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Cornerstone Books
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10 reviews for Cornerstone Books
I was actually looking for the little bakery around the corner when I found this awesome bookstore one day. After a few trips, I think I am finally getting the lay of the land here, and I like it. Everyone is always super friendly, and I have been unable to leave empty handed. Today I popped in on my way home from kayaking to see if they had a book I happened to read a review on, and they grabbed it off the shelf, gave me 20% off (some special discount on best sellers right now), and stamped my little card that will eventually give me a deal on a book, too.
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Thank goodness Salem has a full-service indie bookstore like Cornerstone! Nice atmosphere, lots of events and workshops, knowledgeable staff and a decent selection make this a great destination for locals who want to feel like we live in a "real" town instead of Halloweentown!
I hate special ordering books anywhere else but at Cornerstone they come in very fast. I can order a book on a Saturday or even sunday and I usually get a call to pick it up on the following Tuesday.
They also have a small but eclectic selection of music, video games and board games to choose from. They're fabulous!
This bookstore automatically wins a star just by being an independent bookstore. The staff is very knowledgeable about their stock and their selection is pretty decent. If you live in Salem or you just moved here and you are a book worm you will love this place, They have a nice choice selection of children books as well. A gem of Salem!
Great local bookstore with an awesomely friendly owner.
I picked up their little "paper" on the way out to peruse upcoming events/news. Very cool.
My fave part of the store (besides the fireplace/sitting area) was the selection of board games - some I had never even heard of. I didn't have much like finding a book that screamed "buy me;" then again, I wasn't really shopping. I stopped in here out of curiosity.
Thinking back, I wish I had snagged up one of the mugs that had the faces and names of some of America's most famous poets, like Dickinson, Poe, Plath and Wordsworth.
You can find quite a bit here, between local history and science to kid's books and fiction. They even serve coffee/tea, which was a welcome treat from the winter cold.
So yes, go; check this place out.
They have a new Web site up - http://www.cornerstone.... They are now partners with Baker & Taylor, so you have access to millions of book titles, CDs, DVDs and video games - beyond what's in stock at the store.
This is a really nice addition to the downtown Salem scene. They have a nice selection of books and will special order if they don't carry something. They also have a cafe area with coffee and baked goods, and host several events (book clubs, games, music, kids, I think authors).
I really appreciate independent, non-Borders/B&N bookstores. My one suggestion would be to give a small discount on new releases or bestsellers. I understand they can't afford to match the 30% off at the chains, but even a 5% or 10% discount would make it much easier for me to bite the bullet when money is tight. I haven't been in in a few months, so maybe they have.
Updated 5/20/2008: I changed this rating from a 4 to a 5 because after posting it I received an e-mail from the owner telling me about several sales they had going on, including an entire month where every book in the store was sold below list, with the discount going up by 10% every following week that month. I've been in several times since and they've definitely offered more sale books than before. Bravo!
Its not real big but a cute store. I had a good time looking at travel books while my best friend looked through the young adult stuff. A great place to kill an hour while waiting for rush hour Friday traffic to subside in Boston.
cozy is the first word that comes to mind when i think of cornerstone. there's just something about the atmosphere that is calming when you walk into this warm book store. the selection isn't huge, as it's not a gigantic store, but it's actually a little suprising how much they do have. i like the variety; it feels like they have as many history books as they do fiction, etc. i appreciate that.
i'd say this store is great for kids. there is a decent-sized childrens section and there are board games as well. i imagine it to be a great place for parents to bring their kids, where the parents can actually enjoy themselves. i'm not a parent so i wouldn't know for sure but i get the impression.
this is just a very welcoming place. they have coffee, tea, and usually a few snacky baked items. i could spend a long time in here.
I love this local store. The people are very friendly and you don't feel overwhealmed like you may in larger bookstores such as Barnes and Noble where there are multiple floors, coffee bars and directories so you don't get lost! ( Don't get me wrong, I go to Barnes and Noble as well, it's just nice to delve into a smaller store once in a while.). They have super comfy chairs in the store and I love to sit in the corner and read. I have not purchased any food or drink from them, but I am sure it is good. I know that they also supply a few different board games for any one to play. . .
I have been to Cornerstone Books many times in my travels around Salem. It is a nice addition to the Salem Shopping community, especially for those of us that live here year round and can only handle so many touristy stores. They have alot of things going on, and can order books that they don't carry on the shelves. They have coffee and baked items and tons of book clubs and other events that are great! Kids story hour I think twice a week, a game demo time, local musical acts and so much more! Check it out!
Cornerstone books is a nice little bookstore. I only recently discovered it. The people are friendly and there is a little coffee bar. Its a nice option to have instead of the chain stores and I love that you can get autographed copies of some titles. The employees are helpful - I emailed the store once and they sent a prompt and courteous response.
