Jaimie E.
Yelp
Bought a book here for the first time today and had a great experience. Needed something specific for my book club, and saw online that they had the title in stock at the store. Their online catalog/search function was very easy to use, but before walking over I called just to make sure the book was still in stock. The staff person confirmed there was one copy (very friendly customer service) and I let them know I was on the way.
I walked to the entrance and saw that they had some outdoor ventilation inside the store from the front door (COVID-friendly), which I appreciated. The store itself is small and cozy, and absolutely stuffed with books! While I didn't have time to peruse all of their selection, I did see that they had a main display with the works of many Black authors that I'd like to go back and dig into more.
I walked around some of the display tables to see if I could identify the book I was looking for, but ultimately went to the (masked ) staff person by the register to inquire. They pulled the book out from behind the register-- I'm guessing they set it aside for me which I considered very thoughtful since there was only one copy and I needed it on short notice. They rung me up quickly and told me they really hoped I enjoyed the book-- and this person had a real warmth about them that made me feel like they really meant it, so I left the store with nothing but good vibes from the super friendly interaction.
Later when I got home I saw that they had stuck a very cute branded bookmark and vinyl sticker inside the cover for me. The artwork on the bookmark is very sweet and a reminder of this friendly local shop, and the sticker is thick and good quality, perfect for the collection I have on my water bottle. I'll definitely be checking this store for the next book I need for my book club before going anywhere else!