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Barbed Wire Books

Gift shop Book store

One of the Best Places To Visits in Longmont


Address

504 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

Website

www.barbedwirebooks.org

Contact

(303) 827-3620

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (513 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Vanessa J. 1 year ago on Google
    We were on the lookout for a specific book, but it is uncommon, we couldn't find it anywhere including big fancy bookstores. We walked away with other treasures from here though, and the clerk at the register asked if we wanted to order the book we were looking for and we declined. This is a good sized book store with niche sections carved out to find something you're interested in. I loved this place!
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  • 5/5 Claire J. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this bookstore, easily one one of my favorites in Longmont! Everything is well-labeled and the staff are exceedingly helpful. One helped me find the spot for a book I was looking for and another reserved one for me because it wasn’t available at the moment. This is such a wonderful place and I can’t leave without buying more books every time!

  • 5/5 Sophie 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best book stores I have ever been to. Their used book selection is huge and has tons of popular/newish books for great prices

  • 5/5 Isabelle C. 7 months ago on Google
    I stopped by this local bookstore and they've got a bit of everything - from classics to sci-fi and everything in between. The staff there is super friendly and helpful; they'll chat with you about your reading interests and make awesome recommendations. What's really neat is that they make donating books a breeze. You can bring in your old books, and they'll give you store credit in return – it's a win-win! In a world where everything's gone digital, this place is a real gem for bookworms like me. It's a spot where you can get lost in the magic of real books, and it's awesome. Whether you're on the hunt for something specific or just want to explore, this bookstore has got your back.

  • 5/5 Shannen S. 6 months ago on Google
    Cute local bookstore that had just what we were looking for! My husband and I bought two of the same book so we could read it together book club style and we appreciated that not only did they carry it, they had it available in two different cover styles so we could tell our respective books apart!

  • 5/5 Christopher 6 months ago on Google
    This place is a Wonderland of books! Rabbit Holes everywhere! You can find nooks to look at books and crannies to plant your fanny! They have so many books here and the staff is incredibly welcoming and wonderful to talk to! You can always tell who at a bookstore enjoys their job because they can talk books for hours and everyone here wants to talk books. I could spend hours in here and they have beyond excellent prices!

  • 5/5 Serena 6 months ago on Google
    By far the best bookstore out there, and I can't recommend this bookstore enough. There are not only a ton of books ranging from things little kiddos will love to elderly folks, but the staff there are all incredibly sweet. Every single one of them. The books, used and new, are fairly priced and affordable. To me, the best things about the bookstore is the credit. Turn in books and get credit back, which you can use the credit to get used books. It is absolutely fantastic. The overall feeling of the bookstore is also super comforting. Can't recommend this bookstore enough.

  • 5/5 Dean H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good selection of books, even has eastern press. I got blood music and cant wait to read it. The store is huge and has every genre of book there, would reccomend to check it out.

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in. Saw some really interesting books and some fun games. Definitely want to go back and check out the "ask for help with these books" book shelf to the right of the door as you walk in. They also do a trade in on lightly used books for store credit!

  • 5/5 Betzaida F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection. They do a credit for used books and they have wait list and will call you when your book is available. Wonderful system and staff.

  • 5/5 Laurie K. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bookstore with extremely knowledgeable staff. The specialize in used books with a wide selection. You can also purchase or order new books at a discount.

  • 5/5 Jennifer T. 1 year ago on Google
    I went into the store for the first time the other day and I wanted to buy some books and also trade in a few books. I thought the store was nicely organized and I was able to find books easily. Out of the 3 books I wanted to trade, they took 1 and for a fair trade credit. I understand that they aren't always in need for every book people want to trade in for credit. The prices for the used books were fair and all the books are in great condition. I will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Jennifer R. 1 year ago on Google
    The employees were friendly and helpful in finding specific books. They also offered to order books that weren't available. I purchased new and used books.

  • 5/5 Jessica M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of used books. I especially like their trade in policy and the ability to reserve incoming books.

  • 5/5 Anthony N. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a gorgeous little book store that is much bigger than it seems. They've got a fantastic used book section and plenty of books to find. Definitely visit here if you're a used book lover.

  • 5/5 khy 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the top bookstore in the area. The staff are knowledgable, generous, and kind. They have a great inventory of both new and used books. The atmosphere is warmly inviting and relaxed.

  • 4/5 Jason K. 1 year ago on Google
    Organization has really improved! I went in about six months ago and things seemed a bit chaotic, but now there's much less clutter and it's easier to find things. Great selection.

  • 5/5 Gillian G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a nice store run by lovely people! They ordered a very specific book for me, were totally willing to ship it to me internationally (but I wanted to come by), and even followed up with me when I forgot to pick it up. Highly recommend and I will definitely be buying from them whenever I can!

  • 5/5 Liralen L. 1 year ago on Google
    A full-service used bookstore that takes used books for credit on their used books. When we downsized from our old house to a new one that was half the size, more than two-thirds of my Library had to go, and these folks recognized and valued the books that really did have value. They don't take everything, but they are pretty good at discerning what they can deal with. On top of that, they do full service special orders, both used and new. They'll find you the book you want and you can support a local business doing it rather than one of those faceless MegaCorps. They always do an excellent job for our church's book studies, finding all of us used copies if we want to just reuse books instead of getting new ones. They do a really great job with group orders.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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