The book selection is limited but they had a lot of games to choose from. The D&D miniatures…read moreselection was alphabetized which was much appreciated.

We were disappointed in this "book" store. Perhaps we were thrown off by the name. We thought it…read morewould offer a garden of books, but it just didn't seem to have all that many books on anything but a very few subjects. It seemed to be more geared toward games, toys, video games and graphic novels. We were in and out in no time, and we normally spend a good deal of time in bookstores. There was nothing in there of interest to anyone in our family. If you are into gaming or graphic novels, this is your place.

This used bookstore occupies the entire first floor of an old home in downtown Plainfield. It…read morefeatures every subject imaginable and has one of the most impressive selections of books that I've seen this side of Powell's. Case in point: for the last two years, I've been searching for the English translation of the autobiography of composer, Richard Wagner, a book that has been out of print practically since before it was printed. I looked in bookstores in NYC, in Portland, OR, in Maine, in Massachusetts, and all over Vermont. The Country Bookshop was the only place that had a copy. Finding it, and finding it reasonably-priced and in great condition (especially for a 100+ year old book) helped justify yet another road trip to Plainfield. The store is a maze of bookshelf-filled old rooms. You could easily spend an entire afternoon in here. The books are, for the most part, organized on these shelves. The hardcover fiction section (my personal favorite) has disappointed me on repeated visits simply because the owner has stacked boxes in front of the bottom two shelves and the last thing I want to do while browsing for books is have to move around boxes. Nevertheless, I typically leave the store with a smile on my face and a book or two in hand, so I can't complain too much. The store is out of the way (I only make it out there once or twice a year) so I understand if anyone is hesitant to make the trip; but if you do, I think you'll find it a worthwhile trek.

This place is actually kind of enchanting. A place you'd half expect to take a wrong step and…read moreaccidentally knock over a thousand-year-old translation of the Voynich Manuscript. Well okay maybe not THAT crazy but still... I've made some pretty wild finds in this place. A little pricy but definitely has that "Vermont used bookstore" magic going on. I just wish they were open later!

Cute lil book store on Main Street! They had a great selection of different genres! I picked up a…read morefew thrillers that I had been looking for and some puzzle game books that I hadn't ever seen before. The service was fine. The ladies running the counter are nice and leave you to look on your own, but they're there if you need them. They claim to be a new and used bookstore. I didn't see any used books mixed into where I was looking, which meant all prices were normal for a new bookstore. Overall a wonderful visit and a great local bookstore!

when i first added this store to my itinerary, i was expecting a typical new and used bookstore…read morelike i would find locally. what i found was much more- zines, stickers, and other gifts were found amongst interesting titles i hadn't seen before. my friend found a book that he couldn't find anywhere else in print, and i picked up a couple zines that spoke to me. i would surely come here again if i'm in the area!

Waterbury has some great restaurants, cute shops and one of the area's best bookstores. Nestled…read moredowntown just off Main Street with a nice parking lot, it looks like a cute and cozy home, beckoning you to enter. Inside is much larger and book displays are well designed and thought out, enticing and encouraging you to peruse for your next reading adventure. The owner works hard to curate books from every genre, staying on top of current best sellers, while also offering a great section of local Vermont authors (of both fiction and nonfiction) , games, cookbooks, stationary. There is something for everyone's tastes and preferences. The owner and employees are all very friendly and knowledgeable. They'll gladly order what you'd like if you can't find it in stock. She often hosts events, so follow their Facebook page to learn more. Prices are reasonable and it's always hard to walk out with "just one more book." The store is located next to a lovely coffee shop: perfect combination for a new book to take with you as you sip and dine. If you live local or just visiting, I encourage you to see all they have to offer. Supporting indie booksellers is so important and also rewarding. You won't be disappointed.

Love this bookstore. The selection of local authors is great and the kids section epic. Can't miss…read morebridge side books if coming through Waterbury or ...central VT really

What a wonderful bookstore! My new favorite! This place is run by volunteers, and instead of paying…read morea set price for a book, you donate what you would like to pay for it. Upon entering, it seems a bit small, but there are rooms in the back you can access if you ask. They actually have an impressive selection. I love this bookstore!

From the owner: Secondhand Prose is a used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum. All…read moreof the books on our shelves are donated by the community and the store is staffed by volunteers. Every purchase is priced by the buyer, knowing that all funds support programming at the library. Community members donate the books, you name the price, we pass on the funds to the Athenaeum. It's win-win-win!

An awesome indie bookstore selling both new and used books. The selection of books was great and…read morethe prices were very reasonable. This store attracts book lovers, so I had a wonderful conversation about horror novels with one of the patrons. I then had another wonderful conversation about romance novels with the cashier. Go support a local bookstore and buy some great books.

Wonderful book shop in walkable downtown Burlington. Nice curation. Comfy chairs. Used and new…read morebooks.

This is a relatively small collection that's nestled into the excellent South Burlington Public…read moreLibrary. It has limited weekday hours, but the selection is surprisingly good for donated books, and the prices are cheap. (There are certainly more good, cheap, used books here than at the overly touted Crow bookstore downtown!) It all goes to support this jewel of a library, and I heartily recommend it.

The best place in town to find used books in good condition at a GREAT price! The volunteers are…read morefriendly and it is an awesome place to browse. The location is beautiful, in the Wheeler Farmhouse on Dorset street - it is a bit hard to find but worth it!

The owners of this gem of a book store know so much about books and give the best recommendations,…read moreand the bread is fabulous

You're immersed in the sweet perfume of books as soon as you walk in. There are piles upon piles,…read morean improbably large number crammed into this small bookstore, the cacophony recalling a wild, lushly overgrown garden -- or perhaps a cheerier version of the bookstore in "The Neverending Story." It's just (dis)organized enough to maximize your browsing enjoyment. You stumble across unexpected delights in the many nooks and crannies! But if you're looking for a specific something, the kind owners are immediately there to assist... and expound upon similar reads you might enjoy. They're like living, breathing Spotify playlist curators for books. Good ones. Tempest also carries puzzles and a massive selection of movies on DVD. What's on display in the store is only the tip of the iceberg. The rest of the iceberg lives in the owners' garage, we're told -- but they're happy to dig out whatever you request. Sadly, we're only in the area for a few weeks of the year. Most of our time is devoted to skiing and on the days when skiing isn't ideal, seeing friends. But next December, I vow to (1) set aside a full day for a proper browse and chat with the fascinating, brilliant, and well-read owners; and (2) do all our holiday shopping here. This store is a true treasure, clearly a labor of love.

I never had a problem with the old owner, but I only interacted with him twice, and he was…read moreprofessional. I'm happy there's a huge used bookstore in Burlington since the two stores on Church Street carry mostly overpriced new books, and there are some other issues I have with these two stores, so I don't shop at either. I have already found some great used books at Speaking Volumes, and hope to find more in future. The Fiction/Literature section is voluminous, and I'm hoping that eventually the Sci-Fi is separated from the Fantasy--that's an old categorization that was already outdated in the 80s. The Mystery section is pretty nice with Christie, Hammett, Chandler, and others. Overall, this place is a reader's dream.

SPEAKING VOLUMES IS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! if you are reading this review AFTER may 2026, disregard…read moreall the previous reviews that talk about the awful old owner. the vibes are completely different and the new folks are trying really hard to make it a great, positive place. i already found the selection to be better&pricing more fair. give the new speaking volumes a chance--i am already looking forward to going back.