This had to be the weirdest thrift store experience I have ever had. We were drawn to the shop by…read moregoogle and the zen name & signs out front. At first we thought it was closed because all of the lights were off. But the main door was unlocked and we entered. There was 3 people sitting at the table in the middle of the store - they stared us down but didn't say a word. We wondered the entire store which was primarily books, movies/dvds/VHS & furniture, with a few odds and ends. I think my definition of "gift store" is different than theirs because I didn't see much that I would categorize in that department. The odor in this store was the usual thrift store aroma, with a splash of...something very unpleasant. We saw what looked like a music venue in the back with a few guys talking really loudly from that area. After wondering the store, we started to work our way to the front when one of the gentleman practically ran to follow us out. When we looked back at him, he pulled out his key and dangled it indicating he was locking the door behind us, still not saying a single word to us. Out of probably 5 people in that store, not a single one said anything to us. If they were closed, they should have locked the door behind them - it was Saturday late morning.... I would label this more as a used book/music/movie store. I definitely won't waste my time here again. Such a weird experience!

If you're looking for a retro beatnik kinda feel music venue with contemporary artists this is your…read moreplace. Not fancy by any means but a perfect place to practice your musical art. Non judgmental, nice folks, you got the picture. Couches, beer and wine, pizza too. Come by just hear hear the artists. And Carson City has a vibrant and excellent music scene. Open mic on Fridays too. In the thrift store there are wonderful treasures. Very eclectic mix of music memorabilia, fun retro stuff. See ya there!

Just the whole vibe was amazing also I loved the mango mousse such crunch wow I'll never forget itread more

We visited this very cute coffee shop / book store twice over Memorial Day weekend. Yummy iced and…read morehot coffee + tea in unique compostable to go cups. Do not come expecting a fast to-go breakfast/coffee. In total took us about 45 minutes to get our coffee + food, but the staff were very upfront about the wait-- there a was a sign about the wait in the line, and they let us know that the food would likely be delayed. Many little seating areas, books available to read, free wifi for an hour. Staff very charming and took their time to make sure our order was aligned with what we wanted. The vegan hot mess sandwich was phenomenal!! Accommodated for both vegan diet and nut allergy. Worth the wait for us! I hope to come back next time.

This place is awesome. I was visiting South Lake Tahoe and wanted to check out the closest comic…read morebook store. The store is really clean with a good selection of new and old comics. They even have a few boxes of 25 cent boxes. I found quite a few comics to complete a few series I started collecting years ago. What a great deals. Robert and Tim were super nice. One of the comics I need was not in stock except for a pack of 4 and I didn't need the other 3. Tim was willing to break up the package so I could buy just the one. They were so nice and accommodating. I will definitely be visiting again next time I am in Tahoe.

What a great comic book store! Found some goodies! My inner child was so happy there was so many…read moreold Disney McDonald's toys and I remember having every one! But I found Kidas crystal and I'm so happy to have that again!!!!! Also had to add to my Captain America collection Thank you for having a shop!

From the moment you walk into this bookstore, you feel excited. It doesn't even have a traditional…read morebookstore smell. Maybe the vast number of vinyl records balances out the dusty paper. (Which I do love BTW) This store has one of the most intuitive layouts I've ever encountered in a bookstore, and the selection, wow! After making all of my selections, I spoke to the owner for a bit. He seems to have a passion for finding everything interesting and unique. What a nice guy! I tried to keep it reasonable and only bought four books, but I already have plans to go back, and I reached out to friends who are in the area to see if there's anything they need! It seems more critical now than ever to have as many books as you can so that we don't lose history.

Big selection of used records Well categorized…read more Plenty of parking Very happy with our finds

Enjoyed the selection and variety of books to choose from. The store layout is easy to navigate and…read moredisplays books with as many covers facing out as possible. Great pricing!!! Even found a few Superman Comic Books to get framed for a friend.

Sadly, the Reno area is extremely lacking in good quality used bookstores anymore. With the loss…read moreof Zephyr Books many years ago and the Book Gallery in Sparks, there just aren't enough quality used bookstores any longer. Grassroots Books is a very good used bookstore with a lot of variety of material-- children's books, DVD's, some records, gently used paperback and hardcover books. Hours are flexible for when they are open, however, they only buy books on Thursdays during the afternoon. I have never been tempted much to sell anything to them over the years, as they tend to be quite choosy with the material that they want and don't want. As a longtime book collector, this is important to maintaining a quality used stock and helps with inventory management. I highly recommend Grassroots for your next book adventure!

We are so lucky to have this store in our town. Wonderful unique items are for sale and lots of…read moreNevada-themed gifts. There are beautiful crystals that you can tell were chosen with care. The gem of the store is the owner Jeanette, who knows everything about rocks and crystals and has the sweetest, most generous spirit. This is the place for getting that special something for a friend or something lovely for yourself.

I love going to this store. There's always unique things to look at and every turn of your head you…read morewill notice new things! When I visit I take many laps around the store so I don't miss anything. This is a great place to find great gifts or to treat yourself and buy some things for you. The owner is so kind. She creates a wonderful experience for each of her customers and treats each interaction with such kindness and generosity. This spot is such an amazing stop in downtown Carson City. Stop in and enjoy the shop! I will definitely be a regular here!

I'm completely stunned by how much I loved this shop. They have an incredibly wide selection of…read moregames from pretty much all generation of consoles ranging from common to super hard to find. Everything I saw looked in great shape as well. I was even able to find one of my grail games in perfect condition, and with the original strategy guide, at a surprisingly decent price. Scarlette was also very helpful in tracking down a few other games on my list. I'll definitely be back for those in the coming weeks!

Retro replay is the video game store where you wanna be!…read morePersonally I like them better than GameStop and other shops. But... I grew up with the N64, game Boy color/Advance, Xbox, & PS2 though. Great selection. Great prices. Friendly staff.

Support local bookstores! I love this one; it's a little cozy bookstore filled with books! There is…read morea good selection of books with all of the genres. They also have stickers, shirts, and pins. I like following them on Instagram, I find out about author signings as they're plugged into the local community. The owners are very friendly and sweet! Definitely come check them out!

Thistle & Nightshade is a beautiful little bookstore in the West Ridge Offices, Suite 838 in Reno,…read moreoff of Mae Anne. Owner's Annie & Alex have owned this wonderful Bookshop for a year and a half to date. I thought the selection, service, atmosphere and Customer Service was a Five Star Book Buying Experience. Not only is the Bookshop warm and inviting for everyone but there are different rooms to sit and enjoy your book choices and cozy seats to relax and read in. Also, this is a great little store for kids with a beautiful rainbow room and lots of books to choose from. I love the sticker rack and all of the local Artists who have their art, jewelry, bookmarks and other cool wares available to purchase. I thought their pricing was very fair and I will be back again. Thank you to Thistle & Nightshade Book Shop and Owner's Annie & Alyx, for creating such a lovely Bookstore and shopping experience. Julie A