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This is a VERY nice establishment. the prices are phenomenal and the books are in either New or gently used conditions. there is a wide selection in all genres including many famous and highly acclaimed authors. It is clean and tidy. The gentleman behind the counter is exceptionally kind. Offering my overheated toddler a cold water and applejuice. This is definitely a kid friendly space BUT as with any business you want to keep them with you to respect the space and people in it. It’s a wonderful place! Stop by here before going to Books a Million! you may find the same $27 book for $4 !

Amanda Story Mua

Tons of amazing books displayed by genre. Helpful, kind staff and great prices.

Heather Mccord-Brown

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

Cindy Ritter-Bettes
Joplin, Missouri
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This place is larger than it looks with a large selection to choose from and the best part is the owners seem like great people very helpful I will definitely recommend this shop to anyone and i will shop this store in the again future and make this my go too Book Store.

Heidi Hosman, Hosler

I was in town over the holiday and my dad took me to this gem of a bookstore. I scored a first edition of a Hunter S Thompson collection for next to nothing. Later that day I returned with an old friend and we both found a handful of collectible editions by Tom Robbins, Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, and Henry Miller. The only possible weak(ish) link was the lack of a philosophy section. I’ve visited bookstores from coast to coast and in Europe. This place holds its own with the best of them. I’ll be back.

Roger Hughlett

I love that place….and Bob is so cool!!😎

Cindy Fox
Carthage, MO

Great bookstore and much to choose from. Great owner. A must stop in Joplin

Mary Phillips
Saint Joseph, Missouri

It has that feeling of home when you walk in the door. Friendly, welcoming staff. Large selection of books, at great prices. What’s not to recommend?

Ronnie James Ogle
Joplin, MO

Always Buying Books is a treasure trove of reading happiness. I love this store!

Margarite Ruth Wilson Stever
Webb City, MO

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