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Archive-name: books/stores/north-american/eastern

Last change:
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Additions:
 Blacksburg VA (Books, Strings & Things)
 Philadelphia PA (Factotum Books)
 Pittsburgh PA (Bradlees Book Centre)
 DE
 Cleveland OH (Three Ninety-Seven Bookshop)
 KY (Hallmark Store, Hawley Cooke Booksellers)
 South Bend IN (The Griffon Bookstore)
 Chicago IL (Peking Bookstore)

Changes:
 Pittsburgh PA (Eide's Entertainment)
 Baltimore  MD (Lambda Rising)
 Washington DC (Kramerbooks/Afterwords, Lambda Rising, Olsson's,
  Sidney Kramer, Super Crown)
 Cleveland OH (Macs Backs Paperbacks--address change)
 Ann Arbor MI (David's Books, Little Professor)

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Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include:
NH
VT
Providence RI
New Haven CT
Albany NY (and general upstate stuff)
NJ
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton PA
Philadelphia PA
State College PA
Pittsburgh PA
DE
Baltimore MD
Richmond VA (and other Virginia)
Washington DC
Atlanta GA
Miami FL (and vicinity)
Charleston WV
Cleveland OH
Akron OH
Bowling Green OH
Columbus OH
Dayton OH
Cincinnati OH
KY
Toledo OH
Ann Arbor MI (see Detroit)
Detroit MI (including Ann Arbor)
Indianapolis IN (and other Indiana)
Chicago IL

[Note 1:  This list includes cities south of the Canadian border and east of
the Mississippi River.  The New York City list and several other lists for
other geographic regions are posted in separate messages at the same time as
this list.  Nichael Cramer ([e-mail]) maintains the
Cambridge/Boston list and usually posts it a couple of days after this
appears.]

[Note 2: I collected these comments from a variety of people.  I personally
have no knowledge of many of these places and take no responsibility if you
buy a book you don't enjoy. :-)   Phone numbers and precise addresses can be
gotten by calling directory assistance for the appropriate city.  Call ahead
for precise hours, as even when I list them they are subject to change.]

[Note 3: If you can add information for any of these, in particular
addresses when they are missing, please send it to me.]

[Note 4: I am cross-posting this to rec.arts.sf.written, but the bookstores
listed include *all* types of bookstores, so please don't tell me that a
particular store has a limited SF section unless I have specifically claimed
otherwise.  All references to science fiction are abbreviated SF for ease in
electronic searching.]

Special mention:
 Traveler Restaurant Book Cellar in Union, CT (I-84 at the MA/CT
 border: Exit 74 [visible from the Interstate], 203-684-9042 for
 the bookstore, 203-684-4920 for the restaurant).
 The upstairs is a restaurant with a gimmick "a free book with every
 meal," though the books here are the sort one finds at the end of
 the day at a rummage sale and the food undistinguished.  The walls
 are covered with autographed fan mail from famous authors.  The
 basement is a serious used bookstore.  It's out in the middle of
 nowhere, but definitely worth a visit if you're passing by on your
 way between NYC and Boston, for example.  The restaurant is open
 seven days a week, 7 AM to 9 PM; the bookstore hours are Sun-Mon
 12-8, Tue-Wed 10-2 Thu-Fri 12-8, Sat 8-8.

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Subject: NH

Dartmouth Bookstore (33 South Main, Hanover, 603-643-3616).  Not owned by
 Dartmouth College, in spite of the name, and in spite of the fact
 that it is the primary source for textbooks at the school.  Claims
 to be the largest independently-owned bookstore north of Boston, and
 it certainly is large: it occupies three floors of a landmark
 building just south of the Dartmouth campus (as well as one floor of
 two ugly modern buildings out back.)  Particularly strong selections
 of fiction, literary criticism, travel books, children's literature,
 and business-management-type stuff.  Good but slightly pricy
 selection of CDs and tapes, as well as extensive office-supply and
 stuffed-anaimal departments.
Village Book Store (88 Main, Littleton, 603-444-5263).  The second-best
 bookstore in Northern New Hampshire, after the Dartmouth Bookstore.
 Actually, in some ways it's more enjoyable (for general browsing
 purposes) than the Dartmouth Bookstore, because the Village
 Bookstore doesn't have to carry as many dull but necessary academic
 items.  This mostly caters to the vacation crowd (Littleton is
 located just north of Franconia Notch), but mainly to the
 intellectual elite amongst the vacationers.

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Subject: VT

Chapman's Pharmacy (Main Street (US 5), Fairlee, 802-333-9709).  Actually,
 this picturesque little store is everything but a pharmacy.  (The
 current owner's late husband was a pharmacist, though.)  The back
 room is devoted to a densely packed selection of used books.  This
 is mostly the usual stuff gleaned from the bookshelves of the
 surrounding farmhouses and summer cottages (i.e., lots of old travel
 books, hardcover fiction from the 1940s through early 1980s, books
 on animals, etc.) but for some reason there is an unusually large
 proportion of interesting politcial books, largely right-wing but
 lots of mainstream and some left-wing items as well.
Chassman & Bem (corner Church and Bank, Burlington; 800-NEW-BOOK in NY/NE).
 "They claim to be New England's largest private bookstore; the
 selection is extensive on a wide range of topics, including
 large art, biography, and mystery sections.  (SF section could
 use a bit of improvement; I usually end up special-ordering.)
 Very classy atmosphere."  (There used to be a cafe, but they
 got rid of it.
Codex Books (used) (near Church and Cherry, Burlington).  Specializes in
 rare and out-of-print books.  Very reasonable prices.
Kids Ink (Masonic Temple, head of Church Street, Burlington).  Specializes
 in children's books, and usually has public readings by well-known
 authors once or twice a month.  Was owned by the same people as
 Chassman & Bem, but has since changed ownership.

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Subject: Providence RI

Book Store, Murder by the Book, and Other Worlds (1281 N Main).  A variety
 of stores occupying the same space.  Wide selection of used SF and
 mysteries.
Brown University Bookstore (Thayer and Angell).  Although a poor relative to
 the University bookstores of schools of similar caliber, it does
 have a decent academic selection (especially in the textbooks area)
 not otherwise found in the area.
Cellar Stories (190 Mathewson).  Good selection of just about everything.
 Recently doubled its space.  Contrary to its name, it's on a second
 floor downtown, just off of Weybosset.  Can usually be spotted by a
 banner hanging from the upstairs window.
College Hill Bookstore (Thayer and Olive).  A more mainstream bookstore
 rivaling Brown's own (see above).  It's open until 11 PM and has a
 decent foreign magazine selection.
Sewards' Folly (139 Brook).  Eclectic selection.  At about fifteen years
 old, this is the longest-surviving of the used bookstores around
 here, so they must be doing something right.  Owned by as retired
 couple named (surprise) Seward, this is a comfortable places to
 browse, and only a couple of blocks from coffee mecca on Wickenden
 Street, so you can conveniently take your purchases and enjoy them
 over a cup of espresso.

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Subject: New Haven CT

Arethusa Book Shop (87 Audubon).  Used books, first editions, collectors
 items.  Most are fairly expensive.
Atticus (1082 Chapel).  A rather ho-hum selection of new books.  Its
 virtues are that it's open late (a rarity in this area) and has a
 cafe on the premises.
Bryn Mawr Book Shop (56 1/2 Whitney).  Cheap used books.  Good for picking
 up some light reading (most paperbacks are $.25 apiece).  Open
 limited hours.
Coventry Books (75 Whitney).  Used books, mostly nonfiction or scholarly.
 Also some remainders.  "My personal favorite of the bunch."
Whitlock's (17 Broadway).  Used books on all subjects.
Yale Coop (77 Broadway).  New books, large full-service bookstore.  They
 also have one corner set aside for used scholarly books.

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Subject: Albany NY (and other upstate)

Albany area:

Blue White Rainbow (216 Lark St.).  New Age, some occult, self-help,
 crystals, etc.
Book House (Stuyvesant Plaza).  General new bookstore.  Good children's
 books section.  "My favorite all-around book store in Albany.  Great
 to browse in."
Fantaco (21 Central Ave.).  Comics, horror, some film books (a few).
Green Light (Central Avenue above Northern Blvd.).  Occult books, tarot
 decks, etc.
Haven't Got a Clue (Westmere, Route 20/Western Ave. a mile or two
 east of 155).  Mystery specialty store, used and new.  Sherlockiana
 section.  Nice doggie.

Colonie area:

Canterbury Tales (Central Ave., Colonie, 1-2 miles west of Wolf Road, north
 side of street).  Used books, comics, and various memorabilia.

Latham area:

Earth and Sky (640 New Loudon/Route 9, Latham).  Pleasant blend of New Age
 and occult.

Rochester area:

Abacus Bookshop (350 East Ave).  Used.
Ang & Lil's (Stone Rd, Greece).  Used.
Armchair Books (545 Titus Ave).  Used.
Bennu Books (656 South Ave).  Used.  Has a somewhat smaller selection of
 mystery, SF, and other fiction and also has a selection of Black
 studies type books.
Book Centre (the Village Plaza, Spencerport).  Used.
The Bookshelf (Westgate Plaza).  Used.
Brown Bag Books (678 Monroe Ave).  Used, with a good selection of mystery,
 SF, and regular fiction with a smattering of other topics.
Bryn Mawr (Exchange St).  Used.
Gutenberg's Rare & Used Books (675 Monroe Ave).  Has much more rare then
 used.  If you're just looking at used to save money I wouldn't
 bother.
Maplewood Books/Total Information (Driving Park at Dewey Ave, Rochester).
 This is an excellent technical bookstore.  While their primary
 market seems to be the large population of engineers in Rochester,
 they do carry other subjects.  Their selection of computer science
 titles (both textbooks and titles geared towards users) is
 unrivalled by any other bookstore I have seen other than a campus
 bookstore at a top-notch engineering school.  The only thing wrong
 is that they are only open until 6 PM on weekdays and currently
 have no weekend hours.
Park Ave Book Store (370 Park Ave).  New books only.  Now has an espresso
 bar in place of their used book section.
Science Fiction Plus (1580 Blossum Road).  New and used.
Yankee Peddler Bookshop (274 North Goodman in Village Gate Square and Route
 104, Williamson).  Used.
? (Schoen Place, Pittsford).  Formerly part of Rock Bridge books, which is
 still there, but no used.

Saratoga area:

Lyrical Ballad (Phila St in downtown Saratoga).  Amazing used store carved
 out of basements from several adjacent establishments.
Saratoga SF and Mystery (Broadway in downtown Saratoga).  New and used.  Run
 by Mary Southworth and Karl Olson, who frequently sell books at
 SF conventions.
Tales of Space and Crime (Wilton Mall).  Also run of Southworth and Olson.
 "Let me also state that Mary Southworth, the co-owner, is one of the
 most helpful store owner I've ever met. I have enjoyed *every* book
 she recommended to me."

Schenectady area:

Bibliomania (Jay Street, downtown Schenectady).  Used, but classy used
 books.
Book Nook (Upper Union St, Schenectady).  General and local new books.
Books and Pieces (downtown State St, Schenectady).  Randomly open, peculiar
 used book store.
Collin's (Jay Street, downtown Schenectady).  Used.
Cornerstone (Upper Union St, Schenectady).  Children's books and toys.

Triple City area (Binghampton, Endicott, and Johnson City):

Fat Cat Books (263 Main St, Johnson City, 607-797-9111).  Good selection of
 new and used SF and fantasy.  Also stocks games and comics.

Syracuse area:

The Book Warehouse (Bear Rd).  Used.

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Subject: NJ

Cranbury Book Worm (Cranbury, 609 area code).  "Just outside Princeton,
 there's a small town (whose name I've forgotten) that a friend
 once took me to visit.  On the main street through the town, there's
 a large three-storey, white-boarded house with a porch and garden, a
 little ramshackle but otherwise unexceptional.  But inside, the
 house has a completely different character--it's an Aladdin's
 library of books. From basement to attic, every inch of wall, every
 available table and much of the floor is covered with books.  It's
 impossible to describe the atmosphere of musty seediness, of volumes
 lying sadly neglected, tired and shelf-worn, in the gloomy basement
 under the creaky floor, of the stacks piled up the main staircase,
 of prize books locked in glass cabinets, and of rooms where the
 light seems to seep through the windows with the speed of
 slowly-turned pages.  It's like a kind of treasure house, full of
 common copper coins and fancy inflated banknotes.  I came out
 feeling a little book-happy, bibliothecally-overdosed."  [Si
 Courtenage ([e-mail])]  They recently closed the basement
 off--the uneven floors and low beams made it a real safety hazard, I
 guess.  Good SF section (paperbacks are fifty or sixty cents each!).
 A bit too subdivided for my tastes in some regards (is Twain in with
 the Modern Library et al books downstairs or with the classics
 upstairs?), but the huge selection make it definitely worth a visit.
 Really cheap books are on the porches.
Happy Booker (Morris County Mall, Ridgedale Ave, Morristown, 201-539-4240).
 Not only is the selection excellent, the help is knowledgeable.
 "Browser's delight.  Good SF, *tons* of computer books (all the AT&T
 UNIX books, for example).  Every usable inch of space stuffed with
 books, and narrow, narrow aisles.  Good selection of various other
 kinds of books, too.  No mainstream periodicals, but lots of really
 wierd ones.

There are also several Barnes & Noble superstores and a Borders superstore
in East Brunswick (which currently seems to be in a bit of a slump--their
stock is shrinking rather than expanding).

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Subject: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton PA

Allentown:

Another Story (9th & Linden).  Used.  Especially good on history and art.
 Occasional serious bargains to be found (i.e., collectibles for
 cheap).  Most paperbacks $1, small but cherce fiction section.
 Staff knowledgeable and helpful, especially owner.
Barclay Booksellers (Tilghman Square Shopping Center).  An independent
 specializing in business and children's books.  Staff more
 knowledgeable about kids' than biz.  Will special order anything
 from anywhere, including overseas, but you must be patient and sit
 on their heads about it or they're likely to lose/forget your order.
Book Bargains (8th & Hamilton).  Used.  Lots of old magazines, too, and
 military.  Surly staff.
Brentano's (Lehigh Valley Mall).  Good on anthropology, not bad on class
 fiction.  One of the few chains to label good fiction as "fiction"
 and not "literature."  Manager an SF buff, other employees mostly
 competent.
Waldenbooks (Lehigh Valley Mall).  Your basic crowded warehouse.  Staff
 generally bewildered.  Not bad for remainders if you're stuck in the
 mall for a few hours.

Bethlehem:

The Moravian Bookshop (Main St).  Serious women's section.  Small but
 interesting kids' section.  Staff helpful, will special order.
 Half the store is devoted to PA Dutch knicknacks for tourists.
Lehigh University Bookstore (Maginnes Hall, Lehigh U).  Haphazard selection
 between semester starts but you just might find that book on Hegel
 you've been looking for for so long, or that funky edition of the I
 Ching.

Easton:

Quadrant Book Mart (20 N Third, 215-252-1188).  Used.  "A three-story
 building which is chock full of hardbound and paperbacks--apparently
 picked up from estate sales, etc.  The proprietor is usually
 conversing with someone about anything except books.  He is located
 in a little side room so that you could probably walk out with half
 his store for all he cares.  But he knows every book that he has.
 He doesn't put price tags on the books, and you're not going to
 happen on any autographed books or other great finds cheap.  If you
 are looking for some oddball out-of-print or a bagful of paperbacks
 to while away the winter--you'd do okay."  But another poster said,
 "Whenever I can't find a book, I find it here. My sister found a
 complete Burton's ARABIAN NIGHTS here for a pittance, and a complete
 Frazer's GOLDEN BOUGH for another pittance."

Whitehall:

Hackman's Bible Book Store, Inc. (1341 Mickley Road, Whitehall PA 18052,
 215-264-8600, 800-345-1341, FAX [phone]).  "I could spend hours
 and hours looking through all of their books and things.  They are
 now computerized so that they can look things up faster and or also
 they can order it by using their computer database.  This store is a
 20,000 square foot facility!  Quite large for a Christian
 Bookstore."  They carry a wide assortment of related items (music,
 choir gowns, communion supplies, etc.) as well.  They ship
 worldwide.

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Subject: Philadelphia PA

AIA Bookstore (17th and Sansom, 215-569-3188).  Run by the American
 Institute of Architects, this store has (not surprisingly) books on
 architecture, interior design, etc.
Barnes & Noble (1424 Chestnut, 215-972-8275).  Super-store, with more than
 50,000 titles, though Borders (below) is much larger.
Bauman Rare Books (1215 Locust, 215-564-4274).  Antiquarian book store.
The Book Trader (501 South St., 215-925-0219).  The biggest used book store
 in Philadelphia.  Also used records/CDs store, along with an art
 gallery, all in one.  Extensive SF paperback section, along with
 other good sections.  They have cats all over the place--if you are
 allergic, watch out.  Open every day 10 AM to midnight.
Borders Book Shop (1727 Walnut, 215-568-7400).  There is also an espresso
 bar in the store.  One of the best in Philadelphia.  Readings are
 held at least once a week,  and the atmosphere is both hip (see and
 be seen) and serious (about reading).  It's three floors--they have
 120,000 titles including a large children's section, and children's
 programs 11:30 AM Saturdays.  They also don't mind if you sit and
 read in the store for hours.  They won't hassle you for help, but
 when you need it, it's there.  They also have lectures and readings.
 See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of the test the
 staff has to pass.
Borders Books & Music (Bryn Mawr).  One of the chain, but also stocks
 75,000 CDs and tapes and 8000 videos (in addition to 125,000 books).
 Look for this as a new trend; I saw stores like this in New Mexico
 as well.  It's the "total entertainment" concept!  (They have
 another, non-music, branch in downtown Philadelpgia as well.)
Factotum Books (South Street around 16th or so).  Not very good, but
 "worth a wander."
Giovanni's Room (345 S 12th at Pine, 215-923-2960).  Gay/lesbian/bisexual
 bookstore.  Started in 1973, it's one of the oldest in the country.
 3500 square feet, stocking 20,000 titles.  Has an exchange program
 with a lending library in Moscow (see 3/1/93 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY for
 details).
Hibberd's Books (1310 Walnut) Sells new, used, and rare books, with a large
 selection of art.  Interesting item in this store is the bag of
 books in front of the store marked "take a chance, change of your
 life" filled with used books that are unknown until it is opened.
House of Our Own (3920 Spruce, 215-222-1576).  Book store near the
 University of Pennsylvania's campus.  They have literature,
 non-fiction, etc.  It has stacks of books--a very cozy atmosphere.
How to Do It Bookstore (Sansom btwn 17th and 18th).  Specializes in how-to
 books on all subjects.  "Dangerous store for hobbyists of any kind
 to enter!"
Joseph Fox (1724 Sansom, 215-563-4184).  Small but choice selection of
 fiction and non-fiction.
Quantum Books (138 South 34th, 215-222-0611).  A technical and professional
 bookstore.  The inside is fairly antiseptic looking--very clean and
 orderly.
Rittenhouse Bookstore (1706 Rittenhouse Sq., 215-545-6062).  "Best medical
 bookstore in Philadelphia."  (How many are there?)  They can often
 get books overnight.
Robin's Bookstore (108 S 13th, 215-735-9600).  Counter-culture bookstore
 from the 1960s.  Still carries hard-to-find "intellectual" titles.
 Large sections on minority studies and poetry.  Occasional readings
 and signings.
Tower Books (425 South, 215-925-9909).  Usual Tower chain bookstore.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Robert Morris Building, 100 North 17th Street,
 215-597-0677).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
 Office operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and that they
 have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
 find anywhere?"
University of Pennsylvania Bookstore (3729 Locust, 215-898-7595).  Over
 60,000 titles.  Strong in linguistics, anthropology, psychology, and
 sociology.  "The Middle East section may be the only  place in town
 to by a book of Kurdish grammar."
Whodunit? (1931 Chestnut).  Major mystery store, mostly used, some new,
 excellent supply for Sherlockiana for those who care about such
 things (like me!).  Owner Art Bourgeau has also written several
 books.  Mon-Sat 10 AM-6:30 PM.
William H. Allen Bookseller (2031 Walnut, 215-563-3398).  The epitome of
 a used bookstore.  Books are bought and sold.  Thousands of books,
 not precisely musty, but the feeling is there.  The best place to
 find rare used books in good condition.  Large collection of books
 and ancient Greece and Rome, in English as well as original
 languages.

Bucks County:

Barnes & Noble (Route 611 just north of Jenkintown, 215-886-5366).  Huge,
 coffeebar, reading tables--nice.
Village Green (just south of the main crossroads in Doylestown, Bucks County
 seat, 215-230-7610).  A decent bookstore, with a nice magazine
 section (including a good supply of literary/little mags), decent
 SF section, and around 60K books, supposedly (though one person says
 they don't seem to have 2/3s the number of books as Border's
 biggest, so perhaps they have inflated the number a bit).

Chester County:

The main one is Chester County Book Company (West Chester PA (~20 miles
or 50 minutes by bus west of Philadelphia).  They don't seem to turn
over their stock as much as most bookstores: there are more older books
than you usually find (at least in paperback).  They have about 50% more
books than their shelves will hold; there are many stacks of books not
on shelves.  CCBC is a pleasant medium-sized bookstore, always good for
something and will special order anything (so one poster says).  They
have two stores, one in either of the two WC shopping centers; the
larger one is the regular store, the smaller is filled with remainders
and WCU texts.  The main store is in the West Goshen Shopping Center, on
Paoli Pike/Gay Street, just west of the Paoli Pike exit from 202 and is
in the process of moving to a larger location within the shopping center
and adding a "New Orleans" style cafe.

While in the area, look for Baldwin's Book Barn, a converted barn.  It
is possibly the largest used bookstore in the Philadelphia area, and it
is glorious.  Exton (the next town over) has Chester Valley Old Books,
east of Exton on Route 30 between the 202/30 intersection and the 352/30
intersection.  Smaller than the Book Barn, but good.  Right next to the
Burger King next to campus is a little old ladies' little old books'
bookstore.  Not much of a selection, but I always buy a few from them
when I'm in the area.  The Downingtown Farmers' Market also has a few
used bookstores, along with stuff you just don't find in any other mall.

There is also yet another used book store in Paoli, the Book Exchange,
which is on Route 30 just west of the Paoli train station.  (This is
about 15 minutes east of Exton).  Rather ordinary paperbacks upstairs
but a lot of good books downstairs.  Also numerous cats.  They have "25
cent" paperbacks in boxes outside the front door, and they leave them
out overnight, so if you're desperate for something to read at 3 AM, you
can go get one and drop a quarter through the mail slot :-) They know
both their books and their customers very well.

And in Willow Grove is the Business and Computer Bookstore.  "When
you're in the Philadelphia area, you as might as well also check out
Quantum, Borders, U Penn, Drexel U bookstores, and Lame Duck for used
science books.  If `technical' includes architecture, there's
furthermore a specialty store for just that in Center City."
And Gene's in the King of Prussia Plaza, near the intersection of 202,
76 and 276.  Very good selection of SF and computer books.

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Subject: State College PA

The Alley Bookstore (Calder Way).  Used books, better selection than the
 Bookswap, but slower turnover and unreliable hours.
The Book Swap/The Comic Swap (106 S Fraser).  This is the best used book
 store in town.
Svoboda's Books (227 W Beaver Ave).  This is the best general purpose
 bookstore in town.  It offers good selection, good atmosphere, and
 interesting (sometimes live) background music.

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Subject: Pittsburgh PA

The Bookworm (see Heads Together/Bookworm).
Borders (5 miles south on US 19, 412-835-5583).  "A very good book store,
 and compares well with any bookstore short of Powell's (in Portland
 OR) that I've visited."  It has many club meetings, and will be
 starting an SF club in the near future.  It does *not* have an
 espresso bar, but there's a sitting area where you can read for a
 long time and not be bothered, and they bring in several speakers
 every month.  The computer book section just (9/93) expanded by a
 third.  [Laurie Mann is the staff person in charge of the computer
 books.]  It's a ways out from Pittsburgh for someone without a car."
 (A 5-minute walk after a 20-25-minute trolley ride.)
 See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of the test the
 staff has to pass.
Bradlees Book Centre (downtown on Smithfield Street).  Pretty good.  Small
 by Borders standards, but bigger than your typical mall bookstore.
City Books (1111 E Carson, 412-481-7555; on the South Side of the Monogahela
 river across from downtown).  Used.
Eide's Entertainment (1111 Penn Avenue, 412-261-0900).  A pretty good SF
 section, but smaller than a couple of years ago.  They're phasing
 out their new books, but seem to be keeping their used ones.
Heads Together/The Bookworm (1914 Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill,
 412-521-3700).  Combination video and used book store.
Jay's Bookstall (Fifth Avenue, Oakland).  Probably, overall, the best
 bookstore in Pittsburgh after Borders.
Outdoor Experience (Walnut, Shadyside).  The basement of this yuppie camping
 store has a fine travel book section.
Pinocchio Bookstore for Children (826 S Aiken Avenue, 412-621-1323; in
 Shadyside opposite the west end of Walnut St).  The selection here
 is far better than any in any general bookstore.  (It's well-chosen
 stuff for the most part, not shelf after shelf of Sweet Valley
 High).
Pinsker's Bookstore (2028 Murray Avenue, 800-JUDAISM [800-583-2476], or
 412-421-3033, email [e-mail]).  Will ship
 worldwide from its very extensive stock of Judaic books.  Almost
 definitely closed Saturday and open Sunday.
Riverrun Books (1113 E Carson, 412-481-9060; next door to City Books).
 Smaller than City Books but the two put together are well worth a
 visit.
Schoyers (Squirrell Hill).   Large used book store.  They will do searches
 for obscure used books.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 118, Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue,
 412-644-2721).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing
 Office operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and that they
 have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll
 find anywhere?"
University of Pittsburgh Bookstore.  Pretty good.

There are several more (St. Elmo's and Stonewall probably merit additions
as well).  The CMU-SCS-student's Guide to Living In Pittsburgh gives a long
descriptions of the various kinds of bookstores in the area, but it's
probably more information than you want.  (It would take up a whole posting
by itself, and the bookstore pickings in Pittsburgh are a good deal slimmer
than NYC or the Bay Area.)

One area possibly worth mentioning is Craig Street in Oakland between Forbes
and Fifth.  While no one store stands out, there are three used bookstores
(Caliban's, Bryn Mawr, and Townsend) either on or just off this two-block
stretch; plus a comic shop (Phantom of the Attic) and a used-CD store (CD
Trader).  So it can be a pleasant place for a book-browser to spend an
afternoon.

Other "super-stores" are due to open in the Pittsburgh area soon; for
instance, Barnes and Noble is putting one up near the Waterworks mall.

(Most of this section was contributed by John Ockerbloom
[[e-mail]] and Laurie Mann [[e-mail]].)

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Subject: DE

Lambda Rising (39 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-6969).  Gay,
 lesbian, and bisexual bookstore.  Cosy and friendly, with outdoor
 patio.  Good stock of "summer reads" for this resort town, plus
 magazines, newspapers, videos, music, greeting cards, jewelry,
 gifts--all with a G/L/B theme.  Community bulletin board, free map
 guides.  Open all year; summer hours are 10AM to 12M seven days a
 week; winter hours are slightly shorter.

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Subject: Baltimore MD

Allen's (31st across from the 31st Street Bookstore, on the second floor).
 Used.
Barnes and Noble (basement of Gilman Hall on JHU Homewood campus at 34th and
 Charles).  Has a wide selection of "serious" books.
Borders (115 York Road, Towson, 410-296-0791).  Two stories of books,
 pretty good staff, plus a place to sit and drink coffee or munch
 desserts when your browsing muscles get tired.  See the Detroit/Ann
 Arbor listing for a description of the test the staff has to pass.
Kelmscott (25th Street between Charles and Maryland).  Used.
Labyrinth SF Bookstore (2500 N Charles, 410-243-7247).  Three floors of new
 SF and related materials.
Lambda Rising (241 W Chase, 410-234-0069).  Gay, lesbian, and bisexual
 bookstore.  Large stock includes new and out-of-print; search
 service.  Also magazines, newspapers, videos, music, greeting
 cards, jewelry, gifts--all with a G/L/B theme.  Community bulletin
 board.  Open 10AM-10PM seven days a week.
Louie's Bookstore and Cafe (Charles St near the Monument).  A good, if
 small, selection of arty books.
Normals (next to the 31st Street Bookstore).  Used.  "I think they have a
 better selection of paperback literature than the remodeled Second
 Story."
Second Story Books (Greenmount Ave near 33rd).  Used.
31st Street Bookstore (the 400 block of 31st St).  Women's books.
Tiber (25th Street between Charles and Maryland).  Used.
Tales of the White Hart (down the block from Second Story books on
 Greenmount).  A store with decided misxed reviews.  On the one hand,
 one poster says, "A wide selection of new and used SF and fantasy,
 but filthy and full of nasty ill-bred brats."  Another adds, "The
 upstairs section is completely inexcusable.  I can tolerate a little
 disorder, but I resent the arrogance of a business establishment
 that makes no attempt to be attractive to customers."  But a third
 responds, "It's no worse than some other Baltimore used book stores.
 She's trying to maintain a large selection on a shoestring budget.
 I've always felt welcome at the White Hart, and she is kind and
 considerate.  The woman has an encyclopedic memory for her extensive
 inventory.  She also stocks an unusual collection of audio tapes and
 is quite willing to let you listen to anything she has in stock.
 This courtesy is almost unheard of in record and tape stores
 anymore.  For some of the more uncommon tapes, such as filk, she is
 literally the only source in town.  The only nasty ill-bred brats
 I've ever encountered there were customers."


Laurel:

John W. Knott Jr. (8453 Early Bud Way, 301-725-7537).  Often has obscure and
 oddball stuff.  Carries mystery, SF, and horror.

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Subject: Richmond VA

Between Book Ends (1209 Hull, 804-230-3912).  Old, rare and out-of-print
 Americana, prints, sheet music.  Tue-Sat 12N-6PM.
Biff's Carytown Bookstore (2930 W Cary, 804-359-4831).  A small and eclectic
 bookstore, specializing in non-fiction new books.  The bookmarks
 alone are worth the visit.  On the same street within several blocks
 are other bookstores.
îÖBook Exchange (13211 Midlothian Pike, Midlothian, 804-379-2642).  When the
 proprietors have recently organized their stock, this is one of the
 best used bookstores in the Richmond area, but they sometimes let
 their material get disordered.  Large selections of many genres of
 popular fiction, mainly paperback.
Book People (536 Granite Ave, 804-288-4346).  An eclectic shop in a house
 just off Patterson Ave, with a nice selection of new books, a
 hodgepodge of old, and usually a good bargain table.  Mon-Fri
 9AM-9PM; Sat 9AM-7PM; Sun 1PM-5PM.
Books First (11 E Grace, 804-225-8974).  This is a very handsome bookstore
 with friendly proprietors, magazines, cards, cats and quick special
 order services; emphasisis on literary, and serious books, and a
 good children's selection.  Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM; Sat 11AM-5PM.
Books Plus (7115A Staples Mill Rd, 804-262-7558).  Better than average
 paperback swap shop, plus some new books.  Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM;
 Sat 10AM-5PM.
The Bookstore (5065 Forest Hill Ave, 804-231-0599).  Large general purpose
 used book store in Southside neighborhood.  Will do searches.
 "Probably the best used paperback store in Richmond."  Mon-Fria
 10AM-5:30PM; Sat 10AM-5PM; Sun 1PM-5PM.
Carriage House Books (402 N Harrison, 804-353-7175).  A small shop in an
 old Carriage House, with an artsy selection of magazines, "creative
 writing," and cards.  Close to Virginia Commonwealth University.
 Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM; Sat 10AM-6PM.
Collectors' Old Book Shop (15 South Fifth).  The last bookshop downtown, and
 a local institution specializing in Virginiana, Civil War, and with
 some good selection in literature.  Mon-Fri 11AM-5PM; Sat 11AM-3PM.
Eaton Books (PO Box 14628).  Issues catalogues specializing in 19th-20th
 Century literature and cultural studies for scholars and readers
 (also contemporary poetry lists).  Send $1 for catalog.
Ex-libris Books (4867 Azalea Mall, 804-262-9217).  Childrens' books,
 discounted computer books, African-American literature.  Mon-Sat
 10AM-9PM; Sun 2PM-5PM.
Fountain Book Store (1312 E Cary, Shockoes Slip, 804-788-1594).  Business
 books, civil war, Richmond guidebooks--located in tourist district.
 Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM; Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 12N-5PM.
Narnia Childrens Books (2927 W Cary, 804-353-5675).  Long-established,
 well-stocked little shop in boutique district, near Byrd movie
 palace.  Mon-Fri 9:30AM-6PM; Sat 10AM-5PM.
Novel Futures (402 N Robinson, 804-644-0332).  A big, wide ranging SF and
 fantasy store, both new and used, hardcover and paper--with related
 comics and magazines.  Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM.
Olde Book Shop (1551 Parham Rd, Ridge Shopping Center).  A general stock
 used bookstore, a bit thin on literature, but with a good selection
 of cookbooks and childrens' books.  Open daily.
Olde Favorites Bookshop (610 North Sheppard).  Military-Civil War, SF,
 mystery, and usually a good stock of literature, including some
 foreign language and classics--a small but intelligently run shop
 behind the Virginia Museum.  Mon-Sat 10:30AM-4:30PM.
Owens Books (2728 Tinsley Dr,).  The best place in town for Civil War and
 WW II books.  Tues-Fri 10AM-5PM; Sat 10AM-4PM and by appointment.

Blacksburg:

Books, Strings & Things (214 Draper Road, NW Blacksburg).  Best bookstore in
 southwest Virginia (Roanoke and vicinity).  Good SF selection.
 (Their trade book-buyer is an SF fan.)

Charlottesville:

Williams Corner Bookstore (Main Street Pedestrian Mall, Charlottesville VA
 22901, 804-977-4858).  "I've been in hundreds of bookstores, in many
 places, and this is one of the best.  Large, friendly--very complete
 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry collections, as well as arts,
 reference, hobbies, travel, and children's.  Absolutely no Sidney
 Sheldon or Danielle Steele in sight.  Regular schedule of prose and
 poetry readings, occasional book signing.  Other cool shops and a
 decent though yuppified coffee shop are nearby."

Williamsburg:

Book Exchange of Williamsburg (117 Colony Square Shopping Ctr, Jamestown
 Road, just SE of Rt. 199).  The best used paperback store in
 Williamsburg (which, unfortunately, is not saying much for this
 historic college town), specializing in popular paperbacks.  Pretty
 good selections in mystery, SF/fantasy, espionage/action, general
 fiction.
The Book House (421A Prince George, 804-229-3603).  Small used and antique
 books, mainly hardcover.  There are some pretty good deals
 available, despite the size.  Don't trip over the large, friendly
 dog.

(Most of this section was contributed by David E. Latane,
[e-mail].)

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Subject: Washington DC

In the District:

Backstage Inc. (2101 21st NW at P Street, 202-775-1488).  Theatre books; a
 very small amount of cinema.  Open Mon-Wed and Fri 10AM-6PM,
 Thu 10AM-8PM .
Borders Books & Music (1801 K Street NW, on the corner of 18 & L,
 notwithstanding the title, 202-466-4999).  A very large branch of
 Borders with more than 100,000 book titles, 50,000 music titles, and
 a pretty good espresso bar.  (The staff is newly hired and still
 learning how to use the computer system, but the selection of books
 is probably the most diverse in the District.)
Chapters Literary Bookstore (1572 K St NW, 202-347-5495).  Literary stuff.
 Open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-5PM.
Kramerbooks/Afterwords (1517 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-387-1400; cafe
 202-387-1462).  Smallish bookstore, but good selection and nice cafe
 in the back.  One says, "Very good collection of political science
 and technical worksm" but another responds, "It's a nice place, but
 I think the focus of this version of Kramer's is much more towards
 non-political subjects.  For really good political and history
 selections, one needs to go to a mainline Kramer's store.  The
 magazine/journal selection in this particular store leaves much to
 be desired--I had to go to Crown's to find the infamous "state
 trooper" issue of "The American Spectator," for crying out loud.
 This is really unnacceptable by DC standards.  Think of
 Kramerbooks/Afterwards as a place where people go to forget about
 politics.  Open 24 hours a day.  The parent store is Sidney Kramer
 Books.
Lambda Rising (1625 Connecticut Ave NW, 800-621-6969 or 202-462-6969,
 [e-mail]).  Gay, lesbian, and bisexual bookstore founded
 in 1974.  Stocks virtually every G/L/B book in print, plus a large
 out-of-print and used selection; book searches welcome.  Good-sized
 SF and mystery sections.  Also magazines, newspapers, videos, music,
 greeting cards, jewelry, gifts--all with a G/L/B theme.  Free
 catalog issued quarterly.  Community bulletin board, free guide
 maps.  Open 10AM-12M seven days a week.
Logic and Literature (3075 M Street, Georgetown, 202-625-1668).  Used and
 rare books. The best used science book selection I have ever seen,
 bar none. Excellent selection of history and classical literature.
 Some selection in other topics, but owner Candee Harris
 deliberately emphasizes just what the name of the store would
 suggest.
The Map Store Inc. (Farragut Sq at 1636 Eye St NW, 202-628-2608).  An
 excellent source of maps, travel guides, etc.
Mystery Books (1715 Connecticut Ave NW, north of Dupont Circle, 202-483-1600
 or 800-955-2279).  Large selection of new mystery books, including
 British titles, and substantial backstock.  *Very* knowledgeable
 staff.  Mail, phone and fax orders accepted.  Semi-annual annotated
 catalogue.  Signings.  Signed first editions.  Combination book and
 food gift baskets.  "I can't speak highly enough of the folks at
 Mystery Books."
The Newsroom (1753 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-332-1489).  A good selection
 of national & international newspapers & magazines.
Olsson's Books & Records (Main store at 1239 Wisconsin Ave NW, Georgetown,
 202-338-9544.  Other stores 1307 19th St NW at Dupont Circle,
 202-785-1133; 1200 F St NW at Metro Center, 202-347-3686;
 106 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria, 703-684-0077; and 7647 Old
 Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, 301-652-3366; mail order 202-337-8084;
 FAX [phone]).  Good selection, including some hard-to-find
 books.  Also a music store.  Will order from Books in Print, and, at
 the Georgetown store, British Books in Print.  Also a music store;
 mainly classical.  One poster says, "Not all that great, but okay.
 Given the hype, I was disappointed.  They are also more expensive
 than Borders on most things.  Music prices are just plain
 outrageous, though they do sometimes have harder to find labels."
 [I definitely concur, especially on the over-pricing.]  But another
 replies, "I really think your review is too hard on Olsson's.  Try
 thinking of Olsson's on Wisconsin Ave. as a Georgetown University
 student bookstore, where you might find future presidents filling
 their minds with trendy policy wonk literature, when they aren't
 running for student body president.  Seriously, Olsson's does best
 by its academic offerings--most of my real treasures in the arena
 of political philosophy came off Olsson's shelves--really good
 stuff, but off the beaten path.  For example, I learned to know
 Eric Voegelin from a book I bought in Olsson's.  Another example is
 THE ANCIENT ECONOMY, nobody else but Olsson's would carry such an
 esoteric subject (not quite "trendy" enough for Sidney Kramer, you
 know).  You might be able, once in a while, to find the same fare at
 Borders', but it isn't as much fun finding it.  I've long since
 outgrown Olsson's military affairs fare.  Juvenile stuff, lots of
 illustrated picture books with the technical performance of WWII
 aircraft. The emphasis of Olsson's shelves on the flashier aspects
 of militaria--and spycraft--is, quite frankly, a bore. But that
 should not negate the excellence of some of Olsson's offerings in
 political history, political philosophy, and (sometimes)
 international studies/regional studies. This store marches to the
 beat of a different drum.  Please keep in mind that I am a
 Georgetown alumnus, and will admit to some degree of bias. Olsson's
 in Georgetown is still really a dumpy, overcrowded store, like
 Sidney Kramer's used to be before he moved to I Street."
Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut NW at Nevada, 202-364-1919).  A
 full-service bookstore.  Recent fiction and current affairs,
 politics.  Often has authors speaking.
Reiter's Scientific and Technical Bookstore (2021 K St NW).  They have a
 very broad stock of technical books and are also willing to do
 phone and mail order worldwide at 800-537-4314 or 202-223-3327.
 Open Mon-Sat 9AM-7:30PM, Sat 9:30AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Second Story Books (chain with stores at 2000 P St NW at 20th, 202-659-8884;
 12160 Parklawn Ave (their warehouse), Rockville MD, 301-656-0170;
 4836 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda MD, 301-770-0477; 602 King, Alexandria
 VA, 703-548-2742; and in Baltimore).  Used books (and records).
 "Largest selection of any of the used book stores I go to (I look
 for paperback fiction and history, mostly)."  Fiction
 semi-alphabetized (i.e., all the "A"s are together, etc.), but SF
 is not alphabetized at all.  The warehouse is near the last stop on
 the Red Line.
Sidney Kramer Books (1825 I St NW, 202-293-2685).  "Sidney Kramer's
 offerings in foreign policy/affairs, economics/monetary policy, and
 military affairs are the best in the District.  The competition is
 tougher nowadays, and some of the prices are astronomical.  No, I
 take that back--ALL--the prices are astronomical.  That's just the
 price Sidney makes you pay to be the only kid on your block to own
 the London Institute for Strategic Studies annual edition of THE
 MILITARY BALANCE.  I would be a pauper if I went there once a week.
 My lowest bill has been sixty bucks, and I blew $120 the other day
 on THE MILITARY BALANCE and an interesting book on "nonprovocative
 defense".  But Sidney keeps his shelves squared away--his offerings
 are state-of- the-nation, cutting edge stuff.  I bought my copy of
 Freddy Brown's _Army in Transition II_ there.  It is not a place for
 last year's policy wonks, or works of simple, historical value.  If
 you want history, you're better off joining the History Book Club
 than buying from Sidney.  His military history section is, however,
 superb.  The Pentagon Book Store (yes--IN the Pentagon) is his only
 competition in this area.  Political, topical history, not so great
 (You can probably find what you're looking for at either Olsson's or
 Borders).  This is a complaint--as magnificent as Sidney Kramer
 books is in international relations, etc., his journal offerings are
 terribly inadequate ... you'd be better off at Barnes and Noble's.
 This is really sad, because what Washington REALLY needs is to get
 more international periodicals on its shelves--the kind of offering
  you would find at ever dirty train station bookstore in Europe.
 Reading DER SPIEGEl or THE ECONOMIST once a week (for five bucks a
 pop) is not a "good enough" solution for Americans trying to observe
 the rest of the planet from the shores of the Potomac."  Closes at
 6PM.
Super Crown (1200 New Hampshire at Massachusetts, 202-822-8331).  Discount
 superstore.  "Well, I did find the AMERICAN SPECTATOR there.  (And
 picked up ALBION'S SEED in the same trip.  I *am* prejudiced by the
 Crown label--the not-so-super Crown chain is probably the worst I've
 ever seen, far inferior even to Waldenbooks and the like.  I'll
 admit as a big book store, this one has some advantages, but Barnes
 and Noble it ain't.  Yes, yes.  I *am* prejudiced against Crown."
The Trover Shop (300 block of PA Ave NW).  A long, narrow store, a block
 from the Capitol, densely packed with everything a policy wonk
 needs: out-of-town newspapers, political tracts, directories of
 lobbyists, Grisham-type fiction, etc.  The famous or infamous
 Democratic Leadership Council has its offices just above the Trover
 Shop.
U. S. Government Bookstore (U.S. Government Printing Office, 710 N. Capitol
 Street NW, 202-512-0132; also 1510 H Street, NW, 202-653-5075).
 "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing Office operates 24
 bookstores across the country?  ...and that they have some of the
 most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll find anywhere?"

In the suburbs:
Abe's Jewish Book and Gift Store (11250 Georgia Ave, Wheaton MD,
 301-942-2237).  Also known as the Jewish Bookstore of Greater
 Washington.  Judaica.  Proprietors: Joshua & Menachem Youlus. "If
 it's Jewish, we have it."  "They're a delightful father/son team who
 have been in the same location for many many years and have filled a
 double-store front area with about every imaginable title covering
 all corners of Judaica.  They also stock quite a wide array of
 gifts, and Jewish novelty items.  I'd love to see them get as many
 customers as their fine and complete inventory deserves!"
Air Land and Sea (Old Town Alexandria at 1215 King St).  New and used
 aeronautical, nautical, and military books, prints (and
 collectibles, and other knick-knacks).
Bonifant Books (Wheaton MD at the end of the Red Line).  Good used books
 at decent prices.  "Big store, good books.  Vinyl too."
Book Alcove (15976 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg MD, 301-977-9166).  A large
 selection at excellent prices.  Many technical books.
Book Alcove (5210 Randolph Rd (Loehmann's Plaza), Rockville MD,
 301-770-5590).  Not quite as large a selection as their other store.
 They recently closed their VA store, and were moving the inventory
 here, so maybe it's better now.  Not as many technical books either.
Borders (Rockville Pike in White Flint mall in Bethesda/Rockville MD).
 The best.  Aside from having a huge selection, it has employees who
 actually know something about books.  Pricey, but a great place to
 hang out.  See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of
 the test the staff has to pass.  Recently (4/94) moved *into* the
 mall from its nearby location.
Borders (Tyson's Square, 8311 Leesburg Pike, Vienna VA, 703-556-7766).
 Even bigger than the Bethesda store.  See the Detroit/Ann Arbor
 listing for a description of their employment test.
Burke Center Used Books & Comics (5741 Burke Center Parkway, Burke VA,
 703-250-5114).  They have both hard and paper backs, some
 role-playing game books, a lot of comics, various t-shirts and
 posters.  There is also a sports card shop inside.
From Out of the Past (Richmond Hwy (Route 1), Alexandria VA).  Eclectic
 mix of books, sometimes overpriced badly IMHO, but *the* place in
 Washington to buy things like old Life magazines.
Hole in the Wall (a.k.a. Hole in the Wallet) (Falls Church VA).  SF,
 fantasy, and strange odds and ends.
Jeff's Baseball Corner (5222 Port Royal Rd, Springfield VA, 703-321-9209).
 "Specializing in out-of-print sportsbooks, periodicals, magazines,
 memorabilia" per the ad in the phone book.
McKay's Used Books (Newgate Shopping Center, Centreville VA, 703-830-4048).
 They have some hard backs, mostly paperbacks.  Also sell used CDs.
 No new books.  Starting to get into used video tapes, too.
Maryland Book Exchange (4500 College Park, College Park MD, 301-927-2510).
 An above average technical/university bookstore with some used
 books.  Open Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Olde Soldier Books, Inc. (N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg VA).  Specializes
 in Civil War books, in which they have a broad stock.  Worth
 checking on any military material for earlier wars, new (some)
 or used (mainly).  They also publish.
Tales Retold (near the Silver Spring Metro; Bonfiant St.).  Decent SF and
 horror and assorted stuff (and the owner's a great lady).
Wonder Books & Video (Frederick on W Patrick St (Route 40 W)).  A large
 used bookstore that I've always found well worth searching.

In Bethesda, just find one used bookstore -- each one has maps showing the
locations of all the others.

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Subject: Atlanta GA

A Capella (Little Five Points).  Quality used books, reasonably priced.
Book Nook (3342 Clairmont Rd, 404-633-1328).  Slightly unorganized, but lots
 to choose from.  Both new and used books, records/CDs/tapes, comics.
 Books on tape. Sell and trade.  Has an excellent selection of art
 and cooking books.
Book Warehouse (Buckhead, 404-237-1038).  250,000 new books.  All profits go
 to the Emory University cancer research center.
Books and Cases (715 Miami Circle NE, 404-231-9107 or 800-788-9107).  Sell,
 rent, restore and repair fine books and art.  They also restore and
 build bookcases.
Borders Book Shop (3655 Roswell Rd NE, 404-237-0707).  Your typical Borders
 book shop... has everything!  Great children's section.  Carries
 lots of foreign-language books.  Good selection of newspapers and
 magazines.
C Dickens/Books (3393 Peachtree Rd NE (Lenox Mall, 404-231-3825).
 Specializing in used and rare books.  "They've got another store in
 South Carolina, I think.  Prices are kind of high, but they have a
 wide selection. "
Charis (Euclid St, Little Five Points).  Women's books.
Civilized Traveler (Phipps Plaza, 404-264-1252).  Guides, maps, videos and
 travel accessories.
Construction Bookstore (1-800-253-0541). Hard-to-find technical books,
 everything from architecture to engineering to real estate.
Mysterious Island (4880 Lower Roswell Rd NE, Marietta, 404-509-7600).
 Hard-to-find SF and mysteries.  Signed and limited editions.  Also
 has new and back-issue comics.
Old New York Book Shop (1069 Juniper St NE, 404-881-1285). Scholarly and
 rare books.  They make housecalls.  Most purchases are from estate
 sales.
Outwrite Books (931 Monroe Dr, 404-607-0082).  Gay/lesbian/bisexual books
 and periodicals, with occasional signings.  Also has a coffee bar.
Oxford Bookstores (all over the place).  "Oxford Bookstores are open every
 single day and night late, have live music and coffee shops as well
 as books, CDs, videos, posters, gifts, paperbacks, many sections of
 interests and so on.  *Highly* recommended for all types of
 readers."  Oxford Too sells used and rare books.  "Next door to
 Oxford Too is a coffee shop called 'Cup and Chaucer' :-)."  The
 Buckhead location has an art gallery.
Yesteryear Bookshop, Inc. (3201 Mapel Dr, NE, Atlanta GA 30305,
 404-237-0163).  They specialize in military history and Southern
 history (especially Georgia), and also have modern first editions,
 Civil War, architecture, art, fine bindings, etc.  The staff is
 incredibly helpful.  They say that over 40% of their business is
 out-of-state, so I'm pretty sure you can order from them by mail.
 :-)

(Most of this section was contributed by Jull Butterfield Gostin
[[e-mail]].)

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Subject: Miami FL

Alpha Libreria (2710 SW 8th, 305-642-0654).  Spanish-language New Age
 bookstore.
Barnes & Noble (7710 N Kendall).  Superstore.
Books & Books (296 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, 305-442-4408; 933 Lincoln Rd,
 Miami Beach, 305-532-3222).  Largest independent in the area.
 Coral Gables location has floor-to-ceiling bookcases in a
 5000-square-foot store with a fine book.art gallery.  Miami Beach
 store is smaller and has a funky feel.
Books of Paige's (North Miami).  "Best used book store."
Bookworks II (6935 Red Rd, Coral Gables, 305-661-5080).  New books, maps,
 magazines, and cards.
Borders Bookshop (9205 S Dixie).  Supposed to have a large, good,
 superstore selection.
Downtown Book Center (247 SE 1st, 305-377-9939; 215 NE 2nd Ave,
 305-377-9938).  The 1st Street store specializes in technical and
 reference titles and foreign-language books (particularly
 Spanish--what a surprise :-) ).  The 2nd Avenue store sells used
 books and textbooks.  There is also a new store in Key Biscayne.
Grove Bookworm (3025 Fuller, Coconut Grove, 305-443-6411).  Also sells
 magazines, local crafts, and cards.
A Kid's Book Shoppe (1849 NE Miami Gardens Dr, North Miami Beach,
 305-937-2665).  Children's books.  Has 10,000 titles as well as
 related toys, cassettes, and videos.
Lambda Passages (7545 Biscayne Blvd, 305-754-6900).  Gay/lesbian/bisexual
 bookstore, featuring books, music, videos, newspapers, cards, and
 jewelry.
Liberties Fine Books & Music (309 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 407-368-1300).
 Largest independent bookstore in South Florida, with 13,000 square
 feet and 100,000 titles, sheet music, CDs and cassettes, newspapers
 and magazines, a capuccino bar, and various readings and signings.
Libreria Distruidora Universal (3090 SW 8th, 305-642-3234).  Spanish-
 language bookstore which specializes in books by and about Cubans
 and Cuba.  They also publish a line of books.
A Likely Story (5740 Sunset Dr, South Miami, 305-667-3730).  Children's
 books, etc.  In the same location for fifteen years.
La Moderna Poesia (5246 SW 8th, 305-446-9884).  Originally founded in Cuba
 in the 19th Century.  General Spanish-language bookstore.
Waldenbooks & More (11190 N Kendall; 1648 NE 163rd, North Miami).
 Superstores.

Fort Lauderdale:

All Books & Records (917 N Federal, Ft Lauderdale, 305-761-8857; 416 E
 Oakland Park Blvd, Wilton Manors, 305-537-4899).  Used books,
 records, tapes, CDs.  Good.
BookStop (5975 N Federal, Ft Lauderdale, 305-491-2446; 801 S University Dr,
 Plantation, 305-370-2456; 8903 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 407-479-2114).
 Discount superstores.
Robert A Hittel Bookseller (3020 N Federal, Ft Lauderdale, 305-563-1752).
 Archetypical dusty used and rare book shop, books stacked floor to
 ceiling, 3 floors.

Other "surburbs":

Barnes & Noble (645 University Dr, Coral Springs, 305-753-6650).
 Superstore.
Waldenbooks & More (University Dr just N of Oakland Pk Blvd, Sunrise).  Much
 better selection than typical mall version.

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Subject: Charleston WV

Trans-Allegheny Books (118 Capitol, 304-345-0911; also 725 Green,
 Parkersburg, 304-422-4499).  "A used bookstore that is especially
 good that I've found here in West Virginia."  General stock of used
 books (half a million).  Largest selection of Appalachian regional
 books in "one" place.  New stock, special order, book search
 service, mail order.  "I've been told that there are several such
 stores in Morgantown near WVU, but I haven't been there."  The
 Parkersburg store is housed in a Carnegie Library and is
 on the national registry.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM.

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Subject: Cleveland OH

Baluk's (Center Ridge Road & Westwood Road, 216-871-5122).  Relatively small
 store with a nice selection of new paperbacks and a great selection
 of magazines.  You'll find magazines here that you didn't even know
 existed.  They have a limited selection of hardcovers, but if you're
 after a recent best-seller, you'll probably find it.  This
 multi-purpose store also has a video rental store and a card/gift
 shop.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Mayfield Road a bit west of I-271, 216- 473-1040;
 Chagrin Boulevard & Lee Road, 216-295-1600).  These two new stores
 are essentially clones of your standard B&N superstore.  They're
 both very nice, full-service stores with a full complement of
 magazines as well. Discounts on virtually all hardcovers.
 Occasional specials.  It's a bit of a mystery as to why both stores
 exist, at least in the locations they do, since they are no more
 than twenty minutes apart and are also within fifteen minutes of
 both Booksellers at Pavilion and Borders at LaPlace (both of which
 were there first).  Thus Greater Cleveland's four largest book
 superstores are all within a few miles of each other on the East
 Side.  The powers-that-be must think that those of us on the West
 and South Sides don't read.  :-)
Body Language Bookstore (3291 W 115th, 216-251-3330).  Gay/lesbian/bisexual.
Booksellers (Pavilion Mall, 216-831-5035; Westwood Town Center,
 216-333-7828; Shaker Square, 216-751-9100) and Young Readers by
 Booksellers (Pavilion Mall, 216-831-5035; Westwood Town Center,
 216-333-7828, Great Northern Shopping Center, 216-979-3000).
 Cleveland's "home-grown" bookstores.  The Pavilion Mall store is a
 very large, full-service store that is the granddaddy of Cleveland's
 book superstores.  They have a small cafe inside, a large selection
 of magazines, and a reasonable selection of out of town newspapers.
 The Pavilion store is tied with Borders at LaPlace as the best
 bookstore in Cleveland.  (They are also less than ten minutes apart
 from one another!)  The stores at Westwood Town Center and Shaker
 Square are a bit smaller and don't have the cafe, magazines, or
 newspapers.  All are great for browsing and relaxing.  The staffs
 are excellent.  Discounts on many titles.  Free gift wrapping.
 Regular live readings/music.  The Young Readers stores are
 physically separate stores specializing in children's books.  They
 also have an impressive selection of titles.
Bookstore on West 25th (six steps down from the West Side Market).  Used and
 new.  The kind of place where the best finds are in the stacks lying
 on the floor waiting to be shelved.  Best theatre section of any
 non-chain bookstore in the area.  Good lesbian/gay/bisexual section
 too.
Borders Book Shop (LaPlace at Beachwood Place, 216-292-2660).  Typical
 Borders: Very large, full-service store.  Small cafe inside.
 Another store that is great for browsing and relaxing.  They have a
 large selection of magazines, and a reasonable selection of
 out-of-town newspapers.  They are tied with Booksellers at Pavilion
 as the best bookstore in Cleveland.  The staff is excellent.
 Discounts on many hardcover titles.  Regular live readings/music.
 See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of their
 employment test.
Brentano's Bookstore (The Galleria, 216-621-7544).  Typical Brentano's
 Bookstore, but the only one in Cleveland.
Cleveland State University Bookstore (2400 Euclid Avenue at CSU).  A B&N
 bookstore.  They have a lot of textbooks you wouldn't find at the
 B&N superstores, but their selection of non-textbooks is a pale
 imitation of what you'll find at those stores.
Doubleday Book Shop (The Avenue, 216-621-6880).  Typical Doubleday Book
 Shop, but the only one in Cleveland.
The Flying Lemur (13743 Madison, Lakewood, 216-221-2535).  Self-described
 as "Strange and unusual books ... Cleveland's most unusual
 bookstore.  It had to happen, finally a cool place to hang out in
 Cleveland.  The Lemur promises to have the most unique selection of
 books in Cleveland ... and possibly the U.S.  Want to know how to
 take over your own country?  How to make a living donateing yourself
 to science?  ... and a giant flying lemur.  Poetry, sex, violence,
 drugs, we got it all.  Come check out our new fun-fur chairs.  And
 ...  in-store piercing by body piercer Scott Patterson, with over 5
 years experience and just an all around great guy.  Clean, safe,
 professional,  We would settle for nothing less.  Come in and see
 his portfollio and he'll be glad to answer any questions you may
 have.  He also be just as eager to discuss the meaning of life and
 the existence of God.  So come in and check us out.  Have a sojo
 soda or some Sioux City sarsparilla from the cow fridge.  (Sorry no
 Big-K ...  yet.)"  [I hope someone locally can give me a more
 coherent description.]
Half Price Books (Warrensville and Van Aken Boulevards).  Chain of
 half-price new and used books is a godsend.  "Not your average
 superstore outlet but really great finds at unbeatable prices, even
 at half price, I can't help but spend $50 each time I go.  The
 favorite bookstore of all my college-age friends who can't afford
 splurges at Borders or Booksellers."
John Wallace Skinner's Americana (Caxton Bldg., downtown).  Not too
 impressive in the way of vintage books, but a neat collection of
 art, posters, and stuff that this very interesting man has collected
 over a lifetime.  You may be the only person in his little emporium
 all day.  Go just for the conversation.
John Zubal (W 25th).  "This must be the largest bookstore in the country."
 [I doubt that--see Powell's in Portland.]  A warehouse of rare and
 collectible books.  Pricey, but what do you expect?
Macs Backs Paperbacks (1820 Coventry Rd).  It has a few new books and a lot
 of used paperbacks (a few used hardbacks).  All genres of fiction.
 Occasional events such as poetry readings are held there, and a lot
 are advertised there.
Three Ninety-Seven Bookshop (1127 Euclid Ave, 216-781-1666).  Used
 hardbacks, all $3.97.  Open Mon-Fri 10:30AM-3PM.

(Most of this section was contributed by Greg Naples,
[e-mail].)

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Subject: Akron OH

Booksellers (West Market Plaza in Akron, 216-666-8838).  Ohios's
 "home-grown" bookstores.  Great for browsing and relaxing.  The
 staff is excellent.  Discounts on many titles.  Free gift wrapping.
 Regular live readings/music.  The Young Readers stores are
 physically separate stores specializing in children's books.  They
 also have an impressive selection of titles.
Buckeye Bookstore (Brittian Road, 216-794-2455).  All types of books.
 Hours are 4 PM--9 PM.
Savoy Books (500 W Exchange St, 216-253-8252).  "SF/Fantasy/Horror/some
 Mysteries/Collectibles/Comics>
Schoolhouse Antiques (500 W Exchange).  Akron has two used book stores
 in the building and there is another just accross Exchange street.
 One specializes in hardcover editions and is a phenomenal book store
 to see, twelve foot shelves on the walls and antique book shelves on
 the floor.  The selections at the three complement each other well,
 you can find almost any catagory at at least one of the three.  One
 of the three is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Subject: Bowling Green OH

Grounds for Thought (174 South Main, 419-354-3266).  Coffee shop (they roast
 their own!) and used bookshop.  They specialize in used paperbacks
 and their strong sections (titles) are Sf, mysteries, social
 sciences, and psychology.  Some first editions are available.  They
 welcome inquiries and they offer their stock of new titles at
 typically 15% off cover price and will do book orders.  The general
 manager, Louie Staeble, is an avid bibliophile and a great joy to
 chat with.
Pauper's Books (206 North Main, 419-352-2163).  Leo Schifferli, the owner,
 has amassed a huge collection of used paperback and hardcover books
 that literally fills every available space in the shop.  He has a
 vast selection in just about every category imaginable and welcomes
 inquiries.  Leo offers a 10% discount on most new books and orders
 and special orders are always welcome.  Pauper's is also the place
 for "strange change" as Leo is in the habit of making change on
 customer's purchases with $2 bills and Susan B. Anthony $1 coins.

Of course, Bowling Green also has the standard walden Books at the local
mall as well as a branch of SBX (Student Book Exchange), Bee Gee Bookstore
(no it isn't a bookstore dedicated to the Brothers Gibb) and the BGSU
Campus Bookstore.  SBX and Bee Gee Bookstore are primarily new and used
textbooks.

(Most of this section was contributed by Eric A. Beatty,
[e-mail].)

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Subject: Columbus OH

Barnes & Noble (E Main, Whitehall).
Book Loft of German Village (631 S 3rd).
The Bookworm (?) (on Woodruff, right off N High).  "Located in the basement
 of a church, this place is open only two days a week, Wednesdays and
 Thursdays from 10-2, I think.  Small place--small selection of
 stuff--usually the same stuff--but they have the books arranged in
 neat subjects like "Dog Stories" and "Occult."  Plus, older women
 sit and run the place and it's interesting to hear them converse
 with each other.  I have found some very good books here that cost
 only 25 or 50 cents. "
The British Papermill (5891 Scarborough Mall, Brice Road and I-70,
 614-577-0220, 614-491-1128).  Collector cards (especially SF),
 comics, used magazines of SF nature.  Lots of (non-sport) collector
 cards.  Will take toy soldiers in trade.  SF odds and ends (e.g.,
 Daleks are next to ALF trading cards).
Discount Paperback Center (1646 N High).  A very small place in the bottom
 of a building.  "There's nothing really great about this place, but
 one will find always find what they are looking for in the oddest
 of places. This place has old books, comic books, and some new
 books. The type of store to check out every six months or so...."
Fan the Flames.  Women's books.
Karen Wickliff Books (2579 N High).  "Similar to Pengywyn Books, many used
 books--most look like they've been sitting there for quite a while."
Long's Book Store (1836 N High).  "This store is mainly visited by the
 freshmen crowd.  Somewhere between the textbooks and the OSU
 t-shirts, there apparently are some regular books.  As a personal
 rule, I avoid this place, probably because I don't like putting my
 bookbag in their little lockers."
The Newsstand (Broad & James Rd, 614-236-5632).  Has one of the largest
 selections of newspapers and magazines in the Central Ohio area.
 Also, a general book store which sells new books.  Not a huge
 selection, but willing to special order.  A great store to browse
 in.
Nickleby's.  "More for the cafe."
Pengwyn Books Ltd (2500 N High).  "A used book store that's open '8 days a
 week.'  Many many books.  Um, one may find some good stuff here.  I
 think most of it is overpriced, but I say that about anything.  Try
 this place."
SBX (1805 N High).  "In addition to textbooks, they also have "regular"
 books.  A while ago, they used to have a lot of these regular books,
 but then someone determined they were losing money that way so they
 got rid of many of them.  Still, they have new releases and an okay
 selection of stuff - but their stock decreases every second."
Village Bookshop (2424 W Dublin-Granville in Worthington, 614-889-2674).
 Remainders of all kinds.  Two rooms of used books, rest remainders.
 "About half the staff know where things are; the other half are
 cashiers only.  There are books piled everywhere in this ex-church.
 Good prices, especially for books with artwork.  Damaged books
 section.  polite staff, non-intrusive.  Comfortable chairs to rest
 and read in.  Shelves not alphabetized"
Wexner Center Bookstore (in the Wexner Center).  A large assortment of new
 art books.

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Subject: Dayton OH

Books & Co. (350 E Stroop Rd, in the Town and Country Shopping Center in the
 center of Kettering, 513-298-6540, 800-777-4881, FAX [phone]).
 "Wide selection of books, very large children's section, business
 and computer book rooms, obscure titles and authors, workers
 recommendation shelves in several topical areas, an in-store cafe
 serving desserts and gourmet coffees, childrens reading hours on
 weekends, average of eight acoustic music shows a month, special
 readings by guest authors, special events like cooking, magic, kid's
 summer reading program, couple's night, several book signing events
 with talks by the authors each month,art exhibits, seminars.  They
 even had a decoy-carving workshop in this month.  All in all an
 excellent place to spend an entire day, days even!  Sorry to run on,
 but this is a *great* bookstore with one of the most competent
 staffs I have seen in many years."  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM,
 Sun 9AM-6PM.
Books & Co. (19 East Second, 513-222-6622).  Another branch of the above.
 "It is quite a bit smaller than that store, but I am sure provides
 the same excellent service.

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Subject: Cincinnati OH

Acres of Books (owner is presently looking for a new location).  Mostly
 humanities, social science.  Some nice 19th Century stuff (when
 Cincinnati was a major publishing town).  Slightly pricey.
Aquarius Bookshop (831 Main, 513-721-5193).  Native American.
Armchair Adventures (1545 1/2 Scott, Covington KY, 606-261-6345).  Used and
 antiquarian.  Open Wed and Sat 2PM-6PM; other hours by chance or
 appointment.
Barnes & Noble (7727 Kenwood Road, across from Kenwood Town Centre,
 513-984-9599).  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-11PM, Sun 11:30AM-9PM.
Blue Marble (3054 Madison Rd, Oakley, on the square, 513-731-2665).
 Children's books.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 12N-4PM.
Book Inn (4011 Allston, Oakley Sq, 513-631-4079).  Used and antiquarian.
 Open Mon and Wed 12N-5PM, Tue, Thu, and Sat 1PM-9:30PM, Sun 1PM-6PM.
Books & Co. (Town & Country Shopping Center, 350 E. Stroop Rd at Far Hills,
 513-298-6540 or 800-7770-4881).  Ten thousand titles (not books!),
 lots of everything.  Call to place order (no charge).  Mon-Sat
 9AM-9PM daily (until 11PM Fri & Sat during the summer), Sun 9AM-6PM.
 (Take 75 north to 675 north.  Exit 4B (Rt48 north) then north on 48
 (Far Hills) about four miles to the Town & Country Shopping Center
 (on right).  Exit 4 is a double exit, the first one puts you on Alex
 Bell (St Rt 725), the second on northbound 48.  725 connects to 48,
 so if you take the wrong one it's no big deal.)
Brentano's Bookstore (Tower Place, 513-723-9656; Kenwood Town Centre,
 Kenwood, 513-891-2141; Tri-County Mall, Springdale, 513-671-5441).
 Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sunday 12N-6PM.
Children's Bookery (1175 Smiley Ave, Forest Park, 513-742-8822).  Open
 Mon-Sat 10AM-8:30PM, SUn 12N-5PM.
Contemporary Arts Center Bookstore (115 East Fifth Street, 513-241-4428).
 Art books, unusual gifts, prints, and craft items.  Open Mon-Sat
 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sun 1PM-5PM.
Drew's Bookshop  (3526 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, on the square,
 513-321-4000).  Art, gift, general, university and small press.
 Open Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM.
DuBois Book Store (321 Calhoun, Clifton, 513-281-4120).  New and used
 textbooks.
Dust Jacket (3200 Lindwood Ave, 513-871-4224).  Used and antiquarian.  Open
 Mon and Sat 12N-5PM, Wed and Thu 1PM-8PM,Fri 10AM-3PM.
Duttenhofer's Books and News (214 W McMillan, Clifton, 513-381-1340).  Used
 books and antiquarian.  Large SF and mystery sections
 When I was there, it had the best selection of used books in French
 I had ever seen (though they said this was unusual).  This and
 Kaldi's are "must-visit"s for book lovers.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM,
 Sat-Sun 8:30AM-7PM.
For the Love of Books (4331 Winston Ave in Latonia Center, Covington KY,
 606-261-5515).  Used books.  Large SF, horror, and mystery sections.
Half Price Books (8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood; 11389 Princeton Road,
 Springdale, 513-772-1511).  Used and remainders, good prices.  Open
 Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-7PM.
Infinity (110 W McMillan, Clifton Heights, 513-751-7793).  SF and comics.
Kaldi's Bookstore and Coffeeshop (1204 Main Street, 513-241-3070).  Used
 books, coffee, sandwiches in the up-and-coming Main Street Art
 District.  Good paperback SF and mystery sections.  Entertainment on
 weekend evenings.  This and Duttenhofer's are "must-visit"s for book
 lovers.  Open Mon 10AM-2:30PM, Tue-Thu 10AM-1AM, Fri-Sat 10AM-2AM,
 Sun 10AM-12M.
Little Professor Bookstore (Forest Fair Mall [NW side of the city, on
 outerbelt], 513-671-9797; Montgomery Square Mall [where I-71 crosses
 Montgomery Rd]).  Worth mentioning due to their sheer size and
 because they sell used library books.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun
 12N-5PM.
McMicken Street Book Store (454 W McMicken, 513-621-4865).  An incredible
 used bookstore.  Four stories of books in an old row house.  Low
 prices, homey atmosphere, interesting owner (have him give you a
 brief tour of the layout your first time), relaxing music, easy to
 have the afternoon slip by.  Don't let the neighborhood scare you.
 Open Thu 4PM-6PM, Sat 1PM-6PM, Sun 12N-4PM (but always call for
 current hours--they change frequently).
Milford Emporium (200 Main, Milford, 513-248-1864).  Used and antiquarian.
 Open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat 11AM-5PM (closed Wed and Sat).
New World Bookshop (336 Ludlow Avenue, Clifton, 513-861-6100).
 Specializing in small press, new age, fiction, poetry, and art.
 Also sells Birkenstocks, cards, and cassette tapes. Open Mon-Thu
 10AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Ohio Book Store, Inc. (726 Main, 513-821-5142).  Five floors of used books.
 Great history section.  They also do book binding.  A good store to
 browse in.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-4:45PM.
Phantasy Emporium (117 Calhoun, Clifton, 513-281-0606).  New and used
 SF and comics.
Queen City Books (39 E 7th, 513-721-2116).  Small, but surprisingly
 literary selection.
Seven Hills Books (49 Central, 513-851-6030).
Significant Books & Stamps (3053 Madison Rd, Oakley Sq, 513-321-7567).  Used
 and antiquarian.  Open Tue and Thur 12N-9PM, Mon, Fri, and Sat
 12N-6PM.
T & S Books (1545 Scott, Covington KY, 606-261-6435).  Used and antiquarian.
 Open Tue and Sat 10AM-5PM, Wed and Fri 10AM-8PM, Thu 10AM-6PM,
 Sun 12N-5PM (closed Mon).
Willisonian Institute (1609 Chase Ave, 513-542-5231).  Used and antiquarian.
 Open Wed-Fri 1PM-6PM.

Brentano's in Tower Place, the Contemporary Arts Center Bookstore, Kaldi's,
the Ohio Book Store, and Queen City Books, are within walking distance of
the convention center.

(Thanks to Scott Kellicker ([e-mail]) for most of this
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Subject: KY

Hallmark Store (Lincoln Trail, Radcliffe).  "Has a really excellent set of
 offerings in the area of military history (Radcliffe is just outside
 Fort Knox). It is almost as good as Sidney Kramer in this area,
 which of course is the highest level of praise I can render to a
 commercial non-fiction store.  It doesn't come up to the Pentagon
 Book Store, but does give the Armor School Bookstore (in the "little
 PX" back of Boudinot Hall) a run for its money."
Hawley Cooke Booksellers (Bardstown Road, Louisville; Shelbyville Road,
 Saint Matthews).  "Larger mid-sized stores (not much smaller than
 Joseph-Beth).  One of Hawley Cooke's hallmarks is a very fine
 periodical section.  Lots of newspapers from around the country,
 foreign language magazines and newspapers--you can often find DER
 SPIEGEL and DIE ZEIT, as well as French and Spanish mags.  Hawley
 Cooke has a very good balance between fiction and non-fiction.  Very
 strong new release section, has some depth, not just the New York
 Times bestseller list.  On the history/political science end, I
 would say that Hawley Cooke is competitive with DC stores.  It
 doesn't have the insiders' latest pubs like Sidney Kramer's
 does--but there really *is* only *one* Sidney Kramer's in the whole
 wide world.  During my various stints at Fort Knox, Hawley Cooke has
 kept me tied in with the disciplines, though.  Its offerings tend to
 be oriented on academic fare, rather than policy analysis or
 "popular" history.  Hawley Cooke knows the books the Louisville
 elite "needs" to read to compete intellectually with the really big
 cities, and stocks its shelves accordingly.  Nice childrens'
 section; they do storytelling on Saturdays."
Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Lexington Green Mall, 3319 Nicholasville Road,
 Lexington KY, 606-273-3911, in KY 800-248-6849).  "Kentucky's
 largest bookstore, Joseph-Beth stocks in excess of 100,000 titles.
 In addition, a recent expansion had incorporated a travel agency
 office in their travel books section and a cafe next to their
 cookbook section.  Their children's section has expanded to take up
 the storefront next oor (which is connected to the main store).
 They also boast a fairly arge classical music on CD section.
 Special services include mail order and frequent autographings (in a
 recent one-week period they had autographings by Phyllis George,
 Mary Higgins Clark, Anne Rice, and Naomi Judd).  Keep up the good
 work."

(See also Cincinnati OH listings for stores in Covington KY.)

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Subject: Toledo OH

Thackeray's Books (in Westgate Village Shopping Center, at the corner of
 Central and Secor, 419-537-9259).  "A quite nice bookstore in one
 of the outer parts of Toledo, Thackeray's has a pretty good
 selection of all book categories, and will do special orders.  Their
 computer and travel sections are excellent; the store even carries
 some shareware.  Thackeray's offers a 30% discount on books on the
 New York Times bestsellers list, and usually has some rather good
 discount deals on books in the front of the store.  Also has a
 decent magazine section and carries some out-of-state newspapers
 (NYT, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune).  Their ad says "Toledo's
 most complete bookstore", and they do their best to live up to
 that."

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Subject: Detroit MI

Barnes & Noble (NE corner of Rochester Rd and Auburn, Rochester).  Also a
 full-service store, and is also excellent, but not up to Borders'
 standard.  The first "super-store."
Borders Book Shop (31150 Southfield Rd at 13 Mile, Birmingham).
 Full-service, store for new books.  Large selection also of
 magazines, out of town and foreign newspapers.  This is the
 premiere book store of SE Michigan.  The staff is also excellent.
Borders Books and Music (Novi Town Center, on the south side of I-96 at the
 Novi Rd exit, just west of the I-275/I-696 interchange).  They have
 added a rather sizeable music department in the process of moving
 across the parking lot from their old location.  It also has a
 cappucino bar, something you don't see much of in the Midwest.  The
 book section is now comparable in size to that of the Birmingham
 store.
Borders Books and Music (4590 Utica Park Blvd, at Van Dyke Highway and Hall
 Road (20-mile), Utica, 810-726-8555).  This is the newest Borders to
 the Detroit area.  About the same as the one in Novi with both books
 and music, and includes a nice coffee & sandwich bar.  Lots of
 everything.  Knowledgeable staff.  Free gift wrapping.   Open
 Mon-Thu 9AM-10PM; Fri-Sat 9AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-8PM.
John K. King Books (901 W Lafayette at the Lodge freeway).  The largest
 bookstore in Michigan sells only used books.  A four-story warehouse
 with hundreds of thousands of books.  "A bibliophile's wet dream
 come true.  Hardcovers range from $2-$6.  Also has many large
 collections of matching sets (encyclopedias, DIY collections,
 classics, etc.) Magazines and records too.  (In fact, they even have
 a room with some antique collectibles.)  If you're in town for a
 conference, this is the place to go when you decide to skip the
 keynote address.  Walking distance (although a bit long) from Cobo
 Convention Center.  There's also a branch store in Ferndale (near
 north suburb) on Woodward just south of 9 Mile at 22524 Woodward.
 This store seems to carry lots of hardcover classics that would
 appeal to the more timid suburbanites who have forgotten their flak
 jackets and don't want to go to Detroit.  (But the *big* store is
 worth the trip.)"
Waldenbooks (Plymouth Rd between Merriman and Middlebelt, Livonia).  "Worthy
 of mention, though they do suffer a little from the problem with
 most national chain bookstores, in that they are a little skimpy in
 the less common fields of interest."

Ann Arbor:

Afterwords (Main just north of Liberty).  Specializes in publisher's
 remainders.  "Stock varies, naturally, but I usually find something
 I want whenever I go in."
Aunt Agatha's Bookshop (213 South Fourth Ave, 313-769-1114).  Specializing
 in mysteries and crime fiction.
Barnes & Noble (corner of Washtenaw and Huron Parkway)).  Opened November
 1993.  25,000 square feet, including books, magazines, software,
 video games, and espresso bar.  Lotsa discount books too.  Nice
 place.
Books in General (322 South State, 313-769-1250).  The best store in town
 for used technical books.  It's a second floor space with a very
 small sign.
Borders (in Campus Corner on State St. near the corner of Liberty).  The
 *first* Borders.  Two stories, in an old building with lots of great
 cubby holes and a huge selection.  Feels much more like an old
 library than a store.  Better than the Birmingham store for academic
 titles, and does have the best foreign language section of all the
 Borders.  In June 1994 Borders will be moving across the street
 into the old Jacobson's department store.  Current estimates are
 that, out of the 100,000 square feet available in the building,
 45,000 will be used as retail space (at least equal to the largest
 existing Borders store and four times the size of this Borders
 current location, and will include an espresso bar), and 20,000 as a
 training center for Borders employees.  It may be another year
 before the move is complete, but this is going to be a *good*
 bookstore.  It will be called Borders Books & Music and stock 50,000
 CDs and 8000 videotapes in addition to books.  The staff in all
 Borders has to pass a literature test before they are hired.  "The
 test is a list of books and you have to write the name of the
 authors beside them.  Another part of the test lists books and you
 have to say where in the store you'd find the books (fiction,
 anthropology, etc.).  And, finally, there's a little math on the
 test."
David's Books (Liberty just west of State, downtown).  A second-floor shop of
 used books.
Dawn Treader (Liberty a couple of blocks west of State, downtown).  Used
 books.
Little Professor (Stadium and Maple in Westgate shopping center).  Yet
 another superstore.  One of the two best newsstands in town.
 Has armchairs and a fireplace in the back of the store.
Shaman Drum Bookshop (313 South State, 313-662-7407).  Specializing in books
 about the humanities.
Webster's (Plymouth Rd. near Huron in a shopping center).  A superstore.
Wooden Spoon (Fourth north of Ann).  "Recently (fall 93) changed ownership
 when the original owner retired.  The new owner owns one or two
 other used book stores (as opposed to used bookstores), and just
 finished a clearance sale to make room for some remodeling.  No
 idea how the new stock will look."

"Ann Arbor now has major bookstores near every part of town.  Downtown
has Borders and Community Newscenter.  Little Professor is on the west
side of town, Barnes and Noble on the east, and Websters on the north.
Those on the south side have to make do with Borders, Doubleday, and
Waldenbooks. :-)"

Someone else reports that they read somewhere recently the statistic that
Ann Arbor has five times the national average of bookstores per capita.

Also, Windsor, Ontario, is right across the border from Detroit, and
bookstores in Canada carry British editions of books that are
unavailable in the US.  You can get to Windsor from downtown Detroit by
taking the tunnel bus, which runs every half hour and costs $1.50.  You
have to pass through customs so be sure to bring some ID.  All of these
bookstores are within easy walking distance of the bus stop at the
tunnel exit.

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Subject: Indianapolis IN:

Borders Bookshop (5612 Castleton Corner Lane, 317-849-8660).  Typical
 superstore.  See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of
 the test the
 staff has to pass.
Murder and Mayhem (6412 Carrollton Ave, 317-254-8273).  Mysteries, one
 presumes.

South Bend, IN

The Griffon Bookstore (121 E Colfax, 219-287-5533).  New and used books,
 SF, mysteries, philosophy and theology.  Also military and
 role-playing games, cards, and gifts.

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Subject: Chicago IL

Hyde Park Area:

57th Street Bookstore (1301 E 57th at Kimbark, 312-684-1300).  This is a
 general branch of the Seminary Co-op.  Very good children's book
 section, and a nice collection of fiction, SF, and mysteries.
 See Seminary Co-op for membership program details.  Open Mon-Thu
 10AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-8PM.
Ex-Libris Theological Books (1340 E 55th, next to Louis Kiernan,
 312-955-3456).  Specializing in theological and rare books.  Open
 Mon-Sat 12N-6PM.
Krochs & Brentano's (53rd & Lake Park).
Louis Kiernan Books  (1342 E 55th at Kenwood, 312-752-2555).  Reasonable
 collection of used.  A little smaller than both O'Gara and Powell's
 but still worth a look.  Open 1PM-?.
O'Gara and Wilson (1311 E 57th bewteen Kimbark and Woodlawn, near the
 Medici, 312-363-0993).  As organized as Powell's is labyrinthine,
 but also good.  Oldest bookstore in Chicago.  Older books, loosely
 alphabetized, some sparse coverage, good history, Macintosh store
 with good prices.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-10PM, Sun 12N-10PM.
Powell's (with one store at 1501 E 57th at Harper, one at 2850 N Lincoln
 north of Diversey, and a warehouse at 828 S Wabash; 312-955-7780,
 312-248-1444, 312-341-0748).  Large, superior quality, very pricey,
 some sections not alphabetized, good technical philosophy, restroom.
 May or may not be a branch or the parent of the famous Portland, OR
 store (opinions differ).  Open seven days 9AM-11PM.
Scholars Bookstore (1379 E 53rd, 312-288-6565).  New books.  Small Asian
 store.  Very few English titles.
Seminary Cooperative Bookstore (Chicago Theological Seminary (5757 S
 University Avenue at 58th, 800-777-1456, 312-752-1959).  "Has a good
 theological section but its only connection with the Seminary is
 that it rents space from them.  It is, in my opinion, the best
 academic bookstore in the social sciences and humanities in the
 world, for English-language books at any rate.  Anyone can shop
 there, but members receive a 10% discount on most books and may
 special-order books from anywhere in the world.  Membership costs
 $30 (for three shares of stock).  Members also receive an annual
 dividend and an additional rebate on their total annual expenditures
 (in good years; recently finances have been tight), and if they
 really want to, they can cancel their membership and cash in their
 stock after owning it for a year.  To join, show up between 8:30 AM
 and 5 PM, Monday-Friday.  They will ship worldwide.  Service is
 somewhat slow since they use U.S.P.S. book rate to keep costs down.
 "Books arrive well-packaged and I've never gotten a damaged one."
 Open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-9:00PM, Sat 10AM-6PM.
University of Chicago Bookstore (970 E 58th at Ellis, 312-702-7712).
 General books downstairs, slightly academic tilt, but reasonable
 general section.  One of the best technical/scientific bookstores
 in the Chicago area.  Very strong math, science, and computer
 science sections.  Open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM (textbooks), Mon-Sat
 9AM-5PM.

Other:

Another Used Book Store (22 W Chicago Ave Ste 1 East, Naperville,
 708-355-1155).  Small.  Cockateel.
Aspidistra (2630 N Clark, 312-549-3129).  HUGE warehouse of used and some
 new books.  Cheap.  Seems to be declining, is now badly disordered,
 and shabby.  Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 12N-7:30PM.  (Also at
 3250 N Lincoln.)
Barbara's Bookstore (3130 North Broadway, 312-477-0411; 1350 N Wells,
 312-642-5044 in Oldtown across the street from the adult theaters
 and bookstores; 1800 N Clybourn, 312-664-1113; 1100 Lake Street,
 Oak Park 708-848-9140).
Barnes & Noble (1S550 Rt. 83, Oakbrook Terrace 708-571-0999; yes, that's the
 letter 'S' in that address, not a 5; 659 W Diversey 312-871-9004;
 1701 Sherman, Evanston 708-328-0883).  (The one in Evanston is
 just down the block from Kroch's & Brentano's, which is almost
 directly across the street from Crown Discount Books, which is just
 a little north of Bookman's Alley!)  Tens of thousands of books,
 coffee bars, and places to sit and browse.  They seem aimed at
 the general reader -- extensive selection but nothing too technical.
 Lots of general science, for example, but not many professional
 texts.
Dan Behnke (2463 N Lincoln, 312-404-0403).  Small, but very orderly and good
 quality. Computer inventory.  Open Mon-Sat 12N-10:30PM, Sun 12N-7PM.
Book Adventures (3705 N Southport, 312-477-4725).
Bookman's Corner (2959 N Clark, 312-929-8298).  "Cluttered, somewhat varied,
 cheap!  Unable to examine all of the philosophy stacked on the floor
 because of no room to shift the piles!  Rapid turnover of new
 materials."  Open Mon-Sat 12N-8:30PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Books & Bytes (815 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 708-416-0102).  Technical books,
 heavy emphasis on computers and computing.  (Bell Labs has a big
 facility in Naperville.)
Books on Belmont (614 W Belmont, 312-528-BOOK).  Fairly small, fair
 selection, not much old material, bland philosophy, many
 mis-filings.  Cat.  Open Mon-Fri 1PM-9PM, Sat 1PM-8PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Booksellers Row (North side: 2445 N Lincoln and downtown: 408 S Michigan;
 312-348-1170 and 312-427-4242).  Used books.  North side is larger
 selection, but pricey.  Has library ladders.  One downtown is very
 easy to get to (next to Artists Cafe and Fine Arts Theater), neater,
 newer books, lots of arts and social sciences,
Borders Bookshop (1600 W 16, near Rte 83, in the Oaks shopping center in
 Oakbrook (1/2 mile north of the Oak Brook mall), which is across the
 street from Oakbrook Shopping Center, 708-574-0800).  Nice store
 (two levels).  A little cramped and smaller than the Borders in DC
 or in Ann Arbor MI.
Chronicles Bookshop (southwest area: Briar Square, at Route 53 and
 Briarcliff in Bolingbrook).  Has a large selection of SF, fantasy,
 mystery, and thriller, including many that are hard-to-find in your
 chain bookstore outlets.  Will order anything in print.
Grand Tour (3229 N Clark, 312-929-1836).  Foreign language texts and travel
 guides.
Kroch's and Brentano's (Wabash at Monroe).  "Probably the best general
 bookstore in town.  General books upstairs, paperbacks and technical
 books downstairs, including the best computer science selection in
 the city (with the possible exception of the University of Chicago
 bookstore).  The store was rearranged in 1992 and it seems as strong
 as always for the most part.  However, their selection of books and
 scores in classical music is much more sparse, unfortunately."
 Recently (6/93) started discounting bestsellers and added a
 "frequent buyers" club.
Peking Bookstore (in downtown Evanston near Church).  It has more Chinese
 language and culture related books, periodicals, and such than you
 can shake a stick at.  Also has a whole bunch of mainland China
 propaganda posters in the basement.  Apparently several universities
 get their language course books through him.
People Like Us Books (3321 N Clark, 312-248-6363). Gay/lesbian/bisexual
 books.
Quimby's (Damen and Evergreen in Wicker Park).  The hip new counterculture
 store.  They carry some Semiotext(e) books, lots of comix, piercing
 and tattoo magazines, Situationist material, etc.
Rizzoli (835 N Michigan in Water Tower, 312-642-3500).  "I always feel
 underdressed when I go in there."
Rosenblum's World of Judaica (2906 W Devon, 312-262-1700).
Russian-American Bookstore (2746 W Devon, 312-761-3233).
The Savvy Traveler (50 E Washington, 312-263-2100).  Travel books, maps, and
 accessories.
The Stars Our Destination Bookstore (1021 W Belmont, one block West of the
 Belmont L stop, 312-871-2722).  "The Stars Our Destination is truly
 a wonderland for SF/F/H fans.  A bright, cheery storefront with a
 stunning selection of new books, new releases are separate for one
 or two months.  In the back is an excellent used book department,
 and often you can find a book you want on the new shelves, then find
 it in the back at half price.  (Used are mainly half the cover
 price.)  Other departments include comics, trekstuff, magazines,
 art, and videos.  This is all presided over by Alice, one of the
 nicest people I have ever met in a bookstore.  If you buy one of
 their jazzy tote bags and remember to bring it in, everything is
 10% discount.  Parking is atrocious, and you can get towed off the
 side streets on Cubs baseball nights.  Public trans rules.  I hope
 you can use this; this store really serves its customers and
 deserves all the support it can get."  Open are Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM;
 Sun 12N-6PM.
U. S. Government Bookstore (One Congress Center, 401 South State Street,
 Suite 124, 312-353-5133).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government
 Printing Office operates 24 bookstores across the country?  ...and
 that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting
 things you'll find anywhere?"
Unabridged Books (3251 N Broadway 312-883-9119).
Waterstone's (840 N Michigan at Chestnut, 312-587-8080).  Two stories and a
 basement.  Very nice.  They are connected with the British chain and
 have some special British import books, and also some
 foreign-language books.
Women and Children First (5233 N. Clark, 312-769-9299).  Feminist and
 children's book store.

If you go to one used bookstore on the Northside, just pick up a map
listing the other ones nearby.  There are about 8 or so within 1.5
miles of each other.

Evanston:

Bookman's Alley (in the alley at the rear of 1712 Sherman Avenue,
 312-869-6999).  Roger Carlson has taken three large rooms that used
 to be a workshop or warehouse and converted them into a pleasant and
 fairly spacious old bookland.  "Stupendous ambience: a cross between
 a fern bar, art gallery and music conservatory.  Phoney, but rather
 nice.  Mainly older and antiquarian books in good condition.  Many
 old sets."
Great Expectations (911 Foster St near the El tracks, a couple of streets
 north of Emerson just east of Sherman).  Great Expectations is very
 strong in literature, humanities, and social sciences.  They easily
 have the best classical music book and score section in the area.
 Their selection of science and math is very eclectic but you may
 find what you're looking for somewhere.  The store's organization is
 somewhat haphazard--ask if you can't find what you want.  "It's an
 interesting place with easy chairs and cats scattered around.  I
 once overheard the proprietor tell a potential customer that the
 book the customer wanted to order was too easy to find.  Better
 bring along your checkbook though; it ain't cheap."  But another
 reader says, "Expectations' prices are not out of line.  They charge
 regular list prices--no big discounts, but no overcharges either.
 They do carry some very expensive books that other stores don't
 stock because of the cost (for example, they stock the New Oxford
 History of Music at $95 a volume--expensive, but that's the
 publisher's price.)"  Restroom.

Another Barnes & Noble is in southwest suburban Wheaton on Naperville Rd in
Town Square Shoppin Center.  Great store, lots of room, many chairs and a
terrific magazine/newspaper section.  No coffee bar though.  Lots of author
signings.

There is also a book compiled by Lane Phalen, THE BOOK LOVER'S GUIDE TO
CHICAGOLAND, ISBN 1-880339-06-4, $14.95) which covers over four hundred
bookstores in the Chicago area.

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