Recently under new management. Old owner was superb and the new owner continues the fine store tradition. Very impressed with the knowledge and honesty shown when we sold some books there. An excellent browsing experience as well. read more

Amazing value and really great selection! They had a good mix of older and more modern books, and most of the books were in like-new condition. I was able to get a signed hardcover for $10, and paperbacks typically range between 4 and 7 dollars. They also offer "blind date with a book," where you can choose a mystery book based on a very vague synopsis. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

This bookstore is PHENOMENAL. I have never set foot inside. I live 3000 miles away and saw a post in a Facebook group from someone who visited, and I started building my cart on the website. One item I didn't see online so I called to ask if they had it/if they could add it to my order. I chatted with the owner for a few minutes, he was able to add the book to my order, and everything arrived today and is in fantastic condition! I'm a collector and some of the books I look for are harder to find editions/international editions, and finding so many on my wishlist in stock was impressive to say the least. Not only did he have plenty of books on my wishlist, he was personable, great to work with, and the prices were fantastic. I also had a tracking number in my email within 2 hours of placing the order. I will absolutely be ordering more from here in the future. You cannot go wrong doing business here! Thank you so much, Patrick! read more

Well organized used book store with great categorization. Easy to navigate and friendly staff with books all very reasonably priced. I personally tend to look for interesting books in different languages nowadays, and their section was great in that it wasn't full of just dictionaries (as some used book stores are). Some very interesting finds. Even found a super rare copy of a highly acclaimed French book that was hand-bound. You can find some gems here. Worth the visit. read more

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Great book store, big selection and very friendly staff.

A really good shop in non cultured Syracuse. Very well set out and easy to navigate. Helpful friendly staff. Some excellent bargains to be had. read more

With two used book stores across the street from each other it's hard to chose a darling but each of them has their advantages. I am a former library person. Organization is my jam. Book Ends has that. I'm bad at wandering in book stores- I need a mission, and at Book Ends I can complete that mission with ease, finding my category, and quickly assessing if what I am seeking is there. Additionally they have an up to date website with most of their stock listed so you can pre-check their stock, or even buy online, provided it isn't a mass market paperback. Book Ends pricing and selection are good. They also have this neat reward card where every time you buy $10 or more at their store you get a stamp, and after 10 stamps you receive $10 off. Every time I have been I find street parking easily. There is a bike rack across the street by the movie theatre. Book Ends is the bookstore I keep going back to. read more

I've visited this used book store 3 times and plan on going again. It's clean, well organized and has a great selection- I always come away with several finds. Staff are helpful and friendly. read more

I enjoyed my visit here. They have a viable selection of used and new books that, while not exceedingly inexpensive, avoid the priciness of bigger stores. The items aren't expertly organized, and it's a bit of a maze trying to find a specific topic or genre, but for me at least that's part of the draw of a used book store. You wander- and wander- and wander more. You browse, rather than seek something specific. Books End doesn't have the selection of its nearest competitor, Books and Melodies, located right down the block. Books End is the more expensive place, but their books seem to be always, as a general rule, in like-new condition. It doesn't seem like Books End accepts anything but titles in the highest-quality condition. There are no (or very few) $1-2 "steals" (ie. books that are in bad shape, folds, creases, marginations, etc.), but you'll never be torn about whether to buy a book you like that's in poor physical condition. Everything there is at least a "B" on a A-F scale. What I really like about this place is, despite their lack of crystal-clear organization, they certainly do a good job about labelling, especially because they have a pretty cool system for subgenres. For example, they have a memoir section, like any other store... but they also have, inside of that memoir section, a clearly-labelled "addition memoir" category that I found to be very helpful when searching for smaller topics within philosophy, my preferred genre. They've got a major politics/history section, and have a small-medium sized section dedicated to movies, television and other related merchandise. The people working here are friendly, and don't hassle you if you're just looking to browse in peace. read more

Books End - A portion of their selection. - Bookstores Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I came into Books End today and I definitely hit the jackpot with some doctor who books. I bought all the old paperback target books they had. The prices here are fair and I liked how it was laid out by genera then author rather than just by author like the store down the road. It was a bit of a maze but had a relaxing vibe. read more

Books End - Bookstores Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Well stocked, meticulously organized, reasonably priced, and stuffed to the brim -- an all-round great browse. I picked up some pretty paperback editions in great condition of Wallace Stegner and Iris Murdoch, each for $3 or $4. Extensive NYS section, large kids' section, lots on baseball, literary biographies, religion, and so on. No chaff* to speak of. Rare books too, if you like that kind of thing. Private parking lot behind the store. (*When it comes to bookstores, I define chaff as really old useless books that nobody wants (e.g. Glorious Macrame from 1973, see awfullibrarybooks.net), as opposed to old interesting books that someone might want.) read more

My favorite local used bookstore! The staff is always friendly and helpful, but allows you to browse without being overbearing. Their website actually allows you to search their collection for specific titles and check prices before heading into the shop, which is a rarity for used bookstores. The store is neatly organized and easy to navigate, and has a wide array of genres and sub genres. Prices are extremely reasonable. Can't wait to go back! read more

We went to this bookstore in 7/05. Unfortunately we didn't have much time, because otherwise I could easily have spent several hours browsing; they had a terrific and huge selection. read more

i love this place! they have a great selection of books and a surprising number of trendy of-the-moment darlings, which can be difficult for used bookstores even in much larger markets. all the books here are in very good physical condition - i have really high standards and books end meets them handily. it's my favorite bookstore in syracuse! read more

Everything a used bookstore should be. Most of the time I find used book stores to be overfull with junk and picked over. Books end has a great selection of books and they seem picky about quality. I really like that I can search their stock on their website if I'm looking for something in particular, but if I just want to browse and see if anything piques my interest, it's well organised and really has that bookstore feel to it. read more

Second-hand bookstores are amazing places, and this is one of the best. Been coming here for years. They have a great selection of both fiction (FSF, mystery, mainstream fiction, classics) and non-fiction (history, biography, movies, New York State, even an Animals/Pets section) as well as a large selection of children's ranging from picture books to YA. Items in good condition, knowledgeable and helpful staff, lots of parking in front and on the adjoining side street. Now a decent cafe across the street, too :) read more

"A promise made is a debt unpaid and the trail has its own stern code." - Robert Service. Apparently that worthy lesson escaped Book End's attention. There are many fine bookstores. Buy from one where leaving your money in trade makes you feel that you were treated well.. read more