Half Moon Books

Found this spot on my way into TechSmiths on the same street. Only wish I’d had more time to spend — lots of interesting used books AND a fun thrift shop downstairs! The owner was welcoming and friendly and I will be going back when ice more time to shop!

I officially hate this place it makes me spend too much money every time I step inside (that was sarcastic by the way). But in a serious manner they half everything a book lover could ask for. Not only are the books kept neat and organized they also have and incredibly large selection of various types of books (which is more than most large book sellers offer; I’m looking at you Barnes and Noble). Once you step inside you know you’re in book heaven they have literally everything from hentaigana raw japanese books to Pablo Neruda and Guillaume. And for those of those who like comic books and graphic noble they also have a thrift store with literally boxes of them for only 2 bucks. But what makes the experience even better is how friendly the workers there are, they have always helped me find things I’m looking for and when a book is not in stock they search for it at book sales and hold it on the side for me.

I love this book store. This is where I get all of my books. You can bring your used books here for future credit on purchases. I love them. And there is also a thrift shop downstairs with lots of great finds.
The women who owns the bookstore is very friendly and extremely helpful. The older gentleman is also very sweet and always makes me laugh.

Whenever I go up to visit the in-​laws in Kingston I ALWAYS stop in at Half Moon Books. This is the kind of used bookstores that I LOVE. Shelves are very well organized-​even when they get in a large load of books, they make sure they keep the place as organized as possible.
Stopped by this morning and, as usual, I found something to buy (which always annoys my wife… I think I might buy something even if I DIDN’T want it just to see the look on her face). Seriously, stop by and check out Half Moon Books… great selection, fair prices, and worth rummaging through the stacks…

One of the best independent books stores I’ve been to in a long time! Books are well organized and the sections are well labeled. It’s also nice to be able to check out the art on the walls too! A real bonus for me is that this store doesn’t have that ‘bad used book store smell’!! The owner is knowledgable as is the staff. A real home run in Kingston!

I just stopped in a few hours ago. The store was clean, the books looked a bit old, but in fair (readable condition still). Worthwhile to stop in and check out.

Dear Unilocalers, Just wanted to update this review and include a message I received from the new owner. It appears the store is now called Half Moon Used books and sounds worthy of checking out (either before or after a stop in at Elephant… :-)
My family has bought this bookstore from the people who owned it at the time of your review and we are working hard to make many improvements. We have also changed the name of the store, etc. Would you mind deleting your old review, it is still coming up when we do a search of the new store. Thanks in advance.
The email address for the new business is: