Cozy spot to read and check out the latest books
- Kirsten Coombs Verified
Coolest bookstore!! A “must go” if you are a person who prefers to handle” their books ( I do!) Wide selection on both floors. I just picked up A few “ banned” 2024 books for my ‘tween granddaughter. Cool feature; there is a Bibliopub on the 2nd floor (wine, beer, neat little bar, comfy chairs) if you want to sip, browse books, or read your purchase. Live music some nights. Fab vibe.great place to shop local. A wonderful destination visit for out-of-towners.
- Janna Keenan Verified
Daniel Maryanovsky left a 5 star review!
- Daniel Maryanovsky Verified
Julia L left a 5 star review!
- Julia L Verified
Nice and cozy place. The performances make the place stand out and I'd love to come back in the future.
- Josh Verified
Nice and cozy place. The performances make the place stand out and I'd love to come back in the future.
- Josh Verified
Elizabeth Walters left a 5 star review!
- Elizabeth Walters Verified
Charming and welcoming with a great selection of books, art, and drinks for purchase. What more can you want?
- Liz Lazem Verified
Incredible vibe, great drinks, wonderful staff
- Kendall Busse Verified
Kevin Q left a 5 star review!
- Kevin Q Verified
The vibes immaculate, the staff astounding and the wine a plenty. 10/10 would recommend. Oh also there's books so that's the best part
- barbara Gallagher Verified
Amazing vibe, amazing drinks at the Bibliopub, amazing selection of books.
- Jeff Mount Verified
Backwater Books is a wonderful place! There's books, there's beer, there's nice people, occasionally Chomsky the bookstore dog appears, what more could you possibly want? I also like that there's a good mix of new releases and backlist books, including some true gems. The history section is especially well curated, and it's always a pleasure to browse. I can also speak for the sci-fi fantasy shelf, and the beer, and the people. Just go already, you won't regret it.
- Marisa Montany Verified
This is the best bookstore, run by wonderful, kind, and welcoming people. The book selection is always impeccable and the Bibliopub is an excellent community hangout spot serving up lovely conversation and a really nice beer and wine selection. When I moved to Ellicott City, Backwater Books as a place and a collection of people immediately made me feel at home.
- Dylan Kee Verified
Absolutely love this place! Great book selection, cozy corners all over to enjoy some great reading and conversation and the bar always has a great selection of beer and wine! Extra points that the owners are always super friendly! This is a local gem!
- aikta suri Verified
Best bookstore ever! The pub on the 2nd floor is awesome, there are several reading nooks to sit and read or study, they have an outdoor patio to relax on, and they have the most amazing art collection. I’ve purchased a few paintings and will definitely buy some more. The owners are what make this place so special. They not only live in historic Ellicott City, but are truly dedicated to the community and bringing people together. If you’re looking for a grass roots bookstore, this is the place!
- Tiffany Averill Verified
Them books are so book, man. You'll be like, wow, that book are very books! Owners are great, super friendly and down to earth! My favorite bookstore and an awesome/romantic bar upstairs for a date!
- michael mcgraw Verified
Nicholle Lindsey left a 5 star review!
- Nicholle Lindsey Verified
Kevin Tyler left a 5 star review!
- Kevin Tyler Verified
Katie O’Neill left a 5 star review!
- Katie O’Neill Verified