Book Stores near Bristol, CT

“I recently discovered this hidden gem through a gift card from Barter Business Unlimited, and I am so incredibly glad I did! I likely would have never known about this bookstore otherwise, but it has now become my favorite spot.

The affordability here is unmatched, most of the books were only $1! I was able to walk away with a massive haul of nearly 50 items (including children’s books, adult fiction, comic books, and even DVDs) all for under $80. For comparison, I’ve been to other bookstores where just 10 books were more expensive than my entire haul here.

The selection is fantastic; my boyfriend is a huge reader and he was truly in heaven with all the options. I also love that they offer a trade-in credit program if you’re looking to get rid of books from your own collection and swap them for something new. They gave you a bin to carry around in case you got a bunch of books, and oh boy did I fill the bin to the brim... there really was that many options of good books!!

On top of the great prices, the location is amazing, spacious, and there was plenty of parking, which made the whole trip stress free. If you are looking for high-quality, affordable reading material for the whole family, this is the place to go. Thank you Barter for showing me that a library can be so affordable! I will be returning ☺️”

“Best store for all things Catholic!!! Great book selection, amazing rosaries, statues, art… there is so much. And the folks that own and operate the store are truly amazing people. I’ll be back for sure.”

“Warm cozy place to pick up a gift of various kinds, like pens, tee shirts, mugs, & other stuff & of course books and bibles. Personable & friendly & knowledgeable. There is a large dining room table you can chill out at & read with a cup of tea or coffee, if you like!”

“Never had a problem and I've been going here for a year straight by now. Knowledgeable and friendly staff- if they don't know the answer they'll find it for you. No problems with returns, rentals, swaps or non-book purchases, and there are plenty of those to make in this little store! They have a sale area for note books, pens and little things. Name brand backpacks and plenty of Tunxis apparel to choose from! They know when there stock comes and goes- feel comfortable asking them for help- they are good people in my experience with them.”

“I feel that the rating for this bookstore is unfair. I am a two semester customer so far and have had no issues. I have spoken with staff at the establishment numerous times with no issues. They are very busy, and always are attentive to customers needs. They ship on time, their policies are fair. The price is convenient and high because students need things and it is a way for the company to make money, its business. Think about how expensive things are at a airport, it is convenient and local. Obviously there is alternatives , but this is what NVCC supports, so i support it. If you follow their policy you should have no issues. Make sure you order the correct textbook, make sure you look at everything before you click order. If you truly have issues with getting the incorrect textbook shipped, than just go in and get it in person, once again shipping is convenient, if you want to avoid any issues a hand to hand transaction is the best for you. Companies make mistakes, they do not deserve a harsh review or rating due to one personal issue, think about if you owned a company and made a mistake? It happens, we are all human and times have been tough the past couple years.”