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Quaint little book store. Owner was fun to talk to.

Ryan Hunter

I have been in here 3 times now. The first time was on a super busy day, so hard to say then how it was. This past week I went back twice. I was VERY please with the atmosphere, and the pleasant people I came into contact with who worked there, Bob being one of them. I was able to take my time and look through what they had, and the prices were amazing. I am definitely coming here first from now on for my favorite novels.

Cara Cantrell

Favorite bookstore! Literally has everything for everyone. The owners are fun to talk to and are such nice people. Sometimes I get a fist bump when I come in and I don’t get nearly enough of those these days.

Alyssa Mulloy

Bob sells books and I buy books. It’s important and enjoyable for me to have my own personal reference library. Bob has one, if not the largest collection of used, hard to find, or out of print history books in the region. Stop buy and take a look, you could find something that you’ve been looking for…for a long time!

Stephen Weldon
Joplin, Missouri

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

New customer review, posted within the last 2 monthsSteven Hendrix

Love the store and the people. Will go back again and again. also loved ladies night hope they do that again

Sara Clemmons

Fantastic store! My kids love going here. This is a warm, friendly environment and I’m glad we have this store to go to. Hats off to Bob!

Robert Fanoele

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

Cindy Fox
Carthage, MO

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

Such friendly and helpful people. I had a great time looking through their stacks. You must check it out of you are looking for a good read and want to support great local folks.

Tara Schneider
Joplin, Missouri