The Grumpy Bookpeddler

Well organized and fairly large second hand bookstore. The problem is the prices here are not competitive. I would have bought more books than I did, but $7 for a used paperback (which is a very typical Grumpy price) is just outside my book budget. Free parking.

Best used bookstore in town. "Grumpy" allows patrons to browse his stacks, uninterrupted, without constantly popping up to ask if he can help. (This is the only thing that might make him appear "grumpy" to some — however, for an introvert like me, this setup is ideal.) A selection far superior to any other bookstore in town (and far better prices) — my favorite find thus far was an out-of-print Tolkien biography for a couple of dollars. The owner maintains a well-stocked, varied children's section. I visit every few months and the selection is frequently updated. Middle-grade paperbacks are priced low enough that I can usually surprise my two sons with a big stack of new-to-them books for ten or fifteen dollars. I only wish he sold Grumpy Bookpeddler merch (i.e., coffee mugs or stickers). I'd buy that, too!

Fun used bookstore. Well organized with nice selection of books. Good prices. Books in great condition.