The Book Rack

As a librarian, I know that it takes more than someone sitting behind a desk to make a good bookstore! The owner needs to be able to help you find the book (s) you are looking for, and they also need to be able to suggest books/​authors you might like. The Book Rack in Mandeville is one of these places!
We are lucky it is still here as the former owner had been trying to retire for a while and was ready to close the doors. Super efficient and friendly new owner Brooks came along and is now the proud proprietress!
I am especially enamoured of her and the store because she has helped me so much! I have a mobility disability and Brooks ordered the books I wanted to give as Xmas presents, wrapped them for me, and then delivered them for me! Now THAT’s what I call customer service!
I also send a box of books quarterly to my nieces and nephews, ages 10, 8, & 6. I have no idea what they like to read, so I tell Brooks the budget and she picks out a selection of books for them & mails them off for me. I call it «book concierge» service.
Her physical store is clean and well organized, two things that can’t be said of many used bookstores.
Stop by and say hi to Brooks and her books!

Great selection and great prices! The owner was so helpful. Awesome environment for book lovers.