I can definitely see how this place could get two such different reviews. It's a very unusual store and if you are looking for anything that resembles a modern chain bookstore, this place is not for you. The place has no decoration, at all, just ceiling-high shelves and piles of used books, some of which don't look entirely stable (kind of an understatement in some cases.) They are (very)...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 20, 2008)
Wow- who was the other person that rated this place- it's a hole with a pile of books. There may be a few good books in here somewhere but good luck finding them. 1 word- CREEPY!
PROS: Zipola
CONS: Risks of getting__________(fill in favorite disease here)
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 02, 2006)
For those of you that do not know Ghent is one of the nicest areas in all of Norfolk and this book store is no exception. Beacon Books of Ghent is one of my personal favorite hide aways. Whenever I get the chance I go to Beacon Books just to relax. I love the atmosphere of this store and the laid back attitudes of the employess are refreshing to see. A lot of the bigger bookstore employees...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 10, 2005)