Commonplace Reader is a great, quaint, and charming boutique bookstore. It is described as one of the greatest small bookstores, with cozy and welcoming vibes. The shop offers a great and large variety of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books, and has a nice quiet atmosphere. Customers enjoy the children’s area upstairs, which also features a pop-up toys store selling dance leotards and ballet shoes. The staff is noted as very nice, incredibly kind, and pleasant, always ready to help find a specific book. They sell local postcards and offer gift cards. The business hosts local author story and craft times on specific Saturdays. A point of contention is a 2% Stocking Fee charged on books, which some customers find questionable. Parking is noted as a problem, but the shop is still considered worth visiting to support local businesses. It is a lovely bookshop and a credit to Main Street.
