Shannon and her bookstore are awesome! There is a vast selection of both new and used books, with a clear delineation between the two. Both sections had their own vibe and cozy feel, and I easily got lost perusing the shelves. It's almost like a scavenger hunt - the longer you spend looking around, the more you notice the cute and thoughtful details and trinkets for sale that really work together to bring a great and fun experience for the whole family.
Shannon is very passionate about reading and sharing with the community, which made it so easy to talk to her! There are several types of book clubs hosted here to appeal to different work...
Read moreShannon has got to be one of the best small business owners I've had the pleasure of meeting. My teen daughter is a huge reader, and struggled through some medical things in the summer. Shannon had ordered a hardcover for my daughter's Hunger Games collection for her birthday. With how busy we were with doctor visits, etc. Shannon was ready to ensure we got this book, no matter what. I was able to get in to finally get it from her, but she was so kind about holding it. When a friend went to get a gift card for my daughter, she asked about she was doing after surgery. She truly cares for her community and runs an awesome bookstore...
Read moreI love The Lakewood Bookstore! The store is cuter every time I go in, with the cozy kid's section tree to read in, the book archway, and the Alice in Wonderland room upstairs to do puzzles in. I enjoy that they have new books, used books, bookish items and games. Shannon, the owner, is always willing to chat and has great recommendations. She is very community minded from creating space for people to connect in book clubs and events to giving back to the local community. They are even (well behaved) pet friendly, so I can book browse...
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