"On a lazy Sunday afternoon or a rare weekday off, little else beats the feeling of settling down in a cozy bookstore with a new book, while so many others stand by waiting to be read," the Las Vegas Review-Journal noted in showcasing "4 great independent bookstores in the Las Vegas Valley" that "might have what you're looking for, and certainly all sorts of items you didn't know you wanted."
Among the indies featured was the Writer's Block, "which has become a staple among local book lovers.... The store's self-proclaimed 'artificial bird sanctuary' atmosphere features birds perched on shelves and an artificial bird adoption service. Young writers also can participate in creative-writing workshops at the store, and a variety of book clubs are open to all."