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August 2023 by Zeynep T
A used book shop that feels magical when you walk in. I can spend days, weeks there. There is a humongous history room in the back. So many hidden gems. And the owner is the sweetest gentleman who has been running the store since 1982! You can tell so much love was put into this book heaven. Thank you, sir, for this beautiful place! (People, don’t leave town without paying a visit here!)
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July 2023 by Ethan Carey
This is the best bookstore I have ever visited. I have been to many bookstores around the U.S. and this is by far my favorite. Tons of cool books for great prices. The owner was very helpful and nice. I’d recommend AOF you’re in Charlottesville to visit this store.
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April 2023 by Charlie Knight
This is a fantastic little book store, absolutely bursting at the seams with inventory. Picked up quite a few at great prices, some of them signed 1st editions. The owner is very helpful and friendly, harkening back to the all but lost now days of customer service. Definitely worth a stop for booklovers.
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November 2022 by Jennifer
Great bookstore and the gentleman working here is kind and memorable. This kind of bookstore is what I search for.
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October 2022 by Karen R.
I called to inquire about the availability of a book I wanted. After a brief hold I was told the book was available and could be held for my husband to pick up that afternoon. The book was in pristine condition and reasonably priced. I will definitely purchase from them again! I hope soon to have an afternoon to browse in the shop in person.
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October 2022 by Caroline Hullman
Arthur, the owner, is a gem of a human being. Having a conversation with him about books just might make your day. I'm profoundly glad that Heartwood Books exists and that I've gotten to meet Arthur. Have gotten some great (and rare) books at affordable prices from Heartwood.
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April 2022 by melanie lopez
I loved this book store. The owner is an elderly gentleman who was absolutely lovely and knowledgeable. I found some very nice books at extremely reasonable prices. I am going to make it a point to visit this bookstore everytime im in Charlottesville.
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March 2022 by Abby S.
Great bookstore!! If you've never visited before: hardcovers are 50% of their original sales price and paperbacks are marked. The owner is always there working and can help you find any type of book you're looking for. There's an excellent selection in the History Room, especially if you're looking for interesting UVa or Virginia knowledge!
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February 2022 by Robert Jeffers
Classic used book shop. Books everywhere, great selection, and friendly service. I highly recommend.
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December 2021 by Nicolle H.
My boyfriend and I wandered in during a day trip to Charlottesville. I am so glad we did because this place is a gem! We both found a few books each to our liking. They have all sorts of genres, discounts, and there is a lot of history with this store. The owner is a very kind elderly gentlemen who has been here for over 20 years. Show them some love! Thank you Heartwood Books
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September 2021 by Mary R.
When my daughter and I shopped there in 2016, we happened upon unique finds that were serendipitously connected to us. One was a book about the church that I grew up in Huntington, WV. I already owned one, but I had to have that one, too! My daughter was also drawn to a leather maroon binding that turned out to be a yearbook: 1943 Woodberry Forest to be precise. Which is when my father attended. Pics of him and several of his friends are peppered throughout it! I also bought a copy of Majestic Middle Tennessee because it has a lengthy genealogy that's handwritten on the flyleaf from a mother to her daughter. My hope was to return it to the family -- a project that I'm just getting to. Today I learned that the daughter lived in a Vassar dorm called Cushing in 1960. That's the dorm that my daughter lived in when she attended Vassar! When we checked out at the cash register, the wonderful employees were intrigued by our finds. I wish I'd known enough back then to share the Tennessee story, too. We are always attracted to bookstores, but this one has a special je ne sais quoi that will draw me again any time I'm in Charlottesville. Check it out! You will get lost in all the wonderful finds, and you'll get great help to find them!
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May 2021 by Brian Beyer
I've bought a couple of books from this store online. They were packed amazingly well and sent out extremely fast. The books themselves were *very* fairly-priced for near-fine used books, and the owner was super-nice after corresponding with him by email. I wish I lived in Charlottesville, so I could patronize it!
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December 2020 by Jorge Secada
Great, friendly bookstore! A place for booklovers, run by booklovers.
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June 2020 by Jake Layman
Who knows? They are listed as open on google and every other platform, so I wasted time and money to park and walk there. A couple was sitting outside, waiting for it to open because the little sign is ambiguous. They actually thought the owner was just out for lunch! Lol. Anyway, don't bother. May be permanently closed or something. Complete mystery.
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March 2020 by Varun Bhatnagar
A really nice store! Really interesting book selection
