Lyrical Ballad Bookstore

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In business for 42 years now, Lyrical Ballad continues to offer a wide selection of used books catering to every taste.

Address: 7 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA

Phone: (518) 584-8779

Website

moc.rr.pacyn@dallabl

State: New York

Zip Code: 12866

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews

Very nostalgic feeling and incredibly awe inspiring for those of us who really enjoy literature and libraries. 
It is almost maze-like in structure, so the sense if exploration is greatly heightened. The smell is amazing: the perfect combination of old pages, wood, and some sweet unknown smell engulf the entire shop (and not in a suffocating way, either).
It is a pretty quiet shop, even when there are a fair amount of people in it. I feel that this hushed atmosphere adds to the charm. Quiet awe is sometimes more exciting than its loud sibling.
 The prices are very reasonable and there is a great variety in genre, editions, etc. You can find books for anyone of any taste in this one shop! 
I purchased on book as a gift but I would love to return and browse for myself and other in my life. I encourage any level of book enthusiast or lover of all things vintage to check it out.

4 stars instead of 5 for a quality that is both a pro and a con: how the shop is organized. It may be hard to find the exact locations of the genre's you're looking for, because it is indeed maze-like. This may lead to surprise finds (keeping the adventure alive), or it might lead to frustration if you come with specifics in mind. However, there seemed to be hubs of genres (historical corners, mystery sections etc.) and I'm sure the shopkeeper would gladly point you in the correct direction if need be. Due to the set-up, this shop is not for quick vists; it's for browsing and exploring, it's for taking your time. Enjoy!

 8 years ago (17-10-2017)

Very hard to find anything. Books stacked everywhere randomly. But very cozy! Lots of old books.

 7 years ago (08-02-2018)

Enough can't be said about this gem of a book store.  The proprietors are friendly and very approachable.   I asked if they had any Robert E. Howard first editions and WOW.  Not only did I come out with a few wonderful editions,  I came out with an education!  I learned a couple of things about REH I hadn't known.

 7 years ago (19-12-2017)

Former bank with a bank vault door that hides hidden treasures (books). This is the type of bookstore you walk into and peruse with admiration and curiosity. They have prints of old paintings, photos, magazines and many, many leather bound books. Yes, they smell of rich mahogany. 

 8 years ago (08-09-2017)

A little hidden gem in Saratoga. This delightful labyrinth of a used bookshop has everything you could want- a curated selection of antique and vintage books behind glass cases, other rooms of inexpensive books, beautiful antique prints, stacks of sheet music, more rooms of beautiful vintage books and if you keep going through rooms, you find the pièce de résistance- a room filled with antique leather bound books that have the most delightful smell. If you love books you will love this store. If you love yourself, plan for a lot of time here- it is a delightful place to explore. I usually spend about an hour perusing through everything.

 8 years ago (11-11-2017)

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