“As a local game store they have a very good selection of games. They have had game events in the past I can't say if they still do. This is my first choice to go look for something.”
“I am OBSESSED with this store. They have a really good selection of occult books, RPG stuff, and *squeals* they have Cthulhu plushies! I love Cthulhu. Oh and they have postcards! And cool buttons. And yeah, I’m obsessed.”
“Riffraff Books in PVD, is a one-of-a-kind gem that combines a curated selection of books with a hip neon bar atmosphere. Whether you're a bookworm searching for hidden literary gems or some tea and pastry this is for you.Bro their book Selection: is WILD but in a good way. You won't find the lastest book ghost written book by James Patterson or Danielle Steele here. This bookshop is devoted to independent, and alternate presses and even has some zines. You're sure to find something unexpected and delightful to add to your bookshelf. It's always a fun time to walk here and the factory living and working center they're located in is beautiful for the city to revitalize an old mill!!!!!!”
“Great selection of magazines and even maps! Looks small outside but inside is a surprise Full of great reading! Always kind friendly service too! If you're in the area, we recommend you stop in and take a look for yourself.”
“Great selection of books! Really amazing cookbooks I added to my collection. A local bookstore that will warm your heart. It felt like the unique books were individually picked by the owners, not a big box store”
“A really fun bookstore in the heart of Providence. The displays are great, usually the flat lays include a book or two that I am looking for. The coolers for soft drinks/waters are also a nice feature.”
“My first opportunity to attend an event here and though the event was enjoyable, I found myself quite smitten by the eclectic and unassuming products in the gift shop....To be honest, I wandered in there to take a phone call & was pleasantly surprised.
Equally charming was a gentleman playing what is I believe a ukulele outside of the restroom and as I turned left, I noticed the Jonathan Bonner Exhibit...
I love art and true to form: A little boy saw a box with a tongue sticking out & I saw the belt my Immigrant Mom used to ensure excellent report cards & inspire higher education in us⭐OR Megan Thee Stallion...”
“Books on the Square punches above its weight. Everyone on staff is very kind and their $1 books and used book deals cannot be beat. I also really enjoy their selection of Rhode Island specific trinkets and cards and I always come here when I am shopping for gifts.”
“It is a great little store when looking to purchase a book as a gift, it doesn't seem to be the fun kind of store where someone could spend hours looking through the stacks.”
“Most incredible experience my daughter has ever had. Her goal is to attend Brown, so on vacation we decided to check out the bookstore and grab a souvenir. The staff there was so incredible including one amazing woman who decided to bless it forward. It made the entire vacation. We cannot thank her enough. Hopefully she sees this time know how much it meant. Loyal future Brown kid!”
“Thank you for steaming the mass each Sunday. As we all shelter in place, it has been a wonderful and essential part of our daily prayer and Sunday spiritual communion.”
“Amazing spot! Art plus books plus snacks! When I visited today I was the only person in the store and was totally free to browse and enjoy the art and books. They had an amazing collection of retablos by Peruvian artist Zuly Palomino as well as work by other artists. I did not partake of any snacks since I just had breakfast but they had a nice set up with a bar counter as well as tables closer to the books. Lots of fiction and some non fiction and a really good selection of cookbooks- lots of Barefoot Contessa books. Really look forward to stopping in here the next time I'm in Warren.”
9AM - 5PM
30 N Main St, Providence
Book Stores
“Heaven for artists. Everything you need to buy for your project except creativity. Huge paper section. (I bought some Italian paper/prints of flowers, mushrooms, birds, etc for about $6 each that I plan to frame.) They have a huge selection of journals, too. Michaels is a consumerist joke compared to this store. Honestly, you could spend two hours here, salivating.”
“This bookstore is pretty tucked away, and confusing for first time visitors. I’ve used google maps to drive here and it always leaves you up the street. Go down that one way street, across the gated parking lot there’s an opening with a sign up top. Then stay to the left, down the stairs to a shady looking basement—that’s the bookstore.The actual store itself is your run of the mill university bookstore. It’s got affordable school supplies, overpriced snacks and JWU apparel. I’ve picked up all of my textbooks here without a problem, and 5 minutes tops. There’s an older gentleman who works the desk and has for years and he’s very polite and helpful. Ask him for help if you need it.”
“Books are Wings does amazing things for kids in Rhode Island. It helps children who might not otherwise have books of their own build a library of their own. Its a great place to volunteer, a great place to donate.”
6AM - 2:30PM
Orient Ave, Pawtucket
Book Stores
“Have received 2 single book orders from here and both were shipped with unbelievable care, better than purchasing new off the shelf. Appreciate that they value used books as much as myself. I live in Ontario Canada.”
“It's an absolute gem! The guy who works there had the audacity to approach me and ask what interests me. I couldn't believe he did that, but once I survived that terrifying experience, I was exposed to some of the best ephemera I'd ever seen. It was as well-curated as some of the best museums you'll ever be in without the whiteness and hostility that usually accompanies those environments.”
10AM - 5PM
The Commons, 1 Old Ferry Rd, Bristol
Book Stores
“School store for all your RWU needs. Though calling it a "Barnes and Noble" is wierd as they only cary ordered books. More of a partnership if you will. Very overpriced as well.”
“Great selection of books as well as STEAM toys. The people there are friendly and always ready to assist you in finding that perfect gift (gift wrap it for FREE ??) for any age range.”