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The Toadstool Bookshop
12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431, United States
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The Toadstool Bookshop
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Gr
Review №1

Ive been going here since it was back in the Colony Mill. So many great childhood memories and I still go back to this day. The atmosphere is so calm and I never feel stressed in the space they offer. The diverse amount of childrens books warms my heart. I wish more people bought from here instead of amazon.

Di
Review №2

Very nice large bookstore. Because Keene is a small town I didnt expect it to be so spacious! Enjoyed the childrens section as we went there for our two year old grandson who loves books! The only suggestion I have is that it would be nice to have a seating area for both adults and children to sit down to read. Nothing like enjoying a book to browse through and maybe sip on coffee. Also the cafe was very nice and made the place smell good. We enjoyed an amazing cuban sandwich. If you love books this is a very nice store. Definitely will be back😊

Me
Review №3

Love this place. So many amazing finds. And having the Farm Cafe in there for a cute lil spot to sit and read your book with some quality refreshments is 👌🏻

Lo
Review №4

Good selection of used books in good condition. Also what appeared to be a very good selection of new books, but I was there for used, so I didnt spend much time on the new. The help could have been a little more welcoming but the person who rang me up did at least check this small chains inventory at another store (new books only in online inventory). Thanks for being open past 5 pm !

Al
Review №5

Absolutely excellent, very quiet and cozy inside. Loved the selection of used and childrens books

De
Review №6

Its a bookstore. Whats not to love? Well, except that my 13 year old niece was recommended books for 18+. Should probably ask the age before recommending books.

Ma
Review №7

A great local bookshop with an excellent selection of new books! Very spacious and comfortable!

Ch
Review №8

Keenes finest book store. Great staff, clean, well lit and organized. Great Cafe as well.

Ki
Review №9

Loved it! Bought a book and the cafe served me up a TLT sandwich to die for. The iced chai latte was fabulous. I will return!

He
Review №10

Love it there buy all my Christmas gift and Birthday gift and dads day for my step dad and buy for grand babies.Thank you Toad Stool.

Li
Review №11

I e been going here for years. I liked their old store in the colony mill better, but they still have a decent selection of books. The old store was just bigger.

Th
Review №12

Love this bookstore! Always walk away with some new and used books!

Da
Review №13

A nice little stor in a small town

Ja
Review №14

This place is great! They have new and used books with a great selection. If you are looking for a particular book they will look it up. If they dont have it they can order it for you. I went with my nieces to get them books and when I got to the front the clerk asked me about a particular book and went and found a used copy that was in perfect shape and much cheaper. I would recommend going here for any bibliophile.

wo
Review №15

Cool bookstore in Keene, NH that sells a wide selection of New books

El
Review №16

First time there; I loved the bookstore and found exactly what I needed for my niece! Its a dangerous place if I want to hold on to my money!

su
Review №17

Cute book store. The staff was very friendly.

Ha
Review №18

Love it so much great books and nice store

Tr
Review №19

I love toadstool books. But sad its no longer in the mill.

Ro
Review №20

Best bookshop for miles around. Amazon is evil, BTW

Ju
Review №21

Nice collection of Merch nice just to have a real book store

Ja
Review №22

Great customer service with a relaxed vibe.

Mi
Review №23

Excellent selection of new and used books and more. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff. A+

Gr
Review №24

Love this place . Employees very helpful.

To
Review №25

I wanted to buy a dvd copy of the black panther movie.I didnt see any other copies only one blue ray.I asked the young man for help.He was busy doing something else,but he stopped and looked for a dvd copy.They had the movie that I wanted.And I helped out my community.I love to buy stuff in that shop.

Ca
Review №26

Pleasant workers in a tranquil environment.

Ly
Review №27

This bookstore had a nice variety of books, was clean and organized, and the employees are friendly.

Er
Review №28

Great selection and helpful and caring staff!

Ka
Review №29

Great childrens section.

Vi
Review №30

Efficient staff. Assisted me in tracking books. In and out promptly. Nice bookstore.

Ti
Review №31

Staff is always very helpful and nice. Large selection of books and if they dont have what youre looking for they typically can order it for you. Website has always been very reliable when I check ahead to see if what Im looking for is in stock.

Jo
Review №32

Great book store

Ce
Review №33

I love this little book store dearly. I make sure to pick something up every time Im in the area, which isnt as often as Id like. The staff is always friendly and helpful, as well. If I lived in Keene Id be here every day!

Ge
Review №34

Great local book store. Buy local. An important part of the community. Always buy local.

Er
Review №35

The inside seemed like they were still just getting the place ready, it was a little messy to me. The selection wasnt terrible, but you could go somewhere better. The staff were nice though and did ask if I needed help.

fr
Review №36

Went for E/W mag on treasure hunting. cant get mag there.

Jo
Review №37

Very good selection, large inventory, awesome bookstore.

An
Review №38

Great small town book shop. Knowledgeable and courteous staff. Store has a great layout.

Sh
Review №39

If they dont have it, the are always willing to find it for you. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Mo
Review №40

Wonderful place. Very clean, and they have an incredible variety of books!

Za
Review №41

Very spacious, but cozy feel. A huge selection of books on every topic imaginable. Its fantastic to just walk around and find new books to read. The staff is great.

Ia
Review №42

We love Toadstool! Its quite large for a local bookstore, and their new location on the corner of Emerald St and Main has made them even better. Theyve got a great selection for all ages and tastes. The store is well-organized without the sterile feeling of a big chain store (and theyve outlasted the former Borders by almost ten years at this point). They also have a ton of used books, which are fun to peruse, easy on the wallet, and a great way to catch up on bestsellers from a few years back. Theres also a fun vegetarian cafe attached that we havent tried yet, but it looks promising and Ive heard good things.

Le
Review №43

Amazing selection!

Br
Review №44

Very nice a quiet place to go study and have lunch

An
Review №45

The staff is very kind and helpful! They have a great selection of new and used books.This is my families favorite book store. Their childrens section is fantastic as well!I am always sending friends and coworkers this way for their book needs!

Ja
Review №46

The staff was incredibly helpful. I had to buy new books for 20+ K-5 students and was given so much patience and advice sifting through the dozens I had found. I wound up with a great selection the students are very happy with.The atmosphere of the shop is so well curated and calming, Im tempted to wander around or just sit and read a whole book for hours!

Di
Review №47

Small but very nice bookstore. Workers were great!

Ry
Review №48

I have been coming to this bookstore since i was in middle school and still love this amazing lil gem in keene nh

An
Review №49

I have visited Toadstool of Keene since they were in the Colony Mill many years ago. I always enjoy their selection and have always received top notch service. Most recently I preordered Stephens King most recent book and was very happy with the condition of the book and time of arrival.

Zo
Review №50

Such a great place! They have so many books for any readers needs, and of they just dont have the book you are looking for you can ask them to order it. They can usually get the book you want in about 4-6 days, when the books is finally there they will call or e-mail you about the book. You do pay when the book is at the store, they are very nice about the whole process.

St
Review №51

Good private book seller. Liked the old location better.

Me
Review №52

Great staff

be
Review №53

The most happy belly healthy food♥️♥️♥️

s
Review №54

What a wonderful bookstore loaded with new books and bargain priced new books, as well as classics and gift books. Large selection helpful staff will definitely return again!

St
Review №55

A gem.

Me
Review №56

One of my favorite book stores in New Hampshire! Good selection, even a used section!! Friendly service also!

Tr
Review №57

Sometimes you need an actual book instead of reading off a screen. Very organized and fun. Great place to get lost in you imagination.

De
Review №58

Always the best

Na
Review №59

Such a lovely bookstore, Ive been going for years and I love it there. If you cant find the book youre looking for they will order it for you.

Pe
Review №60

Each of the Toadstool locations has its own character, and the differing layouts of each leads one to discover new topics; this one is no different. Theres a particularly strong magazine section here, and a great kids books area. A must-visit for me when Im in Keene.

Ma
Review №61

Unbelievable book store! If you like books you will be sucked into the mystical wonderment of the beautiful books and be rubbing the covers and spend way too much money! The staff are incredible as well! This is like a store that used to be and I loved it!

Al
Review №62

Toadstool is still a great bookstore after all these years! The new location is great since its easy to walk to when youre downtown and also has ample parking with a nice little cafe too. The selection is good and the store is quite large. I was impressed with the local section which features well-researched books about local history, local hiking maps and novels by local authors.

O
Review №63

Great, friendly staff. Great selection of books.

Ka
Review №64

Wonderful independent bookstore. Lots of books, friendly staff. We travel a couple of hours to shop there each December for Christmas present books.

Al
Review №65

Love and support for my local bookstore!

Ty
Review №66

A big place with lots of interesting books and helpful staff. Good selection. New releases, used books. I’ll have to try the cafe next time I visit.

Ha
Review №67

The childrens book section is spectacular. This is a great little book store, with so many options.

Le
Review №68

Toadstool has a large selection of well-chosen books, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The lovely space is uncrowded and bright. Plus, theres a wonderful vegetarian cafe!

Gr
Review №69

Restaurant inside is amazing! Such good, hearty and great tasting food.

Ma
Review №70

Nice people willing to help with those fatal questions like, what is a good mystery!! So personal but willing to did in a bit and help you test new reading waters.

Em
Review №71

If you like books, you’ll like this place. Their used book section was my favorite parts. Books were cheaper and in great condition for the most part

A
Review №72

Great little book store. not the grandest of selections, but will order anything for u if willing to wait longer than it would take to order from amazon. liked it better when it was in the mill marketplace but glad its back either way.

Pa
Review №73

Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a wide selection of new and used books. Plus they have a cafe! Best independent bookstore in the area.

Ka
Review №74

I have loved this store since I was little. I visited in June this year and was SO HAPPY to see displays in the childrens, young adults, and adults sections for pride month.

Ga
Review №75

Great atmosphere. Amazing selection of books and films alike. The cafe is a great place to meet up with friends and loved ones or just to relax and read a good book.

Ph
Review №76

This is a great bookstore! There are tons of books which are sensibly priced, yet the store is well organized and not cluttered at all

El
Review №77

The Toadstool Bookshop is a treasure in downtown Keene. I particularly appreciate the selection of books by local authors. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, too. Definitely a family favorite!

St
Review №78

Such a great book store! Helpful staff, and kid friendly.

Le
Review №79

I have been visiting this bookstore for over 30 years. I have enjoyed meeting many authors. Friendly staff and excellent selection

B.
Review №80

They have it all. Trail maps, area books, New England books, used & new books, bargains. Vegan/gluten free muffins, cookies etc., counter available. Staff very nice.

St
Review №81

I love this bookstore and always make a point of stopping every time Im in town.

Ju
Review №82

I found exactly what I was looking for and staff was friendly. Convenient and easy, plenty of parking. A real sweet spot!

Al
Review №83

I love the toadstool. The new location in Keene is clean and well labeled. My kids spent almost two hours looking at books and asking me to read some of their favorites. Unlike a library, I feel guilty leaving with load, but I can never just leave without a book...or five...maybe ten.

Am
Review №84

This is one of my favorite stores in Keene. Its easy to pass an hour browsing. The staff is nice and very helpful.

La
Review №85

Nice book store. Offers a variety of topics to choose from. Great atmosphere as well. Knowledgeable staff.

Da
Review №86

First time at new location, Huge! Amazing! Great Selection! Support this local bookshop!

Ch
Review №87

Great farm fresh vegan options. They were willing to tweak dishes to match dietary needs.

Le
Review №88

Great local bookstore! Always an amazing selection

Jo
Review №89

Best bookstore in the area by far. Worth a visit.

Jo
Review №90

Great book selection. Staff very helpful

Ya
Review №91

We love this place but they were very excessive about the mask mandates.

L.
Review №92

Oooh I love nothing more than a good bookstore. Toadstool has a large and excellent selection, the staff is helpful but not pushy, and they even have coffee. Additionally they sell used books and a selection of books at a markdown. Truly excellent spot.

M
Review №93

Always the best place to find a new book at the best price! Super helpful staff! Clean store and updated displays! Something new to check out Everytime I stop in!

Ja
Review №94

Very nice selection. Quite a few bargain books too. The cafe was not open when I went on Sunday but the rest of the store looks very nice.

Br
Review №95

The staff was very friendly. The new location is very large and well stocked with reasonable price. I love the cafe inside, to grab a coffee and strole around and browse. Nice visit.

Je
Review №96

Great variety of books. Love the childrens section. Grandkids are sure to love the gift card I sent them

K
Review №97

Eclectic selection of books, music and video. Just a comfortable location to browse and find the unexpected.

Ja
Review №98

Super cute! Kind of expensive bit Im not sure if im right... books may have a different pricing process than most other items.

Je
Review №99

Sweet bookstore with huge selection. Easy just w skip from main Street Keene.

Jo
Review №100

New location, same great selection of books and still gives you that cozy feeling that it always has. A nice quiet place to browse or sit and read, Toadstool will hopefully continue to be a mainstay of local business in Keene for many years to come.

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  • Address:12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431, United States
  • Site:http://toadbooks.com/
  • Phone:+1 603-352-8815
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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