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SS

Excellent selection of children’s book. Suggestion- put children’s books in order of authors , series ,or reading levels. A little hard to find books for kids. But still best used books store in the area. Prices are excellent too.

Sandra Smith

Wonderful used book store! Great selection of books! I especially liked their Children’s section. Lots of PB, MG and YA as well as nonfiction.

Megan Walvoord

I finally made it to find this bookstore. I love it! I barely made a start in looking through the many many stacks so I def know I’ll be back often! You must check it out!

Bev Mabe
Hollister, MO

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

Bill Stringer
Joplin, Missouri

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

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

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 love reading. I have a nook, but it’s the same price to purchase books there as it is in person. So Friday I took my sick wee one to check out some books for Momma. We found 3, I finished 600+ pages being sick & taking care of my sweet girl in 2 days! I couldn’t put it down. It felt very good to have a book back in my hands! The service was lovely & friendly & it’s so nice to have a place we don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to enjoy! We will definitely be repeat customers!

Kelly Renee Radel

As an avid reader, I love Always Buying Books for finding a great read. As a local author, I enjoy book signing events in the store and having my paperbacks on the local author shelf. The staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. I’ve asked about books that a librarian would have trouble finding and they know where it is and take you straight to it. Amazing service!

S.V. Farnsworth

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

Phyllis Malone