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    Greedy Reads

    4.8 (49 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tina I.

    this place was absolutely whimsical and I will always buy my books from them. The associate that helped me find books was super helpful and very knowledgeable on everything. And as a creative person, I loved their branded merch. They even had a map of the different independent bookstores in Baltimore that you can go and visit which I thought was pretty cool as well.

    Brittney S.

    Visited Greedy Reads for Independent Bookstore Day and had a time! The staff is amazing! Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. They have little notes with info about the books, which got me interested in a couple books that wouldn't have been on my list otherwise. The prices were fair and I loved that they had other cute items like stickers and greeting cards. Will definitely be back!

    Stephen H.

    As I was looking through the selections on various tables, I thought to myself that I could easily be best friends with whomever is curating the books. For a very small space, this shop has an EXCELLENT selection.

    Ana B.

    The original greedy reads location is here in fells point! This location is super tiny, but packed to the brim with really great literary books and they have a children's corner. With book popularity, I've noticed as of late a few books are not in stock but they can ALWAYS order them for you. They do offer a membership program, but otherwise greedy reads is not known to do any sales or discounts, so expect to pay regular book prices! The owner Julia is really friendly and Santiago, the general manager is such a gem. You can always walk in and talk to them about books. Their event last weekend is always such a great hit. Also don't sleep on their cruise events where you do a book swap and sunset around the harbor. It's such a fun event. This location can get hot because the door usually stays open as it looks like a townhome.

    Michelle B.

    This is a small, independent bookstore located in the heart of Fells Point. Parking is difficult close by, I'd recommend parking several blocks away toward Patterson Park and walking over if you can't find nearby. Though they do have a small selection as a result of the size of their shop, they carry lovely limited edition covers of books as well as stickers, tote bags, and a range of books from fiction to nonfiction. I did see more ""indie"" books here as well as books that are trending on reading websites / Goodreads. I am told they can order a book for you if they don't have it in stock which is nice as I prefer horror and didn't see a lot of books regarding that.

    Ren H.

    Cute little corner bookstore in Fells Point! I've passed by this store so many times but hadn't stopped in yet until today. A motivator was to use the Women Run Baltimore Yelp check-in offer to get 50% off a paperback book before the deal ended. The store associate there was friendly and helpful with my questions. It's a packed little store but has a really good selection. I'll def be back!

    Austin G.

    Just off the main street in Fells Point is a bookstore with one medium-sized room filled with all types of books from novels to cookbooks to coffee table books. I was impressed with the selection of cookbooks in the way back.

    Bookmark with very cute illustration of the storefront. Makes me happy to see it peeking out of my book
    Jaimie E.

    Bought a book here for the first time today and had a great experience. Needed something specific for my book club, and saw online that they had the title in stock at the store. Their online catalog/search function was very easy to use, but before walking over I called just to make sure the book was still in stock. The staff person confirmed there was one copy (very friendly customer service) and I let them know I was on the way. I walked to the entrance and saw that they had some outdoor ventilation inside the store from the front door (COVID-friendly), which I appreciated. The store itself is small and cozy, and absolutely stuffed with books! While I didn't have time to peruse all of their selection, I did see that they had a main display with the works of many Black authors that I'd like to go back and dig into more. I walked around some of the display tables to see if I could identify the book I was looking for, but ultimately went to the (masked ) staff person by the register to inquire. They pulled the book out from behind the register-- I'm guessing they set it aside for me which I considered very thoughtful since there was only one copy and I needed it on short notice. They rung me up quickly and told me they really hoped I enjoyed the book-- and this person had a real warmth about them that made me feel like they really meant it, so I left the store with nothing but good vibes from the super friendly interaction. Later when I got home I saw that they had stuck a very cute branded bookmark and vinyl sticker inside the cover for me. The artwork on the bookmark is very sweet and a reminder of this friendly local shop, and the sticker is thick and good quality, perfect for the collection I have on my water bottle. I'll definitely be checking this store for the next book I need for my book club before going anywhere else!

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    We get almost all of our books here. Helpful staff, calm vibe, and a good variety of books for a small book store.

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    All ways the best for those hard to find ones - great to have a neighborhood go-to spot! Go there!

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    I could get lost in greedy reads every sunday, and I do. They have everything and can order you anything they don't! We love them

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    4.8(193 reviews)
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    For the price, can't be beat!…read more The model is simple: donate your books (up to 7 boxes per visit). They give them away for free! According to their website, you can't take more than 150,000 books per visit, so don't be too greedy, you bookworms! They sell 1-2% of donated books to cover overhead, but everything else is volunteer basis, keeping The Book Thing a free community even once a month. Be prepared to wait in line. We arrived at 11:45 so most of the big rush had faded. They let people in on the hour, with a max of 100 people in per time. If you arrive after someone leaves, they can let you in to finish that hour out. You could make a day of it - there are several cafés, breweries, and restaurants in the area that you could visit before or afterwards. Inside there are three rooms - red, blue, and green. They are organized by genres. A warning: this is not for claustrophobic people. It gets crowded and while people are generally polite and respectful, you will rub shoulders with plenty of other bibliophiles. My kids enjoyed it, though Child #1 was a tad overwhelmed and Child#3 wanted to get out of his umbrella stroller and run around! They all picked out something that was just for them. My wife gathered several books and I picked up a couple for myself. When you leave, you need to count your books and tell them that number (for their record-keeping) and your ZIP code. Other than that, it's a great deal, not to mention a fun way to meet other folks in the community. One parent reminisced about how her (now grown) daughter used to love a series that my middle child was looking at. I overheard one woman asking about a particular genre and a volunteer told her that those usually get picked over pretty early. So while there is more of a wait and higher demand closer to opening time, it sounds like there are some choicer items that are available then. DONATION - there is a small one-way road that leads around the back. After the morning rush, it seemed like it moves quickly. There's a small parking pad where you can pull up and give your books to some volunteers. Parking - it's Waverly, so pretty much street parking and you will have to look. We lucked out and saw someone leaving their spot right by the donation drop-off, so we were able to park close. If you have a bunch of books that could use a new home, come donate them here! If you are curious about grabbing some new books for yourself, drop on by! Just check the website for specific dates - it can vary from month to month what's available.

    Such a cool community completely FREE resource in the city! I first heard about bookthings in 2023…read moreand this was my second time coming here. It has been in operation since 1999 and filled with volunteers and they now own the building. It's only open once a month now but I guess it used to be more. As a tip - go closer to the hour like on the :45 mark otherwise be prepared to wait an hour. People from all walks of life come here. This operates on donations so I dropped off my books and got in line. It is a bit overwhelming and the books are organized in categories. It is fun to browse but there is a chaotic energy that I don't always love. I don't think I would go back - I much prefer the little libraries! After standing in line, when you walk in, you do have to adjust to the brightness. It's a completely free resource. You can take as many books as you want. When you check out you just tell them the total number of books and your ZIP Code. It's amazing this free resource exists - make sure you don't hoard (like the two women in front of me who were on their fourth entry of the day). Make sure you partake in the recycling of the system. Take books back take new books and keep this amazing free resource in the community.

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    Viva Books

    4.4(7 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown

    This year I set a reading goal: 2 books a month. Somehow I am still on track, and I needed books 21…read moreand 22 to read for November. So I stopped into Viva Books for some fiction for purchase on my way back from the Central Library. This store has used books and some recently published books: I'm not sure if they're new, but I saw Carmelo Anthony's memoir in there, and that was published this year, so pretty new if not completely new. I picked up Go Set A Watchman (paperback) and Blood Child (also paperback). So I'm set for November! The book selection leans heavily toward art books, famous, classic writers like Albert Camus, Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, and Franz Kafka. There are books in there that are lots of sociology and thought books, some Baltimore-focused. But they also have comics! Just a nice hodge podge. I have been in before not long after it opened in the spring, but I didn't bring money: This time I was prepared. The only thing that could improve this place is if you could sit and read awhile. I love bookstores where you can sit and read! There is seating in there, but with covid, I didn't think it would be ok for me to lounge about for an hour. When the pandemic improves a bit more, I look forward to hanging out a bit. Finally, the owner is a really nice and cool person. This is a great spot for a bookstore! Will be back in a month, maybe sooner.

    Very cute and cozy bookstore. The owner is versed in literature and her number one employee,…read moreGermaine, is the cutest black cat in the city. Definitely a great place to stop by.

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    Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse

    4.0(252 reviews)
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    I actually am not vegan whatsoever, so I was a little nervous to try this coffee shop for the first…read moretime, but WOW, holy flavor. I ordered a breakfast burrito, and it's been three days since I had it and I'm still craving the taste. Who knew you could make tofu taste so good? I didn't like my vanilla iced coffee as much, but that was my fault because I should have asked for more vanilla flavoring. I really appreciated how much parking there was on a Sunday afternoon, and in my opinion, it's one of the best co working spaces in Baltimore. I would 100% come back to this coffee shop and maybe spend more time browsing the books next time!

    I'm real torn here. I wanted to LOVE Red Emma's but I did not. It was cool, but certainly not in my…read moretop 10 of spots I went to in Baltimore. Let's start with the best part: the bookstore. You're not going to find everything here, but the sections that are curated are top-notch. I got a few books about abolition and a handful of poetry collections written by locals. This is, in my mind, the best part of the place. There's also a big selection of zines, and the person working told me I could choose some free posters. Then there's the cafe part. All vegan? Sounds amazing! In reality, it's quite expensive and just OK? Like, I've been a vegan for nearly two decades and I've eaten my fair share of vegan food around the world. And the food I got at Red Emma's? I paid $20 ish for a cheeseburger with applewood smoked bacon, and it tasted fine, but it wasn't great. I don't know, I was expecting something more delicious, not something I could have made at home for 1/4 of the price. Maybe it was just that I choose the wrong item, because there are other items on the menu that also looked good. Of course I get that because it's worker owned, prices might be higher. I get it. But it was still disappointing. And the people working were nice but sort of disinterested. Some more good things: They sell Palestinian sodas, which I love. There is an option to prepay for a meal or a drink for someone less fortunate. They open their bathrooms and space to members of the community, which means anyone who is e.g. unhoused can use the space. It seems like the spot is doing a lot for the community, which I admire. A lot of people were there working on their laptops etc., so it seems to be a space people like to hang out and get stuff done. I plan to come back next time I'm in Baltimore to give it another chance, so stay tuned.

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