Like it or not, Buffalonians have begun to adjust to living in an era in which big-chain bookstores are now empty spaces that have been turned into seasonal Halloween shops or have been left to collect dust. If we can’t even manage to find a Border’s or Barnes & Noble, how are we ever supposed to stumble upon our next story to curl up with? Luckily for us, Buffalo’s oldest and largest independent bookstore is filled to the brim with great reads! Check it out:

Right on Elmwood Avenue, Talking Leaves Books has been around since 1975.

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This darling independent bookstore just so happens to be the oldest and has out-lived other bookshops around the Queen City that have withered away in modern times.

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Walk into Talking Leaves and you’ll find yourself in a sea of thousands of books.

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Since it opened decades ago, Talking Leaves has become known throughout the city as one of the best bookstores, with an incredible variety of genres and titles.

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Whether you’re shopping for yourself or are in need of a gift…

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…Talking Leaves has books that will appeal to all sorts of readers in Buffalo!

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And in classic bookstore fashion, you may spot a shop cat meandering through the aisles of Talking Leaves.

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If you’re ready to fill your empty bookcase with amazing finds, you can head over to the sale wall.

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Here, you’ll find a ton of shelves stocked with books that are on sale for so cheap that you’ll want to take them all home with you.

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If you’re ready to spend the day perusing through rows and rows of incredible books, stroll on over to Talking Leaves Books on Elmwood Avenue.

Talking Leaves Books/Facebook Talking Leaves Books is located at 951 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 and is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

To find out more about this incredible shop, head over to the Talking Leaves Books Facebook page.

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Talking Leaves Books is located at 951 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 and is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

To find out more about this incredible shop, head over to the Talking Leaves Books Facebook page.

Do you have a favorite bookstore to visit in Buffalo? Be sure to share your favorites in the comments with us!

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