Crow Bookshop - Crow Books

Great selection, cozy and comfy - if not for my kids, I could've gotten lost in the stacks all day.

I’ve been here a few times and really love the coziness of the bookstore. They have a nice variety of books, too!
Where they lose stars is in customer service. It could have been an off day for the worker- I’m not sure? But, I was never greeted, and when I went to pay at the register the worker looked unamused and didn’t engage in any talk. It felt very cold and as though I was being a nuisance? However, the customer right after me was greeted fairly nicely? I don’t know. I’d like to support more local shops like this but if the customer service continues this way, I might just bring my business elsewhere

Cozy, bright, and clean. Not a large shop, but well-curated. Mostly new stock, but some great used treasures sprinkled throughout. Definitely worth a visit.

What's not to love about a used bookstore? Reasonably priced with a good selection, staff is very helpful, and it smelled amazing.

Stopped by here to look for used books and they had so many options for each genre. They also have new books and the used ones were relatively priced. Be prepared to walk out with a few books because you won’t be disappointed. Staff were kind and helpful. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting Burlington

Lovely bookstore with fresh titles. Colorful shelves and apt selection. Browsing relief during walking tours. Well maintained and cozy.

Warning: No Public Restrooms nor Bathrooms at all! Had to walk 4 blocks to city hall to use the restroom. Cute store but how cruel that they don’t have a single bathroom given that bookstores make most people have to urgently use the restroom.

Charming, pleasant, and knowledgeable, but a bit limited in selection. A prospective girlfriend brought me here on a first date. She had good taste. Some might describe the book shop as small, but I find it more cozy. The selection is somewhat limited, but the atmosphere is rather pleasant. They appear to have a small stage for readings or other small events. The lone staff member there was working diligently the entire time we were there. However, that didn't stop them from jumping to the assistance whenever I was asking about a specific title. Given the size of the shop, it's understandable that their selection is somewhat limited, which would be my chief complaint. That being said, they did not hesitate to recommend another local bookshop that likely would have had what I was looking for.

This is a must stop for the avid reader. So many books to choose from and the staff are very helpful. I enjoyed supporting a local shop and buying used books.

Cute bookstore, with a good enough selection of books that ive found a few picks from my favorite authors.

The staff were nice both times I visited, which was in december and july. A pleasant escape from the bustle of church street stores.

Even though I couldn't find what I needed, the service was amazing. Loved the vibe and smiles. I appreciate it so much, thank you!

Come for the thoughtfully curated books and stay for the cozy, warm atmosphere. Crow Bookshop is easily my favorite haunt on Church Street. One of a dying breed, this small shop sells new and used books perfect for the casual onlooker and serious book-lover alike. I always seem to find myself here, perusing the shelves while waiting to grab a comfy leather armchair whenever I'm in the area. 10/10 a hidden local gem!

We love this bookshop. After years it remains the same, small, quiet and cozy space to find a new good book.

This place is the most unfriendly bookstore I have been to. The entire time I walked around three you girls just hung out behind the register looking at their phones without saying hi or acknowledging uou even existed. Much different than the other bookstore I came from down the street

This little bookshop offers both used and new books. Most of the used books were in the 8-9 dollar range and were gently used. There were so many interesting and odd titles I’d never heard of before! The vibes are immaculate too— gorgeous wood flooring!

I make it a point if it is to the store every time I am in Vermont. They have a great section of books. Summer books. The staff is always courteous and extremely helpful I highly recommend it.

What an incredible little store! I found so many new books at ridiculously low prices, and quality used books in great condition. I wish this place was in my hometown.

I’d like to be very forward. I myself work in a book store and as a bookworm myself I’m always excited to visit new places, and I know my experience was individual, so it most likely will not apply to others. As a human who can appreciate books, this store was a cozy little haven right on church street, and if my experience went differently I would absolutely come back to this store, but unfortunately, my experience here was not pleasant. I have been diagnosed with intense social anxiety which causes me to have physical reactions such as tics and twitches when I’m in situations that are stressful or I’m feeling intense emotion. On a crowded street like church street with no masks, my anxiety had increased and I was ticking throughout my browsing through the store, I was also diagnosed with OCD recently, and one of my compulsive habits is to read things twice so I don’t forget them. I also had neglected to take medicine I had needed that morning, which is my fault, but the withdrawal effects cause drowsiness, which I believe was something which had lead to my experience in the store. At one point when I was looking at a section, I saw one of the employees with another person, looking at me and whispering to each other. They were kind of staring at me, so I smiled, trying to be polite, and I heard the woman say “that’s her” to the man. After that point, the two of them were loudly whispering about me, just a couple feet away, obviously thinking I was intoxicated in some way talking about calling child services, and mentioning that I was hyper fixating on titles, when really I was just reading everything twice. I had tried to just ignore them, even though I was pretty uncomfortable, and walk into the second room but they had followed me, and I attempted to continue browsing. I became really uncomfortable when they started looking at books, and when I looked over at them, the woman said that “she’s onto us”, or something along the lines of that, and so I went over to the friend that I had come with. And the woman had said “she’s with a friend”. I was incredibly frustrated and anxious, so I was ticking more, and after that point my friend had purchased a few books and we left. I am not one to write reviews. I haven’t before this point. But this experience was so embarrassing and frustrating to me that I felt I had to write about it. The bookstore itself was absolutely lovely, and I’m so disappointed with the attention I had received in the store. Honestly, if you’re looking for a quality store with good authors and a nice selection, they’ve got it, but personally I will not be revisiting this location. I was there to buy books, not be profiled by an employee who had assumed I was intoxicated. I’m a minor. I’m applying to college. Drugs and alcohol would heavily mess with my medication. I am interested in pursuing political science, and I most certainly would not wouldn’t risk my future to be high in a bookstore.

I love that this place has a mix of used and new books. There is a pretty good selection and it's very cozy. A must visit when you are in the downtown Burlington area.

Small book shop and perfect for used and new titles. They have a variety of second hand books and if you enjoy reading you'll be sure to find some hidden gems.

Scarcely discernable from your own local indie bookstore, yet nevertheless brilliant. Diverse range, charming prices, stellar location. Grateful for the treasures I've annually plucked from Crow's shelves on trips north.

There is nothing better the a local bookstore for atmosphere and hidden gems. As soon as I stepped through the door I felt that thrill I got as a child heading to the library in search of my next great read.

Glad to see that an old-fashioned, second-hand bookstore still exists. Very quaint and very organized. Clerks were helpful and available.

Awesome selection of used and new books. Curated collections of staff picks in a cozy setting with very knowledgeable staff! Way more fun than going to B&N

Great ambiance, cool crowd, nice staff. It would be 5 stars if they had a bit more of a selection.

Nice little bookstore with a fun selection of genres. Very reasonable prices for new and used books.

The coolest bookstore that I've been to at the greatest location, church street! The store is so unique and has the greatest employees! Love!

Nice store with a good selection. Easy to navigate to the subjects you need. Very friendly staff. We grabbed a few Stephen King books. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Walking into this bookstore is like being transported into the small-town store of your dreams. Think Belle singing to the bookstore owner - "But you've read it twice! " "It's my favorite! "

Anyway.this bookstore smells lovely and has a great selection, especially concerning history. You can also buy books from them online and pick it up instore, which is a great alternative to buying from the mega-giants for the same price.

I love visiting independent booksellers. This quaint bookshop had a pretty wide selection of books particularly in history, culture, and children's literature. The book prices are a steal and the location is great. Situated right off of University of Vermont and within walking distance to City Hall and Lake Champlain, you can grab a good book and find outdoor seating right in the square. You can even grab a pint of icecream from Ben and Jerry's right down the street.

Always find great hidden treasure hiddening on there shelves! So friendly and helpful. So Happy there here in Burlington VT

I can’t believe how long it took me to finally visit! So glad I did! The staff is friendly but will totally leave you alone if you’re just browsing. The shop is small but they can order pretty much anything and it arrives very quickly. Highly recommend and glad to support a local shop!

Crow Bookshop has such a quant, comfortable atmosphere with great quality books and other products. Lovely customer service as well. Hope to visit again on my next vacation to Burlington.

Come for the thoughtfully curated books and stay for the cozy, warm atmosphere; Crow Bookshop is easily my favorite haunt on Church Street. One of a dying breed, this small shop sells new and used books perfect for the casual onlooker and serious book-lover alike. I always seem to find myself here, perusing the shelves while waiting to grab a comfy leather armchair whenever I'm in the area. 10/10 a hidden local gem!

This is my favorite bookstore that I’ve ever visited. I used to live in Burlington and went here all the time, now I just make do with a big trip whenever I’m in town.
This store is always comfortable and welcoming, with floor to ceiling bookcases that are packed with wonderful books. It’s small, so they emphasize quality of content - while still managing to stock an amazing variety and quantity of books. They sell both used and new, old but impactful, new and notable. I also love that they have a little Vermont section - both VT authors and books about it.

Walking through today I saw the following titles:
There There
Infinite Jest
Ulysses
Bi - queer theory
Becoming Michelle Obama
Housing and Raising Chickens (paraphrasing)
Kombucha Recipe book
Wicked Vermont (basically notable evil people from Vermont)
Field Guide to Mushrooms

Go there for yourself. Go there for your friends. Get books to give as gifts that people will actually thank you for - and support a small bookstore, in a brave little state.

I found a book there in 2017 that I constantly kick myself for not getting - hope they stock it again someday (see photo)

Great secondhand bookstore, there’s always something new I find to read when I go. I love their book appraisals too, the credit they give you is fair and a great way to get new books.

There was a great variety of books and the staff was helpful. There was a stage in the back that I have deduced is for public readings.

Great selection and placement of both newer and older books and also a very nice children's section. Loved the ambiance, felt nice and smelled deliciously of book.

A quaint bookstore with unique books that you can't find elsewhere. Very nice staff and easy to find what you are looking for. Highly-recommended!