Editor's Choice: 
Best Libraries in Richmond, VA
 
Name Address
(1) Cochrane Rockville Branch Library 16600 Pouncey Tract Road Rockville, Virginia 23146 749-3146
Charming little library in Western Hanover farm country recently got a major facelift thanks to the generosity of a local benefactor.
(2) Twin Hickory Library 001 Twin Hickory Road Glen Allen, VA 23059-2509 
The next two Henrico libraries are brand spanking new and very impressive, indeed.  This is what you can buy with bond referendums and developer proffer money.
(3) Tuckahoe Library  1901 Starling Dr Richmond, VA 23229-4607 270-9578
see above
(4)  Richmond Main Library 101 E Franklin St Richmond, VA 23219 646-7223
Yeah, it's seen better days, but this old queen is still chugging along. Just stay away from the bathrooms!

Editor's Choice: 
Best Used Book Store in Richmond, VA

Name Address
(1) Chop Suey Books  1317 W. Cary St,  497-4705 | 2913 W. Cary St 
There are certainly bigger used book stores in town (Book Exchange and Stories), but what sets this place apart are (1) Socially responsible ownership (see Books on Wheels) (2)  A discerning selection (kind of like having a book sommelier)

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Richmond Good Life :: Used Books

#1. Richmond Virginia (VA) Libraries

Go here first.  With online tools, you can reserve a book from any of the branch libraries in the system; they'll deliver to your favorite location; and you can re-new online; and IT'S FREE!! Also, most libraries sell used surplus or donated books at great prices.

#2. Richmond Virginia (VA) Used Book Stores

Many have trade-in programs (usually two for one) 

Name Address Commentary
Black Swan Books 2601 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220 353-9476 Rare and first edition book specialists. 
Book Exchange 13198 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 379-2642 One of the largest used book stores in town. 
Book People 536 Granite Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 288-4346 One of the oldest used book stores in town. 
Book Room 5458 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 282-0633 An offshoot of the long time Charlottesville bookseller.   "New and Used Books. 25% off new. 50% off used. 10%-75% off audio books. Trading service available. Specializing in bestsellers and contemporary fiction. Large selection of mystery, science fiction/fantasy, urban, western, and all genres of romance" Also see, Piet's fantastic food blog: Read, Drink, & Be Merry
Chop Suey Books 1317 West Cary Street (VCU), Richmond, VA 23220 497-4705
2913 W. Cary Street (Carytown)		 Best of Richmond. See Editor's Choice box.
Creatures 'n Crooks Bookshoppe  9762 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 330-4111 Specializing in science fiction and mystery, hence the name. 
Ex Libris Books 6921 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 262-9217 Inside McAdoo's
Giant Book Sale 1601 Willow Lawn Dr Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 288-2744 New books at closeout prices. 
Owens & Ramsey Historical Booksellers 2728 Tinsley Drive Richmond, Virginia 23235 (804) 272-8888  Civil war book specialists. 
Richmond Book Shop  808 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 644-9970 It's been there forever. 
Stories 231-4213 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 Lots of used books to the right, Comics to the left, Porn in the back.
Green Valley Book Fair 2192 Green Valley Ln Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 800-385-0099 About a 1.5 hour drive from Richmond (between Staunton and Harrisonburg).  Worth the day trip for the massive number of new books at super discounts. 

#3. Richmond Virginia (VA) Thrift Stores

The great thing about thrift stores is the pleasant, out of print surprise you might uncover. 

#4. The Internet

Four of the better used book sources on the internet. 

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