The best book, hobby & craft shops in Kent

“Independently owned bookstore with new, used & rare titles, readings & spoken-word showcases.”

“Retail chain for new & used CDs & vinyl, plus movies, games & related collectibles.”

“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 Lorain newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Hudson Booksellers makes building your Parma reading list painless with fresh releases, staff picks, audiobooks, and preorders all in one spot. Start with their Fresh Ink section, then claim a porch or couch corner and let dinner be whatever you can eat with one hand.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 20, 2026

“The Reading Room CLE is a nonprofit bookstore that resells donated books to fund literary and literacy programs for our city, with events for writers and readers, recommendations that actually hit, and shelves mixing new, collectible, and pre-loved finds. Also coffee and feminist candles, because vibes matter...”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 24, 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, August 6, 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 Cleveland newsletter, August 17, 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, August 25, 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, August 11, 2026