Beautiful Antique book store! They sell mostly first editions from all type of books and languages…read moreyou can think of. The value depends on the type of book and how old it is. The librarian there was very nice and told us if we needed any help to let her no. Highly recommend to anyone to take a visit and check it out!

As a bibliophile I couldn't help but be drawn to this elegant book store on Worth Avenue, but this…read moreisn't just any book store. Raptis Rare Books specializes in rare, antique, and first edition books. As a young child, Matt Raptis had a deep love of history which led him into a future career of collecting and selling rare books. In 2016 Matt and Adrienne Raptis moved from Vermont to open their rare book business on Worth Avenue. In 2021 they moved to the gallery space they currently occupy on Worth Avenue next in Via Roma and in 2022, Raptis Rare Books purchased The Harcourt Bindery, the oldest and largest book bindery in the United States. The couple once purchased for $1 a signed first edition of "Catcher in the Rye" near author J.D. Salinger's home which they sold for $80,000. Other rare books that have been in their collection include an original 1859 copy of Charles Darwin "The Origin of Species" and an original printing of "The Cat in the Hat" inscribed by Dr. Seuss. Books in their collection have influenced generations and shaped history and culture. The books here are worth thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to selling individual books the couple will consult with rare book collectors to help them to build their libraries. In an increasingly digital age it is nice to see that books are still valued in our society.

My favorite mega bookstore chain where I enjoy relaxing in their semi-secluded reading sections…read morewhile others browse. Most of the newly constructed Barnes & Noble stores no longer provide a Starbucks for their customers to sip and read. Im assuming they made more money on the coffee than books, but not sure. This location provides the usual sections of Vinyl, Horror, Sci-Fi, Childrens, Romance and New Releases. Noticed that the collectibles were securely positioned behind the checkout counter probably due to theft concerns. I recommend to sign up for the Barnes & Noble Premium Membership and receive 10% off almost everything and earn rewards points to use on instore items.

Love books and reading is one of my favorite hobbies. Found the best looking Barnes & Noble…read morebookstore I've ever walked in to. It feels like an old school bookstore like those up north in the city selling used books. LOVED IT! They even have vinyl records which really brought me back to my childhood. I definitely recommend anyone into books to stop by this location.

An amazing place to lose yourself in for a few hours and find some gems within the aisles at…read moreBookwise. The place is quite big and the shelves are well stocked with old and new books at good prices. It may take a little bit to learn the genres and if you're looking for specific books, you may need to ask the staff for help. The staff here are nice and when I called to ask if they accepted donations, they politely said yes they will accept small amounts. I assume they may limit the amount they accept as there are many boxes of books there that are not even opened or on the shelves yet so they may be back logged. Used bookstores are a rare find and I think it's so awesome to have a place like Bookwise in the local community!

Came in on Labor Day, the owner was there and was extremely helpful and kind. The store has every…read moretype of book you could imagine for a great price. I would return more if I still lived in the area.

Found out about this bookstore around the same time a book was recommended to me. Although I saw on…read moretheir website that they didn't have the book, I called anyway. They were gracious enough to order it for me and, so I didn't have to drive up to Boynton Beach, ship it to my house. I called them on Tuesday and the book was delivered by Friday.

Was searching online for a Black-owned bookstore to ship a large book order. Unfortunately did not…read morefind what I needed locally but Pyramid Books came to the rescue! They had what I needed in stock and were very gracious in getting my order out same day. Thank you to Ms. Denise for your excellent customer service! If I were in the FL area I would be a regular.

I love this store in Firenze. And I am delighted that the shop is open in Palm Beach. I have…read moreordered and had shipped many special gifts from this location. The gifts have always been beautifully packaged.

I bought my very first Il Papiro diary ("agenda" as they call it) in Siena, Italy, in 1985, then…read morewas overjoyed when I discovered another Il Papiro (though called Oggetti) in San Francisco on another vacation the following year. Then, by a great stroke of luck, one opened in Los Angeles (where I live) the year after that. For the following decade plus, I would religiously buy their absolutely gorgeous, unique, one-of-a-kind florentine marbled paper creations. Their beauty and singularity inspired me to fill up their pages and write every day. When the Oggetti in LA closed and I could no longer locate any of these fabulous diaries, I stopped writing regularly, for several decades. But I never stopped searching and hoping. It wasn't just the diaries I had purchased there, I also purchased many other objects of beauty in the marbled paper that they sold in their magical shops. But the diaries were so important to me, they chronicled the story of my life, every year a different color scheme. Those gorgeous colors would burst off the front and back covers, and the spine, and were mesmerizingly kaleidoscopic. I absolutely treasured them and they occupied a special shelf on my bookcase. Once Google made its debut, I periodically would look to see if there was an Il Papiro or Oggetti still in existence, but I never had any luck. Until last year. There to my wondering eyes appeared an Il Papiro in NY and Palm Beach!!! I got right on it and requested to be notified as soon as the agendas for the new year came in. The very kind lady I spoke with did just that, and, with great joy and anticipation, I ordered my very first Il Papiro agenda since 1999! Because the dyes are so individual, not every book looks as it appears on the website, so when I received my agenda, although it was beautiful, it wasn't as perfect for my own personal taste. When I called to ask whether I could exchange it, it was no problem. However, like an idiot, I didn't wrap it carefully enough, and it got damaged on the way back. Despite my negligence, they still provided exemplary, above-and-beyond customer service and took the return and sent me my stunning new agenda which I have been so very happy writing in every night, filling it up with all things great and small, wise and wonderful...and some not...I just finished my latest entry, and although it is very late, I thought, "I have to let the world know how very, very much I am absolutely loving being reunited with the most gorgeous diaries in the world after a too-long absence. Especially after how kind they were to me!" Il Papiro's products are always one-of-a-kind. Although I am particularly besotted with the agendas, I would gladly fill my home with many other of their beautiful objects...if I could afford them! Maybe one day...a girl can dream. Thank you Il Papiro for bringing a smile to my face every single day. I can't wait to fill up many more agendas, hopefully with many more magical moments.

Short story: Extremely uncomfortable, and employee was unhelpful. Walked in and only employee was…read moresleeping on a recliner with a dog next to him. Walked out a few minutes later after yelling at said employee for literally hitting another dog and yanking it by its leash to hit it further. Long story: I walked into Excelsior looking for a comic book on the way to run some errands. Once I stepped foot into the store I noticed a man sleeping on a recliner, with a dog sitting next to him (a small black and white mixed Chihuahua). The man (employee/manager?) acknowledged me by opening his eyes, and then closed them again to seemingly go back to sleep. After looking at the wall for the specific comic (Captain America Steve Rogers #3), I suddenly heard and then saw another dog barking (a grey and white Chihuahua) behind me. Not bothered by it, but confused why the man wasn't doing anything to stop it, I continued browsing the wall. I turned around in the direction of the dog barking once I heard the man stand up and suddenly grab the dog. Thinking it was more of a gesture to put him in a cage to calm down, I thought nothing of it. I asked him if he had the comic I was looking for and suddenly I heard yelping and the sound of the man smacking the dog. Even worse, the dog had already stopped barking long ago, and the man continued to smack the dog. I began walking in the direction of the man to confirm my suspicions when suddenly I heard a smack and then a snarl from the dog. The man had just gotten bit. He pulled his hand back and went to smack with the other when I called out and asked him, "what's going on". He froze, mumbled something incoherent under his breath, and at that point the first dog that was sitting next to him on the recliner began to bark as well. He lifted his hand and started smacking the dog on the recliner as well. He told me, "He just copies what the other does..." He then told me to pick up his iPhone that had fallen on the floor and hand it to him (a call was coming through). He answered and began mumbling greetings that even I being two feet away could barely understand. At this point I was ready to leave but I was frozen in a state of being uncomfortable and scared for the dogs. I tried talking to the man further, and realized he wasn't even responding to me anymore. I walked out, with no intention to ever return.

Any comic book store that has as much enthusiasm for Aquaman as this place deserves my…read morerecommendation. My girlfriend and I walked in on a whim during their grand opening. Unbeknownst to myself, they had a sale on Aquaman ("You know you love his trident," the billboard outside read), so I ended up grabbing two TPBs. The owner was super friendly and outgoing, telling me how much he personally enjoyed reading one of the volumes I was purchasing. I always try to spot board games when I go into comic book stores -- something this place doesn't have, but it's still a great source for comics in Lake Worth that I'm very excited about. Plus, you gotta love a name like "Excelsior!"

I was in the area for the Día de Muertos festival and I am in the market for some unique birthday…read moregifts for a friend. I remembered all of the cool shops on Lake Ave and while walking around I discovered Trinkets & Treasures. This cute shop has a little bit of everything. They had some seasonal items for Halloween, a clothing section with colorful women's sun dresses and the most darling children's sweaters, jewelry, accessories, mugs, home decor, art, stationary, local honey, and a lot of unique items. I especially loved the llama pens and screen wipes that clip onto your key chains, so clever! You know you are in a great shop when you start picking up things for yourself. I love supporting the small businesses of Lake Worth like this one. There are also a number of great places to dine at on this street. Next time you are in the mood for a bite and some shopping, be sure to check out Trinkets & Treasures.

This store was so intriguing! Didn't know where to look first. It's located in downtown Lake Worth…read moreBeach on the north side of Lake Avenue. Parking is free street side. There are so many cool things here -- not only for gifts but for us. We had fun browsing, but I did find one thing that I bought right away and a few more items that I will be thinking about for the future. They have clothes, and a lot of jewelry. They have souvenirs and kitschy stuff, and they have items you'd want to buy for your home. They have hats and accessories. honey and jams and jellies, windchimes, and hanging ornaments, key chains and eyeglass holders, pictures and wall hangings, etc. I wear pierced earrings and there were plenty of these, but just a note that there was an older lady shopping at the time we were there who was thrilled to see a large selection of clip-on earrings. They were snowbirds and stop by each year to buy gifts and she gets a new pair of earrings (or more) for herself. The shop owner is quite friendly and personable. If you have question or need any help finding something, don't be afraid to ask. She obviously enjoys her job and interacting with the public. Now I know where I'll be heading next time I'm in the area and need a unique gift.

Store was overpriced, and as we exited, a mid 60s white woman with gray hair, who appeared to be a…read moremanager or employee, accused us of stealing. She shouted "HEY HEY HEY" while people were outside, accusing us of taking a wooden bracelet. My brother had clearly returned it, and his wooden bracelet was already broken with some beads missing. She didn't even say ANY form of sorry at all after she was clearly wrong. I had a strong feeling that she was watching us. She confirmed my suspicion when she asked me if I was doing alright and gave me a strange look. I will never return to this store, rude employee, and I strongly advise others to avoid overspending on these small, unremarkable gemstones.

Nestled in the Wellington Mall near Macys on the 1st floor right next to the escalators, 925 Gemz…read moreis a true gem. As you walk in, the entire floor to ceiling on all walls are covered with gems, stones, calming crystals, gifts, dream catchers, little trinkets, mood rings, and healing books. There are even Egyptian items, Hindu items, fairies, dragons, and animals made of beautiful stones. So much to look at and admire. Very spiritual. The ladies who helped out were so kind and inviting too. Pricing was a bit high, but fair also bc these are specialty items. Worth it bc you can feel the item before purchasing, versus buying online and not being able to hold it first. Found my incents and burners and walked away with some beautiful stones/crystals too. Thank you!