One of the best bookstores in the country! Support them. They support zines! Support independent…read morepublishers! Queer writers and thinkers. A must see and support! Also a good d and d section!

Huge independent bookstore with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity! We stopped in for some…read morebrowsing and were impressed at how expansive the store is. Note they do encourage mask wearing at the front and provide masks - when we visited, every person was masked. Tons to look at here, with good organization into categories and staff recommendations. I liked that they had a tarot/witchy section, huge kids section, RPG section, and variety in themes. Great spot to browse for a gift or new book for yourself.

I went there for first time which turned into a few days visits in a row! Drinks is absolutely…read moregood!!! I've tried few and all of them were very good! I loved their peanut butter and bacon on raisin cinnamon bagel!! They got a great selection of books, games, gadgets, journals, artist stuff etc!!

I don't really enjoy it here that much outside of the ambience. The display of books and many fun…read moreplaces to sit is always a plus but the food and drinks aren't really my favorite. I believe I've prefer a caramel latte that wasn't too bad but the other drinks I've had along with the food were far from good. If this place really focused on their drinks and food, this place would be the absolute best but I always chose the other local coffee shop instead of this because their coffee was lacking. Either way, love the environment and I spent a lot of days studying when friends would want to come so it holds many good memories there!

We did not know about this gem until a friend gifted us a book mark and a gift certificate. The…read morestore looks innoccuous from the outside but is jammed packed in a wonderful way on the inside. All reading levels are here, and there are some fun little gift ideas throughout. The staff is friendly and helpful. The card selection is varied and different which is really nice. I usually shop at Barnes and Noble, but this small local store will get my business also. I already found some stocking stuffer items and it is only June! Shop small, shop local, and don't miss this wonderful book store.

This bookstore has so much to offer! From lots of reading choices, to puzzles, and more. The staff…read morehere are extremely friendly and willing to help you navigate the selection. With a bright, clean, and calm feel to the store, what more could you ask for!

I love bookstores and this one is a gem. I love shopping here for books and browsing all the other…read moredelights too... lots of great stocking stuffers...

This unique bookstore offers an incredible selection at excellent prices, and its friendly staff…read moreand charming atmosphere make shopping there an absolute delight. We could have easily spent all day hunting for books among the immaculate shelves of the renovated church building-- discovering your books is just as much of a treat as taking them home to enjoy. New releases, second-hand steals, first editions-- she has them all. If you are in the area, Reader's Realm is a must!

Good unique little used bookstore with inexpensive mysteries and children's books. Worth a visit…read morejust to see why it's named this way. Friendly owner operator and well located for a half day of shopping and eating.

Very nice shop! Glad I stopped in and grabbed a few books and little cards. VERY well priced!…read more(Prices are listed inside the covers on a sticky note). Well organized and the man working the counter was very kind!

This place is the best! Such a charming bookstore. They have a wide selection and have neat…read morestickers at the counter. I love visiting there, they are such lovely people!

I could spend a whole day in this book store, it truly is the town's best kept secret! I love the…read moreVillage Booksmith! The variety of genres, the ambiance, the friendly book shop owner everything was great.

Barnes and Noble, you still have a good selection of books, music and DVD's...... However someone…read moreneeds to inventory the magazine section. It's March and there are Halloween, Christmas themed and various magazines over 5 months old.

I live closer to the west side of Madison, but I wanted to look at a book that the west towne…read moreBarnes & Noble did not have. It was my first time going to the east towne Barnes & Noble and I was just stunned by the staff there that was so rude. I tried to get help from 3 different people. The first one was just a bit helpful, by pointing me in the right direction. Still could not find it. I asked help from two other staff and they were both so rude. It was like they hated their jobs. The store was very unorganized and chaotic. I never have that experience at the west towne Barnes & Noble. I will never go back to the east towne Barnes & Noble.

Great selection of used books at very affordable prices. The quality is good, the space is well…read moreorganized with plenty of signage to help you find your way. And there is strategically-placed seating so you can easily plop down & take the time to consider potential purchases. A delightful book store.

Easily the best book store in Madison. No contest…read more The Book Deal is in an unassuming, sort of odd location, but it all adds to the character of the place. There is plenty of signage and the folks who run it will walk you around if you're a first time visitor. Extremely friendly people who really care about books and spreading the joy of reading to everyone. The collection and variety is pretty incredible. I go there with my fiancé at least once a month, usually twice, and we always leave with an incredible haul between the two of us. The majority of the stock is $3.99-4.99 and the books are in great condition! There's a range in price depending on what you're interested in (collectibles, new releases, etc.) but there's something for everyone. Dedicated rooms for different genres make it easy to find something you'll like. As much as I'd love to keep this gem to myself, the Book Deal deserves all the support that book lovers of Madison have to offer! Worth the trip out of downtown. See you next time!

This is an amazing place, the gifts are so unique. The coffee shop and selection of options were…read morewonderful. It was so peaceful to sit and do some work for a little while.

Stopped here for some tea because it wasn't too far off the highway and ended up getting a bowl of…read moretheir chicken, sweet potato and kale soup for an early light lunch. I honestly didn't expect a kale soup to be anything to write home about but at the first bite I was suitably impressed. It was very delicious and flavorful and the sweet potato pieces were small cubes, the size that carrots typically are in soups. Alongside my soup were two flatbread crackers covered with seeds. I'm a sucker for that type of crackers. The soup also had celery and kidney beans in it. Service was friendly and the dining area was tidy. All in all, a good find!

Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoy the book talks by Kate Laack. Great location with a wonderful…read morevariety of books to choose from.

Stopped by while in the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Doesn't have the widest…read moreselection but the available space is full of books. I was specifically looking for horror and they had a few but like the name implies they are heavier on the mysteries. Was still able to find a good picks that I'm excited to read on the plane. The notes on some of the books from the staff were endearing and insightful.