One of the better book stores Ive been to, absolutely worth the trip. Could spend hours in here poking around at their selection and genres. Staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and more than willing to order books if they didnt have them. Great scifi and fantasy selection, open seating for their cafe, but no publicly accessible restrooms at the time of this review. Theres a gift shop as well too if the three stories of books didnt have enough to see. Will come again.

This may be my new favorite bookstore ever! Adorable, well laid out, great selection. The kids section in particular is awesome. There is a cafe upstairs and gift shop attached. Its absolute heaven!

You could spend hours and hours in the store. They have new and used books, a very cute gift shop, and many trinkets to browse. They are a bit pricey, but they definitely take care of the place. All over, you will find recommendations from the staff. Its very nice. I have never seen the cafe upstairs open, but they have one. I really like this place and its a fun place to take your family when they come to visit

Wonderful shop to spend time walking around and picking up cool things to buy. They have a lot of interesting merchandise besides books.

There is always something to be found at Village Books. Great “book store” atmosphere with pleasant quiet nooks to browse or read, well laid out sections based on genre, and an always interesting shelf of staff picks and reviews which is a great resource if you aren’t sure what to read next.

An amazing independent bookstore in downtown Bellingham. Has enough of everything for all tastes, including a coffee shop upstairs. And most importantly, great attention!

Very nice i like paper dreams next door for the unique and fun gifts and housewares.

Used books are very expensive here. The variety of books is good. The associate can tell you if they have any book in stock or can order the books they dont have, though I guess in our day and age anyone can order a book. This isa very cute multi-story shop with stairs or an elevator to take you up and down.

Prices comparable to Amazon. 3 floors of books, its a beautiful place. Much more fun to shop for books in person than online. Great variety. Employees are very helpful and friendly.

Great local bookstore. Theres a large variety and they are willing to order a book for you Id they dont carry it.Downstairs they have ARCs for a $2 donation which is a great way to try something totally new and different.Great place to buy gifts for loved ones for just spend a few hours looking at everything.

I lived in Bellingham off and on for years. This place is one of the gems of the area. Its more than a private bookstore, its a community-loved business. Will you find what you want? Maybe, maybe not. But youll come across stuff you werent looking for. (this isnt b&n or Amazon). Theres a terrific Cafe upstairs and Paper Dreams next door.Since its been years since I had visited last, I remember Colophon Cafe being next door with the ice cream parlor upstairs, but thats changed a bit (which is a bummer). Theres a lovely plaza outside to chill out in after you get a snack and /or your new reading material. Fairhaven is a destination in itself and Village Books is the place to stop by at.

A must visit for book lovers. So many books so little time. The staff were so friendly and accommodating - and I could have spent all day the selection. Hope to come back!

Wonderful selection, staff recommendations, and a cafe upstairs creates a homey atmosphere.

Love this shop! Always a great place to find new books and shop for gifts.

My lovely wife absolutely LOVES Village Books. She cannot walk out of there without buying something! Great selection and very helpful staff. It’s a pleasure to visit and to explore.

Amazing bookstore. Excellent selection. Knowledgeable staff. What else could you possibly ask for.

I have officially severed Amazon and since I now have a 2021 goal of reading a book a week, I was thinking perusing a book store was in order ... Plus Im a postcrosser and am always on the hunt for new and unique postcards. On the rainiest of rainy days, and whim, I set forth northward 110 miles (I live in Kent) to revisit this bookstore which I havent been to in over 10 years. It did not disappoint! I found a book on my list, and a few more that looked liketreasured reads. Oh what joy!!P.S. I joined their rewards club and looking forward to buying, over the course of the year, many more books.

Looking for a place where the people who work here read and love books? Youve found it!Three floors of books, a small cafe, and a great view of the bay. Elevator for the differently abled. Staff picks, signed copies, etc. Just what someone missing Codys, The Other Change of Hobbit, and Dark Carnival from Berkeley needs.

I truly love the smell of a bookstore. I have a kindle AND I love holding a real live book. Turning real pages. Village Books has a great selection and several floors to wander.

Beautiful, interesting and very easy to spend an hour or more browsing in without seeing everything.

Nice, clean place. Not really a book store for everyone, more of a Left Coast leaner. Go to Eclipse best place in Fairhaven.

Possibly my favorite book store of all time. The poetry section is unmatched. The store is exactly the right size: large enough that they have a great selection, but not as overwhelming as a place like Powells in Portland. Charm coming out of their ears. If youre a book lover, this is a dont miss when youre in the area.

I went here today for the first time. It was lovely. A great selection and friendly staff. Im a mom with a toddler and my son needed a diaper change while we were shopping. They allowed me to use the changing table even though the bathrooms were closed due to COVID. It can be very tough to travel with a young child and this act of kindness allowed me (and my son) to enjoy the rest of our shopping experience peacefully. I purchased some gifts at the store and Ill definitely be back in the future! Thank you!

Beautifully laid out, excellent variety of books, very nice preservation of an old building.

Absolutely the best bookstore ever. I have really been on an anti Amazon kick and this is my go to book shop. They have so much it’s so easy to get what you want. If they don’t have it ordering through them is super fast. It has become a great joy to spend a few extra dollars on a book to help keep a local shop alive! I really hope my children and grandchildren will be able to go to brick and mortar book stores and buy paper books as it is one of my favorite things to do!

I love this place. All the books and other fun thing! I usually find lots of good gifts here.

This extraordinary bookstore is the kind of place you go when youre not in a hurry. When you have time to meander and enjoy the warm atmosphere only a bookstore can offer. There are multiple levels and each level provides unique and wonderful exploration opportunities. In addition to new books, there are used and discount titles, puzzles and games. There is something here for everyone and no visit to Fairhaven is complete without a visit to this marvelous bookstore!

Great, locally owned bookshop. Tons of selection, helpful staff, small town feel.

I love these stores!!! Ive been shopping here for decades! Great books, wonderful items and the best staff!!!

Great bookstore. Ones like this are getting hard to find these days. Great place to browse before buying.

The cafe on the third floor was amazing! They have a great gluten free selection.

Friendly service but mediocre drinks. After ordering a drink, staff somewhat indifferent to your presence. I cant really recommend

A big store with decent new and used book collection. They also have a cafe and a good gifts section

Village Books is a cozy bookstore with cafe and giftshop. I enjoy myself looking for books while sipping coffee. They keep the space tidy and organized. If you want to enjoy a peaceful afternoon to yourself or are looking for a gift, this is the place. Prices are a bit lower then larger chain bookstores in town.

Great place to find a book and stay warm as the fall and winter months roll in

Excellent large independent bookstore located in a fun shopping area.

As a former Librarian of course I love it! The delicious fudge is an awesome bonus!

Very nice and lots of things for anyone to look over good products, highly recommended

Must see if visiting Bellingham. Cute cafe on top floor and cool book store on the other two

Fantastic staff and selection. I love knowing that if something isnt on the shelf, they will work to get it for me. The COVID-19 protocols have made the reopening shopping a safe and enjoyable experience.

I went to this stinky book store. they left a lego head in my corn. dont go here you will be disappointed

Best place to buy books for anyone to read

Great place to browse books. Also very easy online order system. Great customer service.

Stationery lovers paradise. Good selection of books and stationery!

Nice to see assortment of merchandise. Employees very nice . Great fudge.

Lovely store with a great and friendly staff. Nice selection of good and relevant information

Local bookshop, fun and quirky vibe and lots to explore. Staff is very helpful too!

If they dont have it, they can likely order it for you. Three floors and an attached gift shop that sells great fudge as well as a cafe upstairs. Love it here

Books, coffee, great guest services! Love the kids section and staff reads/recommendations

Very friendly staff, cozy little coffee cafe upstairs and a beautiful view out across the town and seaside bay

Friendly and helpful staff, great selection of books, great location! Great for gifts or for finding that certain something you didnt know you needed!

Cute neighborhood multi-level bookstore with a history. It is surrounded by several cafes and boutiques. The bookstore had a nice selection of adult and childrens books including current releases and regional publications. They had cute Christmas decorations and an attached gift shop next door. This is a shop I will be revisiting again.

The Great Escape - Village Books has been my go to escape and study place over the last few years, both providing numerous books and a quaint coffee shop at the top. I always go to Village Books when Im looking for a good read, or even in search of a new book! The staff is friendly, the treats are great, and the books are a dream come true. I can honestly spend hours here if Im not careful, time really flies when youre having fun.

This is a family favorite place to visit. They dont have every book we have hoped to find but they have something we didnt know we wanted. Love going here.

I love the atmosphere in this place. Be sure to check out all 3 floors! Cafe on the top floor.

Love this bookstore. I always find unique books and helpful recommendations

The bookstore is lovely, with bright and vibrant Knick knacks lining the bookshelves to accent the books themselves. The books may be a bit overpriced, but then the experience may as well factor into the cost. The cafe portion in the upstairs is simply fantastic. Wonderful service and delightful other patrons make the little restaurant feel fantastically cozy. This is a place to calmly rest on a light spring day.

Our favorite local bookstore, combined with the Colophon Cafe!

Very cute store. Great location to grab a book and a bite to eat. Tables upstairs to enjoy the view.

Lots of great books and also quirky gifts!

Loved this place over many years...so many wonderful books...gift items...coffee and cafe and all housed in a beautiful old building.

The best for books and unusual gifts.

Excellent choice of books in a low pressure, friendly environment. My wife and I stop in to browse anytime were up visiting our son and invariably find a must have.

Amazing selection of books, and a great assortment of gift items and holiday decorations now as well. Theyre limiting the number of customers and have social distancing procedures in place as well. I feel safe shopping here!

Love this book store. They allow dogs♡

High quality new and used books in the Fair Haven district of Bellingham.

Helpful staff and a really great atmosphere. Selection isnt huge, but theyll help you order a book if they dont have it in stock.

Great little bookstore with lots of titles. Be sure to visit the coffee shop on the 2nd floor

Excellent selection and friendly owner

Big fan. Theyre gift boxes are perfect for socially distant holidays or birthdays. Their selection is great, and I always appreciate their helpful staff. This is my hi to book store for special orders too. They rock.

OK I have to confess that the typical reason I enter the book store is to head upstairs for a meal at Evolve, but I almost always take a few minutes to peruse the books and buy one every now and then. As a new resident of the the PNW I bought the Sibley guide to western birds, for example. I like the layout of the store, the selection, and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Their non-book items are also interesting and fun. Love you Village Books!

My favorite book store! Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Something for everyone, lots of fun little knick knacks, good cafe upstairs.

A lovely little local bookstore with fiction and nonfiction for all ages! Three levels and an adjoined paper goods store so theres lots to explore! Open using safe protocol during this pandemic.

This is one of my favorite places in Bellingham and my favorite bookstore to visit. They promote a lot of books written by local authors and have a wide variety of genres. The store is clean and well-organized and dogs are allowed inside. Staff are friendly and helpful. The Paper Dreams is located right next door and can be entered through this one. I highly reccomend it here for bookworms or people just looking for somewhere to go. Masks are required at this time and the amount of people let in are regulated. Online orders and curbside pickups are available.

We love this store! Great book selection, friendly staff and they have tons of cute other stuff. They are dog friendly and even have treats at the counter. My dog loves coming here!

Village Books, and the attached gift shop, are the two stores your expect in an old, brick building... in an idyllic sort of way. We were there in the middle of fall with two kiddos (5 and 9.5), and there was something for each of us in this well-laid out store. There are plenty of nooks and crannies for reading in, a great little café, and a variety of gift items.

Is it a store or a museum? Too few places like this have survived. When I need a book I always start here.

Busy but everyone is being careful. Best selection of books anywhere. I love this store. Staff are super helpful.

So good to go to an independent book store! Staff picks are awesome. Keep the brick and mortar alive!

One of my favorite places in Bellingham. The Colophon Cafe inside is marvelous. Try the B-BAT Bacom, Basil, Avocado, Tomato sandwich. Its the best sandwich Ive ever had!

This place is my dream! A 3 level, yet cozy bookstore in a small suburb of Bellingham that feels like youre walking in a Hallmark movie town. Ive hung out here for hours and no one bothers you to purchase anything, although you will because they have a great selection of books, gifts and cards, etc. And the employees are always warm, friendly and helpful. Cant wait to visit again.

This bookstore was a lot of fun to explore, Id say the only downside was that books were on the expensive side. They did thankfully have a discount/used section.

Best bookstore in county.

Warm, welcoming and beautiful local bookstore. ❤

A Fairhaven classic. This bookstore invites browsing and brings in great authors.

Surprisingly large, large section, and a cool place to check out if youre in the Fairhaven Historical District. Prices were a little on the high side. Well definitely come back.

They seem to have a good selection, but they dont enforce their mask policy, so I left without buying anything even though I had already found books that I was going to buy. There was a woman in a pink jacket walking around the biography section without a mask on, less than 6 feet from other people.

I could spent a lot of time looking at their books. Relaxed atmosphere.

Village Books is not only our community book store, but one of the heartbeats of our community. The new owners carry on the same commitment to literature and awareness of the original owners by bringing authors to our city to share their thoughts and ideas. Village Books is part of why Bellingham is a thriving community. Independent book stores make all the difference!

What a wonderful book store! Ive been a book worm since I can remember and this place is like a playground for people like me. Also a nice gift store on the ground floor and a lovely coffee shop on the second floor, where we had coffee and a healthy treat and set by a window for a relaxing moment. A really good place for book lovers. Recommended.

Love how friendly the staff is just a great local business!! Following all safety protocols for covid.

I always loved visiting Village books and its sister stores, Paper Dreams & the Colophon Cafe. Its a destination.

Excellent store!

Great customer service and staff

Wonderful atmosphere. Variety of books for all kinds of readers

Dog friendly, nice atmosphere, but the selection is limited.

So many books to get lost with

Great atmosphere and helpful staff.

Excellent book store! They have a nice set up in front to keep track of the number of people in the store, and their staff are super helpful in recommending/helping you locate books.The upstairs location also looks like its been updated since I was last there to have a coffee shop. :)

They do such a good job monitoring how many people go in and out, great selection!