Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. A small Indie bookstore that brings in big names for…read moresignings and events and has a great selection, I found it charming. Everyone who works there are knowledgeable and engaging. They made suggestions and the prices were great on a wide selection of books and book related merchandise. I drove all the way from Las Vegas to attend an event and would definitely go back.

I was in the area and heard of this store so I had to stop. Great selection of books and cute…read moregreeting cards. I ended up walking out with 3 books. Patrick checked us out and he was so pleasant to talk to. I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town

Nice store. Lots of old books, nor much new. But if you want something likely out of print this is…read morethe place. Inside has lots of stuff to look at, maps etc.

I love Alcuin and the variety of genres and disciplines they carry. I like to treat myself to at…read moreleast one book from Alcuin every month. More if I am able. Books I have bought at Alcuin: 1. Communication Processes Volume 2 - The Social and the Symbolic ISBN 978-07619-3446-2 (HB) [2007] 2. A Special Edition of the Indian Penal Code Prepared By Indian Law Commissioners (Printed in Birmingham, AL) [1987] 3. The Nuremberg Interviews Conducted By Leon Goldensohm ISBN 0-375-41469-X [2004] 4. Palestine At The Crossroads by Ladislas Farago [1937] 5. India, Burma and Ceylon: Information for Travellers and Residents - Thomas Cook Guide 6. Glimpses of Imperial India by Val C. Prinsep [1979]

Such a cool collection of hidden Dr Seuss and Chuck Jones originals as well as different books…read more Would 100% recommend stopping by this hidden gem in Old Town Scottsdale.

I love Anticus! They are such an amazing support in our community. Beautiful art, Jewelry, and…read moresupport of local authors. I bought the most beautiful ring last time I was there! Owners KT and Phil carried my books in the Don't Be A Stranger Series for years. So grateful and excited to celebrate their 9 year anniversary celebration! And a little extra perk is seeing sweet Chewy each time I visit!

The finest bookstore for rare and collectible books that I have ever stepped into. Absolutely…read morewonderful.

what an odd store. if you like having panic attacks, by all means, venture in, boy-o! so as others…read morehave stated on here, the selection is vast. and i and others i know have purchased a book or two here over the years. but MY GOODNESS -- there are boxes boxes and oh yes BOXES of unsorted books e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. in the aisles. blocking lots of shelves and sections. fire hazard? yes. hoarder? yes. the book police should put a hard stop on this business from purchasing one more book until it does something with the thousands of titles littering its walkways. the staff here is....................interesting. not necessarily bad per se, but not necessarily, uh, helpful without being low-key condescending. it's like: dude, books are dying, you are LUCKY if anyone comes in here. i love books. but a lot of people don't. you would think you'd tailor your store of dying dinorsaur chopped trees to be organized and welcoming. not dark, scary and with a high probability of getting lost and/or a sprained ankle from hurtling bankers boxes. 3 stars. clean your act up, Book Barn.

I love me an old bookstore-the smell of the old books, the creaky wood floors and the set of eyes…read morethat gaze at you when you walk in the front door. It's a whole vibe and one that you just can't get with a bookstore that primarily sells new books. There are some items here that are kept under glass, making me think that they might be rare or valuable. Just browsing the shelves provides endless amounts of curiosity-about the stories or information that these treasures hold. If you're looking for something specific, you might be able to ask the shop keeper for assistance, or just come and see what treasures find you. You're guaranteed to find something!

Excellent selection of hardback old vintage books in pretty good condition. Nice selection of…read morebargain clearance outside the store for $1-3 Overall vibe is quiet and musky smelling. Good lighting and organization. Though topics are dated. Not for romance fantasy or more contemporary fiction readers. Poor poetry and traveling section. Missing many categories... Summarized in two words: overpriced and outdated. I've found the same things online for 50-80% off compared to this store.

I have a large cookbook collection and decided to start getting rid of it. Have taken a few boxes,…read moreso far. They pay a fraction of what they cost, but I hope someone else finds some pleasure in them. Better than sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

A good resource for used books, DVDs, music CDs, Japanese figures, Nintendo games and then some…read more Very well organized by type of item. Staff are very informative and helpful. Shared parking lot

It is a book store. Big. Packed with books. I bought 5 books. I'm happy. Everything is now right…read morewith the world.

Coming here at least twice a week can not let me stay here long time for two reasons:…read more1. The quality of Wifi is so slow. 2. I ordered The Matcha Frappuccino which is not tasty. However, the employee is helpful so much.

Stopped in for a bit to explore and see what they had to offer. As the name states the store is set…read moreup to be similar to a 'maze' with how the shelves are set up. It was fun walking around looking at everything. We found a lot of neat books and a lot of older books, many of which were being sold for some pretty decent prices. We ended up picking up a few more things than we thought we would. I also really liked their board game section and it was cool they also sold DVDs,Cds, records and more. I've heard there are cats who roam the store, I saw their cat tower, but didn't spot any cats while I was there. Parts of the store seem semi-unfinished but it was still a cool spot.

Weird place. Definitely a cool concept, it tries to stay as true to a "maze" as possible. The…read moremildew smell couldn't be ignored. The man working had pajamas and no shoes on-- I'm not one to judge, but it seemed like he wasn't expecting us. Kind of creepy and half done. Not a very good selection and they only took like 1/8th of the books we tried to sell, for $20. It took everything in me not to get annoyed. Yes, I did take the $20, but I'm going to stick to eBay/Mercari for selling my books .

Terrible experience, my friends and I were followed around the store and stared down when looking…read moreat things I really hope the way you treated me and my friends reflects how you want your business to be seen, extremely unprofessional...

Witnessed an interaction between staff and customers and it seemed to be racially motivated. A few…read moreteens were just looking at the stores items and I noticed the lady at register not taking her eyes off of them as if they had intentions to steal from the store. I then noticed her follow one of the girls and they looked visibly uncomfortable. Absolutely disgusting. They left upset. Don't fund this place!

Quaint and calm. Great stock. Friendly service. Easy to find and excellent selections.read more

Great selection of used and new books and gifts! Love the random assortment. Wonderful customer…read moreservice Jennifer is very pleasant!