Best Book Store Saint Louis Near Me

Saint Louis University Bookstore Left Bank Books The Book House Subterranean Books St Louis Chapter AIA Bookstore Dunaway Books

1. Saint Louis University Bookstore - St. Louis

Not verified

Verify

Not verified
This business has not been claimed. Owners who claim their businesses can update their profile details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Request your free profile now
· 17 reviews

20 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

Address Website WhatsApp
Saint Louis University Bookstore: what do users think?
Robin Blount: Great resource for SLU supplies! If you like goodies..... Stop in here for a treat. Parking is a little concerning if you aren't familiar with the area. After a quick call to the store, I was able to locate a space.
Patrick Jones: Nice place!
Jessica Swagulski: Awesome customer service very informative of all the items that they carry. And always greet you with a smile
Finn Coughlin: They rip off students with misleading business practices! Very vague description of books you are ordering. Don't buy from here they rip you off. I thought I was paying for a book, but I got only an overpriced access code. I could have rented it from manufacturer for significantly less. SLU should be ashamed of how they conduct this business.
Haley Carlson: I am super frustrated because they are closed on Saturday and Sunday, yet they haven’t updated their google hours. AND when I called to make sure they are open, the message says to check the website for their hours. THE WEBSITE ALSO SAYS THEY ARE OPEN FROM 9-3 ON SATURDAY. It is really not that hard to update hours for the phone or website, and not waste people’s time driving there and parking. Whoever is in charge of managing this should really be replaced. The website is terrible as well which is why I wanted to go to the store in person.
zachary patterson: I have dealt with this bookstore for 2 years now (not by choice). If it’s an option for you, go somewhere else (such as Amazon). I have found new books on there as much as 100 dollars cheaper than the bookstores used for purchase. They are a straight rip off. I once purchased a dictionary for German, it’s missing an entire section. Should have seen the replacement they tried to give me. Today I spent 750 dollars on 5 books and a homework program. 3 of the books were used. They are all in very rough shape including damaged spines. (Normally I check, but they were packed and I was in a hurry) I wish I could say this is an isolated incident with them, but it’s not. My suggestions to the bookstore:1) quit price gauging, it’s both obvious and ridiculous2) work on your efficiency3) do not accept damaged books for resale or base price of the book for resale on its condition
Kristi Collins: I highly recommend this place to any book lovers.
Dennis Hood: Pretty much like any college book store. The vast area of spiritwear is very cramped so you will bump in to other customers. Two floors at least spreads the merchandise out, so actual book buyers can find what they are looking for in relative peace. The students working here were not particularly personable, desiring to talk to each other durimg the sales transaction and dismissing us when the sale was through. The store is easy to locate.
Crimson: Pretends to get lowest price for students, but straight up scams them. Automatically sets things to rent for a single semester even though many classes might use textbooks for the full year, almost doubling the price of the textbook. Will also buy new books for everyone, and then say that they tried to get them used.
Julia Cormier: Good service. Good SLU gear.
Fred Francis: I've ordered books from them a few times in recent years (only when they have a sale), and shipment has always been *very* prompt & the books have been packed very well.
Jazmin Welch: Sometimes they rude and like to rush a lot. But otherwise the selection and price is decent.
Elle G: The clearance sales rock my world!
Corey Walters: While a student here, the staff could be a little short and rude, especially during the rush at the beginning of each semester. I was given a used book when I paid new, and am not a fan of them automatically upgrading to new if used is out of stock. I sometimes used the book store for sheer convenience, especially when I needed book ASAP. Otherwise, I recommend going elsewhere for much cheaper books - and you can still sell them back to them if you want.
Ryan Town: Great place to pick up SLU gear

2. Left Bank Books - Central West End

Verified

Verified

· 718 reviews

399 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Address Website WhatsApp
Left Bank Books: what do users think?
Bonita Newby: It's cool.
Peter Reed: Great selection the staff picks are thoughtful and nice events
Benjamin Reha: We came to this bookstore while visiting. It’s a cool space and the two ladies behind the counter were very helpful and friendly. We got two good books and they recommended some cool stickers. If you have time and are I’m this area of town, definitely make it a point to check this spot out.
Daphne Katranides: Fabulous bookstore, helpful staff, and bargains in the basement. Hard to walk out with more than you came for.
Alexandra Martin: Very lovely library! A lots of books, I'm sure that you will find what you want read 📚 :)
Sara Davis: Left Bank Books is a very classic book store. Nooks and crannies hold lots of popular titles and a basement space has used and new books on the shelves. There is a small but varied gift selection. Everyone who works there are extremely helpful, knowledgeable book sellers. It’s the place to go for a good browse.
Michaela Kuba: Employees are always super kind and helpful
Tammy Lambert: We've been wanting to come to this bookstore for several years. Helpful staff - made several recommendations for local authors. Book selection is extensive for such a small space.
Tationa Trice: I love it. Nothing like going to a book store and being surrounded by books. They have great selections and it nice when I can go in and choose a book I would probably never read and give it a try.
Jed and Ann Brown: A more appropriate name for this bookstore would be "adorable agitprop." Or "communism with a cute cat."
Teresa Wise: Great independent book store in St. Louis. They have a knowledgeable staff and fabulous selection. Special orders are no problem. Great author special events too. I have been coming here for years and love their dedication to literacy.
Johnathon Rose-Lyon: If I'm ever looking for a specific book, this is invariably my first and only stop. If they don't have it, I order it from here. If I see a book I like at a big book chain, I take a picture of it, then come here to buy it. Because some of the coolest, most thoughtful people I've ever met in retail work here, and, without them, the CWE would be a fraction as great. They're the heart of the neighborhood. Do anything and everything you can to keep that heart beating ❤️
Tyler Anderson: Friendly staff and a great selection. Most of the lesser-star reviews are from those upset about their mask policy and the fact that they offer a large selection of LGBTQ+ material -- I appreciate that safety and inclusivity are at the heart of Left Bank.
Lauren Stiffler: One of my favorite bookstores. They have a great selection and very friendly staff. It’s a very welcoming space. I’ve found a ton of great deals on their used books in the basement as well!
Marie M: I visited the shop when I was in St. Louis on a work trip recently, and I love it. They had recently published hardcover used books at great prices. There’s also a great selection of new books in a variety of genres. While in the store, I think I spent about 5 minutes mentally trying to rearrange my suitcase so that I could bring more books home with me. I definitely recommend Left Bank Books and would love to visit again any time I’m in St. Louis.
Erin Hazelip: I love this bookstore! So many different genres of books to choose from!
francine harris: I really miss Left Bank books now that I don’t live in the Lou anymore. But even from afar they are a great part of the literary community I depend on. I also appreciate them maintaining their mask policy, making it a little safer for everyone.
Susan Talve: A true gem in St Louis and beyond
Teri Brickey: The best of independent bookstores! I often go in to browse the staff picks and find something new. Any book I want is either there or easily ordered. The staff are the true gem though - kind, helpful, and knowledgeable - they’re the best!
Amy Struckhoff: Legendary store! The employees never fail to impress with their endless knowledge. I’ve loved this place since I was a child.
Sandy Brown: An intellectually vacuous, living parable of the axiom, "Go woke, go broke." So many books, so little substance, so much agitprop.

3. The Book House - Maplewood

Not verified

Verify

Not verified
This business has not been claimed. Owners who claim their businesses can update their profile details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Request your free profile now
· 152 reviews

7352 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

Address Website WhatsApp
The Book House: what do users think?
Linda Schwieger: Stopped in today for the first time... SO MANY BOOKS!! Could spend hours there! My granddaughter got books, loved on the cats & climbed the bookcase ladder.. Highly recommend!
Jim Peterson: This place is very nice! I've been here many many times and I love losing myself in there. Definitely worth visiting for sure.
Magic Michael Myers: I don't understand how this place is surviving. Y'all have used books priced as new. Every single book I looked at was cover price. Why on earth someone would shop here and not go online or Walmart even is beyond me. This is exactly why mom & pop stores fail. You can't over charge to simply stay in business. You're ripping people off just bc it's more convenient than waiting on a book in the mail.
Lori A: Great independent bookstore! You can find some amazing old books & everything new as well. Worth a stop!
P M: Great place! Very cozy, wonderful selection :)
William Krings: They have everything. Prices are good. The cats are nice.
Nichole Sullivan: This is possibly one of the best book stores I've ever been to, and that's saying something because I've been to a lot. What strikes me most about this store is how much it has, but how easy it is to find stuff. The vibe is fun, the layout is fun, the selection is amazing. The sci-fic section is huge. A must visit.PS there is a bonus store cat!
Spencer Hanning: Always a treat
Kelsey Schultz: The Book House is possibly the greatest bookstore I've been to in St. Louis. With the space that they have, they've crammed the most books per square foot I've ever seen. The shelves are full, so make countless stacks on the floor! Why not? Though I did trip a few times when browsing. Despite the over-full space, staff has maintained a very orderly setup.The Book House offers new and used books of every genre as well as collector's editions and very old volumes. There's comfortable seating throughout, rolling ladders that customers can use, and a bright children's section.On the wall leading downstairs are several author autographs after they presented or signed books for an event. I'm eager to go back and continue exploring.
BreakingRigsby Stl: Loved this place. It looks the way a book store should look. Like if the library of congress fit inside a one bedroom apartment. Wall to wall books. So many authors and subjects that i felt i was among old friends. Great place
Jessey DeVaney: Support local small businesses! I don't often purchase books these days but this place always has what I need and if they don't they are willing to get them for me!
Emily: Great selection of books! I could spend hours browsing the titles. Very reasonable prices for the St. Louis area
David L. Gill: Book buyer's dream! Great selection and friendly staff.
Simon: I bought a 1st edition cookbook advertised on their website. Took them a week to ship, and then they sent me a 2nd edition. Their only response was to return it at my cost.That ain't the cowboy way.
Matthew Weld: Cool vibe, and they certainly have a lot of books! The new titles are mixed in with the used books. I didn't find any good deals, and they didn't have the breadth of offerings in the Fantasy/SciFi section I was expecting with so many books due, I think, so repeats of many titles. I'm always on the lookout for independent bookstores, and will definitely be back to support them.
Tim Sisemore: Great new and used bookshop. Nice vibe
Danielle Zavradinos: If they don’t have it they’ll get it. Helpful staff, so many books!!
Amanda C.: Books and CATs! Doesn't get any better than that. Terrific selection of books as well.
albert ponciroli: Great independent book store. You want it, they most likely have it. New or used. Support the small guys so we have them in the future.
Grace Lawrence: I love a used book store and want to love this place. I've found it to be somewhat overpriced for used books, but love the atmosphere. However, I've learned they don't pay or give store credit for donated books. Yet they often charge near or full price. It doesn't feel ethical to take books for free and charge so much.
Shari Whay, St. Louis Realtor: I have always wanted to stop in here. Well today I was in Maplewood and I had time to stop in. Wow! There are soooo many books! I found it to be pretty well organized and was able to find the categories I was looking for. I have always loved independent bookstores and this one has new books, collectibles and tons of used books. The cookbook section was my favorite!

4. Subterranean Books - University City

Not verified

Verify

Not verified
This business has not been claimed. Owners who claim their businesses can update their profile details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Request your free profile now
· 330 reviews

6271 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

Address Website WhatsApp
Subterranean Books: what do users think?
Esteban Azevedo: Wonderful local bookstore in Clayton, MO. The staff were friendly. Wide selection of books. And had a Photo Booth to take pictures of your books (we’ll come back to do that later).
Ryan Leigh Runyon: We had a bit of time after we got to town before we were able to check in at our Airbnb, and happened to stroll past Subterranean Books (while hauling our luggage and dodging rain showers). Along with a wide selection of books, there was a fantastic selection of bookish tees, tote bags, stickers, etc. The staff was lovely - even let us leave our roller bags at the front counter while we browsed, which was greatly appreciated.
Dustin Newman: Great bookstore, have been a patron since they opened and still would be if I hadn't of moved out of state.
J O (Nafran): I'll just say one thing: the staff are great readers, what else you need?
beast mode team: Lots of books. Enjoyed looking. Lots of local interest
Amanda C.: Great selection and a cozy bookstore.
Sherry Nelson Thomas: Our favorite bookstore in STL! Great selection, helpful staff, and amazing organization of the books with suggestions. They even have a pup!
Harper Webb: Such a cool places, there workers are so nice and there are so many different books I love it
Angielaree: They don’t buy used books.. another customer said they did but a worker on the phone told me they don’t so a little confused here
Prudence Bickhaus: Great selection of books with a friendly, knowledgeable staff!
Sally Boone: My all-time favorite book store! The energy and environment is upbeat, eclectic and amazing. The staff is super helpful and has helped me pick out books for loved ones based on generic descriptions of their personalities and has been spot-on every time.
Ruby Ficklen: Lovely local bookstore who either stocks or can order any book you need! Leave your drink at the door and sanitize your hands so you can get to browsing! Their new bigger location is accessible with a stroller, wide aisles, no steps. I usually browse the kids section and there’s a big variety of classics and newer titles. I am able to find books with characters of color (Ruth Forman, The Pinkneys, Anti-Racist Baby, Have I Told You Black Lives Matter?) which is important to me. I usually end up with a pile of 4-5 excellent titles that I narrow down to 1-2 to take home :)When I am ordering books online, I try to find them on subterranean’s website in order to support a local business. They can get pretty much anything. Shipping is slightly slower than Prime but it’s worth the wait to feel better about my purchase.
Steve S.: Fantastic book selection, i happened to find an incredibly niche architecture reference book that 2 major bookstores don't even stock. The employees are super helpful and definitely know the store, if you can't find something then they will
Shari Whay, St. Louis Realtor: Love this neighborhood bookstore in The Loop. Staff is always very helpful and their new space makes shopping easier. Ran into today to grab a book before heading to the airport. Asked the staff for recommendations and ended up buying 3 books I couldn’t decide between. The service and good feels of being IN a bookstore is 100% better than clicking buy now on Amazon.
Jeff: Super helpful staff, lots of good recommendations throughout the store.
J: Nice book selection, although they didn’t have everything I was looking for. Friendly staff, will be back.
Kenneth Hau: Great selection and recommendations
Monique Jones: Great bookstore! The staff was nice and even though I wondered around just looking at books, I was easily able to find the book I came for. Support local bookstores.
Stephen Blake: Cute little bookstore with a wide collection, including local artists. Knowledgeable staff and the ability to order and ship nationwide if needed.
April Mack: They had a really good selection of young adult books and great books for adults.
Salena Roach: Loved the store and atmosphere

5. St Louis Chapter AIA Bookstore - St. Louis

Not verified

Verify

Not verified
This business has not been claimed. Owners who claim their businesses can update their profile details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Request your free profile now
· 5 reviews

911 Washington Ave # 100, St. Louis, MO 63101

Address Website WhatsApp

6. Dunaway Books - Tower Grove South

Not verified

Verify

Not verified
This business has not been claimed. Owners who claim their businesses can update their profile details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Request your free profile now
· 222 reviews

3111 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118

Address Website WhatsApp
Dunaway Books: what do users think?
Jacob Lang: This book store is for a very specific audience. 95% of the books are non-fiction. Which is fine, but is not what is advertised or what I want. Has a very very small selection of sci-if/horror/fantasy books.
Boo Boo: Great book store clean place
p0nyki11er: Crooks
Benjamin Davenport: Excellent book store with a constantly changing (and interesting) variety. Recommend checking it out.
Elizabeth Loudon: What an incredible place! Just went for an event yesterday. It smells like books. Their selection is great. There's a piano and sometimes talented people play it. Their music event yesterday was really nice, and then the poetry readings were excellent too. I can't wait to come back.
Zubin Chandran: Wow. This isn't some curated corporate bookstore carrying the novels-of-the-week from Nora Roberts and James Patterson. It's a completely off-the-hinges used bookstore meant for the serious aficionado, and the quantity of books reminded me of Powell's in Portland.You'll find some of everything. Book of Ogden Nash poetry near the front entrance. Book of convolution integrals downstairs. Stacks of sheet music. First editions. An absolute ton of material on religion and especially Judaism.If you want to spend 3 hours browsing, this is the place to go. This is now my favorite bookstore in St. Louis, and I plan on going back this week for a proper browsing session.
wrecklizz xxx: Its a nice little hole in the wall gem. I searched for one book exactly where they said for like 10 minutes and couldnt find it and the kind employee didnt make me feel dumb when he easily found it 🤣 they have lovely handmade models on the racks and little box models with origami figures(including a cute pterodactyl) i took pictures but my phone is too full to find them so go check them out for yourself. Its a nice cozy atmosphere (and was nice to check out books while the rain stopped)
Mariah Davis: The bookstore I had always dreamed of finding.
Jeff Tynes: I have sold numerous antiquarian books and ephemera to Dunaway Books on S. Grand and I have been very pleased with the way my items have been appraised and purchased. The owners, Kevin and Claudia are always pleasant and professional. I think Pat Dunaway would be proud to have his name still on the building.
Turdfacey: Do not go to this place to sell books if you want anything for them. Tried this place twice thinking maybe the first time was just an off experience. Called before going in both times and the guy I spoke to assured me they do not screw people over when buying. They should have just told me on the phone to bend over. They’ll find any reason to tell you your copies are worth far less than what the going rate is on internet sites. They go into the corner and talk before offering you the change they have in their pocket and make it seem like they’re doing you a huge favor. Rude and scammers. They offered me $15 for 4 books I wanted to sell, I went to a competitor and got $250 for one of them. Shop around before you do them any favors by stepping foot in their shop.
R M: Smaller local bookstore with a good selection of books. Helpful staff and a great atmosphere!
Owen Johnson: My friends and I walked by after breakfast nearby and decided to pop in for a browse - it was a good decision! The book selection is very good, well labeled, and the employees were very helpful when I wanted to check for an obscure book. Even better - the atmosphere of the place was incredible. It felt bright and warm and welcoming! There were several chairs around the store so you could sit down and read a selection for a little while. Very thoughtfully designed place. I left with a wonderful selection of poems by a poet I've recently found. While I'm only visiting town, if I come back through St Louis, I'll be sure to stop by again!
Steve Doss: Today was my first time in. My experience was superb. Great staff and a ton of amazing books.
Sue P: Great books
Davyd T: Such a fun store
Annaliese Gill: Lots of options and great used books!
Kris Lugosi: Wow. The book finds here are unreal.
Jinx Stox: The atmosphere in there is great, very calming and relaxing there's a piano to play, so many books to read and sift through. A delightful place... 😌
Kaitlin Gallaher: Ive been to this bookstore twice now, and so far have spent a few hours in there each time I've gone. I have come out with a few stacks of books too! I love the set up and selection of books(which is quite large) I definitely recommend coming here atleast once. I will be coming back as soon as I can!
WILL ROBERTSON: I have found music books and sheet music for piano that I could never have found anywhere else.
Glenn Seo: A gem in STL. Well organized, rare books! Friendly! I can spend a day here.

add a comment of Book store Saint Louis

Comment sent successfully! We will review it in the next few hours.