“A wonderful shopping experience. Friendliest staff that arealways ready to help, very clean and organized facility with a large selection of new and back issue comics. Love this place. I visit at least once a week.”
“Great toy store! Well organized with lots of great choices for a wide range of ages. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, not to mention friendly. Highly recommended.”
“Good local bookstores are very few and not always convenient. Barnes & Noble always has a great selection, helpful staff and lots of great little gifts that I end up spending my $$$ on ?”
9:30AM - 9PM
404 E Main St, Charlottesville
Book Stores
“I've been to a lot of bookstores and this one is my favorite! It is almost as if the store was curated for me and my wife. We could have spent all day in there and the next time we are in Charlottesville we will! I walked in and instantly noticed this book calling to me on the shelf. There were many others I would have liked to purchase as well! A fantastic store and we can't wait to come back!”
“Really neat bookstore! Multiple stories are easy to get lost in, and there's great finds. A really cool place to check out for readers and non-readers alike.”
“In April 2024, I visited Blue Whale Books. The shop is well organized and has a great selection of quality used books. There is a nice selection of old maps and prints for sale too. I bought an antique 3 volume set of books and the lady who owns the bookstore shipped them for me. Her customer service was great, and these books arrived undamaged because they were packed so meticulously.”
“Fantastic selection, I bought sci Fi, mystery, Spanish language, children's books. I had to literally drag my mother out of the store. The owner was so helpful and even gave me a suggestion that I wouldn't have thought of. If you love reading and want to save money ... Go to the Book Room to fill your book room.”
“Great and large collection despite modest exterior, and very knowledgeable owner! Prices are excellent (lots of Sociology/Politics-related topics up front), especially as a college student.”
9AM - 1PM
501 College Dr, Charlottesville
Book Stores
“I stood in the same spot as Christopher Christian Ricardo Christine Ian Brandon Anderson Weston Chandler, and I felt closer than I ever had before to a boyfriend-free girl.”
“Am staff member, fantastic selection. It is hard work designing and ordering to stock this store, but they do it well! Very creative!Staff in the store have always been friendly and helpful… they represent the University well. I love stopping in to see what’s new, even if I don’t buy anything. Pricey, as you might expect in a gift shop.”