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Hands down my favorite book store. Great history selection!

Jessica Nugent
Carthage, Missouri

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

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

Phyllis Malone
DD

Excellent store! This has a great Western section that I love coming back to again and again. Bob is always amazing to us!

Derin Deschain

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

Went in for the first time not knowimg what to expect…..spent 40 dollars on books in a matter of minutes. Love yhe selection

Erik Bone
Joplin, Missouri

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

Margarite Ruth Wilson Stever
Webb City, MO

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 Buying Books has a great selection for every reader!

Melissa Jones
Webb City, Missouri

Just found this bookstore today. it makes my soul very happy.

Meagan Billings