Owner is really cool guy and very knowledgeable. Great shop with lots to offer. Lots of books and…read moresome antiques. Nice pricing. Great conversation and atmosphere. Definitely worth going.

I really liked this place. I should say that I'm giving it five stars based only on one visit…read more.. and that's not the way I would usually do it. But I was just passing through Middletown, where I used to have family connections, and found myself walking along Central Avenue... when I saw the store-front for Crab Apple Books. An excellent supply of books - of all types! I am interested in history, history of science, and older books - and I found good examples of all, at very good prices. It is also a coffee shop, and it looks like it could be a mellow place to hang out for a while. Not too much happening on Central Avenue - but it would be cool if this were the start of life coming back to downtown Middletown!

A bookstore with a resident cat! I could not resist stopping in. The store seems small but a lot…read moreis crammed in, including some really kitschy cool decor (many discreet 'not for sale' signs to be noted) as well as a lot of items featuring cats that resemble Winnie, the shop cat. There also is a second floor which may be dedicated to a children's area; not positive as I didn't go up there. I am always on the lookout for old books as in 70-plus years, but not a whole lot in that department here as far as sorted items. There was a big stack of aged books but not catalogued. Believe me, I would have gladly pulled up a stool and reviewed the entire stack but as is often the case, the impatient husband was waiting in the car so I couldn't prolong my visit. I did grab a great sci-fi classic by Isaac Asimov; the book is pretty beat up but one dollar! Also spotted a tote bag featuring cats and books so that went home with me for sure. There are places to sit if you want to chill and read for a while. The lady behind the counter indicated that I could contact them for any old books I am searching for. Happy that they have Sunday hours and looking forward to a future visit.

A gem of a local bookstore. Staff have always been kind. Decent selection of used books. Hosts MANY…read morefun events. Worth checking out. P.S. located right next to an Italian restaurant and Whitt's custard shop 10/10 date night.

Love this store. Great selection, helpful staff. A great place to spend a few hours reading. Clean…read morestore and restroom.

Lol, only allowed one pack of Pokémon cards? Seriously. I…read moreget the scraper nonsense. It makes me mad as well. But ONE PACK. Yeah, no thanks.

This is a cool and big used bookstore. There are some special editions and they do book binding…read moreand repair. There is a basement and then several floors to spend time checking out books. The service was really nice. There are a lot of older books and not as many newer books. I did think that the sections were well organized and alphabetized so it made it easier to search through. The prices were good as well. It's a nice place to come and browse and look for a hidden gem of a read.

I don't even know how to begin to describe this store. So many floors I believe five? For a book…read morelover it's like visiting the Mecca of Midwest bookstores. Owners are fantastic people and so knowledgeable about various genres of literature. Warning: Make sure you're not gonna be doing any other shopping after you stop in here because you're gonna walk out with plenty of books!

Every employee here is so kind and helpful! I came in a few weeks ago looking for the book my book…read moreclub most recently picked. One of the employees helped me find it and we got to discussing books that we had both read by a different author. I appreciated the discussion and the employee's suggestions. The cashier was very kind and friendly too! This location seems to have a good selection of books.

Love a good book store! The service was great as well every person was very kind and Knowledgable!…read moreSuch a wide variety of books you're bound to leave with something!

Sarah (the owner) was really friendly and helped me find a Bible that I wanted. I love physical…read morebookstores, especially locally owned Christian ones. This place is a gem!

I visited this store looking for a few birthday gifts. One of the ladies working (Laura) literally…read morewatched my toddler & read to him so that I could focus on shopping- talk about stellar service! I found everything I was looking for and was treated so kindly. We will definitely be back!