Parnassus welcomes you with a cozy feeling the moment you step inside. It's absolutely gorgeous and…read morejust the kind of place you want to linger in! The shelves are filled with a large selection of books, all organized by genre. There's a section for stationery, puzzles, totes, and other fun things as well! The dedicated children's section has the most whimsical little door where you may catch grown-ups slipping through from time to time.... While you're there you may see one of the many shop dogs they have as well! Parnassus is very involved in the community. They host events like author talks and book clubs. They have lots of book signings too. Just a great spot!

This cute women-owned shop in Green Hills is the perfect spot to pick out a new book (or three). My…read morehusband and I braved the Hillsboro Pike traffic on a Sunday afternoon and ventured to Parnassus for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was busy but not packed when we arrived, and it looked like the staff was setting up for an event. Books are arranged by genre, with newer titles near the front of the store. I found a few novels I've been eyeing, and the prices are fair. I could have easily spent a few hours browsing ... as easily as I could have spent a small fortune on books. It is worth noting that my husband was disappointed at the graphic novel selection (it was only one small end cap), and sadly he left empty-handed. Even still, this is a great spot to pick out a new novel, and a great chance to support an independent bookseller!

Absolutely incredible selection and something for everyone! I found a rate set of children's books…read more My oldest found some great history books. The person working was so informative and helpful. He gave us a lunch recommendation which I'll be reviewing next. We appreciate it very much.

Found two rare books and several difficult to find WWII books. Repeat business is a must.read more

The daughter being done with her Master's program at Vanderbilt was looking for a place to…read moreoffload/sell her nursing textbooks. She found McKay's online and it seemed to be the best place to do that. Wow -- we were not prepared for the massiveness of this super, super busy place! Being our first time and not knowing how it all worked, it didn't take us long to figure out where to go and what to do. There wasn't much of a line when we started. We placed her books in a bin, then waited to be called by a greeter. Our greeter quickly explained the process, gave the daughter a claim ticket, then we waited. In the 40 minutes it took for her claim number to come up on the screen, we were able to walk through most of the sections and pick out a couple things to buy. I was quite surprised to find so many things beyond books -- DVDs, VHS, vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, clothing, Pokémon cards, instruments, game consoles, accessories, Legos, toys, comic books, etc. It was seriously amazing. My daughter decided to take her sale in trade which gave her about 50% more to spend. For the books they didn't buy she was given the option to take them back or donate them there. She chose to donate. The husband loves old movies, art and music -- he will absolutely enjoy McKay's. I can't wait to bring him here! The parking lot is as massive, so I don't think there's ever an issue with that.

I was so excited to get back to McKay's for the first time in years. I was completely taken aback…read moreby the prices of books here now. Many books I found were overpriced for used books. There's no pricing system based on book condition, which would be nice. You may find a book in fair condition and pay the same amount for the same book in excellent condition. Customer service was great as always.

Great little bookstore!…read more We stopped in on Valentine's Day and there was a local author signing her romance novel and previewing her upcoming release. They also had a fun station set up to make handmade Valentines - so fun! There was a really nice selection of books, including all of the latest releases, and a variety of different genres. I asked a few questions and was given great recommendations. I'd definitely pop in again next time we're visiting the area!

The Novelette is a charming book store in East Nashville. So many great books to choose from and…read morefriendly service. I will definitely be back!

Helpful staff, great selection, clean and open vibe! This is a great bookstore located right across…read morefrom Target and Panera. I love that the majority of their books are sorted by author and therefore very easy to navigate. There are a few fiction subsections but for the most part all fiction is placed together. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. I really enjoy coming here for books.

Great selection of books and the prices are really affordable. What I love too is that they also…read morehave a large variety of items not just books, such as puzzles, CDs, vinyl records, figurines, cards, etc. The check out process is very quick and easy, there was no long line pilled up. The workers are very helpful too if you need to find a specific book or author.

This tiny little shop for children's books and toys is so cute! The owner is super friendly and…read moretakes pride in her business. A great place to stop if you're visiting East Nashville with kids or shopping for gifts! It's also surrounded by other small local shopping.

Such a cute place in a really eclectic shopping area. I loved the variety of books they had on…read moredisplay. The owner is so pleasant. We found a cute Disney Princess Cookbook that I've never seen before.

This Barnes and Noble anchors a shopping complex at the corner of Mallory Lane and Moores Lane, and…read moreis a classic location that has all the good stuff plus a great café that serves Starbucks! I have been here on more than one occasion solely for the café, but I do find myself wandering the store browsing for a good book from time to time. Most of my purchases here have been books for my nephews and a few corporate/career-based books. The store is always well stocked, well kept and clean. Service is beyond friendly, and they are always so helpful! I legit look lost each time I go in, so I ask for directions and they make sure I get to where I am going in the store. Overall, cool to still have Barnes & Noble brick and mortars around, especially this location!

Came for a book signing and had to drive over an hour to be notified it was moved to tomorrow!…read moreReally unprofessional to not notify the people who traveled to come to this and took time off work with no notification earlier in the day.

As soon as I entered, I was greeted with a cozy atmosphere and the fascinating sight of original…read moreartwork adorning the walls, tempting me to spend more time there. My initial goal was to find a gift for a baby shower, specifically a children's book. I had no idea I would leave with more than just the perfect book. Among the things that make this bookstore stand out is the owner's approach - she strikes the perfect balance between being helpful and respecting the customer's space, never once pressing me to make a purchase. I am already looking forward to visiting again soon.

From the owner: A micro book and art store in Nashville's historic Germantown.read more