Redbrick Books

Can I just tell you how SUPER PSYCHED I am that
a) this bookstore is actually still open (when you drive by, it often looks like it’s closed)
b) it’s just down the street from my house
c) they have an absolute TON of books
Upon first glance, Redbrick (one word) looks like a relic of times past. The red brick industrial building has it’s own parking lot, which is a bit of a kamikaze move to get into. Once inside, you’re surrounded on all fronts by books upon books upon books. A treasure trove of literature!
The books are grouped into general sections: children’s, self-​help, religion, cookbooks, fiction, classics, romance, etc. The distinctions between these groups aren’t as clear as they could be, so this bookstore is more for the patient, the ones who get great joy out of finding a really cool classic or a collection of stories from their childhood. It will take awhile to peruse the whole store, but I guarantee you’ll find some winners in there.
Most of the books (paperback, hardback) and magazines are from decades past. I saw few «newer» books on the shelves interspersed. Some of the books, particularly the children’s books and those by the windows, have had their covers sun-​bleached.
I, for one, love the classics and enjoy collecting antique books and quite enjoyed myself here. Many of their older books (away from the windows) have aged very well. I purchased two of Hemingway’s novels, another smaller antique book, and a fictional hardback from the 70s, with a very «period» cover. We spent the better part of an hour in there, enjoying the opportunity to browse!
Check out is toward the front, where a husband and wife team sit and chat, read, or browse the web. Being in business for 34 years (!), you know they really have a true love for literature and I really hope they have no intention of closing down. Their prices are pretty affordable: the four books (2 classics, 1 antique, and 1 retro) came to about $ 14. And, as a note, they do accept debit cards for purchases over $ 10. A sign spattered about the store claims that most books are 50% off, unless written otherwise inside the cover.
If you’re a bibliophile, an avid reader, a book collector, an imaginative mind, you’ll absolutely love stepping back in time at Redbrick. I highly recommend this as a «cool» place to spend a little time and a little cash.

Great little used book shop in an area that is lacking such places (go about 40 minutes north and you are immersed in them). Good selection and REALLY a treat for fiction readers! Funny enough — the last time I was there I found some books that I used to own (which had been given to a friend of my mother’s, then to her daughter and then donated somewhere else). I know they were mine due to distinctive markings and a series that was missing one particular book and the cover of another. It was really cool when I put two and two together! I can’t wait to return!