Johnnycake Books

I’ve only been in here 3 times, but have fallen in love with the place! Collection of Books is awesome. Nice place to read.

What a find! If you are looking for rare, first edition or signed books in very good condition, this is the place to go. I saw a number of drool-​worthy cookbooks and art, garden and fashion books. I love a rambling old book store where you have to hunt to find a gem, but its nice to walk in to clean, well-​organized place where the books are in good condition and properly cared for. Will definitely stop in again.

Stopped in to check this place out… the up tight bald headed guy couldn’t have been ruder… overpriced…if you’re looking to pay too much in an overpriced town this is your place

Dan Dwyer is such a professional. He is the owner of Johnnycake Books, a lovely, well-​organized used books store in the sweet little town of Salisbury, CT. (This area of New England is wonderful stomping ground for collectors and book lovers. Bring a truck or a U-​Haul if you come out this way from elsewhere. Between the books and the antiques, you can have a lot of fun.)
Dan knows his stuff. (His web site is really informative, easy to navigate and up to date.) In many ways, you’ll feel like you are in a museum dedicated to books, as his displays are so neat and well organized. No dusty ripped Book of the Month Club items in here. I’ve found some lovely signed poetry books that I treasure and have also enjoyed my conversations with Dan.
Do not neglect stopping in here, particularly if you are a serious book collector.

If you’re crazy about used bookstores, like I am, then you will want to visit this place if you’re in the area. The store is small and thus does not feel overwhelming. I noticed a wonderful collection of art books, not just of the coffee-​table variety, but really fantastic old painting/​drawing/​photography tomes.
There’s also a large collection of first editions, autographed books, and very old — i.e. 1800’s — books too. You won’t find cheap paperbacks or sci-​fi or «Garfield» books here. They do have sales of cheaper books from a large tent outside, but you still won’t find cheap paperbacks, sci-​fi, or «Garfield» books there.
The prices are not crazy, but they are not low, either. I suppose you pay for the quality and service of a local, small bookstore. It’s nice just to browse. I understand they could order new books for you too, or search for old books too.