I first came across Twenty Stories after going to Aleppo Sweets right next door on Ives Street. I…read morecame back to Twenty Stories on Thursday, July 25th. When I walked in, Alexa was packing books and told me she was getting their teal vintage bookmobile (love the color) ready for Newport Folk Fest. I informed her I only wanted to take a look at the cards and Shorthand notebooks. She said as long as I didn't mind the mess, I can take a look. The store is spacious. By the front (cash register) is the card wall and the notebooks section (LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks, Moleskine notebooks, and Shorthand notebooks.) I was so excited to see that Twenty Stories carried Shorthand products when I had first popped into the store. I have a few items from Shorthand and their quality is superb. Shorthand is a stationary company in Los Angeles specializing in creating tools for productivity and creativity - notebooks and office supplies that strike a balance between being functional and aesthetically pleasing. I purchased a lavender reporter (a compact notebook). The cover is letterpressed with Title and Date lines. At checkout, I was given a free Twenty Stories bookmark. Also don't forget to check-in on Yelp to get the offer - 10% off your purchase. I didn't use it this time, but will definitely use it next time. I learned that every month, the two owners, Alexa Trembly and Emory Harkins, hand-select twenty titles to feature in their store. They sift through hundreds of titles to find the most inspiring, innovative, and thought-provoking books out there, and at the center of the curation is a diverse list of authors, themes, and publishers. They also bring their bookmobile to different events. If you are in the area, you should check out Twenty Stories if you are a bookworm or a stationary aficionado.

I could not find the location. First I tried this location on Ives, and then I went to the stores…read morewebsite and used that to find a location a few doors down. Another business was firmly there. It was like an incredibly cold and disappointing scavenger hunt that I also lost.

This bookstore is fantastic! There are so many affordable books to find at this charming spot. I…read morelove their huge selection of beautiful notebooks to pick from. It is a smaller bookstore, but it has a lot of popular books available and a great selection of used books. There is an entire section of used books marked at a great price. I loved all the natural lighting that spilled into the space. While I didn't end up interacting with anyone who worked there, it felt like the staff was ready to answer any questions based on an interaction I saw with a cashier and another customer. There is metered parking right in front. I'd recommend checking this bookstore out.

If you are in downtown Providence, this is a great stop not only for books but also for souvenirs,…read morefun items, and vinyl. The store is well stocked and large for a downtown shop. The selection of books and music will make you spend time searching for your favorite. Street parking or public transportation are the best ways to reach this store....in addition to walking....

Such a fantastic shop run by super sweet people. Super plus that you can bring your pup along and…read morethey have treats. They always have the books I am looking for as well :)

Love books on the square! My go to spot for holiday gifts or baby shower books. Great selection and…read morefriendly staff. PLUS they are dog friendly.

My new favorite bookstore!!! Alex, the owner, is kind, enthusiastic, and creative - I now consider…read moreher a friend. There's always something happening here and every time I drop by I'm happy to see there's always a couple of small groups browsing or sipping some hot chocolate. It might be a small space, but you don't feel small here - you feel welcome and there's always something to catch your attention, whether in the new books or used books. Definitely consider becoming a member - top tier is $50 for the year and gets you free access to book club events and 10% of your purchases. This area and this cute part of the street NEEDED this shop!

Cozy, adorable little book shop with the sweetest owner who loves to chat about books! It's a small…read moreshop, so you won't find everything in stock, but they will definitely find you what you're looking for. They will also take used books for trade-in. I love that they have a used book section so that you can get some good reads at affordable prices. They also have a little coffee nook where you can drop a dollar and make yourself a coffee or a tea. The seating area (along with the rest of the shop) is so serene and pretty. I can't wait to bring my kids here as well. There's a cute little kids corner with games and kids books.

This is a cute little book shop along the strip. It's like out of a romance novel---by a cute crepe…read moreshop, coffee shop, record star and bar. The book selection is good---a lot of popular titles, children's books, cooking books and more. There are gift items available too, so it's great if you are looking for a few things for a gift or for yourself! The lady in the shop was friendly and nice!

As a former Rhode Islander, I still continue to order books from Ink Fish Books, because their…read moreselection for children's, teens' books as well as bestsellers is wonderful; Lisa's assistance and prompt delivery is also excellent. Whenever I am visiting Rhode Island, I always make a trip to Ink Fish to check out their attractive book displays and, undoubtedly, get drawn in to purchase several books for my husband and me as well as the children of friends. The atmosphere is also very serene--perfect for hours of browsing!

So we came to this store because I had looked up souvenir shops and this came up (for some odd…read morereason, but I didn't know that yet.) It was right across the street from our hotel, in a historic building, so I was very excited to come in and get some stuff. I was a bit disappointed when we walked in because it is not a souvenir shop. It's a bookstore that specializes in H.P. Lovecraft and things of that horror nature. The store is well organized and has a lot of books and other memorabilia in the genre. Everything is priced really well and they do not seem to try to gauge you by charging more than they should for things. The person who was working when we came in was super nice and very engaged with customers. I really liked them and the place but I didn't purchase anything because it wasn't what I was looking for. However, if you're looking for this sort of stuff, it's the perfect place for it.

Terrific little bookshop with a bent towards science fiction and horror (this is H. P. Lovecraft…read morecountry after all!). The proprietor is friendly and knowledgeable about the authors and books in his store. A fun place to browse and discuss the merits of this or that writer.

Love this new place. It is so much more gigantic inside than I would have ever expected…read more There's coffee and tea and a dog!!! There's seats to relax and read. There's a book club once a month. The owner is a funny lady and the best laid back professional you could encounter. My son grabbed some Harry Potter books. I donated some old books. There is also going to be a family game night coming soon if it hasn't started already. It is just an adorable space to spend some time in and I'd recommend it for any and all book nerds alike.

IT IS CLOSED. Sad but, true. It was a fantastic books shop where I picked up a lot of books before…read morethey closed down. It's now a Threads shop.

New Yorker is rating this spot…read more I really like decor inside and outside. One thing I put one star off, some items I wanted to buy, which is glitter pen sets the store didn't have samples. so I decided not to buy. They also have a restroom inside so you have plenty of time to look around.

Charter Books is another nice local business, located on the touristy Broadway Avenue of Newport…read more This book store has two floors, is well maintained, and has friendly staff members ready to assist. The entire bookstore is orderly, has vibrant lighting, a vast selection, and has comfortable seating on the bottom floor. Charter Books is another Newport local business that I would recommend and enjoy your visit.