Clintonville Books — Local services in Columbus

I was so surprised by this space. It was huge with about a quarter of it for the kids' section. I didn't take my 2-year-old but she would have been one of the older kids in there playing in the area where they had a surprisingly wide variety of children's literature. The adult selection was impressive too. Everything from new to old, used and rare. It's a cool place to come just to shop, but it'd be worth checking out if you're looking for something specific. Not a HUGE selection, but lots of really cool finds, especially if you're...

I love this bookstore. First, it has books! They have an interesting selection of current books, and a number of collections of older books and one collection of downright vintage books. This includes new, older, and vintage children's books!

However, I may be even more excited about the community events that Clintonville Books hosts. Their windows are postered with all of the authors' talks and book reading events that they hold. I just went to one, and...

I walked in with only half an idea of a book I wanted to get for a gift. In addition to answering my questions, the man and woman behind the counter (sorry! I didn't get their names) found a fantastic special order option that I never would've considered but which worked out perfectly. The store is so, so nice as it is -- pleasant, peaceful, and a wonderful and eclectic selection, including many interesting first editions -- but the service...