Whenever I need a book, a gift, or just want to kill some time, I don’t go to a big chain store, I make a trip to crab apple books. I value the small businesses in this area and crab apple books is by far my favorite of all. He almost always has what I’m looking for, and even if he doesn’t, he knows someone who does and gets it for me. The man is a wealth of knowledge and an overall joy to be around. His prices are great and he is obviously very competent in many areas. This bookstore is deserving of more than 5 stars for going above and beyond my...
   Read moreEveryone interested in rare books, old books, vintage books, or just books in general should check out the gem that is Crab Apple Books. They even sell coffee there!
The owner is an extremely nice and knowledgeable gentleman who is always willing to help you find whatever rare book you are looking for. If you can't find what you're looking for on the shelf he will kindly let you know that he has over 6,000 books in the basement of his store, so it might be down there. If not, he's always willing to email you if he comes...
   Read moreFine books, great coffee, really fine people. An interesting and deep place to visit. I'm always glad when I see his flag outside, he's open and I pay a visit. Also, Brandon, the owner, is very open minded and gifted when it comes to ordering something special for you. Crab Apple books is a must visit place in our new downtown Middletown area. Stop in and enjoy a fabulous cup of coffee and look around. Crab Apple Books is a lot deeper inside than you would know from the outside. C'mon in. It's...
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