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 audiobooks on CD.
We don't necessarily buy everything, but we want to see everything you have!
Needed NOW...
We buy just about anything, but here is a list of books we really need right now! If you have any of these you want us to buy, bring them in!
Leather-bound editions
Multi-volume sets
Regional history titles
Theological libraries
Stephen King
C.S. Lewis
Ernest Hemingway
John Steinbeck
What Our Customers Say...
I was totally surprised by the selection this bookstore offers. It’s a mix of used, new, and unique books you can’t find just anywhere. The people here were super friendly and helpful. Can’t believe I waited this long to visit but will...
Jake Knaup
huge selection and greatly priced blue a great section of children’s book, I can’t wait to take my kids so they can get the classics
Jessika Busby
I love this store! there are so many books to choose from. so awesome. Everyone I came in contact with has always been super friendly.
Jina Scott
Webb City, MO
Always Buying Books is a treasure trove of reading happiness. I love this store!
Margarite Ruth Wilson Stever
Webb City, MO
Fantastic store! My kids love going here. This is a warm, friendly environment and I’m glad we have this store to go to. Hats off to Bob!
Robert Fanoele
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
Love this place!!!! Lots of great choices and treasures to find!!!