Went to Barnes and Noble in Reistertown. The store is located in a busy shopping center. Lots of…read moreparking but is tight. The store is clean, offers a large selection of books like any Barnes and Nobles. Clean space and esthetically beautiful. Store is easy to navigate but I could not find a staff member on the floor to help me find a book. There was one main staff working the register and the line was long. When I got to the front, I found out the book I was poking for was not there.

The winter has lasted way too long so I am always searching for a reasonable outing to accommodate…read moremy little. This location has a small, children's section that my son loves. The variety of books are great and the Lego table entertains him. I personally love how they feature books, which has helped me discover authors and books that I had not yet been exposed to. It feels like a family oriented store with a little something for all age groups.

I had the opportunity to be part of an author reading and music event at this location, and it was…read moresuch an amazing experience to be a part of! We used the back patio area, which gave us beautiful views of the expansive grounds and created such a lovely ambiance for the event. It was a really special setting. Inside, the store itself was beautifully laid out, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything about the experience felt thoughtfully put together, and I was genuinely happy to be an author participating in an event there.

It's a cute bookshop but the employees are something else. I was smiling and greeting them. The…read morelonger I was there the more uncomfortable I felt. I thought one of the employees was a customer until she started pointing out books when asked by someone else. A white girl came in looking for a book and all three employees rushed to greet and help her. Running downstairs and everything. If you're BIPOC don't come here. You're better off at Barnes & Nobles. Definitely won't be back. Sad because it was warm looking inside. Don't judge a book by its cover! Also there is a tiny Palestinian section. Just trauma porn for their patrons.

Such a hidden gem! This is easily one of the coolest used bookstores I've found…read more The books are neatly organized despite the huge selection, and most are in pretty good condition, not falling apart or heavily stained like you sometimes find in used bookstores or receive from online thrift book sellers. My favorite part is the pricing. I usually buy paperbacks, which are often only $2-3, making it easy to pick up something new or outside my usual genres without worrying about the cost. The staff is always welcoming and friendly, which I really appreciate. I've visited both the Wheaton and Rockville locations, and while both are great, the Rockville store is much larger with even more books to browse. They also carry books in multiple languages, including Japanese, which was a pleasant surprise. Easy parking is another big plus. I'll definitely be back to hunt for more great reads!

This is one of the coolest used bookstores I've been to, they are part of a nonprofit that raises…read moremoney to support programming for Montgomery County through the sale of old library books. They had an amazing curated selection of band books as well as a whole Harry Potter section and a lot of the latest best sellers. They also take donations, they don't buy books. The staff was really friendly and kind. I picked up a book that is set in Rockville to commemorate the trip! This is a feel good use bookstore because your purchase also helps fund the activities for children.

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.

What a charming new and used bookstore in fed hill. I've seen this store for years and years and…read morenever stopped in. But I was in the area checking out a new vintage store and thought I'd pop in. Retail is kind of dying in this area, but book escape was thriving. There were lots of people in there browsing and reading. There's a really cute back area with a mermaid mural and a reading nook. There's a lot of brand new books sold at 15% off, which are among the best sellers list. I thought in this economy - what a steal of a deal that is! The front desk is right around the front corner and the owner seemed nice. There's a huge selection of music in the corner and I thought that for a used bookstore, it was really well organized. It is a little clustered, but overall really bright and airy and lots of books!

I was out and about on a beautiful saturday afternoon and decided I wanted to read in the park,…read moreonly I forgot my kindle at home so I didnt have anything to read. Since I was nearby I thought id pop in and see if they had anything good to read. I ended up not only finding a book for the day but also a book ive been wanting to add to my collection! They have such a large variety of books and everything is laid out so well. Next time i go i plan on picking up a blind bag of books just to see what kind of wanders I find!

I always love coming in here and getting lost within pages of a book! Always nicely stocked. Staff…read moreis always nice, and most books are affordable , some are pricey .

I used to be a huge lover of books... but Barnes and Noble prices have never been my friend. I…read morehaven't been in one of their stores in ages. But we were over the avenue, birthday shopping at World Market, with a friend and he wanted to check out the new releases, so we went inside. And WOW I LOVE the updated look! It looks cleaner, less cluttered. The whole store seems more spacious, and I didn't have to look out for other shoppers in aisles that I wanted to peruse - I'm hyper aware of the space I take up in my wheelchair. I love that the floor plan inspires customers to wander and explore. I found something delightful around every corner. I couldn't afford anything, so I left empty-handed, but I don't regret going inside. It's beautiful and well-lit.

I came here for a book release event for a new release called Juxtaposition (check it out, it's…read moregreat!). While browsing, I loved how cozy the bookstore was, and the book selection was right up my alley. Not to mention how friendly and funny the staff is. If you want to support local bookstores definitely come to this one! Sidenote: the parking lot is behind the store, and the turn looks a bit questionable but it's the right one.

Snug Books is a dangerous place for my family…read more It features top notch children's items. We are talking an excellent array of elementary aged kids books as well as the cutest stuffed animals. My son and daughter always "hint" at how much they would like certain things. It also features a well curated selection of adult books including the most recent releases on Reese's Book Club (that is why it is dangerous for my wife). During my last visit, I found the staff particularly helpful. My wife had sent me the cover of two books she wanted. No explanation about genre. I took the covers to one of the employees and she looked them up and had them in my hands in less than five minutes. Price wise I would say Snug Books fits in with the other independent book stores in Baltimore. Ultimately you will pay more than Amazon but, in my humble opinion, the benefits of buying local are worth the extra bucks. Oh, almost forgot. Why is Snug Books dangerous for me? It is located right next to Zeke's Coffee...

Charming little shop with lots of rare treasures. A great place to find well cared for books and…read moreobjects. Always a delight to visit.

My partner and I have been venturing into Hampden recently. Charlotte Elliott was one of our finds…read moreyesterday. It's a great little vintage shop. I was pulled in by the bookstore next door. We spent about an hour in there. There's two levels, where books are well presented and deals featured. You walk through the shelves, and you'll see the different genres featured and bins with sale items clearly marked. The upper floor has poetry, photography, gardening, and cookbooks. The street floor has fiction, science books, and women's literature. These are just the genres that I remember. The other side of the store has antiques and other well curated items for sale. You can tell that the owners take a lot of pride in the presentation of their store. I loved it! I recommend anyone in the area to stop by and check it out.

I love this hidden gem. Floor to ceiling rows of used books. What more could you need!?read more

This place is soooooo coooool. Being in a Christian family…read more I'm so excited to find this bible shop. They got toys for kids too. And so many vintage books. Nowadays, people rely on internet, but books are my favorite. Old school I guess.