I can get lost in here for hours, and never leave empty-handed. The store is about an hour and a half from home, and this store is the main reason I venture to New Paltz. The fact that they sell used books is what draws me in, there’s plenty to choose from, and their selection is different every time I’m here, so its always worth making another trip back.
Kelly P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Greenville, SC
You gotta love used bookstores. Especially ones with a huge selection like this hidden one in New Paltz. I like Inquiring Minds across the street for sure, but you can’t beat Barner’s prices! I’ve bought books in here in brand new condition for half their listed price. I’ve sold them books and even textbooks for a WAY better price than the SUNY Bookstore(please, students, do not buy/sell anything there unless absolutely necessary). I bought all my Christmas presents here, too, and no one even knew they were used! Awesome store.
Brooklyn R.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
This store has potential, but it’s across the road from a MUCHMUCHBETTER store with much friendlier staff. The guy working behind the counter was a rude weirdo. I bought a couple of books and he was so rude I almost put them back and left.
Bill Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Hyde Park, NY
I love places like this! It’s like a big treasure hunt. You go in with no expectations and sometimes find sweet deals. Barner doesn’t have quite the immense selection some of my other favorite antiquarian booksellers have. But you know what? What they do have — which is still quite good — is really well organized, and you can actually make one sensible path through the store to browse everything. I liked seeing the(small) selection of more contemporary literature in the front, as well as the hardcore classics. The selection of older typewriters was fun too. It’s not like I’m going to spend that much money on an old typewriter, but it brought back memories of typing classes on non-electric models in high school. The staff is very friendly. We were greeted immediately upon entering and had a fun chat at checkout. My itinerary in New Paltz changes from visit to visit; Barner Books is always on the list.
Kathy K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Venice, CA
What a great store. Was visiting hometown from California and vowed only to visit and not buy. HAH. Ended up mailing books home to myself because of ones I could not pass up. Got one as a birthday present for my hubby too. Wonderful store.
Jess P.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Santa Cruz, CA
Back when I still lived in New Paltz, this was one of my favorite places to spend a lazy afternoon. I could spend hours here browsing the stacks. It’s not the hugest place, but they certainly manage to pack a lot in! I can always find several things I want — the hard part is restraining myself from buying too many things. They were formerly located in a smaller, darker space right on Main Street. The current space is bright, clean and well-organized and the clerk is always helpful.
Laura Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Pittsburgh, PA
Decent selection of used books at reasonable prices. The«new arrivals» section had a nice mix of bestsellers, classics, and lesser-known, yet well received, authors. The mass-market paperbacks are pretty cheap(half the cover price, I believe) — but the selection wasn’t extensive. A clean, well-lighted, well-organized space with good music and a friendly person behind the counter. Definitely worth a few moments of your time.