The Story of Third Place

Sociologist Ray Oldenburg's book The Great Good Place suggests that to lead a rewarding life, each of us needs three places. First is the home. Second is the workplace or school. Beyond lies the place where people from all walks of life and social levels interact, experiencing and celebrating their commonality as well as their diversity. It is a third place.

Welcome to Ravenna Third Place - the deliberate and intentional creation of a community of booklovers.

A fun and comfortable place to browse, linger, lounge, relax, read, laugh, play, talk, listen and just watch the world go by. We invite you to make Ravenna Third Place your third place.

Click here to download a Word doc of the Ravenna Third Place press kit.

• 40,000 used books
• Special orders welcomed
• Handpicked new books
• Book club services
• Gift Certificates
• Free gift wrapping
• Convenient shipping
• Special buying services for schools, libraries and businesses
• 20% educator's discount
• Unique gifts and cards

We Buy Used Books
Sell back your used book for cash or 50% more in store credit.

Book buyers are available to look at books every day from 10am to 6pm. No appointment is necessary. Please call in advance if bringing in very large quantities. We will sometimes make "house calls" to view large collections.

Click here to read more about our book buying guidelines.

If you have any book related question, visit our new Q&A forum where questions and answers are shared by book store staff, store patrons and book lovers alike. Share a review about your latest book or ask questions about the store. The Third Place Books Q&A is a resource for all.