I love delicately curated old bookstores. Were there something for everyone, magic just under the…read moreold leather books. They have done a phenomenal job of creating such a cozy space with lots to offer.

The Library of Congress is a heap of garbage in comparison to this cathedral of the written word…read more This collection has EVERYTHING -- best sellers, rare gems of publication, maps, postcards, and much more. The staff have an eye for acquisition and know their stock like the back of their hands. Customer service was excellent and a smiling proprietor was behind the counter the whole time. Will be making frequent trips back to support this incredible shop!

Really impressed with this bookstore. They have everything!…read more They have a coffee shop inside. There is section that is dedicated to used books. Lots of toys for children as well. Plenty of new books and a lot of unique ones that you would not find at a Barnes and Noble or similar bookstore! I was unable to leave empty handed after a visit to Givens Books.

Really love this book store. They have a huge selection of both used and new books, and they have a…read morecafe coming soon. There's also a section with gifts, and a toy section for kids. The entire store is nicely decorated, including down to the book shelf labels. Everything is also well organized. It's clear that a lot of time and effort has gone into making this store a book lover's dream come true.

A vast collection of books on many different topics. They are on several levels. Friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff. Very reasonable prices for used books.

Stopped in here on the last day I lived in Lynchburg. I was missing out. This is packed full of…read morebooks. Three stories worth. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The books are reasonably priced. Worth a day trip to Lynchburg.

This is my new favorite spot in Appomattox. Cozy leather couches, the smell of books and coffee,…read morecreaky hardwood stairs... SUCH an incredible atmosphere. I got the iced Campfire Cold Brew, which was delicious. The staff was friendly. And they have open mic on Thursday nights. I'm going back with my sister this week to check that out. In love with this place!

Love going to Blaine's! We always have great service! They have the best smoothies & frozen hot…read morechocolate!

This quaint independent bookstore is located at 112 Market Street in a small building right next to…read morethe Historic Roanoke City Market Building in Downtown Roanoke. I have always been fascinated by bookstores, especially ones of this size and nature. So today I decided to walk in to explore it first hand. One of the things that impressed me the most was how clean and well organized it was. From the shinny windows of its storefront to its clean floors and shelves. As I entered, I received a warm welcome by a young lady employee with a nice personality who you could tell she loved her job. She most enthusiastically explained what they had available and where everything was. They carried bestsellers, new fiction, and non-fiction, classic and local interest books, along with high-quality used books. BNF features books about the Roanoke and New River Valleys and the works of local authors along with a special selection of Appalachian fiction and non-fiction. They also provided special orders service, helping find hard-to-find books, and book club specials. Their collection also includes the works of more than 50 local and regional authors and the surrounding areas. Book No Further isn't just a bookstore; it's also a gathering place for the community. The shop regularly hosts book signings, author talks, and book clubs, featuring celebrated writers and spotlighting new talent from the Blue Ridge region. Before leaving I had the privprivilege of meeting Doloris Vest, one of the co-owners of Book No Further Bookstore. I thanked her for the great contribution she is providing to the Star City of Roanoke and its community with her engaging bookstore. Books open windows of knowledge and opportunities as well as provide value and entertainment to all of us. With her creative imagination by incorporating different book clubs, community members gatherings, and many other diverse events, she is contributing to the quality of life of this community and to making the City of Roanoke so special.

This fun little bookshop was in the heart of Roanoke's downtown area. There was a smaller upstairs…read morearea with (from what I recall) children's books, while the lower half held fiction and other genres. There were also fun trinkets such as stickers and bookmarks. The staff was helpful and friendly. Would definitely visit again when in town. While the downtown area itself is relatively small, there are tons of shops and restaurants to explore. So if you're interested in visiting this bookstore, consider coming with an appetite so you can make an evening of the adventure!

Do you like books? Of course you do. Go to Daedalus. Do you like unique spaces with lots of…read morecharacter? Obviously. Go to Daedalus. Spend an afternoon getting lost in the stacks. Find something old but new to read. Just vibe. You won't regret it.

What a gem! We spent nearly two hours here and it could have been longer if not for dinner plans…read more Don't miss any of it -- from the attic down to the basement, if you really love books, you'll find volumes everywhere that catch your eye. Like any good bookstore, this place is longest on literary fiction, both paperback and hard cover. There are also some fun author deep-dives near the register (Bruce Chatwin, John McPhee, etc). Make sure you read the shelf notes, too, for the occasional joke like "fire-creating" (volcanoes) right above "fire extinguishing" (firefighting, etc). We filled our entire shopping basket and really should have just gone for another.

This location has a pretty awesome selection of manga and magazines. I come in probably once a week…read morefor both of those things. Anytime Leah is working, she's extremely friendly and goes out of her way to ensure I get what I'm looking for. I'd recommend this location over others I've been to.

This B&N is a mixed bag for me. While the associates are…read morefriendly and seem to have general knowledge of what they sell, and the store is clean...It has its downsides. For starters, how do you offer a cafe and free wifi, and only have one place with outlets? Seriously, the only place you can sit and study and charge your laptop is with three tables...with a big power strip. But, for the other tables, there are no outlets. Seems a bit off. Why offer the service, if you don't provide places to charge adequately? My last issue is the bathroom. I can't speak for the women's bathroom, but the men's bathroom is always a mess. Now, I know a lot of that has to do with customers who don't care and will make a mess...but, this place is clearly not doing hourly checks. I have seen the bathroom a complete mess...paper towels all over the mess, excrement all over the stalls, and urine everywhere. So, why aren't the bathrooms being checked every hour or two? Other than those two negatives, I really have no major gripes with this place. I rarely buy books here, mostly because they are overpriced (you can find most things $5-$10 cheaper on Amazon or Target) but I do enjoy coming here to read on my iPad or hang out on my laptop. The staff makes it a nice experience.

Came to visit the city, walked the shopping area and stopped to just browse ended up getting some…read morebooks after wards. I enjoyed the ambience of the store it was cozy inside and so many books to look at. The book shelf's went up to the ceiling. The shelves are organized by alphabetical order and then genres. The prices of the books were more than affordable and in good shape. The owner was nice and sweet.

Such a cute and quaint bookstore. And the staff make it so much better…read more My husband and I were in Charlottesville for the weekend. With a rainy weekend on tap, hiking was out of the question so we went to the Downtown Mall and wandered through the stores. I love Charlottesville...I want to live here. But that's a story for another time. Back to the review. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the nicest person I encountered all day. She was taking down Christmas decorations but offered her time to help us find our next read. She also offered some restaurant recommendations and went above and beyond to help us as we shopped. If course we bought books! She was so lovely that I would have bought something even if I didn't want it. We went to Blue Whale later that day and it was like night and day as far as shopping experiences go.