Every town should have a Backwater Books. With a carefully curated selection of books,(including those that encourage people to keep a very open mind), a wonderful live music scene, in-store literature-focused events that inspire, and the best owners and staff you could imagine, it just can't get better than this. Congratulations to Matt et al . for providing something that Old Ellicott City didn't realize it needed. It makes me feel especially proud to call this town my home.

- Pamela Voulalas Verified