The Book Dragon Shop — Local services in Staunton

If I could give this store zero stars I would. The moment we opened the door, Sandy was unwelcoming with a scowl on her face. She was belittling to my mother when she asked for a book by the wrong title. If you go in you better know exactly what you want, what they have and where they have it because they can’t be bothered. The layout of the store is not accessible, so you better have an able body to shop there. Books are placed on shelves in such a way that if you place a book back too far it will push the books behind it back and potentially off the shelf. Lord, help you if you accidentally do that. We weren’t offered receipts (why on Earth would we want one?) In short, the name of the store is indicative of who is running it. We support independent bookstores every chance we get so it pains me to have to leave this review, but hopefully it will spare others the experience of these dragons or maybe (although unlikely) encourage them to change their attitude for the sake of their business. Oh- if you want a children’s or YA book - do yourself a favor and go around the block to...

They not only have books but other items as well. I was walking in downtown Staunton and I saw this shop as I like checking out local small businesses and if they have anything I would like to have I will make a purchase. I didn’t buy any books but I did see an item that caught my attention. It was a handmade vase of a mountain scene. I love landscape scenes and I would make the impulse purchase. I felt if I didn’t I would regret it since I live out of town and don’t know if I will be returning. I would also purchase a wood bookmark with a carving of Virginia in the bookmark. Also the staff was great. The shop is well worth...

I stopped by here yesterday with my sister after she recommended it and it was lovely and very cozy. The selection is amazing, I was able to find many things I was looking for. I am also very appreciative of the displays of books on our current affairs. It made me feel like there was community in that little bookshop. I will be going there for all my bookish needs...