Best Rare Book Store Saint Louis Near Me

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1. Hammond's Antiques & Books - Benton Park

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· 50 reviews

1939 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

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Hammond's Antiques & Books: what do users think?
Logan Brammeier: Lots of nooks n' crannies to get lost in, great selection of books, and the owner's really cool 😎
Connie S. Fein: The owners Jovanka and Knez are extremely rude. Knez was extremely condescending in front of other customers, and his sister needs a gold-plated broomstick. Totally entitled and cheap to the point of being dishonest about it. Their shop is dark, dingy and reeks of mold and mildew. You’re much better off buying and selling your books online. I wouldn’t set foot in their shop again.
Chaz williams: This place have all kinds of book you can even get new old stock if your lucky (I lucked up and got 6 brand new goosebumps books with everything in them crazy rare find) place is two floors and full and owner is great
D Thomas: Best place to look for books in the city. Check out upstairs and be prepared to wander.
Ed Shafer: Amazing collection of books.Friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff!
Chelsea Murphy: An absolute highlight from our trip.
Vernon Bain: Great collection of wonderful books.
STLDunaway: Great books
Sharon Lightfoot: Visited Hammond's Books to browse poetry. Nice selection and found a lovely collection about New Mexico. The perfect gift for friends who love the area. The salesman was friendly and attentive. Home grown business with an international flair. I'll be going back.
Lindsay Trammell: One of my favorite book stores. If the woman is at the desk, she’s very friendly and helpful. However when the male is at the desk, he is incredibly rude and acts inconvenienced by customers. I left instead of buying what would have been over 100 dollars worth of jewelry because he was so rude to me. He needs to find a different job. Looking at reviews i am by far not the first person to say this about him- please get someone else to work at this place or I’m afraid i won’t be coming back to one of the best stores on Cherokee.
Jeff Baechle: I love Hammonds and I hope you will visit soon. A book lovers place to shop as well as there jewelry and antiques. The owners are smart, friendly and very engaged.
Annie Schmid: Absolutely a destination on Cherokee St. for a quiet, fun afternoon alone or with a friend. The owner(s) were incredibly welcoming from the start, and had great recommendations on an author I inquired about. It reminded me of the beautiful, narrow townhouse bookstores I went to in Oxford. So charming and tidy- but so much to see! We loved the selection of vintage prints displayed throughout, the costume jewelry, and of course all the books! There’s plenty of comfortable seating around the top floor to peruse through potential purchases. I can’t wait to come back.
Harold Miller: Store is packed with books. Most are priced reasonably. Owner and staff are very friendly. It seems that the store is open during the posted hours.
adrienne neal: this is an extremely quaint bookstore. we enjoyed browsing the stacks. a wonderfully warm place for readers.
Andrew Galbraith: Music is nice. Selection is incredibly disjointed and extremely hit or miss with vastly skewed, higher pricing in store versus what can be purchased used online from different sellers. Store owner offered no greeting when we entered and brushed me off when asking pricing on a book. Would not go back.
David Lewis: Chocked with books but not a welcoming vibe from the owner and can easily find more (cheaper) on abebooks.com.
Danielle Cozzola: The music they play here is beautiful. The prices are a bit high and I found multiple shelving errors throughout. Very nice atmosphere, but very crammed and the selection is a bit dated.
Annabelle Cushman: This place is amazing. The second we came in we were greeted by the comforting smell of books. They organize the materials via genres and sub-genres, they have a section for vintage/ antique books and a Mark Twain section!The Children's section is full of books that I loved when i was a kid, hard to find elsewhere books that I can't wait to share with my daughter.I feel like I could spend hours here, browsing books, admiring the old photographs and artwork they display in various places on both floors, or checking out the many other items kept on display at the check-out counter, and it wouldn't even be an issue. The shop owners encourage browsing and they made the already fantastic store feel even warmer and welcoming by treating us like we were old friends.I will definitely be returning.
Santa Torres: Interesting place if you like old books, they also have some really cool prints and lots of vintage jewelry and other antique knick knacks.
Mel Dalton: My mom purchased my birthday present from these fine folks. It arrived quickly and safely, packaged well with a cute pencil and a small notebook. Love supporting small family-owned businesses! 10/10
Keep God First: The store smelled bad and they weren’t helpful.

2. Left Bank Books - Central West End

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399 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

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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

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· 152 reviews

7352 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

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The Book House: what do users think?
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!
Nichole K: Good selection and neat vibes. My only negative would be about the giant stacks of books on the floor. Makes the space tighter which is mostly fine but it also makes me feel like I'm missing out on some of their selections. A book three stacks in and towards the bottom will never be seen.

4. Subterranean Books - University City

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· 330 reviews

6271 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

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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. Half Price Books - University City

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· 1464 reviews

630 N McKnight Rd, St. Louis, MO 63132

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Half Price Books: what do users think?
Cathy M: Go here first!You will find whatever you are looking for at this store!
TG: They have 2 sections just for Christianity which is larger than the other Half Price Book stores in St. Louis. They have a nice return policy as well. I've used it multiple times. If you sell items, they will give you 50 cents if they don't want the items. The best feature is how you can call them and check if a book is in store or at another location. If it's at a St. Louis location, they will ship the book to the store for free. If at an out of state location, they will ship it from $2. You can also put books on hold for 3 days
Katrin Bosch: Great books!
Charlie Quain: Always check here first.
Matthew Sinclair: Very clean and well organized store, friendly staff, found some neat books!
Yeunju Lee: Staff are wonderful. Prices are usually good. But when you sell books, do not expect to get a lot... It is very little...but still it is a good place for a book lover.
Marian “MsPenguin” Miller: Customer service is great. If they don't have a book on hand they will check other stores for copies and have it delivered to their store for pick up.
Wendy Lovelace: Very great service!!! Nice and friendly staff!!
Miguel Magaña: Very impressed that they have a lot of books on many topics, I definitely recommend this store!
Sue Dundas: If you can't find it here, you probably don't need it anyway.
Andrew Marwick: This Half Price Books has a better selection and is better organized than most.
Elif Karaman: The staff is very nice
Lisa Diamond: We love browsing the shelves here. Always something new
Timothy Ema: Massive collection of books on all subjects
Jackalalynn Bell: Horrible
Marci Rinehart: Love this store! A huge selection of books at a great price! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Meghan Brauch: Great place to go for discounted books, audio, movies, and board games. The staff is friendly and the location is easy to get to. I would love to see more Adult Fantasy books in store, but the YA section was impressive.
Adm: I shopped here for the first time Saturday. So many great things in here. Defiantly will be back. Also they play really great music in here.
Patrece Martin: Friendly staff and a good selection of books and other things.
Ali House: Ok. Go grab a dictionary- look up the wordL-O-V-E. And it will read-Half price books - one of the best book store s EVER.(well besides cool eclectic indie book stores) but-. Whoever created this beautiful oasis of incredible information ( books, videos, toys, video games, bookmark s, coffee cups, ooohiii almost forgot- day planers, notebook s! Crystal s, tarot cards! dudes you name it if it's cool it's in this building 😂🤣😍❤️🙂- ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ IM thinking HPB may be one of my top ten stores in Missouri ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love❤️ yes I love this store ❤️
Laura: This store was very easy to navigate given its size. I found so many neat things! I plan to go back next time I'm in town

6. Pathways New Age Books Music Jewelry and Crystals - Concord

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· 622 reviews

11419 Concord Village Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123

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Pathways New Age Books Music Jewelry and Crystals: what do users think?
Trans Spirit Indigo: Love this shop!Always find what I need and the staff is very helpful and kind.
Amanda Bourbon: My late husband and his ex wife Deborah founded this shop and after he passed I came in for a visit. Wonderful staff, inventory and vibration…makes my heart happy that you are keeping Pathways alive and well. Keep up the good work! 🔮
Deric Becker: Kind staff and a well stocked store. Enjoyed spending time in there and I'm very happy with my crystal purchases!
Ozark Studios: Great vibes, great selection, amazing staff!
Tim Woods: Always a great experience at Pathways with an amazing array of products!
Kerri Driemeyer: This was precisely the exact type of place I was looking for. I will 100% be back. So many things I want here! 😃 Everyone working was so nice and helpful.
Angie Conn: Great store. Friendly staff very helpful
Kenny Bonham: Was a wonderful store had a great experience will definitely return when in the area
Melissa Winskill: Wonderful store with a great selection no matter what you’re looking for. Exceptional selection of books! Very helpful staff as well. Will definitely be back!
Matt Dammrich: Such nice people, well stocked on candles, incense and other stuff people might be into.
ruben rascon: Great selection and friendly staff
Libby Medlin: This is one of my favorite places!! The staff is above and beyond with outstanding customer service and support. The store carries an extraordinary range of books and products for a wide variety of wisdom traditions or spiritual paths. So many amazing treasures can be found here. And, bonus, the store smells fantastic!!
Patricia Thompson: Awesome oils incense candles jewelry and books! You don't gotta be a witch to like it!!!
Kelly Kinney: Just shocked! Why are you guys still scared of a virus? Employees still wear masks. I tried on a ring and I was demanded to use hand sanitizer. I would hope that most people in the metaphysical world are woke!!! I guess that’s not true. Just wowNot to mention the prices are way higher that the shop in Manchester. Just sayin
Matt Chaney: The folks at Pathways are tremendously helpful.
Darcie Johnson: I love this store. It's actually more than just a store. It's an awakening experience. And the most lovely people work there. Deb and Edna are helpful, insightful and knowledgeable.
Stephanie Imboden: I used to love going there with my boyfriend but as soon as we stepped in a lady with purple hair kept badgering us acting like we were stealing to the point where I told her each item I was picking up. I didn't feel welcomed. We didn't feel welcomed. The dude with the turquoise necklace was nice though, it was just the older purple haired lady that really butchered the experience with her paranoia. I still hope they're doing well, maybe she was just having a bad day I don't know her personally.
John Irwin: Absolutely amazing people here! Very attentive to the issues I have been dealing with and we're very detailed in explaining not just what I needed but how to properly use it. I was very nervous going in, as I have never fully explored these types of things but left feeling so much better and almost enlightened! Thank you so much to everyone there for not just being attentive and knowledgeable but for also understanding my issues and recommending ways to combat the issues plaguing me! I am eternally grateful and would highly recommend Pathways to any and all in need!!!
Peter Shelton: Great people great products
Kayla Dunn: Such a cute store tucked away. Had no idea it was there.
Dawn Abbott: The ladies who work in this store are so nice n very helpful,went above and beyond to guide me in the right direction...thank u again

7. Saint Louis University Bookstore - St. Louis

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· 17 reviews

20 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

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8. The Novel Neighbor - Webster Groves

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· 368 reviews

7905 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63119

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9. EyeSeeMe African American Children's Bookstore - University City

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· 142 reviews

6951 Olive Blvd, University City, MO 63130

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10. Greater St. Louis Book Fair - Jefferson County

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· 3 reviews

6050 Wells Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

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11. Barnes & Noble - University City

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