If I could give them 5000000000 stars I would. This is one of the cutest bookshops I have ever been…read moreinside, and the fact that it is all romance books makes my heart flutter with glee. It is quaint. It is cute. Mr. Darcy would most definitely approve of it. I found myself a cute connect the dots book of leading literary men and a sparkly smut sticker for my laptop. I could basically just move in here and they'd never know because I'd be curled up in the corner just reading with a good book. It's just lovely and I love it here so much.

Connecticut's first romance bookstore is here! Montgomery and Taggert had their opening this…read moreweekend and it is a perfect addition to the cutest town, Chester. They are a small shop with a great selection. Books are organized into type like period drama, romantasy, etc. There are chairs throughout that make you want to curl up and read. The owner was lovely and so was the experience. I see a very bright future for them. Welcome!

This is a beautiful bookstore in Essex on the Main Street. Service was nice. There are really some…read morespecial books. They have new and used books and antique books. It's very peaceful and quiet inside. Prices seem low for the high quality!

First time buyer from Town's End Books and Bindery. I purchased a book that was difficult to obtain…read moreanywhere else at a reasonble price and in good condition too. Dellivery was prompt and the book was packaged with great care. The condition of the book exceeded my expectaions, it was in great condition. Very refreshing experience after purchaing a lot of ex-library books, from better known online sellers. Thank you Town's End Books.

the owner, John Townsend, has been in the business for decades. he buys and sells rare books and…read morefirst editions, specializing in Americana. I've bought and sold books through his store and have always found him more than fair. knowledgeable guy, a straight shooter who loves books and has a phenomenal collection. also does binding and restorarion, which are kind of lost arts.

An opportunity to snag a photo op with work renown model - Christy Brinkley…read more We stood in line, and eventually had our photo take. Everyone was so nice! She is amazing. Signed books were distributed and there was a chance to purchase an additional copy. It tickets were set at a reasonable price point as well. At the conclusion of the event, we picked up additional books and grabbed an amazing 1990 late. So sweet and delicious!

I don't often, never, go into book stores. Had lunch at RJ Cafe & Bistro and popped in to find my…read moresisters newborn a Christmas gift of a book. I was very pleased with the service from the lady who worked upstairs. She was very helpful and knowledgeable with children books and even gave a lady and her newborn a quick story tell. She also gave me some insight on how to sell my mazes as they had a kids and an adult section for puzzles. Again, very pleased with this store and would recommend stopping in.

Great independent bookstore that specializes in author appearances complete with tasty appetizers…read moreand refreshments including champagne. A varied and distinguished cadre of talented authors stop by throughout the year, many of which are New York Times bestsellers. At the same time, the bookstore is committed to promoting good books by independent and local authors. It's the perfect neighborhood bookshop to snatch up an exciting new release. Everything from Dave Eggers to Anthony Doerr to Doris Kearns Goodwin. And with any luck, it could even be a signed copy. Burgundy Books is truly a Connecticut River Valley gem!

The owner was very rude to myself and others. I will not be going back, there are many other…read morebookstores in CT that I will be giving my business to, I recommend others do the same.

My husband and I were in Old Saybrook for an overnight stay. We stayed at a local B and B, had…read moredinner at Penny Lane Pub on Saturday night and attended a wonderful blues concert at The Kate. Sunday morning we had breakfast at Mirsina's which was delicious. We then took a walk on Main Street. We were talking about what a sweet town this is and the friendliness of all the people we interacted with. We enjoy book stores and decided to explore Harbor Books. When we walked in, we greeted the woman at the desk. She was the wife/ owner I believe. We made small talk and looked around for books we might want to buy. During this time, a male patron came in and was talking about a 20th century European history book he had read and asked for help finding 2 other out of print books by the same author. I was preparing to make a purchase of at least 1 or 2 hardcover novels and my husband was interested in local history. A conversation took place between the owner and patron and was pointedly opinionated political talk that was very disturbing and inappropriate. Needless to say, we abruptly left. I am sorry our wonderful overnight was marred by hateful this experience. I will never go there again.

I LOVE this bookstore. It's not very wide, but it is long and tall. If I didn't stop myself at…read morethree books and postcards, I'd still be there looking at their fiction and cozy mysteries. The books are used, and their prices are written on the inside cover. They have a huge selection, every genre you can think of, and except for more popular titles, have one copy of each book to (I assume) allow for even more selection. I cannot recommend this bookstore enough. They also have a display of scouting materials in the back.

Greatest little book store going! Helpful staff and will order what you need if not in stock.read more

I stopped in today during my lunch break because I had a gift certificate given to me by one of my…read morestudents. It's a great little shop with a wonderful variety. The store is well organized, clean, bright and inviting. Many of the shelves display books by cover, not by binding which makes them more appealing and intriguing to the potential buyer. As an art teacher, I naturally gravitated to the adult coloring books and fresh sets of colored pencils. I purchased a small book, but now I wish I bought the colored pencils to go with it. I also got a baby book for my son, it was totally adorable. The nice older lady working there greeted me when I entered and was also super kind during check out. I ended up having money left over on the gift certificate to come back and spend at another time. Next time, maybe I'll focus towards the greeting cards, thank you notes, or better yet...those colored pencils.

The most beautiful and diverse collection of crystals in Connecticut!! I am a long time collector…read moreand Borrowed Time Emporiums selection is world class! The store has the such a cozy and serene vibe. If you're lucky enough you'll be greeted by Rudy! The prices are incredibly affordable. She has everything from pocket stones, to large specimens, to frankincense resin, beautiful jewelry, hand poured soy candles ($6!), oracle cards, selenite lamps! I could go on and on, one of my all time favorite stores.

We love Syd's! Just…read morepulling up to their location with the welcoming signs for book lovers makes it apparent you are about to walk into a vast collection of books! We were immediately welcomed and shown the book sections. Syd's has an active social media presence and shows new books coming in. They had just had their sale so they no longer had the book but I'm glad as their sales were so successful l! I got one book for just $3! What a value and so excited to help their mission. You can donate books at any time and we saw some had been left at the front door and many people stopped in to drop off books while we were still there!

As a local author, reader, and small business supporter, this place is top tier…read more The selection is large! You may have some issues finding some specific books if you're looking for a particular title, but overall a massive selection of a range of authors. Since this is a donation-based bookstore, they typically have only 1-2 dublicates of a title. The value is also very good, with the books --even new ones-- being well under market value. The prices range from $.50-$9 on average and you can buy brand new books for cheap! Much better than Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Great if you just want a book to read or find children's books! The service is outstanding! Very friendly staff that love to strike up a conversation. Locally owned and a nonprofit so the owners are very passionate about reading and books and the town itself. Always fun to stop buy and have a chat while browsing and checking out! Will be returning and donating whenever po