Karen Wickliff Books

Wow. There are bookstores that look nice, but where I won't find a single book I just have to read. This bookstore was hot. It was dusty. It took a relatively long while just to check out. But I found a whole stack of unique, fascinating books not found elsewhere. Just walking around in here will rekindle a love of learning about all different kinds of subjects. If not prepared merely to browse for hours, it might be good to make a list of specific hard-to-find/old/out of print authors that you'd like to find, in advance. You'll surely find some treasure that way.There is a cafe just out the door and to the left. They have an (albeit extremely tiny) bathroom, outdoor seating, lemonade, chai, etc.

How have I lived in Clintonville for 4 years and just now made it to Karen Wickliff books? It's a treasure trove of books, albeit a slightly messy one (but what good treasure trove isn't?). Used books line the walls, shelves, floor...I was able to find the books I wanted in the slightly organized fiction room, and I was able to find more that I didn't know I needed. If you love half-priced books you'll love this place, but come with patience and kindness, it's a tight squeeze in there but we'll worth it. The owners are so darling and sweet, and make sure you bring cash, it's all they accent.

Stopped in here and fell in love. If you love good random book finds, this is the place for you! Tons, I mean tons of books everywhere, you will find something good! And the owners were so nice and considerate. Amazing prices as well. So glad I found this bookstore.

I've been dropping in on Karen to peruse her collection for several years. Given, it's been some time, I still hold this to be the best book store in Columbus if one is looking for anything antiquated. It's like an episode of Hoarders inside wherein the acquiring party is actually in the right. I could spend a whole day in here and still find items of interest. I hope this book store never changes (unless she finds more space!). For the veteran book browser who is ok with sifting and digging, it's a gold mine.

I want to thank Amy & Karen for helping me find a book I really wanted to read and buy... I was so excited to hear that this bookstore had what I was looking for... I also appreciate that they wanted to work with me to make sure that I could get my book fast... Wow , I can't believe how helpful and willing to go out of their way to make sure I would be happy.... Both Amy & Karen are amazing and I want to thank you again for going above and beyond to put a smile on my face and in my heart... I can't thank you enough for helping me out... This is a great bookstore.... Please stop by and take a look to see if they have what you are looking for... You never know , they might just have your book... Take care and please stay blessed always... ....

The other reviews are not joking when they say that you literally walk into pile upon pile upon pile of books. The aisles are super narrow because of this, and there are tons of bookshelves with signage giving you an idea of subjects as you wind your way through the rooms. The staff seem to know where things are and are happy to ask if you need assistance. If you're not into digging through book stacks, there is still a huge selection lined up on bookshelves for browsing. Very intriguing store!

This is a great place if you are a bibliophile that enjoys vintage and used books. This may not be the right place for everyone because it doesn't sell new copies of the latest bestseller, but I must admit that I love it here. The store has a loosely followed system of categorization, but there are piles of books on just about every surface and throughout the store letting you make some finds randomly. This is a great spot for vintage, used, antique, out-of-print, and books that have gone out of fashion in the age of mass market paperbacks and Amazon.

Finally stopped in here. It's a bit out of my way, but I had a chance and took it. It's the essential book store- a real old-school used book store, stuffed with books. Seriously, they could use twice the space- the shelves are full, and books are stacked all over the place. My clumsy self had to be careful. But there is treasure in those mountains of books. Great choices, and a wide variety of topics. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly, and I can't wait to bring Sweetie here. Baby K... might get buried in an avalanche of books, so she won't be running around in here, but they have lots of kids books and some coloring books. This is the kind of bookstore that should be in every neighborhood, and while Amazon is nice, wandering the aisles of a good bookstore is an amazing experience.

I love piles of books. I think "the shelf" is a terrible invention. So Wickliff Books is pretty close to my ideal book store. I don't care if every page in every book is blank. I would browse here for hours just on an aesthetic incentive.Beyond that, you'll find all the usual categories. I looked around the science section for awhile and found a lot of really inexpensive books I'd love to own. Darwin, Darwin and Religion, Religion and Faith, Faith and Science. That bled into philosophy, then over to fiction. As you walk in, there's a display littered with a lot of disparate pamphlets and whatnots. One pamphlet was an illustrated work meant for children to understand about death. Another was about the geology of the Grand Canyon. They all were vintage and interesting. That's where I'd suggest starting.

The CUTEST bookstore!!! The lady that runs this place is so knowledgeable and so sweet. My sister a a huge book lover and I'm so excited to show her this place when she comes to visit me!! It is a cash/check only but they will hold your books up to two weeks. Would definitely recommend this place!! So many books, you can spend hours here.