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Lovecraft Arts & Sciences
Book store
👍👍 Lovecraft-themed bookstore located in the Arcade in downtown Providence. It’s small, but if you like reading horror stories, want to learn more about Lovecraft, or are looking for a gift for someone who loves the macabre, it has everything you could ask for. In addition to books, they sell posters,...
4.90 (209 reviews)
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Riffraff bookstore and bar
Book store
Cozy bookstore offering rare titles, events & Wi-Fi, with a bar for espresso, beer & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.80 (281 reviews)
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Heartleaf Books
Book store
👍👍 A truly delightful bookstore located in the bustling Federal Hill, Heartleaf truly does have everything you can need from an independent bookstore. Plenty of books, character, and even a cat to boot! You can tell the staff puts a lot of love into both their store and their social media presence. The...
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Symposium Books
Book store
😐 Don’t know what the hype was about. It’s pretty inside but the staff was average and didn’t seem all that interested in greeting me or chatting about books. I also didn’t find the displays to be particularly stimulating
4.70 (210 reviews)
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Books On the Square
Book store
👍👍 When we go to red stripe we tell my son if he’s good he can stop after and pick a book- it’s a great spot and very kid friendly !
4.70 (200 reviews)
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risd:store
Art supply store
👍👍 Though fairly small, this store has a well-chosen, intriguing selection of materials, as well as some charming and unusual gift items. The staff has been helpful and friendly. I enjoy going there. A discount is available if you are affiliated with RISD, or if you have a RISD Museum membership. That...
4.60 (77 reviews)
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Brown Bookstore
Book store
Comfortable 2-story book store & cafe also offering Brown University apparel & accessories.
4.50 (552 reviews)
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Stages Of Freedom
Book store
Art object, book & gift sales support the cause of swimming programs for African American youth.
4.40 (41 reviews)