“I really enjoy these vendors! Everyone is always very nice and there is a wonderful variety of vendors!! In addition the Waterfire Arts Center is a beautiful venue to hold such events!!”
“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!!!!!!”
“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.”
“I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. Amazing selection of sealed sports cards. Everything from big time hobby boxes all the way to cheap single wax packs. Guy running the place was pleasent as could be. You could tell he loved what he was doing. I highly highly recommend stopping by.”
“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”
“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.”
“Had an excellent experience. My girlfriend and I came here to browse the books and get some small plates to share. The atmosphere is fantastic and you can browse the shelves forever. The food we had was great and the staff was nice and considerate enough to include bigger portions because they knew we were sharing. The short ribs were fantastic, as was my glass of house red! I left with two books, one of which i found in the staff recommendations section, highly reccomend”
“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.”
“Super cute little romance bookstore! They had a ton of different sub-genre options, even a closed door section which is nice for those who don’t like explicit scenes. Various other items for sale like stickers, sweatshirts, tote bags, bookmarks, and greeting cards. Street parking can be tricky but we found a spot easily. Can’t wait to visit again!”
“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.”
“This store has pretty much everything you want for art supplies from brushes to oil to watercolors to markers and pencils. I have been there a few times to get supplies for my painting hobby that I need to be more focused on.. It's walking distance from the condo, so no parking issues for me. The staff working here is efficient and friendly.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“This is the best bookstore ever!!!! They have jellycats, dumplings, needohs, and all these trendy accessories. They have a wide selection of books and a whole candy section. If you are in Barrington, this is the perfect place to go!!!! 😁😁😁”