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November 2023 by Vincent L.
This used bookstore is located in a petite, jam-packed second-floor venue, with shelves overflowing into the stairway leading up to it. It's been around since 1999 and almost folded during Covid, but a new owner took it over and is keeping it alive thanks in no small part to donated inventory from the community. In particular, retiring or moving professors might donate boxes of books here, complete with notes scribbled inside. Some might find this endearing, others insightful; it all adds to the serendipity of finding something totally unexpected at a shop like this. Indeed, you might be able to find out-of-print books or editions here, like a whole shelf full of hardcover Henry Kingsley novels. Given the bookstore's location, the inventory has a decided literary bent to it, but to me what stood out was the diversity of it all. Not to mention the fact that you're buying sustainably.
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October 2023 by Kenneth Heard
Pleasant shop. It is small, so some "sections" are a single shelf. Above average poetry section for the size. The books in stock were in good condition generally. They have some rare books and first editions if you are a collector. Worth stopping if you are in town but not a special trip destination for bookhounds.
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April 2023 by Elizabeth O’Brien
Cute bookstore alert! Up the stairs and such a nice little place with lots of valuable and beautiful books. Definitely going to visit again!
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March 2023 by Alice Ritscherle
I always find a really well curated selection of books, and I always walk out with a handful of serendipitous discoveries that I would never find if I relied on Amazon algorithms. The owner, Rena, is a treasure trove of knowledge and had some great recommendations for me. Left Banks is a must-visit store for students and anyone passing through Hanover.
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July 2022 by Griffin O'Neill
Very broad and interesting selection. A lot of books off the beaten path which is very interesting. If you're looking for something specific it might be hard to find but it is an excellent spot for a browse at the least. The workers are very kind and helpful, an old school style spot
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July 2022 by Two_if_by_Land
Amazingly large number of interesting books I'd never seen, when considering the size of the store. We hesitate to add to our piles of books on our bedside tables but ended up buying another half-dozen each. Great collection!
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May 2022 by Tyler Abbott
Terrific little used bookstore. Eclectic selection.
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July 2021 by Robert Ene
In June 2019 I entered this book store, searching for some books for my 4 and 1/2 years old (back then) girl.The seller - a very positive and patient lady - took a lot of time to make an interesting selection of books. As of writing this, my daughter is 6 1/2. And those books, particularly "Click Clack Moo Cows That Type" and "Frog and Toad" have proved instrumental in giving her a jump-start to reading.I do not remember how much I paid for the books. But their importance in my daughter's progress was priceless.Thank you very much, Left Bank Books.
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July 2021 by Sydnie Lim
Really nice place. Kindest owner. Loved our visit.
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January 2021 by Lauren Masayda
Good selection of used books but everything is priced high. Books were mostly in good condition, and the selection was nicely limited to desirable titles Steep climb up a big flight of stairs to get in, which I don’t mind at all but just something to be mindful of if choosing to visit.
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December 2020 by Levi Simpson
Amazing selection of incredibly well priced used books, rarities, and classics. Well worth a visit
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June 2020 by Jill Ruckelshaus
Dear Left Bank Books...received the book I ordered today....and you had thoughtfully protected it by wrapping it like a gift. I am grateful to have found this book...and grateful to you for the fine service and care in mailing it to me.
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June 2020 by Sean H.
Hello! This Is Sean Hardman . I am rolling out to fnd the best Used Bookstores in The White Mountains Region Of Hanover , New Hampshire . This is a used Bookstore way off the beaten path in a very nice area of New Hampshire Family owned and has the best Country Hospitality when helpoing other find what they need and service customers with the best that New hampshire has to offer at this place .Has a huge parkoing area in front of the store itself . This place as you enter has an old feel to the placeand filled wirth many countless subjests you seek . This place is weel organized shelves clearly marked by subject . Even though most of the subjects are overwhelming with all that you want and Buy . While in thos bookstore, always remember, Take your time , look over the books you want and to choose from . appreciate the books you like with the best illistrations, Scroll Work , The Art Work Pictures on the insides and more . Do Not just collect and buy books because its a Hobby , Do it because you Love it and have passion for it . This place is a unique place to be in and its Warm , Comfortable , Country Hospitable , Family Oriented , And Most of All Friendly in every shape and form . Plus treat this place as If It was a library and not be so Noisy being in thois place hunting and shopping around . Please support thos bokshopp too with the hard tmes that have recently hit us all so that bookstore like this do not vanish forever . There are not too may of these used bookstores left Like this one . So come on down to the Left Bank Books and have youself a Most unique experience you will not forget and tell all your friends and family of this place and spread the word . So that is it for this edition of the best Unsed Bookstores of hanover, New hamposhirew and Rooling out tilll I see you all again on my next edition coming very soon on here . To those Travelling , Visiting, or returning to this very Place ; Welcome Home Everyone !
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March 2020 by J A
I've found some amazing, rare books here that were in great condition. One of my favorite books of all time, Shane, was in their $2 bargain bin in perfect condition. I love this place.
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January 2020 by Lauren Nicole
Good selection of used books but everything is priced high. Books were mostly in good condition, and the selection was nicely limited to desirable titles Steep climb up a big flight of stairs to get in, which I don’t mind at all but just something to be mindful of if choosing to visit.
