This is a lovely bookstore with great selection. Even if you, like me, predominantly prefer…read moreaudiobooks. I have set this bookstore as the local store that gets the proceeds from my purchases on libro.fm app (a better alternative to Audible). I love getting to browse their shelves in person. They carry several local artisan wares that I enjoy checking out and purchasing from. I love this bookstore.

Finally! Blacksburg has a bookstore!…read more This place is adorable and had so many different genres and books. They have sections for fiction, non-fiction, young adults, cooking, new arrivals, local authors, and more. I like how they offer both used and new books at affordable prices. In addition to books they have all the book accessories you could think of- bookmarks, notebooks, stickers, and more. It doesn't stop with with just books they have treats from local sweetshops, handmade candles, and handmade body scrubs. The lady who runs the store is adorable too. Opening this store has been her dream since moving to Blacksburg and she did it so well. I can't wait to spend more time walking around the store finding new reads and chatting with her.

A nice Barnes and Noble with a friendly staff! We stopped here to kill some time while traveling…read moreand enjoyed it. The tables in the cafe aren't exactly comfortable or inviting, so I'm glad we didn't stay long. I've been to much better layouts as far as the cafe is concerned. Decent selection of new fiction too.

Had some extra time on my hands while waiting for the pup at the vet. Went to B&N to get some work…read moredone. I was hoping for a more comfortable work area, but had to sit in the empty cafe. Surprised to not see any oversized chairs anywhere in the store. Had issues connecting to WiFi so I just ended up using my phone's hotspot. Overall it was an ok experience. It served its purpose. If I have to return to the area I'll try a local place. Probably my fault from the start.

This bookstore is huge!!! Plenty of any and everything!!! Parking a pain, crowded with college kids…read morewhich is to be expected. I picked up a few bargains/sales. Friendly staff and here to help you if you need it!!

I've never had a good experience at this store. I ordered my fall books online. When I went to pick…read morethem up the Volume 2 staff said they do not return books and that if I wanted to return a book that I had to go to the on campus store. I chose to get m books at volume 2 because I did not want 2g2 campus. The staff were not helpful at all. Save yourself the trouble and just go to the store by the library 4 your books.

The highly professional staff of Old New River Books (located in Christiansburg, Virginia) have…read moresolved a difficult situation for me! I live in California and I needed an Appraisal for a literary donation. The situation took months until Old New River Books got involved and solved ALL of the problems in about ten days. Their solution has satisfied all parties and I am extremely grateful for their support, diligence and ACTION! Jamie Sadler Camarillo, Ca.

From the owner: Old New River Books provides high-quality used books, specializing in out-of-print scholarly texts,…read moreAppalachian, Virginiana, genealogy, collectible & rare books. Appraisal requests are free & welcome.

Not a good store it's smelly and overpriced. Another store should replace it. It's mismanaged and…read morethe employees are very underpaid.

BookHolders is a huge scam. Out of all options to buy and sell books, BookHolders might just be the…read moreworst. If this is for some reason your only option, then always get cash back right then and there. They will try and tell you you can get more money by giving it to them and having them sell it, but they never end up selling.

A very cool little excursion if you have kids - the old train depot has a used book store and a toy…read morestore attached. It's right by the tracks so you can watch the trains go by - very fun for the kids. The toy selection is creative and fun, and really quite reasonably priced. If you pay cash, you get a 5% discount. Definitely worth checking out for holidays or birthdays.

Loved the books I found--even happened to dig up one by my favorite author! Granted, he's an oldie,…read moreso I guess that makes sense given the selection. Walked out with a classic, too, all for under ten bucks!... The selection is supposedly extensive, however the selection on display was kind of outdated and appeared that it had not been changed out in awhile. Also, I would recommend you bring cash. I wish the owner would set up a Cash App or Venmo account for those of us who don't carry a lot of bills. She'd make a LOT more dough from all of the college students that wander her way! Every restroom was busted, which was irritating, so we had to venture across the street to the antique store. Pee before you go, I guess. Overall, left a little creeped out but the books I found have been great.

Lies, I tried to give stuff that could be sold. Was it 100% perfect condition, no but it could…read morestill be sold. They would not take it and I was told that is has to be in 100% perfect condition and ready to be sold. You want people to donate stuff and then make sure it is pristine to be stuck right on the shelf. If that is there expectation, then they are not really selling for charity purposes but to make a profit because anyone that really needs help would not really care if it was 100% or not as long as it met their needs. IMO, they can take the time to make it look the way they want. All they want to do is just collect money. The IRS really needs to evaluate all of the YMCA thift stores because I firmly believe they are not operating as a 501c3 but are really a for profit organization. Have you seen their prices? Somethings are higher than what you would pay at stores. They are not trying to sell to those in need but to those that can afford their prices. A true charity would price the stuff to move and would not care if items that were sold were bought to be resold. I am not the one that buys to resell but the one that gives stuff to these stores to be sold but no more. I will give it to a nonprofit that actually cares.

The Y has always been shabby and junky - it certainly looks like a thrift store -but as of Summer…read more2021 it's also expensive and the past couple times I've gone, I regretted it. A dirty white used box fan for $15? I can get a new one at Walmart for $15. The local Goodwills are far superior in the clothing department - way cleaner and more organized with better inventory. The Y has good books, and better housewares and hardware but also junk like a whole table and shelf units of discarded water container/thermoses/Go-Cups which is sad and gross. Since the housewares are now priced close to retail, who cares? The best thing about the Y is it's only 3 blocks to the North Main Goodwill. If you like your thrift stores really shabby, try the Salvation Army in Fairlawn. Better lighting and way better prices, for instance all clothing is $1.