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Cleveland: Loganberry Books

April 25, 2014

Earlier this week I was in Cleveland and had the great fortune to visit Loganberry Books in the Shaker Heights neighborhood. I’m fortunate to have a sister-in-law who knows bookstores are one of my favorite destinations in any city so she insisted we stop by.

Loganberry Books is one of those marvelous stores where the front windows cannot convey just how much depth lies within. Not just the size of the store but the experience as well. That and the creative energy that goes into making the space a special and inviting one for books and the people who love them, makes this a marvelous place to browse, read, and buy. If you’re in Cleveland, you’ve got to stop by this wonderful, friendly store!

 

The floor to ceiling book shelves are set off by lovely and comfortable seating and tables with displays on various subjects. 

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The Art area

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Fiction and Poetry

 

Numerous smaller displays are scattered throughout the store:

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Poetry table
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Edward Gorey books

cleveland loganberry booksNot in the mood for company? A quiet, plush chair and lovely local art- all alone in the back

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The sleeping cat endorsement: Nothing says books and relaxation better than a happy cat!

 I loved Loganberry Books but if you can’t make it to Cleveland for a visit, and you’re lucky enough to have an independent bookstore in your area PLEASE support them. They support authors and the community with events and programs and very often offer the same amenities as those found at the big guys online (who shall remain nameless). Buy local!

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: book store, Cleveland

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  1. Cathy746books says

    April 25, 2014 at 4:48 am

    At first glance I thought this was someone’s gorgeous private library. What a beautiful, beautiful bookstore!

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Wouldn’t that be amazing! Between the books and the cat I was a happy camper.

      Reply
  2. Ann@booksonthetable says

    April 25, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Wonderful post! I’ve never been to Loganberry Books, but I always make a point of visiting independent bookstores wherever I go and have a huge file of photos to prove it. Thanks for supporting independent bookstores! one-click shopping is so easy that people forget what a rewarding experience it can be to browse in a real bookstore.

    Reply
  3. Jennine G. says

    April 25, 2014 at 5:28 am

    I’m assuming this is Cleveland, Ohio? If so, I’m there a couple times a year just for family get togethers…August being my next planned trip!

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Ohio it is, Jennine! Such a great, creative store!

      Reply
  4. Katie @ Words For Worms says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Oh how lovely! Looks like a wonderful place to spend an afternoon!

    Reply
  5. Shannon @ River City Reading says

    April 25, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Oh my gosh, those walls of books! What a gorgeous store…I want to climb up those ladders so desperately.

    Reply
  6. Letizia says

    April 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I love the wall to wall books – heaven! And the sleeping cat is so cute.

    Reply
  7. Jen @ Book Scribbles says

    April 27, 2014 at 4:12 am

    Love this profile of a bookstore! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Ballad of a Small Player…I just checked it out from the library and am even more intrigued after reading your review.

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Small Player is really good but his previous novel, The Unforgiven, was one of my favorites from 2012. I’m pretty sure I gave it 5 stars which I don’t do often.

      So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  8. Tanya says

    April 28, 2014 at 1:47 am

    This bookstore looks amazing. I love all your pictures but the one with the cat pushed me over the edge. I’m booking a flight to Cleveland as we speak! Well, not really.

    Reply
  9. Rebecca @ Love at First Book says

    May 1, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Beautiful! I love when bookstores do have the chairs for you to sit in and relax in. B&N and other big stores totally got rid of most of their comfy seating in order for you to buy and leave. . . it’s so sad!

    Reply

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