I wish I lived in Shaker Heights because OMG, I love this bookstore. I just want to sit here and read all day, everyday:)
So, it was on November 5th (a Sunday) that I came here (if I can remember the date correctly). I was on a HUNT for the book "Little Fires Everywhere." Of the 2 libraries that I called (Rocky River and Lakewood), no copies of the book was available and everyone had the book on HOLD at the library. Plus, all the little independent bookstores were closed. I didn't want to buy the book but since I was out of luck with borrowing it from the library, I came here after going on a google search.
This bookstore is big and wonderful. It is calm and inviting too with music playing in the background as you step in. The assortment of books available to purchase is out of this world. I just LOVE everything about this place. The staff person I spoke to was friendly and he even told me that you can sell back your books here too if you want.
When I got in here and found out that they had the book I was searching for, I was so elated! I don't know why I didn't think of looking first in Shaker Heights for the book because the author is from Shaker Heights...haha (at the time, I only knew that the author was from Cleveland so I didn't know the specific neighbourhood).
Anyway, while I was walking around the bookstore, I noticed that they had an author inside about to give a presentation so that was cool. I also appreciated the sofa chairs that were available for sitting to use to browse through all the books that are humanely possible.
I am totally coming back here soon. You IN? Say YES :)