Brier Rose Books

Whoever is the guy that answered the phone is a
Piece of -:;:$&. Sorry being honest. Called, asked for a book, he replied doesn’t ring a bell and hanged up.

Please please please please buy books here!
This is the kind of enchanting little bookshop that you dream of. Unfortunately a lot of these places are losing the war to Amazon/​Barnes and Noble/​etc and they’re disappearing by the minute! I really love this place and I would be heartbroken if it was another casualty.
Why is this place so great? It’s cozy, overflowing with books and lots of fascinating trinkets and antiques. There are lots of 1950s and 60s editions of books here. If you’re a lover of mid-​century design this place is a treasure trove. It really feels like a curated collection – lots of fascinating stuff, and everything is generally in good to great condition, and best of all, reasonably priced!
There’s a huge section of dollar paperbacks and lots of collectible books, including a ton of gorgeous Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew hardcovers. And even in the section of gorgeous, embossed classic editions, hardly anything is priced over $ 10.
There is even a cozy sitting area near the checkout desk for reading, playing chess, and checking out some of the rare books and antiques.
I’ve heard some complaints about the grouchiness of the owner, but I definitely disagree. He is a little aloof at times, but is always helpful and willing to chat about books. I think the personality of book and record shop owners is pretty universal, gruff but generally kind and interesting beneath the surface.
He does however maintain a strict policy of not carrying around stacks of books (a precarious operation in the maze-​like stacks), so once you acquire a few he will store them at his desk while you browse.
In conclusion – this is a wonderful bookshop, the kind that one day will only exist in English novels and wistful memories. After an afternoon milling about the stacks, inhaling that glorious old book smell and discovering long-​lost childhood books and first editions of favorite novels… you’ll be so pleased you visited.

Definitely worth the visit. I recommend you clear your schedule because once you walk in you’ll spend a good amount of time lost in interesting titles and antiques.

Fell in love with this place from the moment I walked in. There are thousands upon thousands of books and antiques that will grab your attention until you find yourself lost. The owner is a sweet old man that will assist you in whatever you need and is always down to chat or talk about his life. Overall. it’s a great place that offers a cozy environment and cheap books!

This is a magical shop. The only downside is that when you first make your way in, past the cavernous shelves, through the maze to the central reading area, you may be concerned that you’ve entered one of many horror movies that end with some spooky shop owner trading your soul for a book of spells. Fortunately, the owner is just a friendly, wise, knowledgable man with infinite patience and a passion for what he does.
You can get lost in this store for hours. You can come with a friend a play chess. You can come alone and challenge the owner to chess. You can come with a kid and blow his mind with the books and games. Just watch after them. I get the feeling the owner isn’t fond of brats.
So yeah. Magical and awesome. Win.