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    4.3 (10 reviews)

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    Tony C.

    Can't believe I am the first to review. I can not say enough good things about this bookstore without sounding cheesy. I love the staff, the aesthetic, the location, the lighting, the access to parking, the vibe of the neighborhood it's in, and the selection of books. This is a cool spot and to keep places like this we have to purchase books. I don't care if the title is a few dollars more than Amazon, buy it here. This place respects the customer experience in spades. I can do a serious ad for this place I am so impressed. Visit this spot and buy something to keep them going. It's in Little Italy so there are nice Sicilian and Italian places to eat. Also very cool record stores and awesome art galleries close by. Just sayin. Photos: www.Marencole.com

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    What a great little shop, walked out with a nice pile of books! Prices are very reasonable and the owner was helpful. I'll be back!

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    I was there for the first time this past Saturday for the Violet Grohl show. The band was amazing…read more The reason I'm giving two stars is because there was no line control outside. Patrons were cutting in line and arguing and no one from the store was helping. Employees were told several times and they just didn't seem to care and nothing was said to anyone causing the disturbances. When I called today and told the person about what went on, I believe he said his name was Brandon, he said that people need to be better in line and not cut because they were really busy and did their best. I went there to have fun and not to fend off people cutting in line or arguing with each other. Also, the reason I gave two stars is because I ordered an album online from their store that was exclusive to Record Store Day and the order went through and my credit card was charged. I was very excited since that album was sold out everywhere. Two days later, I get an email from Fingerprints saying they are out of stock and canceled the order. When I called and asked, the explanation was the "count was off" and they sold more than they had. My experience with this store has not been good except for the actual concert that took place inside of it. He said sorry you had a bad experience and that was that. No offer to try to get me the album I ordered. I also had to ask when I'll get my credit card charge back. I'm still unclear about that. Look, I know this store is busy and especially right now because of Record Store Day but to let customers order actually go through and for two days let them think they're getting what's sold out everywhere just to tell them oh we made a mistake with the count, is just not good business. I was counting on them.

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