Writers' Block

Las Vegas


A marvelously eclectic and spirited independent bookstore with an excellent collection of good reads, board games and children's books. It also has stationery, a resident rabbit and an in-house 'print and craft lab.' Check the website for details on Codex workshops, where artists aged 5-18 can 'write, design and construct' their own multimedia creations.

There's an attached cafe serving light meals and great coffee.


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