Brick Road Books is a family-owned new and used bookshop with the largest selection of used books in Ellensburg. It offers an authentic bookstore experience for browsing. The store buys all the books it sells, purchasing mixed-condition fiction and nonfiction in hardback, softcover, and paperback, as well as ephemera like maps, postcards, magazines, and VHS tapes. They do not take donations, opting instead to buy or trade books from customers for trade-in credit or sometimes with a check. Accepted payment methods include CashApp, Venmo, cash, and checks issued to Ellensburg residents. The bookstore clerk is friendly, greeting customers and explaining store procedures and pricing. The store will special order books, buy books for trade credit, and negotiate prices. Some find it a favorite and a hidden gem, noting great conversations and helpful tips from the owner. However, others report inconsistent hours, with the store sometimes not opening as posted without explanation. While some appreciate the decent selection, others find prices high for common mass market items and note that customer service can be inconsistent, with the owner sometimes seeming more interested in conversing than helping customers complete their purchases promptly.
Lots of books. Come prepared for an education on bookshop economics and SEO marketing
March 2024
I didn't buy anything because I was just curious, but had a great conversation with the owner. He gave me great tips for marketing authors I work with. Wish I had more time to chat, but we were next door playing music lol! Ellensburg is wonderful for the arts and knowledge. A hidden gem!
November 2023
Decent selection of used books, but the owner kept talking to other customers when I repeatedly asked if I could pay for my items and be on my way. I finally just gave up and left.
