Testimonials

Our customers really like us! But don’t take our word for it. Here are some actual reviews posted by our customers on the web.

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I love Bob’s. He’s amazing. I could spend hours in there. Unfortunately today the princess was too tired!! But she got done pretty great books as well!! He always has bargains. You can’t go wrong!! Thank you for being so awesome!!!

Katy Ellen

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

Great store for an avid reader. Great prices and selection

Irene Smith

Google Review

This was our first visit. The store is perfectly arranged, cozy corners, chairs, and such a huge variety of books. We loved it!

Glenda Hudelson

Always Buying Books is the ONLY bookstore I go to. Best selection, best prices and best service.

Phyllis Malone

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

I love this place! Great prices! I’ll always come here before I EVER go to Books-A-Million!

Trula Fry

Google Review

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

Shelby Ann Phelps

Love the store and the people. Will go back again and again. also loved ladies night hope they do that again

Sara Clemmons

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

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.