One of Ithaca's great delights! I visited Odyssey for the first time a year ago while on a day trip…read moreto Ithaca. Since then I've found myself thinking about this bookstore regularly. A warm and inviting space, the book curation is spectacular. For those looking for more than just Oprah & Reece's favorites, Odyssey has local authors, books in translation, and loads of indie press options. I can't wait to stop in again during my next trip to Ithaca!

Beautiful book store. Very peaceful. Excellent selection. Very helpful staff. This book store is…read morein the lower level of a very old Ithaca house. The back room wall is from the original stone foundation with cellar windows. I love going there.

Great selection of used books that are in really good condition, not battered at all and some feel…read morenew or pretty new. The store is cute and well organized with clear labels everywhere, and it has a fun, hip college vibe that makes it easy to spend time browsing. There was a small discount section right outside too. Great place to pick up your next read!

Prepare to spend hours in the bookstore. With three levels, this massive used bookstore has a lot…read moreto look through. There's a lot of progressive/activism books, but plenty of fiction too! I thought the books were generally well-priced, and the service was helpful and efficient.

Saw this store on google maps and was intrigued. When I got there I was greeted by the cutest cat I…read morehave ever seen! I was a bit confused where the entrance was, but once I found it I went in and saw books stacked and shelved from floor to ceiling. I have never seen such an extensive collection of quality books in my life. Apart from the eclectic nature, the books were in clear sections and alphabetical. If your having trouble finding anything or navigating, the owner happily helps and will check in on you to see if you need any help. On the more serious side, if you are a wheelchair user, getting through the isles would be simply impossible. I am a very petite person, and there was a bit of shimmying done to get through the isles. But over all I greatly enjoyed browsing, I could spend hours just looking at all the different subjects. A bit more expensive than I thought, but everyone has to make a living. Would much rather purchase my books here than at a huge corporation like Barnes and nobles. 9.8/10

This place is clearly for BiblioFiles, my husband being one. There are millions of books in this…read morebarn, all organized, and sorted. However, it is like walking into 1000 basements. I couldn't stay long because of the mold. Vlad tried to help me, leading me into a maze of stacks of towering books and boxes marked copy paper. I usually buy books at the library book sale, so I thought these prices were a little high. Cash only, forcing my husband to drive to an ATM. Not for the feint of heart.

The greatest book sale. Amazing. A warehouse full of books is the closest thing to heaven on Earth.read more

Just wonderful! I am from out of town. I happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by this…read morebook sale. Today (May 15) was the first day of the third weekend of their May sale. I can only imagine the selection at the beginning of the sale and how much stock was probably available. Even so, the selection today was remarkable. You certainly get a flavor for what all the college professors are requiring lit majors to buy by the mass quantities of certain titles. Anyhow, this sale has all kinds of books that are organized by topic and then by author. Really well run and the staff is friendly and efficient. Cash, check or card accepted. Today they marked down the prices; the most expensive book was 50 cents. The deals are wild! Masks and social distancing are enforced. There was a line outside when I arrived (5:15pm) and I waited for about 20-25 minutes to get in. It seemed to be a slower time and I'm not sure what the wait would be if it was a peak hour. If you pay $100 to become a "friend" you can have early accsss. It was well worth my time and I'm happy to support this organization!

I love a good book. Every time I go into this store I come out with a new stack of at least five…read morebooks. Really has something for every age group and interests. Yes, it's a chain store .... But they are doing it right and keeping printed book reading alive in a world where most reading is done on a phone these days. The store has a little coffee bar and plenty of places to sit and quietly read. Nice magazine options to choose from. If you don't see what you're looking for they will help you order it.

I love Barnes and noble. It's one of my happy places because BOOKS. But, it's also always a quaint,…read morequiet, and serene place to go. Whether browsing the shelves with a cup of coffee or looking for a new journal, a gift to give, a knick knack or two, and lots and lots of books, it's a great place to hang. This one is always clean, neat, and orderly to me. The people are friendly, not quite as engaged with customers, but I kind of like it since it let's me browse in peace. Makes it slightly hard to find them at times though, but, they are always helpful and knowledgeable! The cafe always has great workers as well! Love the value deals like buy one get one half off or free. My favorite time to go! This particular one holds a special place in my heart as well since I worked there for a few years when I was younger!

Great used book store; very knowledgeable and interesting owner! Definitely worth a visit if you…read moreare in the area.

Stopped in here for the first time. Thousands of books packed into this place. I was pleased to…read morefind some books on medieval subjects. My wife says the selection of knitting books is stellar. (Turns out the owner's wife is a compulsive knitter, like mine.) Open by appointment or serendipity, so take your chances.

Nice location great selection prices average. Staff was friendly, and yes they have tshirts! Easy…read moreto browse and search.

This record store has a great selection of various media including vinyls and CDs! All for a decent…read moreprice too! The staff was also very polite!

It's sad to see negative reviews about a nice, clean, spacious college "bookstore" from others…read more Most of us call it a "bookstore" even though we're here to buy gifts. I did see a good size book section but not sure how good of selection they have. The staff here are incredibly helpful and friendly. There's also bank inside here as well as mailing/shipping area.

Had trouble with our online order, Linda saved the day. Rating: 5 out of 5 bears!!!read more

We got a great dining table with 4 chairs and were helped by a fantastic staff member, Andrew! He…read morehelped us dissemble the entire dining table (legs and all) in order for it to fit into our compact car. He was incredibly accommodating and we greatly appreciate it!

My first visit, I found a vast selection of interesting books and CDs! Plus, everything is…read morereasonably priced.

I am writing to echo the sentiment of several reviewers here as I too experienced an uncomfortable…read moreinteraction with who I believe is the owner. My wife and I were checking out the Ithaca Commons and leisurely walked into this comic shop. As soon as we walked in, the owner asked if we needed help. I said I was just browsing. He then asked if I collected comics. I said I used to up until 2005 but then sorta lost interest due to the over-saturation of the semi-annual crossover events, but I still have a rough knowledge of the happenings in the current Marvel Universe. The guy then started getting really pushy by suggesting that I get back into comic collecting by picking up a trade paperback. I felt pretty uncomfortable so I just kept browsing around the store. My wife tried making small talks asking if he had any nearby restaurant suggestions. He gave an awkward answer (I'm paraphrasing here), "not really, food is food." And then resumed pestering me to buy a book. If I haven't bought a comic in the last 20 years, what makes him think that I was gonna start in his shop during a trip 3000 miles away from home? I was getting really uncomfortable at this point with the awkward silence so I picked up an issue that I had mild interest in. I imagine if we walked out empty handed he would have scolded us like he did to many other people here. 2 stars instead of 1 because he wasn't awfully rude I guess. ‍

Best place in Ithaca to buy comics they have a good selection of old and new comics and if you…read moredon't want to miss an issue of one you can get a subscription.