if you are looking for a place to browse, if you like unexpected treasures or if you just love to…read morelook at old books, this is the place to be. If you go in and don't leave with at least two books you have amazing shelf-control!

If you one a all kinda people this the place. It was fun an the woman got a nice cat, Books pretty…read moreclean.

5++++++ Be still my…read moreheart! This bookshop is what dreams are made of. Come here. Buy a book. Bask in an esthetically delightful venue. The only thing that could improve this space would be a shop dog.

A bookshop and an Airbnb...are you kidding me??? This converted house is the setting for the…read morebookshop of my dreams. It's spacious with lovely greenery and reading nooks--and it has a Harry Potter room! The kids section has heart-melting tiny cushion seats for the littlest readers in your life. No space is wasted here as you'll see bookish tokens from totes, socks, and pencil pouches placed in various locations. The main space has comfy couches, great lighting, and it almost makes you feel like you're reading in an English garden. Fabulous selection of used and new with fair prices. The owner was a gem and so nice to chat with. If I lived in Springfield, I would be here all the time. I'm definitely coming back to stay in "Sleep Above the Shop" space.

Such a delight! Enjoyed an hour Saturday browsing their selection-- could spend days here. Looking…read moreforward to returning soon. Purchased a book printed 50 years ago comparing where I lived for two decades in California and Kansas City, MO and an out of print philosophy of fairytales companion. Such a find!

This is an amazing local independent bookstore with three stories of incredible goodness…read more The staff here is fantastic and knowledgeable. They have a lot of new books that are very And also a large selection of used books that you can purchase affordably. Our friends who lived here for years, introduced us to Prospero's Books and we will return many more times. I am sure. I purchased a very cool book about the secrets of Kansas City. My wife has already stolen it and begun reading it. :)

Limited hours, but worth finding the time and arranging the afternoon around a visit. Don't come…read morehere looking for something specific. Just browse and see what finds your hand. There is something here for everyone.

if you haven't been to adam's books, go already! it's only open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on saturdays…read more the books are a bit overpriced, but the sheer number and variety makes it worth it to at least check it out. this used to be along my walk from my house to mu's campus and the window displays were a source of daily entertainment for me. among the walls (literally, floor to ceiling) of books, you will likely find some gems. my favorite purchase here was a misogynistic '70s guide book called 'how to pick up women in discos.' i also scored a bunch of primary source material for my undergraduate history thesis here. the lady who works there is super funny and helpful and most importantly is open (sort of) to haggling on book prices. if you plan on purchasing something, be sure to have your checkbook or cash handy, because they don't accept credit/debit.

It's everything you want in a used bookstore, nothing organized so you have to spend time browsing,…read morea little bit of everything, so much fun looking for titles and bringing me back to a time when people didn't expect immediate results and looked until something caught their eye and the prices are affordable, a gem that is the Pittsburg I grew up in.

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This is a fairly new, great little intelligentsia-friendly bookstore. Walking in at first, I…read morethought maybe the inventory was low and the shelves hadn't been put up yet, as I'm used to used book stores that have piles of books everywhere with boxloads of garage sale crap that one has to wade through like to find diamonds in the rough. I usually get a kick out of that feeling until a half-hour later when the weight of utter futility has set in and I realize, indeed, I'm not finding anything decent and I learn what it must be like to live in a Soviet-style dictatorship where someone has cruelly banned the Vonneguts and whatnot. That type of materialistic capitalist hoarding hasn't set in at this bookstore, and least not as-of the date I went last. They looked to specialize more in classics, notable modern authors, and well-reviewed contemporary works. Out of all the used book stores I've been to (a fair amount), this one is the furthest left on the quality-quantity balance, and that's not a bad thing. Prices seemed reasonable and the books look to be in good condition. Staff seemed chill and it sounds like they accept store credit if you have good material to give them (I have convinced myself that the bartering for property rights in material goods is for ironic purposes only). If you feel any comradeship with those with liberal arts pedigrees or are just one of those folks who needs more than potboiler books of the petit bourgeoisie, this place would be an excellent option. Party approved.

They don't take trades anymore. My fault for not calling first…read more Store very disorganized and not a great selection. I found the owner to be unfriendly in my interactions. The whole experience was disappointing. I'll stick with Hooked on Books.

The manager, who was like a walking google of books, is no longer there. She was always able to…read morefind books for me that I didn't even know I was looking for. With the loss of her my business has been lost as well. Good news is that she will be at the local library branch starting in July!

I love this bookstore! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I like to come in and take my…read moretime browsing. The prices are so cheap that I feel comfortable reading new authors. And I always stock up on children's books as gifts.

We usually stop in every time we come to Joplin. I can almost always find a book I'm looking for…read more We usually find a puzzle or two also. Prices are fair and the owners are very knowledgeable about their inventory. Bob loves to spin a yarn now and then also.

Bob and Alyse do a really great job with this bookstore. They have a huge selection of affordable…read morebooks and puzzles. They frequently offer items on sale as well and they are willing to negotiate. I have sold books there and it is the only place I go to sell books. They always give me a fair price. It's definitely the best bookstore in the area.