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September 2023 by Schuyler Kitchin
This is my favorite book shop. Consistently strong collection, good prices, operated by kind and thoughtful folks. Really cozy and warm spot to spend in silence looking through the shelves.
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August 2023 by C. Baechler
Very interesting book store where you can find lots of unique and difficult to find books. It gets a little hot inside during the summer.
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July 2023 by B W
Wonderful used book store. Many great finds at a reasonable price. Loved the comfy chairs as well
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July 2023 by Caely Clifford
Everything a used bookstore should be. Stacks of books everywhere, couches to sink into, it was somewhere out of my dreams. I go every summer with my dad and always find a good book to delve into. My favorite used book store ever. Worth going to Manchester just for this store.
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July 2023 by Michael R.
I emailed photos to the store to sell my books per the website instructions. I had all kinds of books- popular non-fiction, older books, new fiction, classics, children's books etc. Authors such as Doris Kearns Goodwin, David McCullough, Bill Bryson, David Foster Wallace, Paul Theroux , Erik Larsen, Kristin Hannah, Lauren Hillenbrand, Beryl Markham, Osamu Duzai, Emily Brontë, Zadie Smith, Fredrick Backman, Harper Lee, David Sedaris, Nora Ephron, etc. I work at a library that has an ongoing used book sale so I do know what is junk. These were from my own book collection and I am moving so I wanted to sell them. I sent one email with about 100 books and then another with about 20 I had forgotten to include. When the owner replied to the second email that he didn't think he could use any of my books, I was surprised and was afraid he hadn't seen my first email with the majority of the photos of my books and replied asking if he had. He never replied which I think is very rude. It would be common courtesy to reply.
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June 2023 by Z Peverill-Conti
Lovely and crowded used bookstore. It had a great selection and so many books! Organized well, too.
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May 2023 by Hal P.
I purchased the book, "Ballet" by Cecil Beaton and it just arrived (extremely quickly I must add - and FREE shipping) and I have to say that it is in even better condition than listed. Though no picture was included with the ad the book and jacket were both listed as "Very Good" (though I think "Excellent" for both would be more accurate) so I took a chance and purchased it and I must say I am more than pleased. I have been searching for this book as a gift for a friend's birthday and most of the copies for sale either on ebay or at other booksellers were in much worse condition and the prices were exorbitant and much more than I was willing to spend. This copy is BEAUTIFUL and near pristine and the price was extremely fair and reasonable.I would recommend anyone looking for a new or especially an out of print book to first check with MANCHESTER BY THE BOOK because if they have what you are looking for you will not be disappointed. I am only sorry I am not closer to their store so that I can spend time browsing their aisles/shelves, but I will be sure to follow them on Facebook and whenever I need an out of print book in the future they will be the first store/website that I will check out.
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May 2023 by Michael Burd
Amazing and very large architecture section, rich in architectural history - best I’ve ever seen outside the specialty dealers…and the prices are better, too!
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May 2023 by oatbagg
What a gem of a bookstore. I loved every book I picked up and we ending up buying 6.A must stop for used book lovers!!!!
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March 2023 by Paul Fine
I purchased a book from Manchester online and it just arrived in the mail. It was shipped promptly with zero issues. Additionally, they had taken great care to wrap the book in packing bubbles to ensure that it wasn't damaged in route. I'm very happy with my book and the service! Would absolutely recommend.
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February 2023 by Brian Cusack
Helpful staff and owner, deep eclectic collection.
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January 2023 by Arthurious
A delight of a used bookstore. As you walk in, you’re greeted with the Architecture/Design section with hundreds of rare and oversized titles and a special focus on Frank Lloyd Wright.The checkout is easy as they accept tap-to-pay
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November 2022 by Marco Romeny
Hands down the best used-bookstore I ever visited. Fabulous selection, night owner and also not expensive. You have something wrong with you if you skip this place when in Manchester-by-the-sea.
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October 2022 by chris witt
This little bookstore has such a nice feel when you go in. I love the greeting cards they sell. They're very unusual and ones you don't see very often. Most don't have sayings on the inside but they're so beautiful that you purchase them and write your own greetings on the inside. They have a wonderful selection of books although they aren't a huge store. The owner I believe who's at the counter is very nice.
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August 2022 by Kiki Reno
I absolutely loved this bookstore! We came up on it by accident and I'm so glad we stopped! So many books, artwork on the walls, comfy places to sit. This is perfect for any book lover!