Support local bookstores! I love this one; it's a little cozy bookstore filled with books! There is…read morea good selection of books with all of the genres. They also have stickers, shirts, and pins. I like following them on Instagram, I find out about author signings as they're plugged into the local community. The owners are very friendly and sweet! Definitely come check them out!

A slightly hidden little bookstore always feels whimsical. That's exactly how I felt about Thistle…read moreand Nightshade. The bookstore is aptly named as it evokes a kind of mystical feeling-perfect for a bookstore. It was a little hard to find the place as the entrance is inside another hallway and the signage didn't have lights on at the time. But once you go inside, it is very welcoming with the dim lights at the entrance. But they do have better-lit reading areas by a window in the back. What I liked about this place is how organized and well labeled everything was. Even though it is a smaller bookstore, they had a great selection of newer and older books from different genres. I do remember that they had some books on sale, but that was a specific selection. So happy to support local bookstores!

Best bookstore in Reno by far! Owners are amazing, super cute location and book truck, plus their…read moremonthly book club is so much fun!

From the owner: We are a VERY small bookshop that operates out of a box truck! We converted the inside by adding…read morewood flooring and lining the walls with bookcases. Metal fold-out stairs lead into the truck where book lovers will find thousands of different titles geared for readers of all ages and phases. Very briefly we had a pop-up location inside Sierra Water, the cutest plant shop in Reno, but we chose to close it up at the end of February. Visit the truck at Riverside Farmers Market on Saturdays...switches to Sundays in May!

Has all my favorite authors! Including Debt the First 5000 Years by David Graeber which I picked up…read moreon the clearance rack. Has a great selection of radical kids books which is so helpful as a little free library steward :-) Staff is nice and helpful and thankfully balances the best interest of the cats with being service minded. So glad the cats have a room where they can get away from people if they're not in the mood to be friendly.

I came here on Saturday April 25th for Indie Bookstore Day and this place was PACKED. It was hard…read moreto navigate to the fiction shelf as there were so many people looking for new books to add to their collections. My genre of choice is Romance and I did not see a dedicated Romance section. Luckily, "House of Cotton" was on my TBR, as I had bought and gifted it a few years ago. So I snagged it and paid. The two workers behind the cash wrap were friendly and took the time to make me feel like I was the only patron in the store, despite what was probably an onslaught for the day. Rad Cat also has a curated selection of stationary and journals to choose from if that's something you're also in the market for. They have a section for cats you can interact with, however with the amount of people that came through on this day, the cats were also overwhelmed and weren't able to be interacted with. Which is totally fine and made total sense for the day.

Purchased two books, they came in the mail quickly. Peeled off tape holding box closed to easily…read morere-use the box in the future. Unfortunately, the softcover book to be gifted to my sister had two diagonal bumpy tracks right through the title of the book. No - I did not use a tool to open the box, plus, it was the book on the bottom, not the top book. I seldom return but prepped the book and box and got ready to buy a post office shipping label, then thought, hmmm, I'll call to make sure they know that I don't want a refund, just a new unmarked book. The woman on the phone was helpful. Three days later the gift book arrived, unmarked !! Thank you Barnes Noble staff.

This is the most well-stocked Barnes & Noble bookstore I have ever been in. Their fiction section…read morewas incredibly diverse and had a lot of my favorite authors. The shelves were brimming and there was plenty of staff on hand to help find things and answer questions. Normally, I am an independent bookstore supporter and I do still buy the majority of my books from smaller independent booksellers. Unfortunately, I haven't found an independent bookstore in Nevada -- North or South -- that compares to the likes of Vroman's in Pasadena (if you have a recommendation, I am all ears). That said, if you are in the Reno area and want a brick and mortar bookstore with a huge selection, this is the place. And they do offer some decent discounts, so keep an eye out for the books that have been marked down. I was able to pick up a first edition of Patti Smith's new memoir at 50% off!

I recently visited Mystic Rose. I would give the ladies working there five stars for their customer…read moreservice and giving us information regarding their classes. (You can find their class schedule on the web and I would definitely say that is worth a look-see!) There is parking right in front of the store and it is just off S Virginia St, easy to find. The reason for the three stars has to do with inventory. This is not a large shop so one has to consider space available for merchandise. However, there was not much of a selection and the prices were fairly high. I realize that it is becoming harder to run a brick and mortar store front everyday, but I found the merchandise to be "stale" and dated. (ie: no latest tarot decks, books, etc.) I also felt like if I were to return in a month or so, it would look much as it did the day I visited, with the same merchandise in the same place. It may be that "Mystic Rose" concentrates more on the classes and readings and such, but that's not why I came. I miss the well-stocked metaphysical shops of the past and would love to see a sample tarot deck or book before I purchase it... I guess those days are gone.

A small but complete shop of jewelry, crystals, books, oracle cards, divination tools, and more. I…read morewas lucky enough to visit Mystic Rose just before Christmas, simply because the Carson City friend who picked me up at the airport needed to stop at this store. I had time to peruse the selections thoroughly. I particularly enjoyed the large selection of crystals, and the availability of guides and books that explain how to use the crystals. I ended up buying a hunk of Angelite, and I'm happy that I did. Their selection of divination cards is small, but, again, a nice variety. In particular, I was pleased to see that they carry the Animal Wisdom Cards. I complimented the store owner on this, and we had a nice conversation about the uses and power of this particular deck. There are a few more items upstairs. There is a large second room that is used for classes. I only had a few short days in Nevada, which precluded taking any classes. If I were in Reno for a longer visit, I would definitely want to sample a class or a reading. Small, yes, but a solid, representative selection of various items. You'll never find everything in the world here, but you'll get a nice variety and/or introduction.

You think your GPS has shown you to the wrong location, but this book nook is located inside the…read moreNevada Marketplace which is inside the Reno Town Mall. The mall looks deserted but there's a used book store there. Equal parts fiction and nonfiction older books. Big selection of cookbooks. Pay at register by the marketplace's entrance.

Small consignment area inside the Marketplace. Quite a large assortment of cookbooks, DVD's. Books…read morearen't particularly well organized. Relatively small collection.

Five Dog Books is not very easy to locate. It's on a residential street in a converted house with a…read moresmall sign out front to declare the treasures inside. I mentioned this to the owner; he replied that he only wanted the serious book buyer to find him. I think he succeeds in this wish rather well. He also has the most messed up hours I've ever seen and he rarely keeps them, so it's nearly impossible to visit more then once. The shop isn't incredibly large, but every room is tastefully shelved and in proper order. I felt, though, that I was not allowed to simply shop. The owner insisted on reading excerpts from his favourites tomes. All I wanted to do was to shop for a few books, I did not want to entertain "open mic night"! While the selection was incredible, the owner was annoying and just wouldn't leave me alone. He only accepts cash and there is no wheelchair access. Both of which are not good for me.

Ah Five Dog Books. I have a lot of misgivings about the place. Located in the old residential…read moresection of Holcomb Avenue (fairly close to the Citgo on South Virginia), Five Dog is located in a somewhat rundown house. The sign is no longer than, having been taken down. Manuel does indeed have the most inflexible hours that I have ever seen, the store is more by appointment than having any actual set hours and he is somewhat eccentric. His selection of Great Basin history/Native American history is absolutely excellent, as well as his selection of philosophy and literature. He does tend to go around quoting Jorge Luis Borges quite frequently, which makes it irritating to actually concentrate on browsing for books. He does not accept anything but cash or checks, which is also quite frustrating and will occasionally decide not to sell a certain book to someone after they have made a selection. Why are the books on display and priced if you do not want to sell them? Very irritating. If you venture to explore Five Dog Books, bring cash with you and have two or three hours to devote to talking to Manuel. Despite his limited hours, his knowledge of literature is incredibly diverse and voracious and his literary insights are fascinating. You will learn something when talking to him.

I haven't been to Recycled records since they moved to the new location. Shame on me! There so much…read moremore room so the selection is massive. The most important thing is they are not only helpful but honest. Thanks guys!

Stopped by after a long time and was pleasantly surprised by the new space. The larger layout makes…read morebrowsing much easier, and there's a great variety to explore. The staff was welcoming and helpful throughout my visit. A few more hard-to-find titles would make the experience even better, but I'd gladly come back.