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Very nice store, friendly employees, so much fun!

Rikki Harris

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

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

Mary Phillips
Saint Joseph, 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
PB

Because of your example our church is now helping with school lunches too! Thank you for sharing and helping others!

New customer review, posted within the last 2 monthsPamela Black

Such an awesome store. You won’t be sorry you stopped in.

Melba Ellis
Pittsburg, Kansas

Huge classics section, huge Stephen King section, modern stuff and everything in between. All you could want out of a little bookstore.

Steven Hendrix

Great customer service.

Melody Dickey

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

This is a gem!! I got 17 books for $44 and half of them were hardback. The owner is so nice and welcoming! Whenever I’m in joplin, stopping here is a must!!

Cathy Elizabeth