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Books & Melodies

4.7 ★★★★★ 394 Google reviews · Used book store

CDs toobooks & movies

Laid-back shop with a large selection of used books as well as CDs, DVDs, and records.

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2600 James St
Syracuse, NY 13206

(315) 434-9268

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 12–5 PM
Sunday Closed

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 394 Google reviews — in their own words.

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“I spent so much time browsing the books and vinyl that I never got around to browsing their other stuff (DVDs, CDs, etc), and I was there 2+ hours.”

📚 books & movies 15 mentions

“They have an enormous amount of books, all incredibly well-organized, as well as an absolutely huge amount of vintage vinyl albums.”

What customers say

My first time there, definitely not my last. The place is huge, with many rooms of books, plus tons of music. I found some rare gems I would have never expected to find. The place is well organized, and the staff is very friendly and kind.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, 2020-03

A cool local shop that has far too many fun things to look at. With the rows upon rows of books, reasonably priced DVD's, and records it's easy to lose a couple of hours here without knowing it.

★★★★★ — Ryan, 2017-02

Really great selection of vinyl and non-fiction books. I like the library atmosphere. I wish I had more time because I could spend hours here.

★★★★★ — Brittany, 2022-06

This amazing place is tied for 1st place among all the vintage book/music stores I've ever visited ~ and I've visited a lot! They have an enormous amount of books, all incredibly well-organized, as well as an absolutely huge amount of vintage vinyl albums.

★★★★★ — M., 2025-08

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