What a genuine bookstore offering hard-to-find books as well as collectibles. The display of leather-bound classics was worth perusing just for the scent. We came for one book in particular--and found it right away. And the price was very reasonable. We saw a group of high schoolers oo-ing and ah-ing over books in Latin and English.!something for everyone. Congrats on the 20th anniversary in Franklin--with the shopping available and them not right in the square, that saying a lot! read more

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Great service and incredible selection. A book can be found for anyone and everyone! street parking only which fills up fast. read more

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GUYS. I've been looking for a lovely little bookshop in the area and I stumbled upon this one out exploring one day! Truly a book-lover's paradise -- they have a great selection, and a lot of beautiful editions for those who want good quality hard-cover versions of their favorite books. They make the most of the historic building they are located in and even have a rare book room and selection of special editions for any of you collectors out there The employees I have interacted with have been lovely, helpful and knowledgeable -- and being in this shop is always a joy! Also, I definitely feel their prices are fair and they have options at a wise price range depending on what you're looking for All-in-all, definitely a must visit spot if you're over in Franklin read more

During our tour around Nashville and neighboring cities, we stopped in Franklin for lunch and window shopping. Franklin is a cute with a historic downtown and rich history. What better place than to have a bookshop to match the spirit? Landmark Booksellers has a wide range of books offering a vast amount of genres. There's something for everyone here. The books are priced similar to other book retailers but didn't see any discounted books during our visit. The employees were all nice and helpful. The shop itself is a little tight to walk around, at least when we went because there were quite a few visitors. However, there is a cozy seating area if you'd like to graze through a story before making any final purchases. read more

I adore this bookstore, it's charming with its cozy space full of books organized well from floor to ceiling and stretching far back, it feels kinda like a journey to walkthrough and look at their selection - don't miss the leatherbound books on the middle of the store. There are some leather chairs and beautiful fresh flowers. I really valued the intentionality of the design, the products offered, and the staff present. Great place to support and find a meaningful gift or treat yourself! read more

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This is the type of place we want to keep in our towns! Everyone working here has a passion for reading and expertise to provide solid recommendations. read more

I can not praise Ashley enough for her patience with my too much info, her call backs (yes plural) , so kind and sincere. I live out of state and over the last couple of days I made inquires on a current author book signing they were having ( were so busy). I wanted several books from the author and they even offered to have them personalized and additionally, shipped to multiple locations. Everyone go on their website and check them out or better yet ...sign up for their newsletter. Breezy initially took my call and very sweet too. read more

i think they have a nice selection of books! same prices as barnes and nobles. they also have a bathroom hooray!! i rate the bathroom a 8/10, it had a very nice table in there. the staff was also very kind! read more

Nice cozy bookstore with old and new books. Check it out when you're exploring the shops in Franklin.

A must for bookworms when visiting Franklin. Just as you would expect in a non-chain bookstore with lots of charm and personal customer service. They have a good selection of books you won't find at the chain stores. Loved the local authors section. Only issue I had was the strong cigar smell. Might appeal to others who like it. Please visit this place. read more

Okay, anyone who has read any of my reviews knows that I can spend hours alone just exploring and looking at the places and things that I love. Bookstores are absolutely no exception. When visiting in town, I really wanted to stop at this bookstore because that's kind of my jam, but also, I had an hour to kill and I can't ever think of a better time-suck than going to a bookstore. As I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly woman who asked if I needed any direction to head off into, and a man smoking his pipe. There is a combination of new and old books throughout the store. Some were very rare, and there is even a wonderful case of autographed books about halfway through the store. Some of the books I was most interested in were well out of my price range, but I was able to buy two new books about Southern writers and the South. There's also a great children's reading room in the back, with a wonderful collection for children of all ages. Overall, this is the kind of used bookstore one can really dream of, and if they have enough money, they can certainly enjoy some of the treasures within! read more

Very nice little shop. Stopped here first because of the Franklin walking tour. Went back the next day to explore more.

Fabulous, quaint, little bookstore with an impressive variety of literature. Excellent customer service and a very cozy, homey, ambiance. My favorite small bookstore! read more

I have wanted to visit Landmark Booksellers since I found out it was the inspiration for the Bridge by Karen Kingsbury. It is a quaint little house with places to sit and be surrounded by books. I loved it. read more

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Not sure I can do this bookstore the justice it deserves. Besides not having the right words or enough superlatives, I was just simply overwhelmed. I wish I had been better prepared with what to expect and more methodical in my approach. Upon entering I was greeted warmly by a young woman and we quickly launched into conversation about the usual: authors, books, independent bookstores, anything remotely related to literature (a very wide berth). It felt like we were old kindred spirits who could've continued talking forever as one topic segued to another. As I said, I was ill prepared so I didn't get a great handle on the organization of store. It seems that there are many of the first edition signed books interspersed throughout the store, not kept in one area as one might expect. Oh, I've neglected to mention that as I travel (road trip) through the country I stop at as many independent bookstores as I can to purchase a local author's works, bonus if signed, double bonus if 1st edition. So, I was lucky to find such a book here, as well as another one that will be the perfect gift for a friend! read more

Great historic location with a wonder selection of items and books, especially if you are into American history.

Excellent stock and excellent service.What more could anyone ask for? I also liked the organization of the store and it's layout. read more

Some of the nicest, most genuine people you will find anywhere. Landmark is a locally and family owned gem that truly emphasizes the pointlessness of driving to the corporate, grossly-overpriced monoliths. read more

I LOVE bookstores. Shopping for books is one my favorite things. But Landmark isn't your everyday bookstore - most books are first editions, some signed - all expensive. Not really a great place for browsing for a good deal, but it has some very interesting books, including a collection of books by Southern authors, first editions, and signed books. read more

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Cozy. Welcoming. Full of choices. What a great little bookshop. I highly recommend visiting this place if you're in Franklin.

They have a great selection and an Awesome staff. It's a great place to escape for quiet.

This place is located in downtown Franklin. Definitely has vintage, historic charm. Lots of books & rooms to explore. The staff is always nice too. read more

Really unique book shop based in a Civil War-era building. Historical awesomeness aside, they had a great selection of books with some very unique finds, including some collectors finds. Also had a great selection of local reads to browse. Definitely recommend swinging by if you are in downtown Franklin! read more

Great shop! I love to shop local, give the little guy my business! My husband and I stopped in and were greeted by the awesome folks who the shop. So nice and helpful! We ended up taking advantage of their buy 2, get a 3rd book free deal!! Found the Outland Cookbook that keeps selling out ! We will be back!!! read more

Landmark Booksellers - All the books. Very very nice folks who run it! - Bookstores Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Local bookstores have been hit or miss: for every Elder's Books that is well laid-out and has a lot of unique stuff, there's a Bookman/Bookwoman which is entirely disorganized, mired in its own political correctness, and apparently even unimpressed with itself. For every awesome experience that's McKay's, there's a discourteous and ridiculous Rhino Books. So I was concerned that Landmark might be extremely lame and lifeless, and at the first glance, it might be. But their normal stacks are pretty decent, and their children's section is actually really nice. But then they usher you into their back building, which has the appearance of an old old garage, but it's stacked with gobs and loads of books. It was delightful! In one of the old rooms, they have an area where you can get ten books for $20. Nice. I only chose one book, which was book of Norman Rockwell prints, but it was still only $5! Absolutely, check this place out! read more

What an odd little bookstore. I've been in here a couple of times and never felt welcome. I can't say I've been to a store that 'hasn't wanted me to shop there' more than Landmark Booksellers. A terse "what are you looking for?" followed by a "we really don't have any of those." As I perused the books, I found a dozen of what I would be interested in, mostly overpriced signed copies. I love old bookstores. I want to love Landmark, but after a few times in, I don't have a compelling reason to return. read more

I've been coming into this store for almost a decade to buy gifts for my family members and I love the owners. I went in today and talked to one of the owners about how I wanted my mom and I to host a family reunion here in Franklin and have everyone stay in the hotel next to the store. He offered to have has come into the store and tell my family about the history of Franklin, also offered to help set up tours of the plantations in downtown Franklin and to just have my mom call the store if she had any questions. read more

I am a book publisher--one of the most prominent independent history book publishers in the U. S. Joel at Landmark asked us to provide books for a book signing event in Franklin, TN in March of 2015. It totaled about $700 worth of books. He sold them all. He refuses to pay his bill, and he won't even take our administrative assistant's calls, and hides behind others who answer the phone. He doesn't even have the courtesy or courage to explain whatever his issue is and pay $20/a month. There is a name for a man like that, both one who hides behind others, and one who does not pay his bills. I would urge others not to do business with this establishment, or when you do, find a way and not pay his bill. He can now deal with a collection agency. read more

What a great place to soak up historical Franklin, find a great book, receive extraordinary service and best of all ..... Know that great people privately own and operate this wonderful place. NOT YOUR ORDINARY BOOK STORE. This is the real America - at its heart! Joel and Carol are gems. read more

This is a great bookstore for any and everyone! Collectors, new books, used books, children's books, they have it all, not to mention great local ownership. Step inside and check them out! read more

Go. Go as fast as you can! Step back in time and soak it all in. Wonderful, beautiful, relaxing and the friendliest staff around. Wonderful local section. Enjoy! read more

I went into Landmark Booksellers originally because I needed somewhere to park on Mainstreet & Landmark has parking. Was very pleased when I went inside the historic looking building. There's a very warm and welcoming vibe inside. I browsed for about a half hour and came away with 5 books ranging from cheap ($5) to a higher end book the storeowner helped me find to give my boss for a gift. I was very impressed & will be going back to Landmark Booksellers. read more

Driven by this place a million times and finally stopped in this weekend. They have a parking lot (which is a real incentive on a busy weekend on Main Street) & it's really a cute store. read more

A nice, quaint bookstore housed in an historic building in downtown Franklin, TN. Owners Joel and Carol Tomlin are very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. They sponsor book signings and know many of the authors whose books they sell. Their inventory includes a wide variety of books on many topics with emphasis on Tennessee, Civil War, the South, and local history. I bought three books I was very pleased to find. Keep in mind that this store has a number of one-of-a-kind books some of which are rare and expensive. It's not your typical Barnes & Noble box store where you can pick up something and expect the employees to put it back where it belongs. If you like small, independently owned bookshops with a lot of atmosphere and character this one is definitely worth visiting. read more