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September 2023 by Robert W
A lot to take in. I'll have to return to get another look.
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August 2023 by Mike Sargent
I have been a customer for many years and though I have moved out of state I am still a very happy customer. The magic that I felt the first time that I visited the shop is still there.
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August 2023 by Tony Iacono
An amazing and a rare gem. What a treat it was to shop at this diamond of a bookstore. Shops like this are all too rare these days but so badly needed. It was a pleasure to meet the owner - a very pleasant gentleman who genuinely cares about his work and customers. I found several long out of print books and a few friends from years gone by who I look forward to visiting once again. I couldn’t be more impressed and look forward to returning to in the very near future.
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July 2023 by Jeremy
Great prices and some really unique finds
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April 2023 by Savvy L
Great finds, went on a spontaneous date with my girlfriend, and we decided to check out this bookstore. Great rare finds. Wide poetry section, nothing recent but lots from way back when if you're into that.There are comics, not many Marvel findings. You could spend literal hours in here just finding what you could be looking for.
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March 2023 by Rahti Gorfien
I love getting lost in this place...there's nothing like your classic used bookstore! The culture here is friendly and no-pressure to buy. The people are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. You can find a lot of very new, hardly used titles, too.
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March 2023 by Andras Ostrom
One of my favorite shops in Madison. Great selection of books and can't beat the prices. Very nice atmosphere too, always enjoy being in there.
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February 2023 by Laura Doeringer
I called The Chatham Bookseller regarding books I wanted to sell, primarily because they advertised buying and selling used, out of print, and rare books. I brought the books in - a combination of a number of old, possibly rare books and some contemporary hardcover books. The two men working there took a some time to go through the books. In the end, they made two small stacks of what they were interested in - old books in one pile, new books in the other, and offered $35 for ALL which worked out to less than $5 per book. I passed on the offer because I had seen on the screen when one of the men was checking prices that one of my old books was listed for quite a bit more than the average of what I was offered, or even the total. The next day I took just the old books to a diffferent used book shop. The owner selected virtually the same books for purchase. He then spent a great deal of time checking various sources online and in some reference books and ended up offering me $170, specifically $150 for the one book I had seen listed on the screen at The Chatham Bookseller.While the Chatham Bookstore is a pleasant place to shop and may be fine for selling current books, I do not recommend selling old or possibly rare books that may be of higher value there unless you are knowledgeable and know their true value.Update: The business is correct. They did not receive the photos I sent. I made a mistake in their email address. My apologies.Also, I think if my books did not pique their interest or they have limited purchasing funds at the moment I could be told that. I would expect knowledgeable sellers to identify a book(s) of unusual value and to make a fair offer.
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January 2023 by John Thompson
The selection is top notch and new material is always coming in. The website search tool is also very helpful.
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September 2022 by Jessica Brazeau '25
This is my absolute favorite bookstore ever! They always have new books and for great prices. Whether you are looking for a rare, old, or new publication they have it!
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September 2022 by Wiebke Bird
Excellent selection, advice, and service. A bookstore of increasingly rarified standards.
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February 2022 by Lauren Mallon
Lovely set up. Didn't have much time to look through everything so will definitely be going back. Small sci-fi section but plenty in others. Worth checking out but please give yourself time! You won't regret it.
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February 2022 by Joe Berger
Could spend hours here exploring the sizeable selection! Fair prices too.
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November 2021 by David Teitelbaum
Quaint, well stacked with a good variety of topics and inventory, this bookshop yet is not quite destination material. But it's a good shop, the clerk very courteous and accommodating, and ultimately well worth the visit if passing through.
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September 2021 by John Lopez
A pleasant surprise. The place is a bit cozy and filled with interesting books and historical media.The prices were fair. The books are all in great condition. A very nice selection. Worth the visit if passing through.