This bookstore is certainly interesting and unique. When one walks in, it's clear the place has a rich history. But after going to this place, I felt that it wasn't a practical bookstore. The fairly large store is filled to the brim with books, too filled. Books are laid on the floor, jam packed into shelves, and stacked on top of each other, up to four feet high. As an individual with a bad back, I wasn't able to peruse most books, because of their placement on the floor or up high, with ease. I also thought that the books were mostly overpriced. I went into this store to buy a used copy of a Harry Potter book for my nephew, and it was priced at $20. While I would prefer to buy from a local bookshop, I couldn't spend $20 for that book, when I could get it for $4 on Amazon. Other books, over 50 years old, I saw, were priced at almost full price as well. I thought this was unusual and out of touch with realistic pricing. I will say that the staff of this bookshop are kind and helpful. On more than one occasion, staff came to me to ask if I needed help, always politely and not pushy. Overall, it's a nice place to look around, but it is a little overpriced and cluttered.
I was in Birmingham on a business trip from Vancouver, Canada, and discovered this bookstore online for things to do in town and it was definately a worth while stop and unlike any other bookstore that I had ever been in. Jim (the owner) was super friendly and literally you could spend days trying to look through everything with how much stuff this little bookstore has. I only wish this bookstore wasn't 2700 miles away from me since I would go there regulary if I lived in town. Excellent store Jim!!
Great selection and owner was knowledgeable and friendly. I will be back here!
If they don't have a certain book, they'll order it for you. Very good people. Very wide selection. It's hard to find this sort of satisfaction at any bookstore. Love it. Will continue to frequent this place.
Amazing shop and friendly service. A bit cluttered but I like that in a bookstore I
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