Old Firehouse Books

This book store is the best! Beth was so wonderful helping me pick out a particular type of book for my son. Then she enthusiastically sat with him showing him different dinosaur books. I found a great selection of new and used books, all at very reasonable prices. We are new to town and this will definitely be my go-​to bookstore.

This is an interesting local independent bookstore that is especially strong on science fiction and on local authors. They also have a wall of best-​sellers, a lot of staff picks, and a wide variety of other categories (my favorite section title is «Memoirs and Creative Non-​Fiction»). The don’t have everything, but a lot of care went into selecting their stock. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and the store is conveniently located in the Old Town near city parking and next to dozens of other interesting local stores and restaurants.

I really like this bookstore. It has a nice variety of new and used books. Clever combination. If they don’t have what I am looking for they will quite cheerfully order it for me, Which is great since I am sometimes looking for books that are a bit obscure. Their service is great. It is a bit of a rabbit warren inside but once you have oriented yourself to the space, it is easy to navigate and find the sections you are looking for.

Old Firehouse Books is a beautiful location, and perfect for any bookworm. I was particularly taken by the staff recommendations on the bookshelves, but even better were the blank recommendation sheets that allowed visitors to fill out their own recommendations for fellow readers.
Though I didn’t end up purchasing anything, I was utterly charmed by Old Firehouse Books and I would definitely return.

What I love about old firehouse is the great selection, the combo of new and used, and the fact I can order anything I like on line and either have it mailed to me or pick up in the store. Support your local bookstore!

I adore Old Firehouse Books! Sure, the prices run higher than low-​balling online outlets, but you get what you pay for. This bookstore offers premium service — great selections and enticing staff recommendations all bundled up in a lovely old fire station. Browsing the shelves there is an absolute delight.

how can one not love this place? an old firehouse = awesome. an independent book store with an eclectic selection of fine books = awesome. win win situation. go here. get a book. we all win.

Great selection and prices. Has an amazing buy back program, you can check their inventory online, and order anything they don’t have in stock. Skip the big chain stores, this is way better. Support local!

Quality selection, excellent staff recommendations, well-​organized, clean and bright. Annexed next to an amazing tea house. Browsing here is a time-​consuming joy.

Can’t believe how organized this store is, and they have so many sci-​fi books! I’ll be back.

Yay! My favorite book store! I love the fact that they have used books and their selection is great. The store is very nice and the staff is always friendly :-)

Very friendly staff. Somehow they remember me, even when i am away for awhile. If they don’t have a book I am looking for they are always willing to put an ear to the grindstone, and let me know if and when it pops up. I love their new location, as it is next to an awesome tea house.

Oh wow! I think I fell in love with Old Firehouse Books all over again! Last time I was here I seemed to find all kinds of books I wanted to get! On this visit they expanded the store even more in the back which now houses graphic novels, children’s books and more genres! This is just another excuse to go to Happy Lucky Teahouse and the walk into the other room to pour over the books! Yay!

A great place to figure out what you want to read next! The staff picks are always worth a try and everyone who works there is really nice and helpful. Put down your electronic devices and come check out some lovely printed word!

The Old Firehouse Bookstore is absolutely lovely, not just for the ambiance (old fire station complete with brass pole!) but also for the lovely selection of independent titles and selections that are well-​organized into thoughtful categories throughout the store. I could happily spend hours with a few cups of tea trolling through all their titles and be in literary heaven.
The selection is stellar and the friendly, thoughtful staff is always available for assistance. They are more than happy to special order any wild or weird title you may desire. Old UK titles of love letters from Churchill to Clementine? Annotated Naruda from original translations? No problem. Just last week I went in looking for a hard-​to-​get copy of Shel Silverstein and found it amongst a treasure chest of old favorites that had me laughing along with the titles from my childhood. What a delight!
OFB is a local store with local flavor run for local people and we love ‘em for it. It’s the kind of place where history and hermeneutics happily mix into a funky and fresh atmosphere. If you are the kind of reader that stalks sterile stalls on a mission for Oprah’s latest hitlist, perhaps this venue isn’t for you (may I perhaps suggest the big ugly box store down the street?) But if you are someone who values literature and lingering a little – maybe spending the afternoon pairing a little chamomile and Camus – this is the perfect place to while away a snowy day.