Ever wish things were how they used to be in the Good Ol' Days? You won't have to at this great…read morelittle bookshop. I have been filling holes in my personal antiquarian history book library with excellent bargains from Sylvia (and son) for many years; both at the shop near Central Square, and at the NHABA Book Fair in Concord. There are some great booksellers out there, so please don't get me wrong, but it's very hard to beat Eagle Books for consistency. Looking for a great way to kill a rainy day? It's well worth the drive to Eagle Books. They're just off the square. Tell Sylvia that Scott sent you.

Stopped here on a whim on our way back from the White Mountains. It was a little out of the way so…read moreI wasn't sure but I'm so glad we did! Another reviewer wasn't exaggerating when they called this a "mecca." Just imagine a labyrinth of floor-to-ceiling old dusty books, just asking to be dug through. And then realizing there is a whole second floor that also needs exploring! Very friendly staff, helped me find a section of books that would have otherwise taken me (literally) hours to find. I will definitely be back, and this might be a new regular part of my white mountain trips. HIGHLY recommend One caveat: It's a bit tricky to find, and except for the sign by the road you would never know this white house is a bookstore. Park in the driveway and store entry is located at the back end of the driveway.

They have a lot of books to choose from...so if you're looking for a variety you won't find…read moreanywhere else...this is the place. Upstairs in the barn is very close quarters and a little hard to breathe...but we were there for an hour and found some good books!

This is a gem of a store; I could easily spend hours here scouring the shelves for antique gems…read more They sell used books here, and you'll find originals here that might look rough around the edges, but their value is gold. You immediately get that smell of old books when you walk in. That leather bound scent that just doesn't exist in books that are made now in days. I always wonder about the people who previously owned these books, were they treasured? given by a loved one? These aren't thoughts I contemplate when I'm at Barnes and Nobles. (Don't get me wrong though; I live B&N) It's worth a visit, even if you don't end up buying anything.

Excellent selection! Highly edited!…read moreI found clean used copies of Muriel Spark, VS Naipaul, Herman Melville. I always try to stop by when I travel on the 91. It's a real place of love and integrity.

Game selection has gone way down hill. Gamestop gave me more for my trade in…read more.. I was told on entry if I wanted cash for my trade I would have to come back another day. The place has gone way down hill over the last 5 months or so.

Not bad. Most of their stuff is overpriced, but you can sometimes find good deals mixed in with the…read moreoverpriced items. Great place to preorder Vinyl's, and friendly service.

We were quite excited to check out this bookstore during our vacation. We had just arrived in our…read morecar with our 13-year-old Labrador Retriever (we planned to take turns in the bookstore with the other hanging out with the dog), when our cellphones let us know that we were under a tornado warning and should take shelter immediately. We had no place to go, so my husband ran in and asked the manager/owner if, given the circumstances, we could take shelter there until the emergency was over. We thought, given the types of folks who tend to run independent bookstores, that question would be a no-brainer. To our stunned amazement, he said no. "Nice" guy. Our everlasting thanks to the employee who ran out into the parking lot and helped us find our way to the local Tractor Supply Company, where we took shelter. We give this place 1 star - zero for the bookstore and its owner and five for the employee, because at least one person in that place has a truly kind heart.

Owner was very helpful and a nice selection! We stopped in after walking near the river, and he…read moregave suggestions for around town for our short stay.

What a tonelessly snarky fellow. The tall one who periodically visits the cafe staff, where he…read moreconverses in loud yells. I brought two books to the counter today and took a moment to look in my bag for my book discount bookmark for him to stamp. I carefully put my laptop, wallet, glasses, and clean paper wrapper containing the cafe's fresh veggie sandwich half, all on the broad counter for a moment, in the manner of Lucille Ball. I'm old enough that she was my mentor in a special graduate class on clowning, eons ago. But the bookstore clerk zeroed in on the sandwich. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter. This is a bookstore." Who talks like this? Yes, the wrapped sandwich was anomalous there, matter out of place but for a moment. He had no right to sound this way, but I apologized. The purchase came to under twenty. He was so excitedly thrilled by this. "You can't have a book stamp because you didn't spend twenty today!" He bounced as he said it. New to the discount program because who cares, I quietly accepted this news. "See?" He went on, "Look. It says so right there, right on the bookmark!" I gave no reply to him. "But, of course, everyone just hates to read!" There was no humor going on. He was claiming the right to scold an old person for being nothing but that, in his eyes. I'm older and small in size. What a bully! I looked him in the face and said, "What is wrong with you?" Off balance, he said, "Nothing. This is just what's called having a sense of humor." He turned and sped off. There was no 'thank you' to complete the transaction. To me, a comic to the core, incivility is not humor at all. It's disrespect. It's a man Indulging in meanness towards an older woman because he can get away with it here and there. "Get your greasy sandwich off the counter," was so inappropriate to say, to anyone, the cruelness of it must have felt like free-flight. It was so absurdly rude he brought to mind Monty Python. I spend up to $400 a month on books. I find everyone else here at Toadstool polite, but similarly distracted and disinterested in the customers, except for the owner. But no one else is disrespectful except for this guy.

We've loved every visit to the Toadstool. They have a wide selection of genres, a friendly staff,…read moreand cafes at both locations. I've even had used books ordered without any problems. They also offer events and an invaluable source of community to the surrounding area. My only hope/wish was for extended evening hours in the summer.

We always to go often to buy coffee and pastry and then sit with friends and play scrabble or…read morechess. Recently , we were told by the manager to leave because the game was taking too long! All the comfortable upholstered chairs are gone now " because the homeless pee on them! " What is going on over here? Why are the homeless pissing on the furniture and it totally goes unnoticed? Why is coffee area short staffed and customers given a time limit to sit at the tables? Also need gluten free pastry options. Disappointed

This is my go-to store because it's the closest location and while I occasionally have the problem…read moreof damaged books, the staff is really understanding and helpful. Today I was there and found the book I was looking for; Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne. But the pages were damaged and I'm very particular about the condition of the books I buy. So I asked a man on staff if they had anymore copies in the back. He came back with multiple copies so I could pick the one in the best condition. It was so sweet of him and he really made my day since I was about to walk out without asking. Ended up buying two more books because of him! Thank you!