My friend was showing us around Trolley Square. She said after lunch that we needed to head to…read morethis book store. The way it's set up was really cool! We were on the second floor entrance. Honestly walking in, it looked like a normal book store until she walked me to the back. Walking through the gate door is where the view changes. I was in awwww! How cool is the set up of this place. I had no clue it was a 2 leveled book store. It was neat looking at the lower level. The shelves prettily speckled with color cause of all the books. I was able to look at all the old school historical books when we were walking in and out. How neat to have so much history on your shelves! We were in a time schedule so I wasn't able to really dig into them. I have seen some pretty neat places while I'm here in SLC for a bit. I'm happy I got to add this book store to that neat list. I'm hoping to make it back so I can check out the lower level.

Amazing. I want to live in this store. It was uncrowded on…read morea Thursday late afternoon, and I thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by great - used - rare books. Incredible selection. Found a good art book. Felt like my college days. Totally beats shopping books online! The staff isn't very friendly; they are more like librarians with attitudes. But friendly staff isn't what I look for at a place like this so it's all good.

I have heard of this bookstore and have had it on my checklist of places to check out!…read more And I finally did for a Jane Austin Tea Party local author panel! It was so much fun and loved having all of us dress up for some discussion of books and tea! I have it now on my radar to check back again soon!

Such an awesome vibey bookstore with rooms and rooms of books that seem to go on endlessly. They…read moreoffer a wide range of books including a way to get audiobooks! Staff were really helpful and friendly as well.

Small gem that I would recommend to everyone! The owner helped me and showed me the exact…read morebook/author I was looking for. Amazing used book options as well!

Wonderfully diverse collection of books in myriad genres in store. A calm and interesting place in…read morewhich to browse and get lost. I have purchased all my books here since discovering this place. Owner Aaron is a fascinating person to converse with as he knows his titles and most others inside and out. Need a new sci-fi author to follow? Here are a few. Looking to dazzle a dinner with a new cookbook? He's got a million and can tell you which books really pull it off. NOTE: Aaron can order just about any book you want if it's not on the shelves already. Shop local and bring your business to The Printed Garden. Having a solid relationship with an independent bookseller is worth its weight in gold these days.

I love this location! It was my second time doing a book signing here. Makayla is such a huge help,…read moreand the store as a whole is great.

I love books! Barnes & Noble has a pretty large selection of books and magazines still on the…read moreshelves. When they first opened here, they had more selection than they do now. I'm guessing it's because of the "digital" age, and people just don't read anymore. They also had a really large section of DVD's and CD's. What are those you say? It's pretty well non existent now. One thing they have, that the toy stores don't, are a large selection of board games, and puzzles, that you don't see on the toy shelves at other stores that sell toys/puzzles. There is a small coffee shop inside where you can grab a cup of coffee, and sit back and read your book. Snacks and sandwiches are available as well. Customer service is lacking at this location, also they need more cashiers.

What an exceptional idea ... taking discarded books, stripping their spine, and turning them into…read morejournals high-quality paper and metal wire binding. They're not junky books: Harry Potter, Where the Wild Things are, Dr. Seuss, Nancy Drew, Star Wars, Goodnight Moon, Madeline, Lord of the Rings ... to name a few. They leave several pages of the book in the notebooks, which makes it even more cool. They also have totes and purses made from books ... as well as from playing cards and game boards. I hope they grow ... I want more!

These journals are fantastic. Great gifts for all ages, styles & taste. Customer service is super…read more They can help you find the perfect

Great location with good customer service. Excellent treats from the cafe. The art is beautiful and…read moreit's an easy store to get lost in!

From New Mexico. Went inside and wow. Where are these young people from???? So kind. So sweet…read more Perfect service by every single employee. Even a smile just for us walking inside.

I feel like I've been left out of a huge secret (that I now believe shouldn't be a secret at all)…read morebetween when I got to Salt Lake some twenty years ago and 2025 when I finally stepped foot into Central Book Exchange... but I will just say I'm glad I found them when I did. Calvin and the whole crew are super friendly, caring, and--this is clutch for bookstore folks--great at helping readers find books they'll love. The curated collection in the main room is truly well-maintained and sourced, and they've got a ton of catalogued backroom-stock, too, so if you don't see something, be sure to ask for it! They've got a convenient ordering system and text me when my books are in. They buy used books for credit in the store in the form of a point system that is easy to understand. They have local authors and publishers (present company included!) in the store on a regular basis and especially on Sugarhouse Art Walk nights. The music is chill (instrumental math rock was on last time I was in the store, yay!), and the vibe is comfortable. Most importantly, I felt welcomed and like I could find a book for me in CBE. Check them out!

Very kind owner and beautiful store! Highly recommend to those in the Salt Lake City area.read more

So many fun queer books with great events and awesome community support!…read more This is a store you always want to come back to

Trivia: Umbrellahistory.net has some very interesting umbrella trivia. There are many types of…read moreumbrellas such as automatic, compact, bubble, storm, and crutch. Crutch umbrellas can also be used as what? SUCH a great experience. This was around the time I instituted my "always buy a book in a bookstore" rule and I was looking at a list of books I wanted to read, trying to find books. The clerk asked for my list and immediately started letting me know if they had it and then offering recommendations of other books by the same author if they didn't. I left with three books. Just such a positive experience. A great selection. You won't find all the books you want, but you'll certainly find something worth reading.