“So happy to have accidentally found this gem! One of the loveliest and best-stocked locally owned bookstores ever. Diane is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and contagiously enthusiastic about her books. Her staff is very welcoming and friendly too.”
“Always a pleasant atmosphere here. Clean and organized. Constantly changing the features while keeping the subject matter and author stacks well sorted. If only parking and driving there were easier…”
“Great medium sized bookshop with a pretty large children’s section, great card selection, nice gifty items and of course adult books as well. Friendly staff. Love a good independent bookshop!”
“Besides them opening on Sunday at 11 everything else is awesome about this place. Seriously though, the weekend is when most people can make it. Why not open at 10 at least?”
“Feels weird to say this, but it seems as if the content in B&N is aimed purely towards feminine readers. Went in looking for a few books I'd seen online that were interesting, but the store didn't have them. Maybe it's a cultural thing and not B&N specifically.”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
35 Elm St, New Canaan
Book Stores
“This is an independent bookstore with a friendly staff. I am a fantasy reader and that selection was not that big, but they have a lot of fiction and a beautiful children’s section!”
“Nice little bookstore, not an enormous selection, but they have a lot of current books, and some best sellers, and you can always ask them to get the book you're looking for. I usually find at least one book I'm interested in. Good children's section in the back as well, with cushions for the little ones to sit at and read. The people working there are always very friendly and helpful.”
“Love me an independent bookstore and Arcade Books does not disappoint! Beautiful, clean and organized store, with a fantastic selection (especially of paperbacks)! I definitely recommend popping in if you're in the area. The owner is very friendly and has been running the business for 35+ years. They can also order books for you if you're looking for a particular title that is not in stock.”
“I needed birthday gifts for two young girls and had no idea of what to get for them. I found the Toy Box online and drove up this morning. The woman in the store (sorry, but I never got your name) was extremely helpful and friendly. I was able to get gifts for both and I feel confident that the girls will enjoy them. This will now be my go-to store whenever I need to purchase toys.”
“I use a lot of journals and I’ve been buying every type of journal from Amazon since 2018. These are the #1 journals in all Amazon. Best quality and price by FAR. I would love to send the company an email just to say thanks but couldn’t find a contact.”
“Great local toy store , big selection and nice staff . Nice that places like this still exist in the Amazon age . My twins had a great time at the Sunday Pokemon tournament.”
“I love this store! Awesome selection of books of all genres and such cute collection of gift ideas! Especially love grabbing a coffee and sitting upstairs in the sun reading my book! They have lots of events too. Managers are so accommodating and friendly. Definitely recommend!”