The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ashtabula

From long boxes to display shelves, Robot Zero Comics keeps Ashtabula readers happily overstocked with Marvel and DC favorites, indie gems, Funko POPs, McFarlane figures, anime statues, and Topps cards. Keep an eye out for their own Gods of Brutality #1 Robot Zero exclusive variant, limited to 250 copies.

From the Ashtabula newsletter, October 24, 2026

Lake Erie Book Company is the kind of cozy downtown spot where you can wander smartly curated new and used shelves, then snag an espresso, Italian soda, or ice cream at the original soda fountain counter. They also host author events that feel neighborly, not snooty.

From the Geneva newsletter, October 2, 2026

Loganberry Books is the rare kind of indie shop where you can wander from crisp new releases to dog-eared oddities and true collectibles, sift through well over 100,000 volumes, then stick around for smart author readings and spoken-word nights that make you remember why bookstores matter.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 14, 2026

If your inner kid still wants the good stuff, Star Pop Vintage is packed with old-school toys, retro video games, pop-culture collectibles, and wearable finds that actually fit your life now. Trade a scroll session for treasure hunting, then brag about the score you dug up.

From the Salem newsletter, October 15, 2026

Guitar Riot is where Cleveland pickers chase the buzz, with Fender and Gibson Custom Shop stunners, trusty Martins and Reverend models, plus pedals and amps from Magnatone, Vox, and more. Browse used finds, get repairs handled, and let the riffs work themselves out.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 21, 2026

Dreaming Out Loud Studios turns sturdy materials into handmade pieces with precision, from custom boxes to wooden jewelry and bold art. When your home or gift list needs something with personality, this Cleveland craft spot is a quick, satisfying pickup for Parma folks this week... because beige shelves deserve better.

From the Parma newsletter, October 9, 2026

Depot Train & Hobby is the place for model trains in N, HO, Lionel, and G scales, plus plastic model kits, paints, tools, rockets, and even dollhouse minis. Wander the aisles, chat projects, leave with parts that make your next build actually happen.

From the Parma newsletter, October 16, 2026

Upcycle Parts Shop is a nonprofit, nontraditional art supply store where Clevelanders donate and score secondhand creative materials, plus jump into workshops that turn neighbors into collaborators. Restock your stash this week and feel smugly sustainable because they’ve diverted over 52 tons from landfills since 2014.

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 23, 2026