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Aeon Bookstore

Book store · New York, NY · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%89+56.5Reliability 28%88+24.8Replies to reviews 8%36+3Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 17 book illustratorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 63%
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.85★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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Aeon Bookstore at a glance

Customers frequently praise the store's curated selection of niche books, including occult, modernist, and art titles, alongside its distinctive ambiance featuring vinyl music and specific scents. Shoppers highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as fair pricing for rare and used volumes, with one reviewer noting prompt and careful shipping for online orders. A recurring criticism involves an instance where a customer perceived the staff's response to a question about discounted items as pretentious and sarcastic.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 129 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 129 Google reviews (61 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Book Illustrator serving New York, New York.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other book illustrators

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability88Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews36Satisfaction: 89 (median 81)Reliability: 88 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 36 (median 30)
Aeon BookstoreBook Illustrators median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Aeon Bookstore: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Aeon Bookstore: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
88
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Aeon Bookstore: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Aeon Bookstore: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 30.D
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Star ratings

129 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12194%
  • 4 stars43%
  • 3 stars32%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 61 written reviews

  • Praise2396%
  • Complaints14%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1667%
  • Price & value417%
  • Speed & response28%
  • Quality & results14%
  • Communication14%

What customers talk about

We read 61 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They played music on vinyl in the store, really nice spot”
  • “…ike mine, you're guaranteed to find at least one incredible and very affordable book every time you walk in here, with plenty more perhaps less afford…”
  • “Aeon's owner shipped them immediately upon receiving the order in many layers of bubble-wrap protection.”
  • “A thoroughly human space that nurtures a sense of community - Most definitely a store that is a place for everyone and one you hope will stick around…”
  • “They were knowledgable, kind, explained to me what I needed to know, and even gave me pointers for my search.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Justine3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Really cool and curated spot! They played music on vinyl in the store, really nice spot

edwinLocal Guide · 78 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Small but impeccably-curated selection of Modernist, post-modern, occult, and art books, as well as records. Lots of first editions, very cool vibe. Clerk was very friendly. Definitely a spot for bibliophiles and book collectors into the weirder stuff.

JuneLocal Guide · 193 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

the best selection of any bookstore I have seen here. Super niche and aligned with my taste in surrealism,occult and the reason I didn’t get anything is cuz I already had most of these books! Impeccable vibe too with the Palo santo smell and the music playing

EricLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

One of my favorite go-tos in NYC. Skip the Strand and head here for an amazingly curated selection and soundtrack. Bookseller’s bookstore.

SteveLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Could spend hours and days in this bookstore. So much to discover & be surprised by here.

Brecht5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

A couple minutes in this store is enough to realize that it is an extraordinary collection of books — whoever is putting it together has an eye solely for interesting and uncommon volumes. Give them your money with gratitude.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 129 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Justine Dela Cruz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Justine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Really cool and curated spot! They played music on vinyl in the store, really nice spot

edwin turnerLocal Guide · 78 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews edwin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Small but impeccably-curated selection of Modernist, post-modern, occult, and art books, as well as records. Lots of first editions, very cool vibe. Clerk was very friendly. Definitely a spot for bibliophiles and book collectors into the weirder stuff.

SharonaKLocal Guide · 283 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews SharonaK has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing

June ShaukatLocal Guide · 193 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews June has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

the best selection of any bookstore I have seen here. Super niche and aligned with my taste in surrealism,occult and the reason I didn’t get anything is cuz I already had most of these books! Impeccable vibe too with the Palo santo smell and the music playing

Christian Flores9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Eric ZassenhausLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

One of my favorite go-tos in NYC. Skip the Strand and head here for an amazingly curated selection and soundtrack. Bookseller’s bookstore.

Steve HuangLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Could spend hours and days in this bookstore. So much to discover & be surprised by here.

Eyren Powell7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eyren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love this bookstore. Wonderfully eclectic.

RoseLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gem of a Occult, metaphysical bookshop!

Brecht Gander5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brecht has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A couple minutes in this store is enough to realize that it is an extraordinary collection of books — whoever is putting it together has an eye solely for interesting and uncommon volumes. Give them your money with gratitude.

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