Upcoming Events
Kip Lacey Book Signing
Join us October 3rd for a book signing with Kip Lacey, author of the book “Closure”.
Available Authors
- Pearl S. Buck
- Max Brand
- Katie MacAlister
- Lisa Gardner
- Melody Carlson
- Gilbert Morris
- Louisa May Alcott
- Nelson Demille
…and MANY MORE!
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Business Hours
Morning
Afternoon
Mon
9:00 – 6:00
Tue
9:00 – 6:00
Wed
9:00 – 6:00
Thu
9:00 – 6:00
Fri
9:00 – 6:00
Sat
9:00 – 5:00
Sun
Closed
Contact Info
(417) 781-1720
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5357 N Main St.
Joplin, MO 64801
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Google Rating
4.5 
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.
