Just a bunch of crap, seemingly totally uncurated. That is until you reach the front desk and find…read moreit is indeed curated as there is a wealth of Trump memorabilia. Pass. Edit: Also I will say we came to see a bookstore and what we found was just a few shelves of random books, a poor selection both in number of books as well as content. Drove 20 minutes to get here and was massively disappointed. So, to also see the aggressive Trump support was just the icing on the cake to know this place isn't worth your time. Skip it.

An amazing trip down Memory Lane for any true Bibliophile. So many cool and unusual books! As with…read moreany used bookstore worth it's salt, organization is haphazard at best, and you would do well to take the time to really browse the selection. If you do, you will be rewarded, guaranteed. Fans of vintage Science Fiction such as myself will find BBTF an especially valuable stop along your way. I could spend hours and hours here (and have!) and recommend it not only for the price and selection, but for the creaky, musty ambience which brings back fond memories of browsing through classic used bookstores in Boston and Manhattan, back in my college days. They really don't make em like this anymore, and I for one am so grateful that a place like this still exists.

Weirdo Wonderland is a haven for all things nostalgic and spooky. My partner and I make sure to…read morevisit at least once a month to check out their stock. I would say my apartment is almost fully furnished by them (if only they sold furniture lol!) Truly one of my favorite shops to visit in the whole state. The staff is always very friendly and their items are reasonably priced. They also host pop-up events a few times a year which offers a great opportunity for local vendors and artists to get some exposure. Can't wait for my next visit!

One afternoon, my wife, son and I were taking a stroll through the center of Milford near the town…read moregreen. On a telephone pole, I saw what looked like an advertisement for a carnival, but it was for a new store called Weirdo Wonderland. It said it was a store dedicated to all things strange and unusual. I've been obsessed with horror and sci-fi films my whole life, so it sounded like it was right up my alley. I eventually popped in on a Saturday afternoon. I was stunned when I walked in. Lots and lots of horror and sci-fi collectibles. Tons of old movie posters and art prints. Various props, masks, old toys, plastic model kits, comics, and even old issues of "Famous Monsters of Filmland". The owner was very personable too. I'll definitely be popping in again to check out their collection of creepy chachkies.

I love Written Words…read more In addition to books, there's something for everyone there, including book, knitting, and puzzle clubs. (My fave is the Walk and Talk Book Club; we read a short story during the week and discuss it in Saturday morning while walking along the Housatonic River.) There are also movie nights and a group for foodies. If the owner doesn't have a title you want, she'll order it for you cheerfully and usually have it to you within the week. Bonus: The store adjoins a really neat independent coffee shop!

I love little local bookstores and this one is no different. I wandered in and was greeted by…read moreDorothy, who is very friendly and helpful! It's a small book store, but she has a great selection of new and used books. I loved that she had some best sellers but also some classics I had forgotten about or never got to read! The used books were cheap and I found a few for a steal. She also told me she does special orders for customers if there is a book that she does not have in the store. Can't wait to go back for more!!

What a fun store! It is PACKED with books, floor to ceiling. The staff person was friendly and…read morehelpful while being unobtrusive. Why pay full price when you can find your next read here for way less than retail‍?

Penny's Bookshelf is a book lover's dream. I brought in a few paperbacks I've had at home since…read morereading. While you look through the store, the owner determines your store credit and can place the determined credit towards your book purchases that day. My 3 books brought in $10 in credit and I paid $19 for the 4 books pictured. I can bring the books back for credit when I'm finished reading. It's a great value and continuously saves books for the next reader! Also, check their Facebook to place a hold on books!

Very cute little bookstore. Books are free - just donate something. It is not closed contrary to…read morewhat Yelp says.

Open mic Saturdays. Music improv last Monday of the month. Great intimate book store. Uncanny and…read morecommunal space. Kind creative people.

A very small bookshop in rural Woodbury, CT. Couldn't pass by w/o taking a look, but the Sci-Fi…read moreFantasy section was so minuscule, it only took a minute to see that there was nothing there that interested me. Honestly, I've found selections of used books in church basements. That's my report, "Hidden Gem" it is not.

I had a fantastic experience when I visited this store on a Saturday. The two people working there…read morewere incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The prices are very reasonable, and the selection is surprisingly extensive for a small secondhand bookstore. I highly recommend stopping by the Book Cellar in Woodbury, CT--you never know what treasures you'll find!

A charming little shop in my neighborhood that I just found the other day! It's a brand new store…read more(opened in December 2021) and I'm so happy Stratford finally has an independent bookstore! Great selection of new and used books, offering diverse titles and authors! Wonderful relaxed atmosphere with a super friendly owner! Definitely worth a visit!!!!

Such a huge fan of Gilmore Girls! So had to stop by the…read morebookstore that inspired the series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino's "Stars Hollow Books"!! Loved the section dedicated to the Gilmore girls!

Based off the bookstore in StarsHallow. They have a designated small section to Gilmore girls and…read morewill give you a QR code you can scan or a paper copy of all the little places from the show to to look at

Better selection of books than music. Good prices though. And they had a 40% off sale going. Things…read moreare nicely arranged and easy to look through. Didn't buy anything so I didn't get a chance to experience the service.

Thanks to Yelp I found this little gem. When I travel, I've added local bookstores to my places to…read morevisit. I loved this little quaint store. Slightly disorganized, with books, DVDs, and CDs here and there, I absolutely loved it. And what amazing prices!!!! They had a little bit of everything, including both paperback and hardback. Many of the hardbacks were only $1!!!! Considering you're going to pay $20-$30 for a new one, that's a heck of a steal. I managed to get 7 books for $16. I would have bought more but had to buy a bag just to get all of these home as it was. Support local!

I walked in and I was immediately greeted by a dog. I told the owner, who was holding a book club…read moremeeting, that I was happy about that because I had seen a picture of the dog while researching the store and I figured that the dog wouldn't be there anymore because it was a three year old picture. They all laughed. After that, I took a cursory look at the fiction section. Then I wanted to look at the nonfiction section, which was next to the book club. I observed them for a minute out of curiosity. The novel they were discussing seemed interesting. I then spent a good five or ten minutes skimming through a book I found interesting and looking up information about it online when the owner walked up to me and asked me to go to the other side of the store because she thought I was eavesdropping and worried it might make the others uncomfortable. I apologized and sat down in a chair for about half an hour while I waited for the meeting to end so that I could browse that section again, but I eventually had to leave because I ran out of time and needed to be elsewhere. The book selection looked good from a distance. Wish I could have checked it out. At least I got to pet a dog, though.

Possible Futures is a bright, colorful, quirky bookstore in a little corner of edgewood. I came…read morehere for an album-release event hosted by my friends which Lauren, the owner, graciously supported. Walking around the store, I perused through all of the carefully curated book selection from culturally-savvy children's books to invigorating reads on advocacy and change-making. The store's environment is one of warmth which invites you in for a friendly cup of tea or one of their many events like a mahjong night I'm looking forward to attending. Once you make it, you'll want to stay and have a convo with the many regulars who swear by the magic of this store . Everything about this place embodies acceptance and welcome. Possible Futures is my new favorite bookstore in New Haven and I cannot recommend a place more. Bonus: Lookout for Sugar, the bookstore puppers!