The staff were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction for the book I was looking for. I did also take some time to browse and notes that the store has a large selection of topics to choose from. I ended up buying more than what I went in for, but there is nothing wrong with having more books and more knowledge. I will be going back. Prices were the same for new books on Amazon, so I consider that a good deal. read more

Accidentally stumbled upon Royal Oak on a day trip from DC to Shenandoah and the only important thing you need to know about it is they have TWO SHOP CATS AND A SHOP DOG! All of whom are very very friendly! Royal Oaks is a never ending pit of used books! It was a bit overwhelming but I loved getting lost in the stacks and discovering the new ways the employees organized the shelves! They have a newish titles section in the front, as well as fun collectable items throughout the store. One thing to note, however, is they have a LOT of religious and confederacy books. So I, a queer person of color, was a bit nervous roaming the store. The staff briefly interacted with my partner and I and were very nice, though. read more

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I love this place! The staff is friendly and they have an amazing selection, Decent prices. Really a great place to shop!!

Small store, amazing selection, wonderful staff, adorable kitties!!!!! Truly a hidden gem

Love this place! I was killing time before meeting with friends and stumbled upon this gem. It's the quintessential local used bookshop - lots of local history/authors, plenty of used romance/sci fi/classics, and a ton of new and recent releases. Excellent quality and bargain prices! I was able to get $5 off my purchase for buying $20 worth of used books. There are sidewalk books for .25$ a piece. The kitties are cute, the stock is great, the only bad thing is that it isn't closer to me! Definitely check it out if you are in the area. read more

I love this place! It is in downtown front royal in an old building that is crammed with books. Old books, new books, veritable antique books, cards... Royal Oak has some nice perks. They will buy some used books - just bring them in when you come to shop! They also have a rebate card. You get a stamp for every five dollars you spend, and when the card is full you can turn it in for a 15% discount on your purchase! The cards never expire which is an added bonus. They have a good civil war section, and a section devoted to local history including trail maps and tour books. They also have unique notecards and a good variety of autographed books, and will order any book you need if they don't have it. Parking is a bit limited. There is a small lot behind the store which you can access by turning down Stonewall (at the car dealership), and then taking the second gravel lane on the left - this is a back alley that leads to the parking lot. I never walk away empty-handed. Even if there were a chain book store in town (which there is not), I would still shop here. read more

My new favorite bookstore! The owner is extremely nice and wonderful to talk to. The bookstore is super cute and features some beautiful feline friends. There are many books to look through including some unique used and new books. For used books everything is half off the original price unless it's written in otherwise. Outside on the patio there was a large section of books on sale for only 25 cents! I actually found some really good books out there too! Also when I checked out I got a stamp card. You get a stamp for every $5 you spend, and once it's filled up, you get a free $15 worth of books! I can't wait to be back all the time and fill up my card! read more

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Love this bookstore! I always make a point of going in when I visit the area- about once a year. Lots of nooks and crannies to sit and look at a book, friendly kitties and staff, local authors are well represented and they have many unique/interesting books and dvds at extreme bargain prices! read more

Amazing used bookstore! Stopped by this past weekend and couldn't have been more impressed with the friendly service and the great selection. I went in to buy a used copy of a popular book for my friend. When the person helping me saw there were new copies but not a used copy on the shelves, he ran to his car and sold me the copy of the book he had there. I will definitely be shopping at this bookstore again! read more

I've always loved this place. When I lived here this place was always very helpful as a child wanting all the American Girl books and other collections for school. The staff is very courteous and genuinely tries to be as helpful as possibly. It's the cutest bookstore you will ever visit because it will take you back to the 17-1800's. read more

I love visiting this book store. The prices are great and they have a stamp card for purchases. Once it's full you get $15 off!! The selection is great but if you can't find something just talk to Chris, she knows the selection inside and out and has also read just about everything. So you'll get great recommendations for things that pique your interest. Plus cats. read more

How used book stores really ought to be: every single wall space is jam-packed with books, the interior is labyrinthine and the range of subjects is wide and comprehensive. Most importantly, there are cats! There's also a large selection of maps, guidebooks and assorted errata associated with Shenandoah National Park, which makes this shop essential before any long excursion into SNP. The maps and guidebooks are also current, so you're not using old maps. read more

Interesting book store. They sell some new, but mostly used books. There are numerous rooms to go through and all different types of book. Each room will have certain type. You can easily spend hours in there looking at all they have. This is a definite stop for book lovers read more

Lovely used book store! Stumbled upon this little gem looking for a book to red on the porch of big meadow lodge. There is a back room that is not obvious when you first enter. Big selection of old and new. My husband had to drag me out. read more

Note from a local. Great book store! Many pleasant hours here! (Ask for the frequent buyer's card) bought many used, and several rare books here. Attendants are friendly and helpful. Great prices, large selection. Sells on Abe books on Internet. Don't be afraid to ask for a lower price or combine for a deal. A Front Royal gem. read more

Nice selection of used books. Staff has been okay. Not impressed with the VERY limited scope of books they will accept for credit or cash. But that does not diminish the overall reason we go to bookstores. Parking is on the street. But there is usually somewhere to park along the whole block. read more

Ive been going to this bookstore since I was a child (early 80's till current), and all I have are great memories. Wall to wall books which for a book lover it is heaven. You will probably find whatever you want and quite a few more things besides. read more

This place is always open...7 days a week and alway a knowledge staff person on had to answer and question! Porch is packed with 25 cent books and even more bargain books in the back for just a buck! Can't wait to do some Christmas Shopping there this week! read more

This store is fascinating. It's just a 1 minute walk from the middle of town. One can browse through the books for hours. The owner and helpers are all so very pleasant. There are two tiny cats (Harper & Simone) in there that are a treat to meet. I stop by there every time that I'm passing through Front Royal. read more

A great used book store with very helpful staff. The selection of books was excellent but the store organization was hard to figure out. The worst feature was the parking. Granted the recent Winter weather was outside their control but parking is not great even in good weather. I expect frequent customers would overlook this because of the selection of books. read more

This place is a book lover's paradise. I spent at least two hours there on a recent Saturday. There are books e v e r y w h e r e! Mostly previously enjoyed and some awaiting a first owner. Every genre you can dream up. The owners are delightful and just leave you alone to wander around poking here and there, but happy to answer any questions you may have. Love this place!! read more