Love books? You MUST go here even just to window shop. The collection is to be envied by any enthusiast and the consultants are very friendly and approachable.
If you're just browsing - no problem - feel free to look as long as you like. For this 5 stars. I only wish it was 5 stories and looked like Belle's library from Beauty and the Beast. (At which point I heave a heavy sigh -- and perhaps drool a little)
If you're there to buy and to build your library there's a few things I must mention. First, abandon all hope ye who enter here! You'll want to buy everything in stock! Secondly, the consultants are so friendly and take all the time in the world with you. They get to know you and want to know what kind of library you're planning to build. They'll ship books from other locations (Philadelphia and New York) for you to view and inspect. This customer service and thoroughness is top notch -- BUT because they make you feel very comfortable, this can lull you into complacency and can be quite dangerous to the new buyer! That bring me to my second point -- Know what your buying and what the value is BEFORE you go in! This should be "Large Purchases 101", but it's easy to get carried away and loose sight of the fundamentals.
So in summary:
- their collections are great! They've been in business for 40 years so they have some experience.
- if you're building your library, they'll keep you abreast of the latest arrivals and editions. Which is nice for that one book you can't find anywhere!
- they're friendly and welcoming
- they'll treat you without judgement and make you feel very comfortable
- they are informative and very knowledgeable
BUT
- know what you want to buy and what your items are worth BEFORE you go in! Prices marked are over priced!
So... you must go, but when you do -if you're buying- proceed with caution.