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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

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

Cindy Fox
Carthage, MO

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
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

Great selection, well organized, friendly and clean. Always something to find when we stop in.

Cathy Bays
Joplin, MO

I’ve been here a couple of times and I absolutely love this place! I would go every Saturday if I could!

Rikki McCurdy
Spavinaw, Oklahoma

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

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

So many old books you can’t find anywhere else. !!

Shawna Billiter
Paden City, West Virginia

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

Mary Phillips
Saint Joseph, Missouri