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    Mary's Paperbacks

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveUsed Bookstore
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    A small place
    Brian S.

    A whole heap of books Mary's is a small, one room used book store that manages to fit in a whole bunch of books in a relatively small space. You have to be careful walking around in here or you'll knock over or step on books. Not a place where you can spread out and browse, things are definitely tight inside. Most of the books are paperbacks and most are mushy romantic types. A few hardcover, historic or science books but the vast majority are lighter fare. Mary can be found in front with her head buried in a book. She is friendly in a quiet sort of a way and you get the feeling the purpose of the store is so she can have a fresh and new supply of books for her own enjoyment. I definitely get the impression that she would much rather be reading than talking to me but she is polite and doesn't look too disturbed when you interrupt her reading. The stores takes in old books and gives you credit so you can take out new ones. Almost more of a library than a bookstore and you wonder how in the world she can pay her rent. But apparently she does because the store has been here a while and it constantly gets a new bunch of books. Every time I go in here the entire store looks different. Not a place to find the latest best seller or a book on quantum physics. If you want a conventional bookstore go somewhere else. But if you want a sci fi, mystery or especially some good mushy stuff this place is hard to beat.

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    11 months ago

    This is a geat store for books. Prices are very reasonable. I always find something new to read.

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    3 years ago

    A nice friendly bookshop with an excellent selection of classic scifi and fantasy. Happy to stumbled on this place.

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    6 years ago

    Great selection & prices! Plus very friendly staff...now my go to for used books in the area :)

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    5 years ago

    Great little bookstore with tons to choose from and very reasonable prices! I will definitely be visiting again!

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    6 years ago

    This store is a a Gem. Books are arranged so you can find exactly what you are interested in. Check it out. Vast selection of books.

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    Twice Told Tales

    4.7
    (6 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    This is the place to stop if you're into Trollbeads! I had searched to see if there were any local…read moreretailers as I really like to see before purchasing and this came up (relatively close - still a nice day trip). I was blown away when I stopped in at the selection of not only Trollbeads (more on that) but interesting items. There was a huge assortment of antiques, new crafts, cards, books, vintage furnishings - you name it, I think they may have carried it! But, back to the beads - Karen came over and she was just incredible. She clearly knows her Trollbeads and a total newbie like me learned so much from her probably less than an hour, it was amazing. Not to mention the huge selection. And, the really affordable prices on many beads that you just won't find anymore. I found Karen to be so helpful and charming and honest. It was a really nice customer experience and I highly recommend visiting Twice Told Tales for anyone in the area. Plus, the downtown is really nice with an assortment of quirky stores and restaurants (and plenty of parking). It really is a hidden gem!

    I stumbled spin this fun shop on a stroll. At first when. I walked in I saw lots of things that…read morelooked like nothing I would be interested in. BUT there is a great selection of old books, greeting cards and made in the USA items!! I am so happy I came in and was lucky to find things for an upcoming baby shower! Also shout out to the owners Nephew for being so helpful in the store!! Hopefully she had a great time at the baby shower!

    Heartleaf Books

    Heartleaf Books

    5.0
    (12 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    It was a bit cold outside and I needed to kill time so I was delighted to stumble across this…read morebookshop! First, I love that they have free non perishable goods outside for people to help themselves as they need it. The shop inside is very cute, they have a diverse selection of books inside a cozy space. I liked how it was organized, enjoyed featuring of local artists work, including cards and bookmarks. Prices were what you can expect from a smaller book store, nothing incredibly expensive and overall a good deal. They also had a pile of books by the door that were completely free, which I thought was a great idea. Definitely a great place to stop by if you're looking for a new read!

    My favorite bookstore, hands down…read more The team at Heartleaf has created such a welcoming & eclectic environment. They've carefully curating a wide variety of stories, accumulated so many sweet little goodies & knick knacks, & built a wonderful, irreplaceable community in Providence. They put a LOT of effort into highlighting BIPOC & queer authors in their collection. The range of genres & narratives - especially considering the tiny size of the store - is a masterclass in diverse inventory. The very best thing about Heartleaf, though, is the manager. She alone is worth a visit to the store. If she's napping, it's a cardinal sin to disturb her. You'll just have to come back another time to give her a scratch behind the ears. (Penny is the manager. Penny is also a cat. I promise I'm not randomly scratching humans behind the ears.) Thank you Caroline & Mads for everything you do. Long live Heartleaf!

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    Pourings and Passages

    Pourings and Passages

    5.0
    (7 reviews)
    25.4 mi

    I have been wanting to visit Pourings and Passages for a long time. Books are my favorite thing! I…read morelive a good distance away and last weekend I was finally in the area so I stopped by! It was about 15 minutes before closing and I quickly looked around. I saw a great selection of used books and I was greeted by several people that worked there. They were so friendly and we had a great conversation about books! I will definitely return when I have more time! I highly recommend this store!

    I stopped by here on my way back from a dr appt and when I had searched for "used bookstores" on…read moreyelp, it didn't even pop up! I actually found the location on Apple Maps. I was extremely satisfied with the planner sticker section. Some of those stickers are $15-$20 per booklet and these were 2$ each.... Granted most had a few stickers missing... nonetheless a great deal. They had a card section for all occasions and my only complaint is that the cards were rather thin!!! I also liked the washi tape section -- many floral options and they even had sets available (maybe included in pictures). There is only 1 entrance despite many doors to the outside and it is a little musty inside ... but I expect that from a used bookstore. Large children's book section and large Christian book section... and then just about everything else can be found here as well. Parking is adjacent to the building and had a handful of spots available for patrons and then hardcovers are often less than 5$ in this store. I will definitely be back! Thank you!

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