It's nearly impossible to go for an entire day without reading something (you're doing it right now), but for bookworms, it's a way of life. It is so easy to get lost in a story, to associate oneself with characters, and to imagine that the real world is a much more magical place when you're immersed in a good book. We're the people that romanticize the smell and feel of books, who dream of a library like the one Belle is gifted in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. If you think books are a little slice of heaven, just wait until you get lost in the literary paradise of this incredible bookstore.
Welcome to Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry!
This petite entryway at 1820 Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights hides a dream come true.
Once you step over the threshold, you'll be immersed in a literary world that spans three stories.
New and used books and magazines line the shelves of this fantastic independent bookstore, offering enough adventure to fill an entire lifetime.
This charming site is a bookstore like no other.
Their selection of literature is out of this world, particularly the science fiction section that's awaiting eager readers on the balcony.
This bookstore hosts special events including readings, author appearances, and writing workshops.
This is the place to go if you're looking to hone your skills as an author and get to know who's who in the literary world. Pictured above is Laura Wimbels, author and photographer of Faces of Cleveland, making an appearance at this cheerful community bookstore.
Each visit is filled with wondrous surprises and discoveries.
This bookstore has a long history in the area, so don't be afraid to let your inner nerd out during your visit.
The bookstore started out in 1978, though it wasn't always in the Coventry area.
Owner Jim McSherry bought a used bookstore in Chagrin Falls and moved it to Kent in 1978. It remained there for a only a year before it moved back to Chagrin Falls. As it grew, they opened a second location on Coventry. Over the years, this wonderland has called three spaces on Coventry its home. This three story location, however, has been the coziest.
It's plain to see why locals love this bookstore.
Wonders like you've never seen line their shelves. You'll find yourself returning over and over again to this fantastic community icon.
Oh, and after you quench your literary appetite, be sure to swing by Tommy's next door for a milkshake and some comfort food!
Their vast menu specializes in healthful and vegetarian diets, so you'll find something here that will delight your taste buds and fit into your diet.
I hope you're ready for adventure, because after just one trip to Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry, you can be immersed in a whole new world.
Cleveland is home to many wonders, but few places can delight bibliophiles quite like Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry. Have you ever visited this fantastic community bookstore? If not, this destination should top your Greater Cleveland bucket list.
Are you a fan of discovering local hidden gems? You have to see this hidden castle near Cleveland.
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