The best book, hobby & craft shops in Mentor

7 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

STAR POP vintage + modern

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This merchant offers vintage goods, such as toys, video games & collectible items, plus clothing.

15813 Waterloo Rd (Cleveland)

“This merchant offers vintage goods, such as toys, video games & collectible items, plus clothing.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Great Lakes Mall, 7900 Mentor Ave

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Comic Heaven

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store specializing in comic books, including Marvel and DC, as well as trade paperbacks.

4847 Robinhood Dr (Willoughby)

“Store specializing in comic books, including Marvel and DC, as well as trade paperbacks.”

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Hudson Booksellers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain carrying a variety of fiction & nonfiction books, magazines & assorted sundries.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Gate D6, 5300 Riverside Dr (Cleveland)

“Bookseller chain carrying a variety of fiction & nonfiction books, magazines & assorted sundries.”

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Guitar Riot

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar Riot is where Cleveland pickers chase the buzz, with Fender and Gibson Custom Shop stunners, trusty Martins and Reverend models,…

4517 Lorain Ave Ste A (Cleveland)

“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

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Depot Train & Hobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly, locally-owned store selling model trains, accessories and other hobby items.

4342 W 130th St (Cleveland)

“Friendly, locally-owned store selling model trains, accessories and other hobby items.”

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Upcycle Parts Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Upcycle Parts Shop is a nonprofit, nontraditional art supply store where Clevelanders donate and score secondhand creative materials, plus…

6419 St Clair Ave. (Cleveland)

“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

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