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The owners were super nice! They also had a wonderful book selection can’t wait to go back!

New customer review, posted within the last 2 monthsAshley Sharp

So many old books you can’t find anywhere else. !!

Shawna Billiter
Paden City, West Virginia

I feel at home here; Awesome place to obtain practically any book you could want! The books out side in the front are way discounted and easy on the pocketbook! Love this place!

Eileen Hines

Love the store and staff. Bob is awesome. Thank you for giving the area a great bookstore

Lisa Martin
Webb City, Missouri

I have traveled to many book stores in many states and of all varieties of types and no matter what none of them can compare to Always Buying Books. The selection they have exceeds even the larger stores options. Between the new and used options the prices are always competitive. They give you an amazing offer on any books they are able to accept and are always absolutely amazing to work with. I absolutely love the #booktok room and Ameila is extremely knowledgeable on everything in there. The option to be apart of the discord group and get first look and dibs on new books in the store or to request a book to be ordered just for you is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen a store offer. When looking at my book case I can honestly say 90% of it is from ABB. And thats saying something when I have over 600 books. Bob has probably the best crew and all are irreplaceable. But make sure to talk to Alyse shes the real boss 🤣

Madelyn Hoffman

Always friendly, great selection. I look forward to every visit.

Neil Shelley

What a lovely spot that we found. We spent a good time looking through all the books. The owner was there and very kind, as he was able to point us to books. We found stuff for us and our kids. If you live close, you are lucky. If you are traveling close, it’s a fun stop! Keep reading.

Lee Orrison

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

Jessica Carrick
Diamond, MO

Great store….great people…always friendly and knowledgeable……lots of good books. Must see, when in Joplin.

Bill Stringer
Joplin, Missouri

Words cannot express how much this local business has touched my life and so many others. I will be forever grateful and can only hope to pay it forward. I hope God continues to bless you and keep your doors revolving with loyal customers who have passion to read and help others. Thank you!!

MaryEllen Coffman
Springfield, MO