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Water Street Bookstore
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Books, Mags, Music and Video [Edit]
125 Water StExeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-9731
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 8 pm
Sun 9 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Maureen H. said: "So many reasons to shop here. None of which includes my being able to afford to. 1. My daughter's friend works here (she's the Greek goddess). 2. The owner is Robert DeNiro's cousin. 3. They sell Frye boots and other really…" read more »
12 reviews for Water Street Bookstore
Review Highlights
"Really great selection of books and magazines."
(in 4 reviews)
"They also have great lectures and other cool events."
(in 3 reviews)
"The proprietor, Dan, is very gracious, helpful and warm."
(in 3 reviews)
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12 reviews in English
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Review from david F.
Merrimac, MA
11/19/2011
I remember a day here which was very exciting for a young author.
He was brought before me, and we were introduced, "Dan Browne, this is David Field."
I said "hello," rather than "Can you lend or give me a few million bucks." Of course, at that time he hadn't released the "Da Vinci Code" so I guess he wasn't quite as rich as I'd hoped. I was introduced because I'd bought his pre-DaVinci novels and liked them - especially the one about computers.
Browne was very pleasant, and I've read the Da Vinci Code since then and liked it far more than his critics. Maybe they needed a book to hate.
And the bookstore! The proprietor, Dan, is an extremely friendly guy, and seemed to be able to remember all the books I'd bought. The store has a large selections of books for all interests, and the staff pics I bought unknown turned out to be great recommendations.
You may be soured on books from the chain stores - visit Water Street books and see how well a bookstore can be when the owners have a passion for books. -
Review from Maggie b.
Brentwood, NH
11/27/2011
Beautiful little store, great selection of books and great people that are always willing to help.
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Review from Will W.
Rye, NH
10/3/2011
If there's a better bookstore in the Seacoast area or Southern NH for that matter, I haven't found it yet. Great selection and if they don't have what you're looking for they'll gladly order you a copy. They also offer events where interesting authors come speak at the store. Check out their website to see who is scheduled to visit. Also, if you have a Kindle you can order through Water Street as well. Great place. We should all support out local independent bookstore.
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Review from Jessica W.
Durham, NH
3/26/2011
I went to Water Street yesterday for the first time and want to give it a two thumbs up for excellent selection and customer service. It is nice to see a small bookstore still in business while the large chains continue to gobble up the little places. I also enjoyed going through the childrens area to see a nice fresh selection of titles. I will continue to visit!
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Review from Jane M.
Plymouth, MA
7/19/2010
Long the live the independent bookstore! Water Street is such a pleasure. Stumbled upon this gem on a recent trip up to Exeter and I shant forget it too soon! So appreciate the staff picks and the mini-blurbs describing featured books. Seems they are the largest independent bookseller in NH or even all of NE? Enjoyed getting tips from the retired English teacher helming the register. Plan on tuning into the website for more reading recommendations. Thankfully, they offer a mail order service, as they are a bit too far for regular treks.
Maybe I missed one, but the only thing that could have improved my experience would be a fat, lazy bookstore kitty sunning himself in the window... -
Review from Maureen H.
Exeter, NH
12/29/2007
My favorite bookstore. I've been going here for about 25 years. The proprietor, Dan, is very gracious, helpful and warm. Anything I ever ordered there arrived within a day or two. Small shop but excellent variety. I dare you to get past the tables just inside the front door.
The children's section morphed into it's own store a door down some years back. -
Review from amy s.
Exeter, NH
2/7/2011
wonderful shop, wonderful owner, wonderful staff. Great for poking when you don't know what you want, but also to find exactly what you want
If you can, make sure to stop by when they have the sidewalk sale - lots of books at crazy good prices -
Review from caitlin m.
Franklin, MA
2/14/2009
How cute is this place? Great selection & the cozy couch and view from the back windows is to die for. ALSO the kids book shop attached smells exactly like my childhood, with titles to match. Will definitely go back!
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Review from Don W.
11/9/2007
A small bookstore which is the way bookstores used to be before Barnes&Noble and the other chains came along. If I'm looking for reading material for an upcoming trip, this is where I look. I've got some signed Dan Brown books from here that I bought before he wrote The Da Vinci Code.
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Review from Tim D.
Bedford, NH
8/4/2010
Love this place! My favorite bookstore. My kids don't want to leave when we visit.
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Review from Jessica P.
Exeter, NH
10/15/2007
Really great selection of books and magazines. A little expensive, but it's nice to support small businesses. Their selection of board books is not as good as some, but the staffers are incredibly gracious and will go out of their way to help you order what you want if they don't have it. They also have great lectures and other cool events.
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Review from Amy K.
Irvine, CA
3/19/2010
It's a small bookstore that has a children's bookstore connected by a doorway. There's a great selection of books and magazines and they're always willing to order any that you can't find. Events at the store are great, but fill up! A bit expensive but like the other reviewers I enjoy supporting local businesses.
