Books Wanted!

Always Buying Books buys more books in a day than any other bookstore in the area sells in a month. There is no amount too small or too large for us to buy.

We buy textbooks, fiction, nonfiction, hardback, paperback, personal libraries and bookstores. We also buy DVDs and audiobooks on CD.

We don’t necessarily buy everything, but we want to see everything you have!

Now Buying Textbooks!!!

Bring in your used and unwanted textbooks, and we’ll take them off your hands for you! Help pay for this semester’s books by selling last semester’s books!

What Our Customers Say…

Wonderful used book store! Great selection of books! I especially liked their Children’s section. Lots of PB, MG and YA as well as nonfiction.

Megan Walvoord

Always Buying Books has a great selection for every reader!

Melissa Jones

Webb City, Missouri

Amazing books, prices, and people. By far my favorite used bookstore around!

Jessica Carrick

Diamond, MO

Such friendly and helpful people. I had a great time looking through their stacks. You must check it out of you are looking for a good read and want to support great local folks.

Tara Schneider

Joplin, Missouri

Very good. Great customer service. I will definitely be back.

Jesse Jones

Google Review

I have been in here 3 times now. The first time was on a super busy day, so hard to say then how it was. This past week I went back twice. I was VERY please with the atmosphere, and the pleasant people I came into contact with who worked there, Bob being one of them. I was able to take my time and look through what they had, and the prices were amazing. I am definitely coming here first from now on for my favorite novels.

Cara Cantrell

I finally made it to find this bookstore. I love it! I barely made a start in looking through the many many stacks so I def know I’ll be back often! You must check it out!

Bev Mabe

Hollister, MO

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Mr. Adam Pugh Pugh

15:44 09 Apr 19

New books are rotated into the stock regularly. Recent reorganization of the store looks great. If you like piles of books, searching for treasures, and people named Bob - this is the shop for you. Every time I am in Joplin I pick up a stack of delightfully used paperbacks.

Angie Hebner

23:02 20 Feb 19

Very nice place and reasonable prices.

Beth Canada

18:01 08 Jan 19

Fantastic. Won a book brought me in and I will return loads of books

Steve Schmidt

21:45 05 Dec 18

Best local used bookstore in the area. He's pretty free with giving you a deal and the books are fairly priced. I always go here before BAM or B&N.

HUE's Reviews

12:55 18 Nov 18

If you are a book lover, you have to check this place out. I can't stress this enough as this is the neatest bookstore I have ever been to. The prices are very reasonable and the guy I spoke with at the counter is knows his stuff! The other interesting thing here are, world GLOBES! On several of the bookcases you will find world globes. I remember seeing these all the time I was a child.

Tena Smith

06:10 03 Oct 18

This is the best book store I have ever been to. The owner was very helpful, while I was in one isle looking he was in other isles looking for me. Found books I have been looking for over 2 years for. Very affordable!!!!

Bonnie Shivley

20:03 11 Aug 18

I LOVE this store! Friendly, helpful, the largest and best selection ever, at the best prices. Everyone here feels like family.

James Bond

12:53 13 Jul 18

Everyone is always nice and a very wide selection of books. Bob is a wonderful man and I hope his business stays going forever. Has a huge selection of Christian books, and many for cheap/donation! I love this part the most. He sells the books cheap and is always friendly! I’ll be back soon!

Briana Shanks

18:18 21 Jun 18

I love visiting here! Nice people and atmosphere! I can find almost anything I've looked for there! I recommend going there anytime over going to major bookstores.

Ashley Martin

01:26 09 Jun 18

Great book store with reasonable prices, friendly staff and owners, and a fantastic donation program. I will be going back and plan on recommending them in the future.

Star Atchison

01:58 17 May 18

This is a wonderful book store with knowledgeable friendly staff. A wide selection of books, author signings and easy access.

Jennifer Spence

23:06 24 Mar 18

Bob always has the best treasures! The vast selection and economical prices make this the best used book store around!

Tyler Tracy

16:25 21 Dec 17

Really cool place to look for books. Its out of the way and local. The staff is awesome and they have some really good books you wouldn't normally find elsewhere. There is something about buying a book from a book store that is so much more satisfying than shopping online.