
I love this bookstore and visit as often as I can. My only reason for not giving it a 5 is that as a customer-it feels non inclusive to anybody who is not left leaning. I wish there were not only stickers of democratic female politicians and fauci but also republicans who are well established. Amy Coney Barret could easily go on a sticker and even if you don’t approve of people liking her-some of your customers do. I understand that it’s privately owned and you likely want to represent only your values but it does feel very unwelcoming when only certain products are sold from one political bent. It just feels exclusive. And bad. Now I have had this issue with other places and the response is usually “find a bookstore that sells what you want instead.” Which would be Barnes and noble or Amazon. I truly want to support the little guy and shop around the corner but it seems they only want to include one side. I would happily support any business ALL THE MORE if they had more diversity of thought. Just...
Read moreThe convenience and cost of ordering books online cannot be overstated. We have moved our shopping to online stores and I will never look back. However, what these online distribution centers will never have is the personal touch and no one is better at it than the hard working staff at Content Bookstore. When I need something special or need advice, they are always too happy to assist and will not stop until you leave happy. I feel immensely privileged to have a small and local bookstore in my hometown and encourage all - even if just visiting beautiful Northfield - to stop in, take a look at their incredibly diverse book collection, and browse for that special gift I know...
Read moreNice, privately owned bookshop in the heart of Northfield. Visited on Small Business Saturday. The store is shaped like an L, with registers, adult and teen books, puzzles and little gifts and candies set up along the long arm of the L, children's toys and books were set up along the short arm of the L, in the back of the store. Two registers were set up in an attempt to social distance. Store was neat and well organized. "Recommended Reads" signs were peppered thought the store, though a bit small and hard to read. Social Distancing was difficult, due to the long slender shape of the store....
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