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January 2024 by Tom Remp
Adorable small book shop that's the best in the area. Nice staff, fancy and welcoming interior, and good selection in both fiction and non-fiction. Lots of well-known titles, as well as a few really special lesser-known ones.
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December 2023 by Desi K.
This is one of my favorite bookstores! When they opened in Old Greenwich it was such a great addition to town and they always have a wide selection.
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December 2023 by Kathy Manning
I adore this bookstore. Just attended their Blissmas event and had a wonderful time. The owner and staff are knowledgeable, warm, engaging and fun. Learned about lots of new books and got some of my holiday shopping done. Fantastic way to spend an evening. Hoping they do more of these events. Thanks Athena Bookstore.
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December 2023 by Christina M.
Athena is such a wonderful addition to OG! The way the store is laid out is very inviting and cozy, and there are always excellent staff recommendations hidden among the shelves. There's a great range of books to choose from, especially new releases, but I always love just looking around at the various displays- they are always so thoughtfully arranged and I always walk out with more than I came in for!
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October 2023 by Rafael Gerardo Magaña Santos
Nice and prompt informationReliable description of the local searched
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September 2023 by Erin Croce
Very welcoming bookstore. Great selection, area to sit and check out books, and a bathroom for customers!
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July 2023 by Ann DuBois
Athena is so much more than just a place to buy books. Knowledgeable engaged staff, sofas to peruse the thoughtful well presented inventory and fascinating author evenings make Athena a book lovers delight!
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July 2023 by Meagan Adair Morris
Lovely experience working with the crew at Athena Books!!
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March 2023 by Thomas Kuck
I love to order my books from Athena Books.The helpful booksellers always track down my requests, and I would rather my money go to my local independent bookstore that to fuel for a billionaire’s rocket.
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March 2023 by MG PhD
Friendly, warm, well-curated bookstore with room to sit and enjoy your purchases. Great collection of cookbooks, trade paperbacks, coffee table books, and more. Worth the browse.
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March 2023 by Lexi M
This place is like book heaven. So cozy, peaceful, and friendly. I wish I could have spent all day there.
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March 2023 by Andrea Cordova
Love a local, indie bookstore! I found them through Instagram, and was so excited we were in the area, and had to stop in. The layout is great, especially the middle seating area, with lots of books to pick from for every age. With that being said, this visit will be the only one to this store. My family and I received a rather cold greeting upon entering the store, and proceeded to be watched rather closely as myself, husband, and child browsed. My almost three year old loves books, and was very excited to walk around the store, under our supervision, excitedly looking at books and looking in all of the various #bookselfie mirrors throughout the store. The look of disdain that was very clear on the booksellers' face who was watching us was very off putting - I would assume as a bookseller and lover of books one would be happy to see a child so enthralled about books, but the looks we were given were the very opposite. I apologize if this person was having a bad day, however, it definitely soured our visit. Bookstores are supposed to be welcoming and inviting for everyone, and the lack of this will have me seeking other bookstores instead the next time I visit CT.
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March 2023 by hannah peck
Absolutely the best book store for miles and miles. A gorgeous store with the friendliest and most well-read staff. Stop here to stock up on gifts for everyone you know, young and old, grab your next next beach read or host your next book club. Such a jewel in the Sound Beach line up!
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March 2023 by harold gewirtz
greatly anticipated opening. selection is run of the mill, nothing edgy or interesting
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March 2022 by Joyce Anderson
A very pretty book store with great natural lightning and a nice selection for all ages. It was spacious yet comfortable and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. A wonderful experience overall.
