Great little bookstore with lots of nooks and crannies to pore thru! Stopped by with my daughter to…read moreperuse the impressive selection of music CDs. Staff there were very friendly & helpful - spent quite a bit of time browsing up & down the aisles. As expected there were some bargains to be had - we'll definitely be back!

10+ boxes of books worth nearly 4000 from a private collection and they offer less than 70 for the…read morelot without looking but just asked to fill boxes. You are told a lie on the phone and then disrespected when you arrive by not even having books looked at. My guess is they cut the spines and scan to sell to ai as heard in the news. Bad news bears.

What an amazing local book store. And they don't just sell books. They have a vast array of…read morestickers, socks, totes, journals, pens, and other book ish goodies. Plus a ton of books to browse. The way they organize makes it really easy to find your next favorite book. They have staff recommendations but also have a ton of genres so it's easy to find what you want. They also have a very generous rewards program! The staff is super friendly and caring, and able to order what you want if it's not in stock for you!

I deeply wish I could give Curious Iguana 10 stars. It's an independent bookstore, so it's already…read morehigh on my list. But it goes so much further. They are inclusive and welcoming, and their selection is fantastic. The children's section is one of the best, in terms of inclusive books. My kiddo loved it when she was little and now enjoys the middle grades books. I love the selection of horror/mystery/true crime. One of my favorite things is to buy books that are staff picks. They have not let me down. Their staff highlights the best books. The pricing isn't lowest you'll find, but I'm ok with that because I'm supporting people and a message, and not a big chain. Also, they host a ton of book events. There's something for everyone!

Physical bookstores are few and far between but this one is a nice gem in Frederick. It's big, nice…read moreselection of books and they have done a good job of shifting to other retail things. Toys, games, stationary, music, etc it feels up to date. The Starbucks inside is big with plenty of seating and drinks are solid. Service is good. The staff here are overall helpful and friendly which is really refreshing. As a Lego nerd I was really surprised with their selection which was impressive for a bookstore. Decent deals on their legos and their books. It's nice to support local and smaller businesses that are getting harder and harder to find. This place is a cozy retail space that has 3rd space vibes for you to hang out for a bit while you shop and get a coffee. Would recommend and will be back.

Walking into a Barnes & Noble is like walking into a time capsule. I say this since when you walk…read morein it has not changed since the late 90s, early 2000s. Almost everything is identical as to when they really were growing. That can be said about this location. It felt like it was built a long while ago and they haven't done anything to update it as of yet. Obviously the sections have changed a bit in terms of size and what is offered overall. I found it surprising that they still had a vibrant DVD section (although I am sure they switched over to Blu-ray). The café in the store was going strong while I walked through. I will have to say that my purpose from coming in here was to take a trip down memory lane, and that was about it. I didn't need a book, or magazine, I just wanted to dip my toe into a bit of nostalgia.

Fun shop with so many unique finds. Books of all kinds, Knick knacks, games, you name it, it can…read moreprobably be found here. It's two levels and stuffed to the brim with items. Shop owner is very kind and even got to meet his pup(: I got some cool miniature books and a metal bookmark from here, both well priced. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!

Great cozy atmosphere. So many interesting books. I used…read moreto come more frequently when the Whites Ferry ran.

Great selection of Vintage Science fiction paperbacks. Prices are fair. Definitely beats ordering…read moresingle issues online . My issue is the large modern price stickers. Yes, easily removable on a gloss surface, generally. HOWEVER, direct-to-paper pricing stickers are a complete dealbreaker for 1960s-1980s matte paperbacks. Vintage paperbacks from publishers like Ace, DAW, and Ballantine used uncoated covers. Trying to peel them off with alcohol or ever a dryer ruin the book's value and is heartbreaking for lovers of old paperbacks. It's unfortunate.

A MUST for all book lovers and anyone looking for fun, creative gifts. We just couldn't get over…read morehow creative and unique the decor is AND an amazing amount of books at excellent prices. Don't pass this shop up!!!!!

This is a quaint and retro-cool little bookstore. It's nestled inside the mom and pop-style small…read moreshops and businesses of Lake Anne. Staff is super nice. Would also be a great place to bring your kids to read and explore, in the back room.

Worth a special trip! While small this little bookstore has a remarkable diverse collection which…read morechanges all the time. It is warm and cozy with great service. The books are in excellent condition and a great value!

They took all the books I was trying to get rid of textbooks self help gardening fiction ans non…read morefiction

The selection is AMAZING. So many books, so little time! The staff was super pleasant and easy to…read morework with when I asked to leave my growing pile up at the front while I shopped more. Everything is very well designated and prices are more than fair.

An insta reel led me to Books for Life, and I'm so glad it did. Used bookstores are often…read moreoverwhelming. Books for life is not. It is organized in a very easy to identify way. I took my 12 year old, and she thought there was a small section appropriate for her, but for me... oh my gosh, I withheld because there were so many gems that I wanted to bring home but held back so that others could enjoy the selection, too. I'm talking hardcover, sprayed edges Onyx Storm for 10 dollars. How is that even possible??? Needless to say, we will absolutely be back, even with a 35 minute one way drive. Oh, it's in a totally nondescript warehouse space but is clearly branded. They also take trade ins, which I'm guessing is part of how they curate their selection. Lots on BOTM offerings. Go, just go. You will have zero regret, only new books.

My new favorite used book store. It's like the selection was catered specifically for me and my…read moredaughter. We will be back soon!

I have been going to McKay Used Books for many years now. As a teacher, I really like seeking out…read morechildren books and teacher books. My husband likes to browse music books, and all sorts of books. It is simply a great place to go and wander and find those books that speak to you. The prices are great too. Now don't just wander, be sure to buy those good books!

HUGE used book store and well worth the drive!…read more Their trade in process was really straightforward - when you walk in there's a trade in counter where they ask you to put your books into bins. I had one large bag that I sorted between two bins, one for books and the other for single issue comics and DVDs/non-books. About 45 minutes later I got a text that my trade-in was ready. I came back to the same counter after browsing the store and they offered me in-store credit or a lower amount in cash. They also returned the items they didn't want and I had the option to take them with me or leave them as a donation. I think it was a fair deal for what I donated, and I opted for the in-store credit. The store has a great mix of used books, dvds, comics, vinyl, and more that's pretty well organized. I will say there's a fair amount of duplicates of certain titles and it was interesting that some were priced higher than others - so check all the labels! In general the prices were reasonable with a few exceptions - I saw a really worn copy of a new hardback that they were selling for the list price ($35!) even though it had been out long enough that other books sellers were discounting it already. But then I also got a box set of dvds for $10 and a bunch of kids books for $0.50-2.00. It was easy to spend that in-store credit!