A Novel Idea is one of those rare used bookstores which both carries a fantastic and quirky selection of books and has a modern, inviting atmosphere - you usually get one or the other. The selection is just eclectic enough that you'll usually find something you didn't even know you were looking for. The staff is amazingly nice and helpful, and the whole place just has character. And cats. How could you dislike a used bookstore with cats?
PROS: Used books without the chaos.
CONS: Anyone with cat allergies stock up on Allegra.
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