The Book Barn
The Book Barn
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
All three Book Barn stores are open from 11AM to 6PM every day of the week. If you're looking to sell us books we buy everyday between the hours of 11am and 6pm. If it's raining, snowing, or in fact, precipitating oddly in any way that may affect the books, give us a call- we may still be buying in small quantities. We buy used books for STORE CREDIT every day, and most days we'll be buying for CHECK, although during the winter we cut back. From November 1st through March 31st checks are only available from Saturday to Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays are for store credit only. So GIVE US A CALL to make sure.
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Jblue
Victoria, Canada135 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Been coming for years and chose a quiet weekday in January for another visit. I love just wandering around and browsing all the sections. So many fantastic books and even though this was the first visit when I actually didn’t buy anything I still had a great time wandering through each location and discovering. Of course I will be back, again and again!
Written January 25, 2022
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Daniel B
Birmingham28 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Anyone who loves books as much as I do will thoroughly enjoy a visit to the Book Barn. During a recent road trip, my husband and I visited the main location (there are other locations nearby too) and loaded up on plenty of good reading. Books are arranged by category in different locations across the campus, so it’s easy for everyone to find something of interest. Friendly and helpful staff, along with the great selection of books, makes the Book Barn a great place to visit.
Written November 9, 2022
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Lori M
Massachusetts30 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
What a fabulous place! I love a good treasure hunt and now I’ve found a place to do it for books. Their inventory is huge. I had a great time searching for books for me and my grandson. It’s set in and outdoors. I can’t wait to go back. Next time I’ll bring a list of titles to search for, so I don’t get overwhelmed.
Written July 22, 2022
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Kimberley F
Alpine, CA158 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Fantastic used bookstore that is divided in to three locations based on topic. The main location also has a wonderful outdoor space and gardens that are a nice place for picnicking and young children. You have to be patient and know what you’re looking for and take your time.
Written May 11, 2022
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Kris W
Coventry, RI189 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
I live right near this place. so I was real anxious to visit this place, and write a five star review. but that's not going to happen. we pull into the parking lot, my dads going to drop me off. I am talking to my dad in the car, seeing what time he will pick me up. this guy, in a staff shirt comes running over to the car knocks on our window and asks if we need help. my dad says no. and tries to explain he is just dropping me off. the guy starts throwing a fit. he says, well you cant park here. my dad was trying to explain, he wasn't parking there he was dropping me off. that wasn't working. the guy in the staff shirt just turned around, and ran away. I said to my dad, lets get out of here. they lost a costumer. and they were probably getting a really good review.
Written February 3, 2019
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Christine D
Mystic, CT34 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
We had a great time visiting the book barn. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I love how the type of books are separated and in different little houses. It's a happy place to be with great deals on books for people who do lots of reading. Like my family.
Written September 9, 2018
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CelticCail
New Jersey213 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The selection isn't the best though. I thought I'd find a ton of choice books but I think they go pretty much immediately and you're left with what people haven't wanted to buy for a long time. The only "good" books I got were from piles that just came in so no one else had seen them yet. They're also pricier than I'd expected for a used book store - every book was $4-5 so I wound up spending about $70 for a bag of books.
The condition of many of the books isn't great, and they don't look like they're really taken care of. Many of the buildings are open to the elements, including the sections I was interested in: field guides (in what had been a tiny outhouse with no door) and poetry (on a porch type thing). It was sad that some of the books would have been fine if not left to the elements and not dusted at all over time. They were still $4-5 and will never be sold in their current conditions.
Still a super cool place with very friendly and helpful employees.
The condition of many of the books isn't great, and they don't look like they're really taken care of. Many of the buildings are open to the elements, including the sections I was interested in: field guides (in what had been a tiny outhouse with no door) and poetry (on a porch type thing). It was sad that some of the books would have been fine if not left to the elements and not dusted at all over time. They were still $4-5 and will never be sold in their current conditions.
Still a super cool place with very friendly and helpful employees.
Written June 15, 2018
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Kathleen P
Averill Park, NY92 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We were visiting in the Mystic area and heard about the Book Barn and decided to make the drive to Niantic to find it. It is in 4 different locations on the main street and they have a brochure so you can seek out your areas of interest and determine which location is best for you. But the main location is the only one where they purchase your old books. This location is a must see because of the gardens, the animals, the all year round Halloween decor and books, books, books everywhere in the various outbuildings. It is a fabulous place and you can spend hours!
Written March 28, 2019
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auntiearwen
Haddam, CT37 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
The Book Barn is huge. Many different categories of books, as well as DVDs. And friendly cats. The cats aren't for sale, though. The Book Barn is spread over 4 buildings, all close to each other. If you're in the area; this is a "must visit" for the bookaholic.
Written January 9, 2019
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nationalparkPa
PA432 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
What a fun place! We all loved it. The grandkids loved exploring all the nooks and crannies, the haunted playground and searching for all 9 cats. My daughter & I liked that the books were sorted by category and author. My husband just found a little cozy corner, planted himself and read until we were ready to leave. Exploring all the little buildings was a blast. At night all the lights came on & it became even more magical. There are 4 different locations but we only got to visit 2, so I guess we'll have to make a return trip. YEAH!!
Written September 14, 2017
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DorisB632
Jamestown, Tennessee
Are you open to accept book buy back Mondays (provided with good weather)?
Written July 27, 2019
Yes, you certainly can! You can opt to receive cash or credit towards your (future) purchase. Be careful -- Book Barn can be picky about what they accept (which makes it all the better for us who purchase). Ask the employees under the umbrella for assistance.
Written June 13, 2017
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