“This was a great spot to spend some time one afternoon. We really appreciated the well-kept grounds and the information about the plants and trees that was available. What a spectacular way to spend some time outdoors!”
“I am only in Groton for a few months and I keep finding excuses to come back to this spot. They have such a cool selection of old books and the owner and the dogs are always so welcoming. It’s definitely a great place to check out if you ever find yourself in the area.”
9AM - 10PM
591 CT-12, Groton
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“Good, helpful people.. Great prices on liquor and beer. Normal prices for wine. Open as late as the CT. law allows. Seriously the coldest beer coolers I've ever opened.”
“There's something for everyone here. A decent collection of shirts for purchase as well as shot glasses, posters, and various other souvenirs. The ladies working the back desk are nice and helpful should you have any questions!”
“This is my husband's and son's favorite bookstore. When we visit Mystic they actually go every day! They have all kinds of good reads for every interest. Recently, it was expanded to include two large rooms. The front room features new releases and popular, classic novels among others. The room proceeding it features academic subjects such as politics, history, economics, etc. The atmosphere provides a sense of calm, which coincides nicely with the already relaxed atmosphere of Mystic. Before the store itself is a statue of a whale, a hallmark that can be found throughout Connecticut, just as shell statues can be found throughout New Jersey. With beautiful editions of books of every variety, you will not be disappointed!”
“Absolutely love it here. They have a pretty good selection of most genres and an awesome manga section. The merch and toys are cool and some exclusive to BAM. There are lesser-known board and card games. There are many unique gifts for all ages, a nice kid's section, and stationary/journals. The downsides for me if I were to nitpick, are the prices are a bit high and there are a few genres like psychology that don't have quite as much of an in-store selection.”
“The downtown location always has GREAT graphic novels and hard to find foreign films! Been going there for years,and I highly recommend it to anyone who has yet to experience it!”
“Bank Square Books is beautiful bookstore in downtown Mystic. It is independently owned, by the current owners since 2006. It has been a bookstore in this very location for 35 years. When I first walked inside I was under the impression that this is a tiny bookstore, the further I walked the more books I would discover. This isn't a tiny bookstore, it is moderately sized. I loved the variety of books available. There's fiction, history, brand new releases, kids, and specific interests such as birds. In addition to the books, they also have some giftable items. There's wrapping paper and cards here also. They also have comfy chairs and couches so you can get comfy while reading. This is such a beautiful bookstore that I'm glad to support in downtown Mystic.”
10AM - 5:30PM
313 Flanders Rd, East Lyme
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“AMAZING store, HUGE & selection jewelry, some of which is hard to find. Tarot/ oracle cards and related supplies, incense gifts ect. Also a great selection of books for the novice or expert on a wide range of topics. I even bought a 2ft brass diety there. I always find something. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and intuitive, down to earth. Always happy to take anything out of the cases for you to look at. I hear the mediums are great I'm going to make an appointment for sure. Rock on!”
“I'm feel so bad for the woman working here on 8/10/22, she was verbally abused by a customer because his 5 year old was screaming crying outside because she locked up for the night. He made her feel bad saying you made a 5 year old cry... Many F bombs were thrown in front of the child as well. Security was outside the store too. She actually let them in.... Kudos to her! Sometimes kids need to be disappointed every once in a while... That's how they learn how to deal with situations such as this.”
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“Very nice store, with very nice selection, Owner was very helpful and pleasant. Mick behind the counter was very nice, and she fit the vibe of the place. It's a great place to get lost in digging through Vinyl. Don't know much about their used vinyl yet, as I have only been buying new, but will be searching through that soon enough. I'll be back!”