I came here for a book release event for a new release called Juxtaposition (check it out, it's…read moregreat!). While browsing, I loved how cozy the bookstore was, and the book selection was right up my alley. Not to mention how friendly and funny the staff is. If you want to support local bookstores definitely come to this one! Sidenote: the parking lot is behind the store, and the turn looks a bit questionable but it's the right one.

Staff is friendly.a large selection of books. I did not have a hard time finding BIPOC authors…read morebooks. Plenty of stickers and pens and other accessories for reading.

For the price, can't be beat!…read more The model is simple: donate your books (up to 7 boxes per visit). They give them away for free! According to their website, you can't take more than 150,000 books per visit, so don't be too greedy, you bookworms! They sell 1-2% of donated books to cover overhead, but everything else is volunteer basis, keeping The Book Thing a free community even once a month. Be prepared to wait in line. We arrived at 11:45 so most of the big rush had faded. They let people in on the hour, with a max of 100 people in per time. If you arrive after someone leaves, they can let you in to finish that hour out. You could make a day of it - there are several cafés, breweries, and restaurants in the area that you could visit before or afterwards. Inside there are three rooms - red, blue, and green. They are organized by genres. A warning: this is not for claustrophobic people. It gets crowded and while people are generally polite and respectful, you will rub shoulders with plenty of other bibliophiles. My kids enjoyed it, though Child #1 was a tad overwhelmed and Child#3 wanted to get out of his umbrella stroller and run around! They all picked out something that was just for them. My wife gathered several books and I picked up a couple for myself. When you leave, you need to count your books and tell them that number (for their record-keeping) and your ZIP code. Other than that, it's a great deal, not to mention a fun way to meet other folks in the community. One parent reminisced about how her (now grown) daughter used to love a series that my middle child was looking at. I overheard one woman asking about a particular genre and a volunteer told her that those usually get picked over pretty early. So while there is more of a wait and higher demand closer to opening time, it sounds like there are some choicer items that are available then. DONATION - there is a small one-way road that leads around the back. After the morning rush, it seemed like it moves quickly. There's a small parking pad where you can pull up and give your books to some volunteers. Parking - it's Waverly, so pretty much street parking and you will have to look. We lucked out and saw someone leaving their spot right by the donation drop-off, so we were able to park close. If you have a bunch of books that could use a new home, come donate them here! If you are curious about grabbing some new books for yourself, drop on by! Just check the website for specific dates - it can vary from month to month what's available.

Such a cool community completely FREE resource in the city! I first heard about bookthings in 2023…read moreand this was my second time coming here. It has been in operation since 1999 and filled with volunteers and they now own the building. It's only open once a month now but I guess it used to be more. As a tip - go closer to the hour like on the :45 mark otherwise be prepared to wait an hour. People from all walks of life come here. This operates on donations so I dropped off my books and got in line. It is a bit overwhelming and the books are organized in categories. It is fun to browse but there is a chaotic energy that I don't always love. I don't think I would go back - I much prefer the little libraries! After standing in line, when you walk in, you do have to adjust to the brightness. It's a completely free resource. You can take as many books as you want. When you check out you just tell them the total number of books and your ZIP Code. It's amazing this free resource exists - make sure you don't hoard (like the two women in front of me who were on their fourth entry of the day). Make sure you partake in the recycling of the system. Take books back take new books and keep this amazing free resource in the community.

This is the cleanest and most organized Ollies I've been to. It's huge and well lit. They have a…read moregood book and toy section. There is plenty of parking. They need more staff and working registers that don't break down. It's not as cheap as other locations but I got some good stuff.

I've been to this Ollie's location a couple of times. The store offers a variety of selections from…read morebooks (my fav), toys/games, pet items, etc. Today's visit literally took my breath away (keep reading for more details). My first stop whenever I visit an Ollie's location is the book section. I picked up a couple of books and turned the corner to walk down the aisle with their selection of cookbooks and there it was, the FUNK. It smelled like something had died in that section of the store. I immediately covered my nose and mouth and removed myself from the area with haste. Unfortunately, I choose not to travel too much more within the store. I spoke to the employee about the smell. He stated that his team was aware and have been trying to locate the origin of the smell. I mean put some signs up or something. That type of disturbance really impacts a customer's shopping experience.

I actually am not vegan whatsoever, so I was a little nervous to try this coffee shop for the first…read moretime, but WOW, holy flavor. I ordered a breakfast burrito, and it's been three days since I had it and I'm still craving the taste. Who knew you could make tofu taste so good? I didn't like my vanilla iced coffee as much, but that was my fault because I should have asked for more vanilla flavoring. I really appreciated how much parking there was on a Sunday afternoon, and in my opinion, it's one of the best co working spaces in Baltimore. I would 100% come back to this coffee shop and maybe spend more time browsing the books next time!

I'm real torn here. I wanted to LOVE Red Emma's but I did not. It was cool, but certainly not in my…read moretop 10 of spots I went to in Baltimore. Let's start with the best part: the bookstore. You're not going to find everything here, but the sections that are curated are top-notch. I got a few books about abolition and a handful of poetry collections written by locals. This is, in my mind, the best part of the place. There's also a big selection of zines, and the person working told me I could choose some free posters. Then there's the cafe part. All vegan? Sounds amazing! In reality, it's quite expensive and just OK? Like, I've been a vegan for nearly two decades and I've eaten my fair share of vegan food around the world. And the food I got at Red Emma's? I paid $20 ish for a cheeseburger with applewood smoked bacon, and it tasted fine, but it wasn't great. I don't know, I was expecting something more delicious, not something I could have made at home for 1/4 of the price. Maybe it was just that I choose the wrong item, because there are other items on the menu that also looked good. Of course I get that because it's worker owned, prices might be higher. I get it. But it was still disappointing. And the people working were nice but sort of disinterested. Some more good things: They sell Palestinian sodas, which I love. There is an option to prepay for a meal or a drink for someone less fortunate. They open their bathrooms and space to members of the community, which means anyone who is e.g. unhoused can use the space. It seems like the spot is doing a lot for the community, which I admire. A lot of people were there working on their laptops etc., so it seems to be a space people like to hang out and get stuff done. I plan to come back next time I'm in Baltimore to give it another chance, so stay tuned.

Love the cleanliness of this store and how well-kept it is. Overall it's a peaceful store that…read moreallows you to browse books and read for a while as well, of course there is chatter , but not to where it's disturbing. This store is big with a large variety of books to choose from. The staff is very courteous and knowledgeable about authors, and the locations of books throughout the store. The prices for the books are a great price and worth the quality that you receive.

I used to be a huge lover of books... but Barnes and Noble prices have never been my friend. I…read morehaven't been in one of their stores in ages. But we were over the avenue, birthday shopping at World Market, with a friend and he wanted to check out the new releases, so we went inside. And WOW I LOVE the updated look! It looks cleaner, less cluttered. The whole store seems more spacious, and I didn't have to look out for other shoppers in aisles that I wanted to peruse - I'm hyper aware of the space I take up in my wheelchair. I love that the floor plan inspires customers to wander and explore. I found something delightful around every corner. I couldn't afford anything, so I left empty-handed, but I don't regret going inside. It's beautiful and well-lit.

If you are a collector of comics, Funko Pops, anime, or the like. this may be the place for you…read more We came on a trip specifically to visit Collectors Corner and we were impressed. They had a large store with clearly labeled although crowded, aisles of comic, anime, cartoon, manga, clothing, and other items. This store is clearly a comic book lovers dream with a library of new and vintage ones that were for sale. They even had a basement area filled with comic books to purchase in bulk and video games to play. All in all, if you are looking for a specific comic book, manga merch, anime merch, Funko Pops and the like to add to your collection, this store is a must visit.

Went to this spot for the Neopets 25th Anniversary event, and was pleased with the items here…read more There's plenty of parking in the back lot, street parking, and this place is also 2 floors! My friend and I were super excited to purchase a few items from here, and there's plenty of things for readers, collectors, and those who like cool things. There's a wide range of items here, ranging from manga, comics, vintage items, funko pops, plushies, blind boxes, snacks, and more. Come check it out!

Great to have a bookstore and a place to do some work/study. A lot of local University gifts to…read morechoose from and it is conveniently located right off the bus line

This JHU Barnes and Noble is on the small side, but has a decent collection of Hopkins clothing and…read moregear. The employees are friendly and helpful and the store is clean and organized. I would've given it 4-5 stars until I walked into the restroom. It was not terribly dirty, but the overflowing trash and disarray in the stalls was a bit disappointing. It obviously was not cleaned the day before as I entered the store only an hour after opening. There is no way that much trash and all of the seat covers could've been used in an hour.

This year I set a reading goal: 2 books a month. Somehow I am still on track, and I needed books 21…read moreand 22 to read for November. So I stopped into Viva Books for some fiction for purchase on my way back from the Central Library. This store has used books and some recently published books: I'm not sure if they're new, but I saw Carmelo Anthony's memoir in there, and that was published this year, so pretty new if not completely new. I picked up Go Set A Watchman (paperback) and Blood Child (also paperback). So I'm set for November! The book selection leans heavily toward art books, famous, classic writers like Albert Camus, Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, and Franz Kafka. There are books in there that are lots of sociology and thought books, some Baltimore-focused. But they also have comics! Just a nice hodge podge. I have been in before not long after it opened in the spring, but I didn't bring money: This time I was prepared. The only thing that could improve this place is if you could sit and read awhile. I love bookstores where you can sit and read! There is seating in there, but with covid, I didn't think it would be ok for me to lounge about for an hour. When the pandemic improves a bit more, I look forward to hanging out a bit. Finally, the owner is a really nice and cool person. This is a great spot for a bookstore! Will be back in a month, maybe sooner.

Very cute and cozy bookstore. The owner is versed in literature and her number one employee,…read moreGermaine, is the cutest black cat in the city. Definitely a great place to stop by.

Normal's Book & Records is a cool little used bookstore in Baltimore, MD. It has a large selection…read moreof used books in just about every genre you can imagine, as well as a pretty good collection of used vinyl. The staff are more than willing to help you find a book and have an interesting conversation. Normal's is a quirky place for book and music lovers alike.

This record store had such a unique selection of albums to choose from, with a lot of eclectic…read morechoices to look through. I found some great albums here for very reasonable prices. Love the fun decor, and the guy running the store is super friendly and nice to chat with.

My iPhone fell on the concrete & was only flashing pink & green. I went to the CPR Cell Phone…read moreRepair store & James helped me explaining all of my options even though my screen wasn't visibly cracked, he could tell that the fall knocked out the screens display & gave me upfront pricing & advice. He was able to fix my screen within minutes my phone was up & running again. I couldn't be more relieved b/c I just bought this phone & couldn't afford a replacement. I never leave reviews but this experience was worth one. Thank you James!

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