Paperbacks Ink

Category:	Book Store
Address:	9716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, USA
Phone:	+1 757-873-1211
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM Closed

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Reviews 9

ADLs Mom

Im giving this store 2 reviews. If it was based on staff alone, it would be a -1. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: -Very large selection of books that are somewhat organized. -With no other used book stores in the general area, I guess they are As good as you are going to get around there. Cons: -Staff all acted like they had someplace better to be and something better to do. My mom brought in books for trade. They told her they only allow 25 at a time. That is fair enough. However, we had them in a box such as one that reams of paper come in. The woman at the front desk treated us like low class citizens for even thinking of bringing a box into the store. She stated that they require books to be in bags because there is no room for boxes on the counter. Uh okay. I get that space is limited, but dang...it was our first time in there. You could be nice about it and not act like we just ruined your year by bringing in a friggin box! There is a door in the back of the store that was open. My husband asked if we could go back there and the lady from inside the room shouted "no! This is the office and is off limits! No customers allowed!" Again....Uh....Okay. Then close the door or put a sign up. He asked nicely. He didnt just walk in. Holy cow! Perhaps everyone that was working the day we went had just received terrible news and that is why they were in such a mood. Or perhaps they just realize that their store sucks. -The trade in value on the books was good, but they have a very complicated system in which you can use your credit. They way rude girl #1 explained it was that you can only use 50% of it on 50% of your purchase or something like that. Said something about theyd be out of business otherwise. So, we ended up deciding to leave. SInce my mom has tons of books she asked if she could just leave them there and rude girl #1 was trying to talk her into accepting the credit. FInally mom asked if she could just give it to another customer. Rude girl #1 looked at her like she had 3 heads and was not really sure how she wanted to proceed so my mom asked a guy in line with books in his hands if he wanted her credit. He said yes and was happy and rude girl #1 looked crazy confused and we bid her a good day and left. We went down to Goodwill and found some of the same paperbacks that they were asking over $4 for. We paid $1 each. So, save your money and go to Goodwill. If you have a Second and Charles near you, go there. Much better prices and very organized. Needless to say, we will not be returning back to this store.

A Private User

I love this book store. Yes there is an extensive romance selection. (and I resent people calling it trashy to each his own) But there is also a huge teen selection. A large mystery selection. (which isnt something I care to read) The Sci-fi/ fantasy section is a little lax but it is in most used book stores as those of us who enjoy scifi usually hold on to our favorites and dont recycle our books like those who read strictly romance. The best thing is when I have nothing to read and I dont feel like rereading one of my fav scifi I can load up a bag of old romance I dont mind trading in and go in and come back out with at least five more books!!

T Junkins

I love this store! Each nook is a different genre. It is easy to spend time exploring a niche surrounded by my favorite genre. When I run out of books the Book Ladies recommend new authors to try. The store is packed with: General Fiction, Suspense, Western, Mens Action, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, True Crime, War, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Travel, Memoir, Humor, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Inspirational/Religious, Kids, Teen, Classics, Books on CD, and Romance.

Andrea Wells

I love this store. They have a huge variety of many genres including literary fiction and classics. I like to pick up books here for my kids school reading assigments. I also love to explore. The store is very well organized and enjoyable.

Alpine Azalea

Great selection, cheap prices and wonderful customer service. Highly recommended.

A Private User

doesnt carry much variety. has mostly trashy romance novels. super friendly staff.

Kenneth Fish

Good selection of used books wit some new. Friendly people.

Tina M Comroe

Good prices for used books.

LaNita Osborne

Love this store