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Best bookstore around! I will continue to shop here.

Holly Henson

Amazing books! They are amazing people and I loved the feel of this place!

Shelby Ann Phelps

I went this book shop looking for some Robin Cook novels that I haven’t read yet, and this is the first place in the Joplin/Webb City area that had em! Plus, had a large Brenda Novak and James Patterson collection. Not to mention the plethora of classic books. Some as old as 1812. A very large Oscar Wilde section. they have books for children and teens, cookbooks, Whatever you’re looking for, he’s got it! Best bookshop EVER!

Erin Nations
Joplin, Missouri

This side of the road shop may not look like much from the outside, but as the saying goes: never judge a book by it’s cover. This shop is an absolute treasure trove! From antiques, to mass paper backs, to brand new books, this shop covers history, fiction, mystery, non-fiction, religion, faith, kids, cooking….etc. It is more than worth a stop. We were greatly blessed by not only the books inside, but also by the conversation we had with the owner. I am looking forward to returning and can only highly recommend you make a trip to Always Buying Books.

Sandra Ford

Such a great place to buy books!!

Joshua Carter
Carthage, MO

Great place to find whatever you love to read and Bob supplies the fun!

Cindy Ritter-Bettes
Joplin, Missouri

Great selection and great prices. I had a gift card and was able to buy more than I could carry and I still have some to spend later!

Lindsey Hobson
Joplin, MO

The selection of books is great. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love to browse the shelves, read a bit before I buy, and Always Buying Books is perfect for that.

S.V. Farnsworth
Granby, MO

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

Bob sells books and I buy books. It’s important and enjoyable for me to have my own personal reference library. Bob has one, if not the largest collection of used, hard to find, or out of print history books in the region. Stop buy and take a look, you could find something that you’ve been looking for…for a long time!

Stephen Weldon
Joplin, Missouri