Went to a friends book signing. It was very nice. The book store is beautiful and the owners are very nice !!!
Old school bookstores are hard to find!! Stillwater is a great asset to Pawtucket and would recommend supporting them in any way you can. Good selection of pre owned books in great shape, for great prices in a clean, quiet atmosphere.
{only book store I know of thats still open to walk into. What a great feeling to walk in and buy a new or used book. Great service very warm and friendly. They also have an online store you can shop at as well.
Ordered some great books 📚 from Stillwater Books... Great 👍 staff!!!
After just recently discovering this fine establishment I travel from out of state to visit. Mostly high quality used, though some new, books are reasonably priced and in great variety. They even have a handy website that lists at least some of the inventory and I in fact just used it to find and hold a particular title which I picked up.Support your local independent bookstore. If my city had one I would patronize them but they dont independent or otherwise. So I spread it around.
The owners are nice. The store is clean. Our opinion of the store does not represent anything against the owners.The books are too predictable.Some books are still on the shelves from the day the store opened. These books should be gone by now.The workers sit at the register. Besides sitting at the desk and offering to buy what we are looking for, the salesgirl is not well trained in several suggestive selling ideas.Too many customers are leaving with nothing. One suggestion is not enough if you try this. The sales ladies do not have enough familiarity with the stock. The sales ladies need to be more familiar with similar writing styles from the authors. For example, if we are looking for Agatha Christie books and they are sold out, offer books that are written and read like Agatha Christie books. Successful bookstores have sales ladies that have a passion for reading and the knowledge of authors and their writings.Selling takes practice and open to learning. However this area is really hurting the business. A well trained sales lady can take a customer that is looking for something and turn that customer into finding something better. We cringe at the response we can order that for you. No, the passionate reader does not suggest any book or any author. The passionate reader will automatically know the stock and suggest that familiar reading style and redirect to books of the customers interest. To get this business to the way it should be, hire an experienced sales person to train the workers that you have. Anyone can run a register but with your prime location, no one should ever leave your store without a book. Go into Barnes and Noble on a Sunday when you are closed. Look around and you will see what we mean. Ask them for books and dont tell them you own a store. Their sales people are better trained.Magazines and the daily newspaper is a great sell but not in the spot of your entrance. You could set your magazines in the section where you have the kids coloring books.It is a nice slotted bookcase and they would lead the people into the store. This section is weak. You do not offer the local newspaper.The business man interested in Time or Newsweek magazine does not want to rummage through knitting magazines so he doesnt go in.He would buy a newspaper, hot cup of coffee and a magazine. Also having a high interest in the New York Times best seller books.Every bookstore that sells the local newspaper and a hot cup of coffee will get the customers in. Offer a paid Keurig cup of coffee, cream and sugar bar. Society doesnt need the candy and unhealthy sweets.You have plenty of business professionals in your area to ho in for a daily newspaper,a hot cup of coffee and a new book.There is nothing more fun than going into a bookstore and getting a great deal on a book. A book that usually sells for thirty five dollars is priced at seventeen dollars.Other stores do this and it is the same feeling as couponing.To know that everytime that you go into the bookstore, you will leave with a treasure. Get rid of the dollar books and use that space to include some books that will entice people into the store.Get rid of the used books. Anyone can go to Savers for used books. New books are better that can be offered at a reasonable price.You are losing business to Barnes and Noble. They offer new books and new cookbooks for low prices. Newspapers, magazines, tablets and great deals.The two businesss should not mesh. The front of the store is a serious meant just for books and people that have the passion for books. The talk of people coming in to talk about book publishing should not be for the customers ears. Meetings should not take place at the readers table.The bathrooms should be key only. One bathroom should be staff only. The other bathroom should be controlled.
Nice workers. A little pricey but nice
Perfect little bookstore. Good mix of new (and relevant) and used titles. Local titles. Decent kids section. Polite and helpful staff.Oh... and its right across the street from the Slater Mill park so get yourself something to read and find a bench by the falls! Not bad!
A LITTLE GEM OF A BOOKSTORE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PAWTUCKET. I FOUND A GREAT BOOK I DID NOT KNOW EVEN EXISTED, PRINTED IN 1988.
Great selection of books and magazines. They also had statues and figures
Excellent service if they dont have it they can find it for you highly recommend them
Gem of a bookstore right in Downtown Pawtucket with plenty of free parking just steps away! They have a great selection of books at good prices. The staff is friendly and helpful. They also have a good variety of quality greeting cards. I am becoming a loyal customer!
Beautiful bookstore! Tangible, fully stocked lovely books! Super friendly, smart beyond helpful staff. I left my wallet running for bus. They held for me all weekend!
This place is awesome if they dont have it they will get it for you very friendly and professional new and used books rember theirs no such thing as used every book is new to someone merry Christmas and happy new year
I called to pre-order a book, they took my name, # and called me the day it was released. Super easy and convenient. Stillwater Books is local independent so I wanted to support them over a big chain. Very nice and helpful folks.
Im so happy that they open this book store and buying books here he can always find something and if you cant they will order it for you which is awesome.
Great book selections and offers books written by local RI authors. Staff are nice and friendly too!!
What a lovely book store! Bright, cheery, wide selection of inspiring books, many by local authors. Many books of local history and interest as well. Prices are reasonable. Nice sized table of pre-loved books for a song. Easy to access by RIPTA as it is right at the Pawtucket Transit Center. Parking, H/C parking, and bike bollards are at the rear of the Chester Building. The owners are super nice, and so was the staff on duty the day I was there. (I hope to talk to them in the future about a book.) On the afternoon I visited, a local author was discussing her book with the owners & publishers.One star dropped because parking could be a stressful issue for an out-of-towner, and no bike rack near the front of the store. Last, I have to wonder if the front door is really wheelchair-friendly with the magazine rack and the 90° turn. (I almost never give 5 stars. Just sayin. Its the rare place that is 5-stars and close to perfection.)
Wonderful bookstore! Very affordable, and the staff is VERY customer-friendly!
Stillwater Books is an awesome small business that should be supported by all. They have a great selection, & will order anything you need.
I never go to any other bookstore. They always either have the books in stock that I want or go out of their way to order them for me even so far as England. Their staff is absolutely the best Ive ever run into. if theyre having a bad day...Id never know it. Theyve always got a smile on their face & a great demeanor ready to help & chat a bit. This by far my favorite store in general. ✌🌟🐱🎉💞💖💕❤ 💘 😃 😎
Great selection of used books, very clean, many like new. Picked up some good titles for reading and research. Also a good place for readings and talks.
Very affordable assortment of books! Friendly environment!
Stillwater Books is a great bookstore! The employees are very helpful, and the book displays are artistic. The owners are supporting local businesses with their community bulletin board and other activities. The variety of books includes multiple genres, books from famous authors, and books from well-known local authors.
Great bookstore! Lots of local authors! Didnt even know it was there. Owner was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back.
Very nice place to shop.
Wonderful mix of new and used treasures
My Favorite bookstore!!!! Love them best prices!!!
Always friendly staff with a great selection.
Very good new Indy bookstore. They have the recent bestsellers as well as used and remaindered titles. So there are well chosen books for every budget! Nearby free parking available.
They have an amazing selection of used books. I hope they are able to add a wider selection for middle readers ages 8-12, but I was very pleased!!
Good selection and excellent prices. I picked up Thom Rings Henry Hits The Ball.
Great for browsing and buying. Not so overwhelming as the big box stores.
Friendly staff, great selection of books decently priced.
Nice
New and used books. The prices are amazing. Cute gifts too.
Polite people excellent choice s in books
Staff is friendly and willing to help you find what you are looking for in the store. If they dont have it theyre willing to order it for you.
Terrific selection, great community resource.
You can find used gems here for half the price you would anywhere else. Theyve got a big 99 cent selection, as well as local authors work and new stuff from big names.
Vvery nice place beautiful scenery..the last time i was there though i did notice alot of the people from the busstop just go in and out to keep warm a few a the people looked like they coulda been homeless and just trying to get in from the cold and noone said anything tothem which i thougt was very nice.i wonder of now that its hot out if people are going to do the same thing for the a/c
Great place to look for good books at reasonable price
Its okay
Great book store.
Great little book shop.
The staff members are very knowledgeable and helpful folks. The place is run by a husband and wife who are there almost every day.
Good
Local bookstore returns to Pawtucket. Lots to choose from.
Great new independent bookstore
Nice selection always
Good
Is ok
Its good
Great selection of books, it is gratifying to find a site like this, reading is always necessary.
A welcoming place with a wide variety of interesting works. I recommend it to anyone who likes to read and to be in a calm and welcoming place to choose their reading works