Book lovers, rejoice! Some people may have bid farewell to traditional books, opting instead for the convenience of ebooks. But, many of us are still drawn in by an old-fashioned book. That distinct smell of an old book. The sound of turning dog-eared pages. And, wanting but just not being able to put the book down until our eyes close in exhaustion. For us book lovers, discovering a new bookstore is kind of like winning the lottery. And, if you haven’t visited this used bookstore in Missouri yet, you definitely want to plan a trip.
Tucked in Joplin, Always Buying Books has become the go-to spot for many book lovers in Missouri.
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In fact, Always Buying Books was named “Favorite Used Bookstore” by Favorite of the Four States for five consecutive years.
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Plan to spend a good chunk of time at this used bookstore that boasts a collection of 80,000 books on the shelves and another 120,000 books in storage.
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Stroll through the rows of shelves, stocked with every kind of book imaginable - from the classics to today’s favorites.
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And, bring the kids along to see what treasures - such as The Cat In The Hat or Harry Potter - grab their attention.
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Really itching to start reading the book(s) you’ve chosen? Then, pull up a chair, relax, and read for a bit before checking out.
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And, if you’ve got any books you don’t want, bring them to Always Buying Books, which buys approximately 2,000 books a week.
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Discover literary treasures at Always Buying Books, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Always Buying Books is located at 5357 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801.
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Have you been to this used bookstore in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! And, you might want to take your new-to-you book to a quaint coffee house for a delicious coffee as you read. Click here to read about 13 unique coffee shops in Missouri.
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Click here for the official website of Always Buying Books. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Address: 5357 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801
