I've gotten books here for several years. It has a great selection of books and books on CD. I always leave with a couple of months worth reading. Great store. read more

I love this place. My son and I have been going there for years. Cozy and a great selection of good reads. I haven't met a person working behind the counter that I didn't like. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'd much rather buy from this place than the Amazon and Borders. Worth supporting a small bricks and mortar store for tangible books. Going there today in fact. :-) read more

I really love this place. I can always find a great book to read. It's full of amazing books and amazing staff!

Wow..(this is in reaction to the other review). I love the Book Room and feel that everyone who works there is a book lover. Clearly the person who wrote the other review doesn't love the smell of old books - if that is true, get a kindle and leave these great used bookstores to people like me who walk in, take a deep breath and wander for hours looking for books. read more

The girl in the store was very helpful but the the service at the desk is deceitful and misleading. There is a large sign behind the counter that says you pay a 10% premium for books when using credit but the girl charged 20%. I asked why and she just stated that the owners trained her that way. She claimed that there was no one there with any authority to ask. I told her the sign clearly stated it and she should honor it. I've spent 20 years in retail and management and ALWAYS was taught to give the customer the posted price even if it was wrong. Afterward, we were to remove the sign. I felt high jacked because I already had the credit and no options since she flat out refused to honor the posted sign. I'm very disappointed and won't return unless the owners correct this mistake both with me and in the store signage. read more

The Book Room - Bookstores Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is one of those bookstores that's filled floor to ceiling with used paperbacks. If you're a genre reader - like I am with fantasy - it's an awesome store. Huge selection and often you'll find a complete set of a specific series. I visit every time I'm in town. read more

I had a good experience searching for classics which were located to the right of the store, however, when it came to newer releases it was a little sparse. The sales associate was nice and easy to talk to. She seemed to be truly passionate about reading by her conversation with other customers. All in all, the selection is decent and well organized by genre and author. While the green stickers did alert the buyer to new and regular price items, it would have been nice to have a few clearly marked signs that indicated the books that were part of 50%. I would come back to check what new additions come in. read more

Oh, no! I was late to the airport for my flight to Germany! But, worse, i had no book to read! Sure, i could pay $700 for a book at an airport bookstore why do that when there's a used book store just on the way (right next to Whole Foods)? I screeched into the parking lot, bolted into the "Book Room" and nearly lost consciousness: the dust, mold and cooties hung thick in the air. My legs turned to putty and I wavered on them, as precarious as the stack of mystery novels on the corner of a nearby table. Gripping the front counter for support, I asked the man in charge for help: "Can you recommend a good book for a long plane ride?" The rotund man lowered his hand-held Playstation and said to me: "I don't know. I haven't read a book in YEARS!" (This review is filed both under 'ironic comedy' and 'non-fiction microessay'.) read more

I really like The Book Room. The employees are welcoming without being intrusive. The values are good. It has the charm of a vintage book shop with a broad array of more current offerings and I don't have to walk great distances from parking to get there. read more

I took my book-loving little cousin here on our "girls day out" and could not have been more in love. If you're expecting a Borders, it's best to temper your expectations. This is a smaller used book store with books *everywhere*, even on the floor! BUT! During our visit a girl there was immediately willing to assist us to find something that fit my cousin's needs (we just told her what she was currently reading and a general description and she made some great suggestions). 15 minutes and $15 later we walked out with 5 books, three of which would have cost three times that if we brought them brand new. Highly recommended for readers on a budget, and those that aren't! read more

This shop is a haven for both book lovers and coupon lovers. The books here are always on sale--WOOHOO. The shop is so overwhelmed sometimes with books, they will also sell books by the bag (this is the large paper bag type that holds over 40+ books). Sometimes, if you have no idea what you want to read, or an authors name, it can be overwhelming to be in this packed full shop. But if you have an author(s) you love and have read a lot of their books, or want to read a lot of their books....here is where you will find it- sometimes a little searching is involved. The people here are polite, but then just let you do your search- unless you need help and you ask. When I get a chance to bring my kids to a bookstore, this is the one I go to, it has everything (even a fish named OSCAR). read more

I love The Book Room. It's run by friendly people that really seem to love books, and they do a good job organizing the books by genre. They have a great selection and good sales every weekend. I do think that the prices are high for a used bookstore (only 50% off the cover price), but it's worth it because they let you trade in books for store credit. It's also the only used bookstore that I've been able to find on this end of Charlottesville. I will do anything to avoid the Downtown Mall or paying full price at the local Barnes and Noble. read more

An amazing place--I love going by to see what bargains are on the shelves every week. A few hardbacks, mostly paperbacks, books on CD as well. It's an adventure to shop there and a cost-effective way to explore new authors as well as old favorites. The staff are always gracious and helpful, leading me to the right spot to locate a specific author. I almost always have a fun and interesting conversation with whomever happens to be working that day. I also like the trade-in program!! Thank you so much for being here in Charlottesville!! One of my favorite places in town! read more

The review by Anna is pretty funny. Except in 2008 there were no male employees at The Book Room in Charlottesville. Guess it needs to be refiled under fiction/cry for attention. read more