The staff were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction for the book I was looking for. I…read moredid also take some time to browse and notes that the store has a large selection of topics to choose from. I ended up buying more than what I went in for, but there is nothing wrong with having more books and more knowledge. I will be going back. Prices were the same for new books on Amazon, so I consider that a good deal.

Accidentally stumbled upon Royal Oak on a day trip from DC to Shenandoah and the only important…read morething you need to know about it is they have TWO SHOP CATS AND A SHOP DOG! All of whom are very very friendly! Royal Oaks is a never ending pit of used books! It was a bit overwhelming but I loved getting lost in the stacks and discovering the new ways the employees organized the shelves! They have a newish titles section in the front, as well as fun collectable items throughout the store. One thing to note, however, is they have a LOT of religious and confederacy books. So I, a queer person of color, was a bit nervous roaming the store. The staff briefly interacted with my partner and I and were very nice, though.

This place is heaven. Who needs a personal book consultant? I do! The staff delivered. They have a…read morecultivated selection of books that don't feel random, yet have something for everyone. The books aren't at the cheapest price you can find them at but know there is a huge value in supporting your local book shop and that they hire readers who are passionate about making your experience exceptional.

What a wonderful place!! Very inviting and the owner was most helpful!! A nice selection of books…read moreto choose from as well!!

This is a must stop when visiting Frostburg. We loved everything about this shop, from the…read morewell-curated selection of books to the amazing kids section at the back of the store. The staff was just so friendly, and you can tell their passion for all things reading. They have worked at this spot for 20+ years, which goes to show the dedication to this special place. My kids enjoyed the unique books, along with the comfy seating in the back of the store. In addition to a great book selection, they have a variety of gifts and unique puzzles. We ended up buying a few books along with a fun, Japanese, dog-surfing puzzle that both our kids agreed was a really fun one. The prices were very reasonable and the store was just so well curated. I would love to come back here again on a future trip.

A delightful bookstore that drew us in as we strolled by. It was brightly lit and welcoming. There…read morewere shelves and shelves of wonderful books to explore, along with little gifts and activities. The set up was very nice - a large open room that felt cozy with the smaller sections formed by furniture and shelving. The owner was so friendly at check out!

Such a quaint and cute book store in Luray! There were an incredible amount of books, and somehow…read morethey were all organized neatly. Most of the books are paperback and more retro. There weren't as many modern books. Still housed a great selection! Prices were very fair. My partner and I found a mystery book to read together for a total of $9. Most of the books I saw were about $3 - $7. Honestly a steal! The owners seemed nice! We didn't speak too much with them, but while checking out, we had a small laugh. Definitely a nice spot to check out if you are at Luray!

I came to luray for my anniversary with my husband, and I have to say that visiting this bookstore…read morewas my favorite part of the trip. You can tell that the owner takes great pride in his store, and neatly and clearly organizes everything by genre and author's last name. There are two floors of books, and books are also organized by hard cover and paperback. I found a few books that I've been looking for and I got them at a very good price. It's been almost a month since we have visited this wonderfully owlrific bookstore and my husband still talks about it with a smile. There is just something about this place that I will always remember and cherish.

Such a cool bookstore! So many books and books and crannies and hidden gems. I could (and did)…read morespend hours looking!

Honestly the best bookstore I've ever been too... tons of great stuff, good prices on…read morerare/antique/vintage books, and the most incredible customer service I could ask for. There was a small hiccup/misunderstanding with a large set of books I purchased from them (it was missing one volume out of 150) and the owner went out of his way to make it right. He ordered me the missing volume and had it mailed to my house since I live two hours away. This was my second trip to Blue Plate and I will always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area.

I stopped by Four Seasons Books to do a little browsing after lunch when I was exploring…read moreShepherdstown a few weekends ago (a local had recommended it). I was really surprised by it! It's larger than it looks from the outside (there's even an upstairs with used/old books that would be easy to miss, since the staircase is sort of hidden behind a wall of the shop), and they have a pretty great selection for a small independent bookshop. I just needed one book (I thought I might finish the memoir I'd brought with me on my weekend trip to the area), but I left with...3? I can't even remember. I kept finding more intriguing books! It's charming, has a great inventory, and seems a great shop! With so many independent and even chain bookstores closing, it feels like a lot of towns/neighborhoods don't have a bookshop anymore. Shepherdstown residents are lucky to have a shop as wonderful as Four Seasons - a place big enough that you can browse and find a book you didn't even know about before you wandered in. Really a charming shop. I'd happily return if I make to Shepherdstown again!

Four Season Books is always one of the first places I visit when in Shepherdstown, WV. The staff is…read morealways super friendly and the selection is top notch. Be sure to check out the upstairs and peruse the many used books available for purchase. It's rare that I leave the store without buying a book and you'll probably do the same. Highly recommended!

The cutest! Our…read morefamily stumbled upon this new bookstore why waiting for a table at Magpie Diner across the street. What a lovely surprise! Our whole crew- including a toddler and four year old was entertained by the variety of books on the shelves at this store. It's housed in an old warehouse alongside a gift shop, flower shop, kids clothing store and coffee shop (brilliant combination!). They offered everything from cookbooks and kid offerings to smutty romance books- a delightful mix displayed beautifully. Not to mention the charming warehouse setting and natural light.

We went to this bright, lovely bookstore before the football game. I wish we lived closer! Their…read moreselection is fantastic and the vibe is relaxed.

I stopped in here during a little day trip and was really pleasantly surprised at how organized the…read moreplace was for a used book store. It's not huge but it has a lot of variety and the prices are fairly reasonable for what is offered. What's really cool about the place is that they not only have the regular used books selection, they also have a good handful of vintage, pulp fiction type paperbacks from the '50s and earlier. They also have a good selection of First Editions that they keep under lock and key and go for some serious bucks. Of course, being in a WV tourist destination, they also have a little area for locally made soaps and lotions and the like. Not a lot. Just enough to make a couple more bucks. If you like browsing through a used book store, this is a great place to spend some time.

Great selection of books. Well organzied. Everything was much tagged and labeled. Good place to…read morewalk through and and browse. Customer service was great.

This was really neat!!! This bookstore is actually housed in a old B&O Railroad Car...very neat. It…read moresits on the property of the 1884 B&O Depot station. Very neat experience!!! The store is small, it is what it is ...a boxcar!!! The walls are lined with shelves housing the used books. The sell of these books help the Girl Scouts and other funding for area needs. The books are all used...Hard back $1 and soft back .50 cents..pretty cut and dry!!! The ladies there are so friendly!! Tony and I was looking for a book about trees or flowers or even birds that we can use in our hikes and camping trips! They didn't have one but for those prices I was able to find a few other books that interested me in travel and houseplants!