This shop is a gem. If you're into thrifting or looking for a gift for someone, you'll find something in there. One of the people I was with got prints of old planes as a gift for her husband, who loves them and I picked up some cute pins to add to my collection. It does get busy and crowded inside due to the amount of items and people wanting to stop and observe their findings. read more

I had a great experience at the Yorktown Bookshop. They have a great selection of unique, out of print military history books, antique maps, classic vinyl, and several other curiosities all reasonably priced. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. She was happy to assist me with what I was looking for. I highly recommend a visit whenever you are in the area. read more

I love this place. It's full of treasures and is worth the drive to Yorktown just to visit. We drive over an hour to come here and visit Mobjack coffee. They have rare finds AND great deals. Their special pieces are fairly priced when I compare to EBay etc., so happy to get something special here and support this business continuing to find treasures to share with us all. Plus they're friendly folks. Make the trip! read more

This is a great little used bookshop, that includes several vintage items as well. We stopped in on vacation, and I wish we would have had a bit more time to explore as there was so much to look through. If you love books or memorabilia, definitely stop in if you're in the area. read more

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Who doesn't love a bookshop full of shelves and shelves of volumes of book on every subject under the sun! This small bookstore in the heart of Yorktown's river walk will draw you in and keep your interest as you scour the novels, tomes, reference titles, classics, poetry books, history/Civil War collections and many other publications! I especially love the kids corner! We spent over an hour in here! The prices are somewhat higher than many other "new and used" bookstores because of the tourist traffic, so be prepared to spend a pretty copper! You will not only be mesmerized by the sheer amount of books crammed into every nook and cranny of this space, but it's also filled with memorabilia, collectibles, antiques, games, toys, and décor! The owner knows his stuff and is a fountain of information, but he's a bit gruff, so don't take his comments too personal. He's surrounded by piles of old, used, dusty books and maybe the dust is getting to him too! Nevertheless, if you don't mind the "organized chaos" of this cool shop, I doubt you'll leave empty handed! read more

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This is a lovely shop, with a little bit of everything. I enjoyed the way the way it was organized, it felt welcoming and the shopkeeper was super friendly. It's a history lover's paradise. I'll definitely be back, as one can spend hours in here. read more

This is such a lovely used bookshop, and it's right in the heart of Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing. It's not huge, so it's easy to navigate. I zeroed in on the general fiction section, in search of a book or two since I was almost done the one I brought with me for my little road trip. It didn't take me long to grab two, but when I brought them to the register to pay, the incredibly friendly man working suggested I grab a couple more, as they were offering a buy 3, get one free promotion that day! I'm so glad he let me know! I easily grabbed two more and only paid $22 for all four! At $5.50 per book, I couldn't ask for a better price. Also, probably a helpful tip for tourists like me: Make a right out of the bookshop and you'll easily find the area's clean public restrooms a few steps away! read more

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Amazing books, informative, and treasures to discover. I found many priceless items. Can't wait to go back. Even my children loved the space. read more

What a neat little bookshop! They have so much that I could spend an entire day looking through it all. Things are quite literally stacked on top of each other, so there's that. I look forward to getting to dig some more. Some of the pricing is a little high - in my opinion, however, it's not unreasonable. I found a 1st edition of the 3rd Harry Potter book to add to my collection. read more

I went here yesterday! I wanted to make sure I left a review only because my family & I were so so endeared by the lady who worked there (her name was Stephanie if I remember correctly?). She was super sweet, super helpful, and offered up tons of information to help guide my sister & I through the store and find what we were looking for. I hope I get to come back one day and with way more time to spend browsing through the store, but I walked out with so much treasure for a first time. This store is a gold mine!!!!! read more

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Great little spot, classic books original printings gone with the wind etc. Magazines from 50's thru the 70's, as antique typewriters and so on, check it out. read more

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So fun! So much variety- antiques, books, this & that. It's like a categorized treasure hunt. There is SO much to look at so give yourself ample time. The owner's daughter was personable & friendly. A great spot to find a unique souvenir to add to almost any collection. Enjoy! read more

The older man that I assume owns the store, was the rudest and most disrespectful person to his customers today. He was demeaning and very rude. We are paying customers and deserve respect and with the way things are going in the world he could try to be more friendly and caring. read more

Nicely laid out bookstore along the riverwalk with many unique items for sale. However, the cashier was more interested in chatting with some other patrons instead if attending to paying customers. Multiple customers were completely ignored while waiting in line, and the cashier would walk away after each customer without any acknowledgement of the next. Very rude, when he did it to me I left my items on the table and walked away. Don't plan on visiting here again. read more

If you love books and digging through piles of stuff this is a great location. I like thrift stores but this places was disorganized and very cold inside. It is like a thrift store book shop where they sell other items they get from estate sales. The books are piled everywhere with no particular order. Not a fan. But great location. read more

Wonderful discovery today - the Yorktown Bookstore (Collectible and Used Book), plus some antiques and US military ephemera. More "History" & "Military" books than other categories, but a nice selection of general fiction-novels-mystery-historical/fiction. The Owner was lots of fun, and was offering a fine "sale" "buy 4 and get one free"! and I did :) ....we will be back soon for longer 'browzing' as we only live up the road in Henrico County. read more

Love this Place! Many hidden gems. Great place to find things you never knew you were looking for. Friendly staff. read more

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great shop but need to update posted business hours. drove over with my family at 5:30 on wednesday and they were lights off and closed, which was disappointing read more

Perfect place for a used bookstore! It's the best one I've seen without going to Norfolk. Several of the books looked brand new and were less than $8 (including newer fiction books). There was also a coffee station set up inside and each shelf was labeled by genre. 4/5 for selection size, but I'm sure as people discover it the inventory will grow. read more

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Stopped in! Live in Yorktown. What a cool place! The owner was very helpful! I found many military items and books on WW2.

We drove from Crestwood, Ky. and LOVED this place! The owner, Allen, was awesome! He suggested several good reads for me and my children

Perfect location to browse after walking the beach with the kiddos and enjoying Ben & Jerry's! Super nice owner and staff. Would be great if they hosted a book club or poetry night! read more

I've been in this shop once briefly. It's a charming setup right by the Yorktown beach, close to restaurants, a perfect location for finishing up with lunch and then browsing the stores. My mom said she was searching for a rare book and was having a hard time finding it. This store was the first place I thought of. They have a sign that says "rare and used books". I told my mom about it and we talked about how maybe if they don't have it, they could help you find it. It was definitely worth a shot. She went to the bookstore on a Friday at lunchtime, the man behind the counter said they didn't have the book she was looking for. She asked him if he had any suggestions about how to find it. He didn't. She mentioned that she was going to start checking estate sales and yard sales for it. This is when I get really upset... he said "THATS THE MOST STUPID THING IVE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE!" How rude! My mom is a really sweet person and she doesn't get upset easily so I know he must have been very mean to her for her to be sad. He talked to her like she was an idiot and acted like he was better than her. I'm sorry I had to work and couldn't go with her that day I would have let him have it. My mom was so hurt by the way he treated her, it broke my heart when she told me what happened. I will never recommend this place to anyone else. Don't go in there unless you're ready to deal with an egomaniacal jerk! This is one small business I hope fails! Shame on you for the way you treated my mom! read more

I was in Yorktown recently visiting friends and came upon this cute, quirky bookshop. I loved the feel of the place and the selection of books. There was a sweet man named Allen that was very knowledgeable and eager to help me find the perfect book to read on the journey home. I really enjoyed how old school things are ran there in this gorgeous town. I can't wait to go back the next time I visit. read more

This is a gem that is overlooked in Yorktown. "Bookshop" is too narrow a description. It is also filled with games, antiques and oddities. They have a wide selection of material. You could spend hours exploring the collection. Very friendly and helpful staff. We are planning to make this a regular stop in the future. Lot's of fun! read more