Fountain Bookstore is a lovely gem in downtown Richmond. My daughter and I stumbled on it when we had a couple of hours to pass before an appointment, and were there when it opened. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable, and obviously read...
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Fountain Bookstore is a lovely gem in downtown Richmond. My daughter and I stumbled on it when we had a couple of hours to pass before an appointment, and were there when it opened. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable, and obviously read an enjoy so many different books. They were able to offer some great suggestions for my 9 yr old daughter (nearly 10), who has a reading level far above her age, but is of course not yet ready for all content that far above her age level (despite trying to convince everyone she's nearly a teenager!) :-) Ms. Andi listened to my daughter's interests and what other books she'd read, and she became my daughter's favorite person, offering a really wonderful variety of suggestions. My kiddo asked to go back the next week to specifically to see her, and to get some new books, since she'd already devoured the ones we got on our first visit. They remembered her immediately, and that made my kiddo feel so special. We've been back several times, and I have gotten some great reads myself. I really appreciate the diversity in material they highlight, and their promotion of local authors. The environment of the store is fun and happy, and there are several neat add-ons (bookmarks, stickers, candles, sweets, small gifts) that make popping in just extra enjoyable. Anytime we're in town, we'll definitely be stopping by!