What a tonelessly snarky fellow. The tall one who periodically visits the cafe staff, where he…read moreconverses in loud yells. I brought two books to the counter today and took a moment to look in my bag for my book discount bookmark for him to stamp. I carefully put my laptop, wallet, glasses, and clean paper wrapper containing the cafe's fresh veggie sandwich half, all on the broad counter for a moment, in the manner of Lucille Ball. I'm old enough that she was my mentor in a special graduate class on clowning, eons ago. But the bookstore clerk zeroed in on the sandwich. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter. This is a bookstore." Who talks like this? Yes, the wrapped sandwich was anomalous there, matter out of place but for a moment. He had no right to sound this way, but I apologized. The purchase came to under twenty. He was so excitedly thrilled by this. "You can't have a book stamp because you didn't spend twenty today!" He bounced as he said it. New to the discount program because who cares, I quietly accepted this news. "See?" He went on, "Look. It says so right there, right on the bookmark!" I gave no reply to him. "But, of course, everyone just hates to read!" There was no humor going on. He was claiming the right to scold an old person for being nothing but that, in his eyes. I'm older and small in size. What a bully! I looked him in the face and said, "What is wrong with you?" Off balance, he said, "Nothing. This is just what's called having a sense of humor." He turned and sped off. There was no 'thank you' to complete the transaction. To me, a comic to the core, incivility is not humor at all. It's disrespect. It's a man Indulging in meanness towards an older woman because he can get away with it here and there. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter," was so inappropriate to say, to anyone, the cruelness of it must have felt like free-flight. It was so absurdly rude he brought to mind Monty Python. I spend up to $400 a month on books. I find everyone else here at Toadstool polite, but similarly distracted and disinterested in the customers, except for the owner. But no one else is disrespectful except for this guy.

We've loved every visit to the Toadstool. They have a wide selection of genres, a friendly staff,…read moreand cafes at both locations. I've even had used books ordered without any problems. They also offer events and an invaluable source of community to the surrounding area. My only hope/wish was for extended evening hours in the summer.

Friendly personal... great location and a wide array of books and a welcoming atmosphere.read more

Cute local bookstore located right in the heart of the historic Mill Falls Marketplace…read more They have classic genres from fiction to poetry, as well as a New England section for those show want to discover more about the area. There's also have a full toy section for children! Definitely check out this local bookstore when visiting the marketplace.

A truly unique experience. Get lost in a sea of endless books, all categorized nicely in sections…read morethat extend floor to ceiling, downstairs and upstairs. From leatherbound classics to old first editions to kids books, it's all here. Also a fun way to get small kids excited about books as the multi-story barn is like an adventure for them.

Another amazing book store! Imagine being transported into Belle's library in Beauty and the Beast…read more From the outside it looks tiny but when you get inside it's crazy huge. Just like a book don't judge it from the cover! They had millions of titles stretching across every single subject you could think of and about a hundred you never thought of it. Add in the wonderful people who were working and you have the perfect book worm heaven on earth!

Great store, so many gifts and books to look at. They have some date with a book mystery options…read morewhich are SO fun, and they had a large selection of discounted and used books as well. Was also pleased to see they sell bottled water for $2, considering it is an impulse buy. Usually stores like this charge $5. Overall I was very happy with my purchases, and getting to explore the store.

Massive, block-long Indy bookstore with nice wide aisles for wheelchairs and strollers that has…read morebeen holding down the bookstore scene since 1898 or so. I guarantee they'll have whatever you're looking for, be it book, toy, or random silly sticker. Enthusiastic bibliophiles run the page, as it should be.

Cleanest and nicest Ollie's in the region so far! Excellent customer service and well organized,…read morenot cluttered!

When me and my boyfriend had gone in to get some cheap craft stuff that i wanted we stopped by the…read moresnack section and my boyfriend grabbed a twix pack, when we went up to the counter a worker with a name very similar to karen cut in front of us very rudely to ring up her items that she was buying on the clock and gave us a very rude look but at the time i just assumed she was in a rush and was clocking out so i just let her do her thing cause we did have a couple more items than her not very many though. then we went out to the car and after my boyfriend had ate three of the twix from the package he realized they were over a month expired so i kindly went back in and let them know that they had some expired items on the shelf and just asked them if they could take the rest off the shelf because i understand how it may be hard keeping track of expiration dates for items i did not say anything about a refund because that was not the point and both the woman at the front desk including "karen" told me they didn't know what to tell me and that i would be fine and were both very rude talking over me as i was just trying to explain kindly that i did not care about a refund i just have food ocd with expiration dates and plus why are you selling expired food and their excuse for that was that "they are a discount store and that is kinda their thing." those were almost their exact words so after that i just gave up on trying to explain and i will admit i left in a rude ish manner but"karen" followed me to the parking lot but didn't say anything i guess she just wanted the view of me walking away

Great find on a Saturday morning!…read more Me and my aunt went for a walk around the neighborhood and came across this bookstore. We had to go in! They had such a great book selection and even had a hidden cafe in the back! We were in a hurry other otherwise we would have stayed and explored the store a bit more. This is a great spot for last minute gifts or to kill some time.

Cozy local bookstore vibes. The selection is fair- but several of the book series I was interested…read morein did not have the first book available. The coffee in the back is very tasty.

This is a great bookstore that carries gifts and toys as well. Look for the book sales they run…read morethrough the summer on the sidewalk

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Thanks so much, love supporting our local bookstoresread more

Well organized. Very clean. They are helpful on what they have and where things are. Very much a…read more"readers" store. If you're looking for a book to read, this is where you go. If you're looking for rare and collectible, this isn't it. You will not find perfect copies. They will be broken in, dog eared , but willing to tell you a great story. Would go again.

it just a great setup. The owner has thousands of books and has them all organized meticulously…read more She knows where every single Author is located. used books in great condition is a plus and you can bring in used books for credit in your in store purchases. Runs monthly specials, such as hard cover books for one dollar and many other fine specials. Give this Store five star Rating.

The amazing quality of life in the town of New London is made possible in great part by the variety…read moreand class of its business community. And moreover, the cultural life of a community is greatly influenced by the availability of books, whether it be bookstores, libraries, or higher learning institutions. With a wonderful public library, and a wonderful college in town, New London also features Morgan Hill Bookstore as one of its cultural anchors. It is refreshing to enter the store. The store changed ownership to a wonderful couple in May and the new owners have been doing their best in reorganizing and putting their own signature on the place. Service is absolutely flawless. And variety is plentiful. From best sellers to sci-fi to cooking and As hard as it is to maintain a bookstore in the cyber age, three owners are doing it write well, with sales - they just recently had a sidewalk sale, providing for added value to the customer. One wonderful business in a great town.

A little gem! I love all the independent bookstores of NH. It's my goal to visit every single one!read more