On a whirlwind trip to Baltimore, I had a little extra time on my hands and searched for indie bookstores near me, and Charm City Books popped up. I schlepped the half mile there and walked in and... it was absolute heaven.
I don't know how to explain my feelings about Charm City Books other than to say that I instantly felt seen. I may have been greeted when I walked in-- I probably was-- but I honestly couldn't tell you because I was immediately drawn in by a beautifully curated collection of books.
Did I need more books? No. Did I already have about half of the books that they had in stock? Yes (don't judge me). Did I decide that I absolutely had to support this small business and get another book? Yup.
I wish I lived in Baltimore so that I could be here...
Read moreCharm City, you asked why....so here we go...
Pros: Good selection of books, toys, art supplies, caps, and places to enjoy the reading material. A place that embraces banned books, I loved that! Found all sorts of things from wordsearches, coloring books, magickal, LGBTQIA, non-fiction and a lot more.
Cons: I wasn't greeted by anyone like other reviewers were. I was the only one in the store at the time. Employees seemed more interested in each other than asking if I needed anything. I'm introverted so it didn't bother me much. I like to be alone with books. My first time here so it made a dent in my impression. I looked through the material about membership, but no one seemed interested in my interest.
That's why 4 out of 5...
Read moreI ordered from Charm City Books in Baltimore during the pandemic, so my order was all online. I had ordered a different book from another local book store and that experience was not very good. Had it not been for the pandemic and my desire to support local during this time, I never would have found Charm City Books. I am so happy I did! From the very beginning communication was great! Every step of the way Charm City Books kept communicating with me and made me aware of the status of my order. I sort of screwed up a few things (I had a complicated order) and Charm City Books was patient and flexible with me. And the best part was my books were delivered WAY earlier than expected! I would highly...
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