They actually have a decent collection of new vinyl records, and sometimes they are few dollars…read morecheaper than other stores in town. Check out their bargain aisles, lots of cheap books to choose from. Super friendly staff. They will ask you to become a BAM member. beware, unless you come here often or order your books from their website, it probably won't be worth the annual fee.

Average books a million, is not very memorable. One of the more average ones, but smaller than the…read moreKansas City one. They have a huge variety, but is not very clean. The prices are kinda ridiculous for some items. Okay, I recommend traveling to the Kansas City one if you're really interested in the books, this store doesn't have a huge variety. Like I said, it is very average and the layout is very unorganized. It is hard to walk in and everything is tight there. It is also very nasty, and I expect that with carpet, but plastic and gum on the ground? The prices are expensive for most items, even though they have huge sales. The random extra items like color pencils are around 25 dollars, but maybe they're branded, but it's a little unorthodox.

I was wondering around on a Saturday evening and found this local gem. What an incredible place…read more Enchanting. I immediately felt at home exploring the 3 floors. The books cover every subject. Some were probably harder to find. I happened upon a hardback about Eleanor Roosevelt and the years she spent alone after FDR's death. I also found a copy of an old magazine which explored all sorts of Tibetan culture. I purchased both. The book on Eleanor was found in the basement which is a bit of a labyrinth. I got tickled because I was entranced by the books so much that I nearly tripped several times on the very uneven floor. And it's painted all the same color so you can't see the weird level changes well but I was weirdly not even upset about it because it added some intrigue to the mystery of searching the shelves in the basement. Even on a nearly 100 degree day, it was chilly down there. Cool! Upstairs on the 3rd floor where it was toasty, I found the magazine. There were some cool lounge areas up there too. Record albums and a music section. I was mesmerized. I believe there were a couple of people putting out books but I'm not sure. I never asked anyone for help because I wasn't sure who worked there and I didn't really need any. The guy who checked me out seemed pleasant but I can't speak too much on the service except to say it was fine. I felt it was very acceptable to read through books even though they were for purchase and except on the crowded main floor, they had places for you to sit and read so it was even encouraged! I love that! The only thing I'd have liked that I did not see is a bit more merchandise that is book and reading related. They had a few Prospero Books tshirts and a tote bag but that was about it. I admit it wouldn't necessarily fit the vibe to have a section like this or maybe it could if done in a nonchalant way. The messages from customers written on the walls and shelves throughout the store along with photos were absolutely perfect! There were some photos that showed the basement before it became the magical place it is right now. Reading the messages and seeing the photos let me know I was in the realm of my people. All the books and magazines I saw were reasonably priced. I spent less than $15 on my large hardback and magazine. I didn't have nearly enough time to explore. I hope to go back!! You should definitely go and support a local bookstore treasure!!! I'm so thrilled they are here! We need more like them! And they carried ALL types of books. There is no censorship. As noted on Prospero Tshirts, "There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them." - Joseph Brodsky And you'll find in my friend's book, The Sun Does Shine, they can strip you of everything but if you have an imagination, they can't take that. Books and reading develop that ability. Let the words transport you! READ!

A three story book store!? A book girls dream! It was so easy to navigate and figure out how the…read morestore is divided. They have a large sign explaining where you'll be able to find genres between the three floors. I was pleasantly surprised to see the prices were also reasonable! Of the books I looked at, the most expensive price was $15 for a fiction novel. I highly recommend you take a stop here if you're in the area!

Rainy Day Books is kind of the best of both worlds - a book lover's paradise staffed by book…read moreworms. It's a cozy space, but it's jampacked with books from all subjects. If you can't find what you're looking for - which for some reason happens me a lot - the staff is happy to order a copy for you. They're book club friendly. They also host a ton of fun book-related and author events. If you're interested, please follow their social media accounts. They'll keep you up to date.

Indie bookstores are the best. This one being the oldest in KC, just celebrating 50 years is…read moreabsolutely amazing. They have amazing author events either in their shop or the Unity Temple on the Plaza. There is a great kids section with a ton of options. Employees are super helpful and will help you look up books as well. I needed to make sure a book was appropriate for kids and they looked up the details for me! Great bookstore all around!

I love this bookstore. It's wonderfully inclusive, and has an incredible selection of adult and…read morekids books. I've always gotten great recommendations here and make it a point to stop by at least once a month. I love that they've got a rewards program as well.

Very great selection, very good cats. It's so inclusive and supports minorities and is against ICE…read more Great service, a little pricey but the amount of books of all kinds is worth it.

I had some time to kill today before brunch and went into The Dusty Bookshelf. What a great place!…read moreIt has a very solid selection and the staff was helpful. I love the table with the Grab Bags! I only ended up purchasing one book, but I would love to go back next time I'm in Lawrence.

As longtime fans of the dusty in Manhattan, we had to stop at Lawrence's…read more It's so interesting in here! Like a really old library you just want to move into. It's packed with books and every corner has another cool thing to see

Just wanted to update the community on the current state of The Book Barn…read more Yes, there are books in this store. Yes, you'll probably find what you're looking for. Yes, you'll be greeted by the sweetest lady with a ton of book knowledge. You will need to squeeze through books piled on the floor. You might see a broken shelf or two held up by books. The store is only open on Saturdays, I'm thinking from 11am-5pm or so.

I would love to open a bookstore like this one. Piles upon piles of books all over the place…read more Somewhat organized, but the real gem is in the people. The older lady will tell you everything and can find anything. I talked to her just about my history with the Book Barn. In 1998, Lansing Middle School had an accelerated reader program. You read books and take tests on the computer (big deal at the time) and you are awarded points. I earned enough points that I was awarded a gift card to The Book Barn. It was written on a card with the amount, and each time you spent some of it the cashier would write the new amount on it. I walked in and asked for any recommendations. The younger lady working there gave me Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. She gave Atlas Shrugged to a 13 year old. I tackled that beast. It took me 9 months, but I plowed through it and can now proudly say that I have read Atlas Shrugged. Overall, great service, great place to get lost it for an afternoon. Support your local book store!

Monstera's Books is sooo cute! I love that there are plants along with supplies and books to take…read morecare of the plants. It's a small place but has plenty of variety. They found the book I needed asap and were so kind! They also had cards and stationary items that were so cute. There were also some free book marks at the counter that were so cute!

Omg !!!! LOVED this bookstore. I live in the Northland so I don't often make it down to the OP area…read morebut stopped in here on a day out and I totally will be back at some point! They had a great selection of books and easy to find your way around with the organization of the books. Walked out with a nice little haul :)

My husband found Seven Stories when visiting the area before we moved, and he told me all about the…read moreincredible owner, Halley, and her family. It was my first bookstore stop the week we moved. Since my first visit over a year ago, Seven Stories has quickly become a "third place" for me. I love how dedicated Seven Stories is to supporting local artists, BIPOC artists and writers, LGBTQIA+ stories, and the Shawnee community overall. Whether you are looking to browse or stay a while, it is always worth the visit. Check out their special events and book clubs, too! Seven Stories, and the community they have built, feels like home.

It's a bookshop & local gift stop rolled into one brick & mortar spot in Shawnee. Locally owned…read morewith a book inventory that rotates fairly frequently, and who doesn't love a good book? Plenty of children's titles, lots of current fiction, and a strong selection of biographies all round out the shop. You can also browse the games & puzzles selections, locally made postcards & prints, and other Kansas City-oriented items. I picked up a fun game of 'Haikubes', a series of cubes with differing words and themes with which to build Japanese poetry. What a find! Parking is easy and browsing is easy. Definitely a vibe of a 'book store' with the space & service. Check it out!

Always a great and varied selection, very helpful staff, and can not bet the price on the booksread more

I felt I was ripped off. I had a selection of books (18 with 12 of them hardback relatively NEW…read moreREALEASES) that I have read and wanted to clear my shelf. I thought what a wonderful idea of selling back my books. My goal was to get a few books for an exchange. I received $10.56. I certainly understand the business aspect of sales, but this is ridiculous. I wanted to get another book that was $ 15.49 and asked if I could at least "call it even" and was told I could only have my credit applied... I will never go back and donate all future books elsewhere or throw them away. Not worth the gas to go there. By the way I do not need money... PRINCIPAL. you all should go out of business.

We were in this area and decided to visit this store again. I was looking for a particular book and…read morethankfully they had it in a paperback edition. On this day, they had a special sale of 20% off all the books. So I purchased that book and another book during that sale. The books are organized well with signs overhead. The store is clean and orderly. The service was fine. The value for the books at all Half Price bookstores are a little bit overpriced I think. Today's sale made them more reasonable. I am used to going to the Friends of the Library which I have a membership and so those prices are excellent and comparison. I purchased the book today because I had checked online and on Amazon it was two dollars more for brand new.

I absolutely love this place!! I live in Manhattan now but I drive back to the area and always have…read moreto hit the half price books and see what they have. I've been coming to them for years and I never find myself disappointed. I also love their service of receiving books and how easy it is. They have movies, video games, books organized of every genre, clearance books, magazines, I can't think of what they don't have!! I've found a lot of amazing treasures here and will continue to go for years! Thanks for all the service through all these years!! This is a staple for my family and I!