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Northshire Bookstore

4869 Main St, Manchester, VT 05255-8918
+1 802-362-2200
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Really enjoyed the staff comments scattered throughout the store

Time spent browsing in bookstores like this one is not deducted from your allotted time on earth... read more

Reviewed 27 June 2017
taem111
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Newport, Vermont
Excellent children's section

This is such a fun bookstore. They have an amazing kids' section--actually, the whole store is... read more

Reviewed 26 June 2017
Amy O
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Northshire Bookstore is a family-owned, independent bookstore. We are one of the largest bookstores in New England. Northshire Bookstore was voted Best Bookstore in the country by Publishers Weekly magazine and Best of New England by Yankee magazine. Come see why so many people rave about this full-service, old world but up-to-date store. Many gifts as well as books and a whole floor devoted to Children!
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  • Very good6%
  • Average1%
  • Poor1%
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4869 Main St, Manchester, VT 05255-8918
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"book store"
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"children's section"
in 20 reviews
"nooks and crannies"
in 14 reviews
"book lovers"
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"gift items"
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"staff recommendations"
in 8 reviews
"love books"
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"nice cafe"
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"children's books"
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"hand written"
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"book selection"
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"could spend hours"
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"independent book"
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"spiral press cafe"
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"great coffee"
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"lover's dream"
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"attached coffee shop"
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Reviewed 27 June 2017

Time spent browsing in bookstores like this one is not deducted from your allotted time on earth; maybe it even guarantees a little more time to enjoy the languid pleasure of leafing through books you might buy, buying one or two, eavesdropping on the other...More

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Reviewed 26 June 2017

This is such a fun bookstore. They have an amazing kids' section--actually, the whole store is pretty great, but the kids' section is especially impressive. The staff are friendly and always willing to talk books and give recommendations.

Thank Amy O
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Reviewed 20 June 2017

Northshire Bookstore is everything you want in a non-chain shop. They offer everything from best sellers to local authors plus gifts and even some chothing. They have added a coffee shop with delicious pastries.

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Reviewed 17 June 2017 via mobile

You are going to spend some time here! More books than I thought they could get in that place. Just when you think you have seen it all, you turn a corner. Staff was very helpful in getting you to the right area if you...More

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Reviewed 9 June 2017

This is a large store chockablock full of wonderful books, many with short reviews on the shelf. There are special shelves to search for history, non-fiction, just arrived. The staff can quickly find and or direct you to a book. They have pastries, sandwiches, coffee...More

Thank Robert P
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Reviewed 1 June 2017

We found the place while looking for coffee. Location is perfect, close to free parking and other stores. Coffee was great! Book selection is awesome! We spent some leisure time looking around, reviewing book collections and reading the staff recommendation notes. Yes, we bought some...More

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Reviewed 26 May 2017 via mobile

We have a bookstore similar to this at home but it's still worth the trip. Lots to see and plenty of books and trinkets. I loved the layout and we spent a good amount of time here and I could have easily spent more!

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Reviewed 3 April 2017

I stumbled into this oasis after a day of walking the town. Enjoyed a terrific dark roast and browsed the nooks and crannies of this delightful book lovers' refuge. Wandered back in the evening to hear a renowned Boston sports writer speak and sign his...More

Thank David B
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Reviewed 2 April 2017 via mobile

Great big book store. Huge variety of all different kinds of books and magazines. The impulse items and gifts are phenomenal. I picked up a pocket sized U.S. Constitution. Can't go wrong with great material !

Thank Steve T
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Reviewed 1 April 2017

This is a great independent bookshop.The stock is comprehensive and well displayed.Staff are knowledgeable and friendl y.Well worth a visit manchester is lucky to have such a fine bookshop with such a wide selection of titles

Thank Peter and Linda H
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