Was obsessed with this haunted little bookshop from the moment I saw their window display (see…read morepicture). Inside, curated sections of adult horror old and new, novelty books, and my favorite: ghost books (etc.) for kids! We walked out with one of my favorites, Gustavo the Shy Ghost, but I could have purchased the entire store. It's small but the employee was super nice and I'm sure everyone loves working there. The Gustavo book, hardcover and gorgeous, cost an expected 20 dollars. I'd be happy to spend all my money there, really, please stay open. This shop really adds to the already high charm of Mystic.

Very cute bookstore! If you Love books this place is for…read moreyou! Many great book finds for all ages! Fair prices. Friendly atmosphere from staff. Great place!

As Connecticut's equivalent to Strand Book Store in Manhattan, Book Barn is a bibliophile's…read moreseemingly bottomless treasure chest! Indeed, dispersed at three distinct locations, BB provides three seemingly bottomless treasure chests. Be prepared to spend several hours browsing their shelves and, if you're game, to buy several armfuls of books. Be prepared in other ways. At the main location, the Barn and its many satellite sheds have some aisles that are damp, dusty, and musty, so if you have respiratory allergies you are advised to wear a face mask there. And while you're at it, dig into your spelunker gear and wear a headlamp, because some of the corners and bottom shelves are so dark you must strain your eyes to read the book spines. Nevertheless, such perils are worth enduring when you arrive home with your trove of cherished books. 5-stars for buying books at Book Barn. An advisory about selling books to BB. You might return home with half of your books unsold. Lugging heavy books from home to car trunk to BB and again to car trunk and again to home rarely can be worth your time and effort. Best to leave at home your paperbacks, and to bring only your hardbacks, as you are more likely sell most of your hardbound books. And best to arrive in the morning soon after they begin buying books, else you must wait in line behind other people selling their books. But, and this is the big BUT. At the conclusion of their hasty appraisal of your entire load of books while you watched helplessly as they rummaged through your trove, be prepared for disappointment, if not humiliation. What they offer to pay you is dismal. They quote you one lump sum for your load of books, never for individual books, but the outcome is as if for, say, your scholarly hardbound book published by an academic press, a first printing in mint condition with its dust jacket intact, they will offer to pay you one-tenth of the price at which they will eventually sell it. To its credit, BB is hardly different from other used book stores in its book buying protocol. Unless you are impoverished, you're better off saving yourself the time and trouble, and instead to donate your books to your local public library. Yet, even your public library will be as selective and unwelcoming, and most of the books they do accept from you will be sold at their annual book sale. The sad fact is that 99-percent of all used books, when measured solely in monetary terms of resale value, are totally worthless. 3-stars for selling your books at Book Barn. So 4-stars total.

This place was cool, goats are my friends. we went to all three stores. Tons and tons of books. the…read more service was great and helpful. And I believe the prices is way below retail. So definitely good value on books.

Love love love ! Super cute place. I love to read and they had so many options !!! Can't go wrong…read morewith a good book.

THOUSANDS OF BOOKS!!! Any book you can possibly imagine!! This nostalgic book barn has many things…read moreto offer, including some friendly cats and a few goats that you can treat with some snacks! Anything from drama, teen, horror...not sure just ask!! Staff are friendly and very helpful! Books are always being traded, sold and donated so there are always different books available! Big chess board, kids play area, mazes and and all around family environment! You can always count on them to decorate according to season/holiday! It's nice to step out of the world of technology and sit down and relax with a good book!!

Great selection of books to choose from. The owner Jill was very knowledgable about the books my…read moreson was interested in. We will definitely be back!

Stumbled across this bookstore on our way to dinner. Owner was pleasant to talk to. Plenty of books…read moreto choose from. Only wish I had more time to browse the shelves. I will return to do so!

This is my husband's and son's favorite bookstore. When we visit Mystic they actually go every day!…read moreThey have all kinds of good reads for every interest. Recently, it was expanded to include two large rooms. The front room features new releases and popular, classic novels among others. The room proceeding it features academic subjects such as politics, history, economics, etc. The atmosphere provides a sense of calm, which coincides nicely with the already relaxed atmosphere of Mystic. Before the store itself is a statue of a whale, a hallmark that can be found throughout Connecticut, just as shell statues can be found throughout New Jersey. With beautiful editions of books of every variety, you will not be disappointed!

Stopped in quickly on my way home from New York after wanting to visit for years, and I was…read moreimpressed! Cloak and Wand is such a cute shop with plenty of Harry Potter magic throughout. Of course, I had to try their version of an iced butterbeer, and it did not disappoint. The associate who helped us was so friendly and helpful, taking the time to explain the different beverages and options. I will definitely be back soon to try more!

If you're into Harry Potter, all magical and whimsical things, this place is a must visit. There's…read morea gift shop and potion bar inside. What else is inside? You guessed it, cloaks, wands, brooms, and more. At the potions bar, you can order the drinks on the menu or create your own. I had one that tasted like butter beer. It was good and sweet! Overall, its a cool spot to visit especially if you're into the magical, wizards, and witches stuff.

This is the nicest used bookstore I've ever visited. It's charming, clean and very well organized…read more Happens to specialize in all the topics that interest me - art, photography, poetry, fiction. Lovely owner. Couldn't be better. If you love used books, be sure to visit here!

Friendly, smart, knowledgeable owner, exceptional selection, comfy reading spot, a touch of west…read morecoast atmosphere on the East End. Directly across is a microbrewery and little deli place. Features excellent art, botanical, and regional books as well as the $2 paperback great children's section, history and unusual books. Will keep you thrilled for years of visits.