Marcia Lawrence, owner of Ellen Plumb's, has given Emporia a great little bookstore. Independent…read moreand quirky, Ellen Plumb's offers great guest speakers, gifts, and classes as well as books. Marcia works with the local high school to give our students discounts as well as give the teachers some books at cost -- truly a class act! Marcia also hosts author readings and talks, bringing a lot of local authors some publicity. Her tireless efforts on behalf of Emporia are fantastic!

This beautiful little independent bookstore has a friendly welcoming owner, personalized small-town…read moreservice and a great selection. We hadn't intended to buy anything but just couldn't pass it up. We're only in town for a week, but we'll be back in a few days -- it's just that good!

I had some time to kill today before brunch and went into The Dusty Bookshelf. What a great place!…read moreIt has a very solid selection and the staff was helpful. I love the table with the Grab Bags! I only ended up purchasing one book, but I would love to go back next time I'm in Lawrence.

As longtime fans of the dusty in Manhattan, we had to stop at Lawrence's…read more It's so interesting in here! Like a really old library you just want to move into. It's packed with books and every corner has another cool thing to see

Cute bookshop with a great selection Book club books are up…read morefront, along with banned books and classics. Used books are along the back wall with kids and young adult books in the middle, along with notecards, magnets, coffee cups and other gifts. Of note: they also have coffee and treats!

I remember when this store first opened and Covid hit and we worried if it would make it. So happy…read morethis bookstore is still here. Great coffee, smoothies and edible goodies. Nice selection of books esp banned books that truly matter. Wonderful space to be in. Lovely staff.

The store doesn't look like much but it feels like a classic Barbs and Noble on the inside. The…read moreselection is fine, not great but that's not the disappointing part. I got an email advertising a special giveaway only in stores. Once I got there not only did the staff have no idea what I was talking about but they had never even received the promotional items. The staff didn't really do anything to explain the mix up but this is disappointing because now I cannot trust the newsletters anymore. Maybe one day they will get with the program.

Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Shortly after entering the business I was asked what I was looking…read morefor. The staff member quickly brought me the book I was looking for and I was out the door. If you are buying many books over a period of time you should sign up for their rewards card.

The cutest bookstore in MHK! Friendly staff, decent coffee, and average book pricing for books that…read moreare both older and new.

It's always a delight to be in here whether you are looking for books, just want some coffee and to…read morerelax, or need something to do on an afternoon! I love walking here and exploring their library and can always find some hidden treasures. This place has been a favorite for years for my siblings and I when they were in town going to college and continues to be a regular for me! Highly recommend!!

This place is a sensational little gem that won't be a well-kept secret for long! Errin the owner…read moreis an exceptional woman who really cares about connecting with customers and she provides more than great customer service. There is local EVERYTHING in here; delicious jams, coffee, essential oils, soaps and books galore. She can also order books for you so you don't have to use amazon. She hosts interesting classes by local artisans and lots of different free events perfect for families. This is a place you'll find yourself coming back to constantly because there's a comforting warmth to it!

Inviting, quaint bookstore that has a great variety-especially for being in El Dorado! Errin was SO…read moreincredibly helpful and kind to my mom and me (as were Bob and Oreo-the two bookstore cats :)). Their coffee was very high quality and quite tasty! I will be returning soon; HIGHLY recommend!!