute. They have beautiful watercolor pictures of Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh and more. Many genres of books, including a crime vault. A cute kids section. There are couches to sit and enjoy a book or a coffee along with a fireplace. It was so welcoming!

This was the most wonderful bookstore I have been in! It was so cozy and inviting and everyone was…read morehappy and relaxed. The fireplace was the cherry on top of it all. If I'm ever back in town I'll definitely stop back in!

This is a small independent bookstore. They sell mostly used books and small authors. Many of who…read morework in the store! I purchased a book and the author was working and signed it for me!!!! Service was good and the value was excellent. Signage was not good.

Friendly staff! Well sorted selection of used books with a…read morewall of newish books to sort through to find a nice read. Easy shopping at this local shop. There was a soothsayer tucked in the left side of the store today. Surprised she did not tell me she expected to see me today. Ha! For a price she can tell you something. Passed on the prognostication and just got a few books.

This is the stuff dream bookstores are made of!…read more Wow, what a gem. Discovering Village Lights Bookstore was a highlight of our recent day trip to Madison. This two-story shop has a well curated array of new and used books, as well as some books printed by an in-house publisher. It also had such interesting nooks and crannies to explore, like it's kids area with a fake fireplace and "room under the stairs" a la Harry Potter, Mark Twain room and closet-sized reading area dedicated to the late LGBTQ trailblazer Harvey Milk. The prices also seemed reasonable, and it had a large enough selection that you can find something good to read no matter your reading preferences. It was also fun to just peruse book covers post-COVID and post-way too much shopping online. Village Lights is such a special place!

If ultra-charming bookstores are your thing, then you'll be in heaven here. I didn't even know…read moreabout this place, but had to stop in after spotting it while walking around downtown Madison. The inside is cozy and feels like you're browsing someone's personal book collection in their home. If you're lucky, you might spot their 2 kitties hanging around! All of the books were well-organized and they have a lot of different categories to go through. There's even a cute little reading nook for kids. The bookstore shouldn't be missed whenever you find yourself in Madison!

The Selection Of Movies Was Jam Packed! The Service Was Good…read moreAnd The Value Was Great And Cheap 10/10 If You Want To Buy Some Movies That Is Not Goodwill, I Recommend This Place!

Great store with lots of selection. They have some cool vintage items and lots of older books. The…read moredeals are great and you can get most items for $4 or less in my experience. Also, they do lots of incredible sales!

Book Corner offers books/puzzles/stationary/gifts. It is a small, pleasant stop along the square…read moredowntown. It was also uncomfortably warm inside and there is no restroom; instead, at checkout, the clerk mentioned that Inkwell has a restroom; does he leave work and go there for this purpose? Oh wait, he only meant that paying customers cannot use it.

I accidentally wandered into this shop while killing time yesterday afternoon. I was impressed by…read moreall of the different types of books. Every time I looked through a shelf, I seen something new. There were a lot of different genres, however I don't think they were organized very well. It was also difficult to walk through the store as everything was pretty tightly packed in. The lady who checked me out was very kind. We had a brief discussion about the interview I was waiting to attend. She told me to remember to just keep breathing, which I appreciated greatly. Besides that interaction, no one else in the store talked to or approached me. It would have been nice to be welcomed in. Altogether, though, a very sweet shop ! With a ton of variety.

I stopped in here for the Indy Indie Book Crawl and what an adorable bookstore! This was my first…read moretime in and we also visited their second store just across the street. There are a variety of books for all ages, some book themed gift items, puzzles and even a visiting bookstore cat. I don't believe he was supposed to be in there, but he ran in the open front door and was greeting everyone who came that day. All the staff were super nice and friendly! The second store was just as cute as the first location and seemed to focus more on gift items but also had some books as well. A must stop if you are in Columbus!

The staff here are really amazing! They were helpful and friendly. When you think of a charming…read morebookstore this is the place that jumps to mind

After parting with the vinyl shop we turn the corner and come across books outside noted FREE... we…read moreimmediately made a b-line over to take a look and see what they had to offer. There were alot of books to choose from. we were all able to find something . After which we went in to take a look around. They had a wonderful selection of childrens books, rare books as well. Its a medium sized spot but they fit a childrens corner in. I was pleased to find vintage Richie Rich and Sugar and Spike comic books for 1.00. This was certainly a wonderful place to stumble upon which had alot of gems inside. The vintage type writers were a really cool touch as well. Everything about this place was inviting and warm. At the cash register I came across an assortment of stickers and if you know me, you know I love stickers..Of course I grabbed a couple to complete my purchase. There is a space right by the door that has a sitting area, the leather chair was so comfortable but it was thw huge leather ottoman for me and the chess set that makes you wanna learn to play, if you do t already no how too. I could spend hours sitting and reading. Finally it was time to go but I will most certainly be back to see what other treasures I can find. Until next time Indy reads!!!

I have heard of indy reads, but had never had the chance to visit until recently, it is a well…read moreorganized space with an impressive selection of books! The shop embraces a cozy and welcoming feel, and the staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go back, check them out if you are in the area!