The store smelled like a fine used book store should. First view of the store looked a bit disorganized, but on second view it was very organized, there are just a lot of books. I like the fact the books are shelved standing up rather than on their sides. This made looking at books so much easier. The couple that own the place are very helpful and they knew what they had in stock and when I came through the door they welcomed me to their store. Alexandria needs more small businesses like this bookstore. That's why I love this bookstore!