Lovely place. Now bar is open as well. Friendly staff.
- Ratko Vasic Verified
Katherine Watko left a 5 star review!
- Katherine Watko Verified
Katherine W. left a 5 star review!
- Katherine W. Verified
Stopped in this morning after passing by a million times. The details are perfection. The little books on the step risers, the cute Harry Potter window display, the children’s section complete with sweet book character onesies, canvas book carry bags and a tiny book themed step stool. Its aesthetic is every book reader’s dream. Great selection. And the most gorgeous bar being installed for future coffee/tea/cocktails/beer/wine. Such a great neighborhood edition. Please visit!!
- Brianne Fazio Verified
Andrew Stewart left a 5 star review!
- Andrew Stewart Verified
This is now my favorite bookstore and worth driving 35 minutes to go to. Love everything about it and looking forward to my next visit.
- Suzanne Hutchinson Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Suzanne, we look forward to your next visit too! Read More
So happy for OEC to finally have a bookstore! And this one is great. Anything they don't have, they will happily order for you and it usually arrives in store in 2 days- that's about the same as Amazon. So rather than giving Jeff Bezos more of your hard earned money... spend it here and support a local small business!
- Lindsey Verified
Great place for the whole family. Kids loved the children’s section and upstairs space is great and super cozy. Nice selection of local books. Saw signs for the biblio-pub opening soon too - can’t wait!
- Ryan Troeschel Verified
Double dope as hell book store in a nice area. Out of all the shops my friend and I went into today this was def our favorite. It’s a book store that is at once easily browsable with a good selection of books but also a place where if you have the time would be great to sit and read. The second floor especially is really pleasantly spread out that makes big box book stores seem super cluttered and annoying. A nice sitting area is up there to. We also had a great chat with the two owners about some cool topics and I ended up buying a book even though I wasn’t planning on it but super happy I did. Gonna give it 4.9 out of 5 Banned Books with the only 0.1 lost for no Vonnegut quote books markers.
- Roberto Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Robert, we look forward to your next visit! Read More
Love this place! We can't wait for The Bibliopub to open up so we can come and hang out for longer. 😄
- Han Pan Verified
Excellent and friendly staff, great selection of local history books
- Brian Krist Verified
Great little bookstore with a fantastic selection and wonderful owners. Would highly recommend 🙂.
- Brandon Patterson Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Brandon! See you again soon! Read More
This is the place every reader dreams of going! There are great reading nooks and a well lit workspace upstairs. Great selections to shop, not overwhelming packed with items. Children's area I adorable. Didn't have a ton of time today, but next time I do I know where I'm headed
- Kate Leonard Verified
I really like this place. It's a beautiful building and they've done a great job decorating and furnishing the shop. The folks working here are very friendly and helpful. There is art on display (and for sale) that captures the town in all of its seasons, and I'm a fan. Even if you have no intention to buy anything, it's worth browsing around. There's lots of open space, so I could see the book selection expanding eventually, but I hope it stays sort of similar to how it is now. There are some great reading nooks, and I like that there's a good variety to choose from without being overwhelmed. I'm not sure if book clubs are allowed to meet up here, but it would be absolutely ideal for that. Sorry for the little essay, but this is a cool spot. It is exactly the kind of place that I wish big businesses weren't always trying to throttle. I'm happy to pay a few more dollars to buy a book here. Come out and show them some love.
- Mike Golebiowski Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Mike! Your book clubs are most definitely welcome, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Read More
Super kind shop owner and amazing atmosphere! Great selection of books, appreciated the banned books table in the front of shop. A great place to stop if you are in Ellicott City.
- Zachary Henkin Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks for stopping by Zach! We look forward to your next visit! Read More
Christine Grant left a 5 star review!
- Christine Grant Verified
Lovely and cozy local bookstore!
- Jill Kamenetz Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Jill! Come back soon! Read More
Recently visited and instantly fell in love with the people, pooch, and books! The amazing paintings by Wiley Purkey gave this cozy spot added warmth and personality. Plenty of comfy chairs and couches to curl up in and enjoy your newly purchased read. Drop in and say "hi" to Matt and Alli and save lots of scratches for Chomsky!
- Louise Cottrell Verified
Kyle Wichtendahl left a 5 star review!
- Kyle Wichtendahl Verified
the coziest atmosphere and a nice range of books
- mikayla W Verified
Response from Backwater Books & Bibliopub Thanks Mikayla, come back soon! Read More