I took a look at this review and was really aware of the passage of time. Since I wrote it, The…read moreYankee Bookshop has changed hands and the other independent bookstore in Woodstock has closed. Why hasn't changed is that this store is awesome and well worth a visit when you're in town. Kari Meutsch and Kristian Preylowski bought the shop in 2017 and expanded its physical footprint. They've added some products (LPs) and expanded their selection of others. And their website offers a variety of options for ordering that are very useful. Mostly, though, this is a great shop to browse, with knowledgeable staff who can help you find what you might want if you don't know for sure. Highly recommended!

Adorable bookstore with a layout I really loved. It's way more than just books, they also have…read moreVermont merch, magnets, stickers, totes, board games, tarot cards, keychains, and so much more. It was pretty busy and was fun to browse. I ended up leaving with a few cute little finds.

Spotted this from the highway and just had to stop and take a look. I really like BAM, especially…read moretheir discounted graphic novels section. This one didn't have many interesting titles (check out the one in Portland, ME if you want a truly huge selection of on sale graphic novels). The store seemed very crowded, and not just with people. Perhaps too close to Christmas as there seemed to be extra displays making the aisles tight and cramped, and then the extra shoppers grabbing last minute gifts didn't help either. I didn't spend nearly as much time as usual browsing because I could see the line was way too long so it'd have to be a must have purchase (which I didn't see anything that warranted that) and people kept bumping into me due to the narrow aisles filled with extra merchandise. Lots of vinyl pops just set up on the floor which seemed odd. Maybe it's better when it's quieter, like on a summer day. Worth stopping though as it's a great chain and has a lot of stuff to offer even if you just want to lazily browse.

They do not match their own prices online. Don't waste your time…read more On their website I found a book that I wanted that said it was in stock at the location. Was told by the owner that they do not match the selling price online and "no one does." Really? You don't match the price advertised on your website? Yikes.

My son and I tend to hit several bookstores in any new town we visit. In Hanover, Left Bank Books…read morewas our favorite by far. The selection was excellent and thoughtful. Exceptional, carefully chosen books of every genre. The requisite comfy chair. Fair prices. It even had a shelf of free books! What a wonderful place!

A warm and engaging time spent in this quaint, comfy loft with owner, Rena. A nice selection of…read morerare collectible, antiquarian books, as well as current reads in a good variety of genre. Rena is not only Booksmart, but a great resource for a whole bunch of stuff !

Eclectic selection, (or, is that selectic ecletion?)- just kidding..All sorts of literary…read moretreasures-I love the smell of old books! Harry Saul, the proprietor of Pleasant Street Books is a font of knowledge, very qualified to help you and just a heck of a nice guy. He is also a fine Jazz pianist and augments the book shop experience with regular concerts! A cool stop on your happy journey- Happy Trails, Woody C. RI

One of the best used bookstores in New England. I popped in last week and was overwhelmed with the…read morequality of the books, fair prices, as well as the owner's knowledge. Both friendly and highly intelligent, Sonny (proprietor) was welcoming from the moment I walked in and answered any questions I had. There are not many bookshops like Pleasant Street Books left in New England. If you love books and /or the spirit of supporting a local business, stop in the store if you are the area. For bibliophiles, Pleasant Street Books is a must see.

The amazing quality of life in the town of New London is made possible in great part by the variety…read moreand class of its business community. And moreover, the cultural life of a community is greatly influenced by the availability of books, whether it be bookstores, libraries, or higher learning institutions. With a wonderful public library, and a wonderful college in town, New London also features Morgan Hill Bookstore as one of its cultural anchors. It is refreshing to enter the store. The store changed ownership to a wonderful couple in May and the new owners have been doing their best in reorganizing and putting their own signature on the place. Service is absolutely flawless. And variety is plentiful. From best sellers to sci-fi to cooking and As hard as it is to maintain a bookstore in the cyber age, three owners are doing it write well, with sales - they just recently had a sidewalk sale, providing for added value to the customer. One wonderful business in a great town.

A little gem! I love all the independent bookstores of NH. It's my goal to visit every single one!read more

I've been a satisfied customer of the Freakopolis Geekery for about 4 years now. They have an…read moreexcellent selection of current comic titles and a large selection of older titles. I mostly purchase Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition books, as well as gaming miniatures and painting kits. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. If they don't have a product available on the shelves, they are very good about fulfilling customer requested special orders. They also runs in shop role-playing game sessions, and even Hero-Clix and Magic the Gathering games! And if you can't make it in for a D&D game, they hold several weekly online events each week.

Highly recommend!!! Freakopolis is an amazing place to go if you're into table top games, comic…read morebooks, and much more! Staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. They always keep their social media up to date with cool events that they host and stream on Twitch various entertaining games. By far one of my favorite places to go locally and prices are very affordable !

A quirky little spot in Rochester! I love when coffee shops and bookstores are in conjunction with…read moreeach other. A variety of pastries, food, and beverages, as well as local Vermont merchandise. Lots of fun little things to look at inside. Good service, good coffee. Nice place! Check it out if you're passing through.

Charm: 6 stars. Comestibles: 3 stars…read more We took the "back way" home from VT this winter break, a strategy that avoided interstate traffic, but also occasionally situated us behind slow-moving tractors and trucks on one-lane country roads. Overall, we enjoyed the way's meandering charm, especially when we stumbled upon places like Sandy's Books and Bakery in Rochester, VT (which made me immediately think of you, Mercedes). Per the headline, Sandy's is a used bookstore with original, classic, 1960's and 70's era finds from Agatha Chrystie, Isaac Asimov, etc... newer books about foraging, mysticism, and other fun things; locally made candles, soaps, walking sticks, crocheted hats; and locally made food products in / adjoining the cafe. There are numerous rooms on two floors where you can take your time to slow down and enjoy a book. (Fiction, science fiction, horror and mystery are upstairs!) Cafe tables are set up in many of these semi-private reading rooms so you can enjoy a coffee or pastry alongside a good read. Places like this make me swoon and had we not been on the clock, I would've loved to browse for hours and hours. The setup certainly invites that, as do the friendly local patrons. Sadly, we had to peel our children away from smelling each and every homemade soap and candle, and from trying to fence with the beautiful, polished, natural wood walking sticks (pickaxes, our 8 year old called them), and get our food order to go so we could make our an appointment (for race ski sharpening ) in time. What we tried: - Broccoli and potato quiche, made with a gluten free tortilla crust -- delicious and homemade, with tender, custardy egg -- but undersalted by our standards and made with very little cheese. The eggs had an interesting and unexpected faint whiff of vanilla. - Roasted carrot and lentil soup -- soup made with small green lentils was conceptually great, but overly sweet and served with what could've been a wonderful bread roll, but one that was microwaved and inedibly rubbery as a result. We would've enjoyed diced carrots that had been cut smaller than these 2" slices, but that's a preference. - Apple cider donuts -- I'm sure these would've been amazing fresh out of the fryer, but sadly, these spheroids (not rings) of fried dough were dense, oily, and well past peak freshness (two or three days old?) on our Friday morning visit. - Morning glory muffin -- moist, not overly sweet, very good - Cafe au lait -- you're told to fill a mug with pre-made coffee from the dispenser and to come to the counter for the steamed / frothed milk, which was unexpected for me. The coffee on our visit was watery. Baked goods (including cookies of all sorts), looked so lavish and amazing that I'd come again to try other items, but really, it's the overall experience that charms. Food and drink may not be the winning components, but perhaps I don't mind when a bookstore is so darn welcoming and charming. Bookmarking for a return visit.

Cozy place to enjoy a Babcock special (not on the menu but you can still order it. It's mind…read moreblowing!). Quality soundtrack to go with great cappuccinos. And the crew certainly isn't shy of striking up a conversation.

From the owner: Textbooks, used textbooks, law books, study aids, coffee, tea, specialty drinks, iced drinks,…read moresweatshirts, office supplies.

OUT OF BUSINESS! Owner moved to Maine!…read more I love this small bookstore that epitomizes the small town charm of Middlebury, VT. It's selection isn't big, it doesn't have big name titles, but it has class. You can find great old books here, some quite rare.

This shop is awesome and has become my go to music store. Super helpful and friendly staff, you can…read moretell they all genuinely love music. I brought my gibson and taylor in for a set up, not only was it a great price but they play and sound so much better. I plan on starting up lessons here pretty soon and have no hesitations that this is the right place for me to learn. Can't recommend more and very glad/appreciative to have a music shop like Strings and Things close by!

Not sure where all of the previous, less than excellent ratings come from. I went today and the…read moreowner was quite helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They had excellent selection of acoustic guitars and he was more than willing to let me try any that I wanted. Understandably, he wanted to take them off the wall for me. It was early so the owner was helping out with electric guitars also and I know that he set up a customer with a demo. I was able to find a beautiful new Martin at a reasonable price. I am sure that Strings and Things will be my go to for guitar related goodies!