Stages Of Freedom

josue Antonio

So many options the owner, Ray, is incredibly kind and attentive full of knowledge and information more of an antique shop catered specifically for books cannot wait to come back

Edgar Adams

Walked by a few time when they were closed and was drawn by the unique collection of artifacts in the windows. Hours are limited; but I found it a treasure trove of books, exhibits and second hand items that I could have spent hours exploring. The Stage of Freedom newsletter is full of interesting information about major Black figures in the Arts and Culture as well as events which they sponsor or promote dealing with Black History and Rhode Island History more broadly. Fascinating place! Ray and Rob have created a tremendous resource for the whole Providence Community - and all sales support a worthy cause!

Ross Arnold

Weird experience, on the way out the store, one of the staff tries to hard sell me books. When I still don’t want to buy anything after what I thought was a polite conversation, he kinda harasses me - “You don’t want to save a kids life? Alright!” Ok… I didn’t see anything I liked in this tiny book store, so what, trying to guilt trip me into spending money??? You don’t know where else I might donate to, you literally know nothing about me. And I don’t even know what the heck he’s talking about. Kids lives? Just hostile, rude and made me feel extremely uncomfortable. So weird. I would recommend staying away from this place. Those who gave 4 and 5 star reviews must not have encountered this guy.

Kevin Ray

Store ?owner was rude and a weirdo. He was staring at my daughter’s skirt while I was trying to take a look at a book. I noticed and was trying to leave, he grabbed me by the arm and asked me to wait because he wanted to show me “something” I would be interested in, creep!