A funky book/art/music store for local self-expression in a small town that knows its significance…read more Owner Nancy Ziccardi is known in town She'll tell you about her travels and lives in different parts of the country, where and why she displays what art. She knows her field. When you visit town, come in, grab a book from the extensive selection that feels more like a home library than anything else, and maybe have a cup of tea with Ziccardi before heading south on historic route 80 back toward Montgomery.

Good coffee and great desserts. Love the cheesecake here…read more The books are the best part. They vary are surprisingly organized in the little shop. Half of my cosmology books came from this great little place. The owner keeps Times magazine from past years to let you see what was going on in the world when you were born. Each table is set in a different theme/era, and the music is set by the time (7pm is the 1970s). He takes requests at times. This place has a great atmosphere and is very open to all types of people. It is great to unwind and play borrowed board games and it is great to study quietly in the back. Best place to get away when you're studying.

Very cute little bookstore! It's a small store but has a pretty wide collection of books. My son…read moreis in middle school and he found several things that he wanted to buy. They have a nice selection of local authors too.

If you love books, go here! Located in downtown near iconic Civil Rights landmarks and Prevail, one…read moreof the country's best coffee shops. This bookstore is big once you walk inside and sell all kinds of used books organized well. If you go to the back, you'll see a historic couch where Rosa Parks and others likely sat.

A book store for book people…read more I love this place so much, i got a ton of clancy novels for cheap here. also lots of books about lgbt and black history (a rarity here) overall if you want books the library wont put out, come here. also this place has a nice selection of small gifts (i bought 2 candles and they were amazing) the staff were always kind and helpful. this place is a beacon in the hellhole of alabama.

I LOVE 1977 books! It's a volunteer-run bookstore at the Kress building with an excellent selection…read moreof books about civil rights, feminism, abolition, cooking, disability rights -- you name it. I visited for the first time today and was absolutely blown away. From the design of the store to the location, there is so much to love about 1977 books. I've ordered from them online once before, so it was nice to see the shop in real life. I didn't get a chance to take photos of the shop (I was too busy browsing all of the books), but I managed to get a book that had been on my wish list for a while + a cute conversation deck that I plan on using with my loved ones. The volunteer who checked me out was also very kind and wore a mask. Come check it out!

I'm stumbled into this very nice shop. They haven't had their grand opening yet, so they still…read moresetting up, getting signage placed, etc. Most notably, the staff was extremely friendly and excited to be open. That will serve them well. They are brewing Starbucks, so it's the closest outlet to Cloverdale, I believe. They have a lot of space dedicated to Huntington apparel and gifts. They could really class the place up with Auburn gear. (Kidding- They are owned by Huntington University). They have a drive-through, a reading nook, etc. It's a fully restored cottage in the historic district. Very bright and clean. I'll be back!

A christian book store that is always clean. The selection of books are fictional and Non-. They…read morealso have a wonderful selection of Bible, will do beautiful engravings, perfect for finding a gift for a christian friend. You will feel welcomed by walking throught the door.

Huge fan of this bookstore! It's organized so nicely, they have other cute items for sale. The…read morewomen were so helpful and not pushy. They also have a resell bookstore in the back! I was able to get two great books for under $10, amazing. Definitely will be back

What a cozy place. People who work here are book lovers--knowledgeable and friendly. They have…read moretheir own organizing principles, which make sense. And don't miss the rare and used book building in the back. At the edge of the historic district, and just a block from bustling university avenue. They might not have everything, but they use their space and book-sense very well.

There's no place on earth like a good bookstore - and Ol' Curiosities and Book Shoppe is one of the…read morefinest. It's filled with people who genuinely care about what they do and about their customers. From a great recommendation to a hand-written note, it's the small touches that separate OCBS from the pack. Ol' Curiosities is stationed in Monroeville, the literary capital of Alabama - a place that prides itself on its heritage and local authors. Harper Lee grew up in Monroeville, and used it as a model for Maycomb, the setting of her beloved classic To Kill a Mockingbird. She grew up next door to Truman Capote, whom she used as a model for the character Dill. This rich history permeates Ol' Curiosities and its surroundings. This independent bookstore is definitely worth a visit to find your next great read, a gift for a loved one or a memento from Harper Lee's hometown.

I enjoyed shopping here before they moved to their current location. At the first location, beside…read morethe post office, they had a WONDERFUL selection of gently loved books for excellent prices. Now in their current location, beside red and white, they are overpriced and their selection isn't what it used to be even though their building is bigger.