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The Book Escape
The Book Escape: A cozy, budget-friendly neighborhood bookstore with shelves of classics, Russia studies, and a reading nook.
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The Book Escape: A cozy, budget-friendly neighborhood bookstore with shelves of classics, Russia studies, and a reading nook.
The Book Escape is a welcoming Baltimore bookstore at 925 S Charles St, offering a diverse mix of genres—from Maryland history and Russia studies to fiction, cookbooks, children's titles, postcards, and vinyl records. Reviews praise very good prices, a friendly staff, and a cozy reading nook near the children's and folklore sections. The shop features a small $2 section, printed cards from Vera Smirnova's collection, and a Friday happy hour with a free book for two purchases.
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Wide selection of affordable books in genres like fiction, sci-fi, non-fiction, and children's literature, including rare and classic editions.
Special promotion where buying two books gets you one free, perfect for building your collection.
Cozy seating area in the rear for customers to relax and browse books in a quiet, comfortable setting.
Curated sections including Russian studies, Maryland history, vinyl records, and postcards for unique finds.
Budget-friendly area with books priced at two dollars, offering great deals for avid readers.
Overall rating
Selin Büyükcengiz
Samuel Blumenthal
Margaret O'Connor
Deonna
Take some time to stop by, grab a book and lose yourself in an adventure! Lots and lots of books to choose from. Just what a used book store should be. Ty!
Alex Razum
Gwendylan Turner
Very nice atmosphere and reasonably priced. They have very cool editions of classics, and we love the little Russian corner. I got some printed cards from Vera Smirnova's collection, and tbey were a holiday favorite. I will definitely be returning and would recommend to anyone who loves bookstores.
