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“A group of my friends and I were in from out of town, looking for a place to hold a small get together. Charm City Books were gracious hosts and every accommodating. They had great communication throughout the planning process. The bookstore is adorable, clean and we were also able to browse the store. We had a great time.”
“Very nice atmosphere and reasonably priced. They have very cool editions of classics, and we love the little Russian corner. I got some printed cards from Vera Smirnova's collection, and tbey were a holiday favorite. I will definitely be returning and would recommend to anyone who loves bookstores.”
10AM - 6PM
1356 W North Ave, Baltimore
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“I love this African bookstore. I took a healer there and she admitted that it’s very active in there. It always smells so good, the African fabric is very good quality. It’s so easy to get lost in this tiny store especially if you don’t know what you came for. Books, posters, tarot cards and BLACK KIDS BOOKS upstairs along with a friendly black cat that just wants some loving. And all of the essentials, jewelry, spell candles, incense, sage, crystals, soap, butter, African hair products, singing bowls and ritual equipment. Trust me you want to go to this store.”
“Great little store! Awesome selection, personal recommendations from employees all over the store, lots of trinkets and book-related gifts. My new favorite place!”
“Leaving this review to show my condolences and support for the small business. Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery.
Photo credit: Baltimore Sun.”
“I love this bookstore! The vibe is immaculate. You'll find a wide selection of books by Black authors that speak to the Black experience. Fiction and non-fiction, all ages. The shop also has a juice bar as well as a carefully curated selection of small batch bath and body care. Plus, Urban Reads hosts fun community events. Street parking, just around the corner from the Waverly Farmer's Market, Red Emma's and Peabody Heights Brewery.”
“The place is small but they have a highly curated collection of popular books and authors. I'm there almost every week and their inventory is constantly updating so the selection never gets stale.
Also, as much as I love used bookshops, some of them are so cluttered and disorganized it becomes overwhelming and claustrophobic to shop. Books For Life is oriented in a way that is very shoppable and I love it!”
“Think of The Book Thing as a giant little library built for an entire city.
It's easy to drop off books because there is a separate lane in the back of the building for vehicles and dropoff dates are posted on the website. You may not have to leave your vehicle to donate!
Keep in mind that hours are limited. The Book Thing depends on volunteer labor.
PS I am uncluttering my home, so I never donate and look for books on the same trip.”
“Quaint little record shop where I always find an album I am not looking for but need in my collection. Knowledgeably staff help find the rarities of shop and the backstory of the music.”
“Another one of my favorite used bookstores! They have a deceivingly large collection of varying books, considering the store's smaller size. Cramped, stacked, crowded, just like a good used bookstore should be!”
“Small little bookstore located on the corner of an intersection. It’s cute. It could be easy to miss if you don’t look at the window sign or the GPS. The door makes it seem closed if you’re walking from an angled direction up to it. It was a quick in and out for me as I was only searching for a postcard, but I walked in on the shopkeeper taking her time to explain things to one of the customers so I assume she’s informative and helpful. I mainly ran into a lot of children’s books when I popped in, but I believe they had more selections along the other wall.
No postcard at the time :( but I think she said that she would be restocking them the next day (I’d be leaving Baltimore the next day 😭)”
“Really amazing little gem in downtown Baltimore! Loved the huge selection of books and vinyl, and the fun, eclectic decor throughout the shop. I could easily spend hours in here. Support your local bookstores yall!”
“A Baltimore institution (and even if it weren't, my favorite coffee shop in the city). As a place to get a cup of coffee (or tea) and hang out, it's great and you'll always find something interesting in the bookstore or on the Zine wall. But RE is also a central player in Baltimore's co-op and solidarity economy - make sure to check out one of the many, many, radical and community events they host.”
“The kindest guy at the register today at 6pm. Just above and beyond made me feel welcome and appreciated. You know, buying a book is such an experience, and he really continued to make it feel sensitive and lift changing. These people really just love books.”
10AM - 9PM
311 Main St, Laurel
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“The best metaphysical store you will find anywhere on the eastern seaboard. Packed with everything- tarot decks, incense, crystals, herbs, books, and the best ever energy. The staff are helpful and always pleasant. I've been in love with this store for many, many years. And still am.”
“Great selection and friendly staff! I absolutely love browsing here and always find at least one book that looks amazing. If they don’t have something you’re looking for in stock, they can order it for you right then and there. One of the best book stores in the city?”
“Really nice bookstore for believers of Jesus Christ. Has a lot of books, trinkets, jewelry, keychains, Bibles, and so much more to help those on their believer journey or show love to a fellow follower of God. Staff is always nice and helpful if you have a question about an item in stock. Always leave with something I can use to better my spiritual growth. Highly recommended for all believers.”
“Peace and Love to the World ?....... this institution is phenomenal ?. I was able to receive any and every book I wanted while I served a ten (10) year prison sentence. And their timing was on time every time.”
“Excellent customer service. They went out of their way to help me with a DIY compass repair. I can't recommend them highly enough, and I'll be getting all my navigation supplies from them in the future.”
“I wish I had more time during my visit. My grandson and I were searching for a specific item, and although we weren’t able to look as long as we wanted, we were treated very well. The customer service was kind and helpful, which made the experience enjoyable despite the time constraint.”
“Independent book store. Lots of unusual things so you can always find something different. Everything that is used is in good condition, but they also have lots of new things.In the old Marley Station Mall.”
“What a cool spot. We just happened to stumble upon it and were were glad we did. Fantastic vinyl selection, great book selection, chill vibe, awesome host. It should one hundred percent be on your list in Baltimore.”
“The new Barnes & Noble already feels like a cozy hangout spot for book lovers.
It is a great place to browse new releases and stumble on unexpected finds.
The space is welcoming and deaf-friendly, which makes communication easy and stress-free.
Staff are kind, patient, and happy to help you track down what you need.
It is a spot that makes you want to come back, relax, and get lost in books.”
“Such a wonderful find on W 36th Street!
Chana, Fred and Charlotte are a delight to speak with and have a wonderful eye for all of the items in their shop!
My personal favourite is the jewellery section, which Chana looks after, and I found a gorgeous silver bracelet to take back with me as a memento of visiting Baltimore!
(I had to refrain from buying up loads of books in the bookshop as I wouldn’t be able to lug them in my suitcase but I can confirm they have a lovely variety!)
Definitely not a store to be missed and I would recommend this store for history aficionados and fashion lovers!
Thank you for making the buying experience a fun one!
Best wishes,
Emma”
“Assalamualaikum. Pleased with my experience. I ordered a Quran translation in the Indo-Pak script that I couldn't find anywhere else, as well as books about the sahabah. Alhamdulillah I just received them. I ordered from Canada and shipping took a little over 2 weeks. Alhamdulillah I would recommend this store!”
“Everyone that works there is super nice and helpful great selection and very pleasant atmosphere. If your buying gifts for someone who likes Harry potter you absolutely should go here.”
“Pretty sick place. Got some good books and stickers. It’s relatively over priced there but I understand bc it’s locally owned and like a small business. I’ll def be coming back.”
“Really fantastic remote work or student work option for coffee as they have a nice atmosphere and plenty of space to work. Great coffee options as well with a few interesting twists like the vanilla mint matcha I tried. I didn't try one but their pastry options looked fantastic.”
“Small used book store in Glen Burnie with nice employees and reasonable prices. Large variety of books to select from with reasonable prices for those on a budget. Will give store credit for your good quality used books if you want to change out books from your collection. Their wide selection covers a large amount of authors covering romance, sci-fy, self help, cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction and many others types. Small space with lots of books at a decent price. A great way to save money if you love reading hard cover or paperback books.”
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“Had a very helpful employee find us a copy of the collectors edition of the exorcist. She even told us to order it online for a discount and we could still walk out of the store with it. Very impressed by the customer service”