One of my favorite bookstores in the world, there is nothing like buying a book of an author recommended by the fantastic staff...most recently had a great experience with Pace...taking it upstairs, grabbing a coffee and sitting outside to read and watch the goings on around the square. Hell...the owner was the mayor of this oasis southern town. Amen to that. Oh---and they have an amazing signed book array and the best selection of southern authors.... read more

I have been purchasing books from here for over 15 years! I live out of state but they don't miss a beat. The staff is great!!

Would be a great bookstore but it has bad employees...rude, uninformed and generally snobby. Had a good selection and a nice Faulkner collection. Don't waste your time getting a coffee here, not good either. The balcony would be a perfect place to read, they need to rethink their hiring practices. read more

Nice place for browsing or just hanging out. There's a cafe on the 2nd floor (cash only, I believe) where you can get tea or coffee and a cookie, maybe hot chocolate as well (can't remember). Balcony is nice in the spring time for enjoying your drink while overlooking the square (so I'm told). Good selection of books! read more

What a beautiful diamond in the rough of Oxford, Mississippi. Helpful staff and great selection in the hometown of William Faulkner.

I love to read and had to stop into this bookstore before we went to eat during our visit to Oxford's square this past Saturday. It is really homey and kind of like going to a familiar family members house to pick out a book. It isn't too large but they have a surprisingly great selection on its three floors. I was warmly greeted by several staff members during my time in the store browsing. I even got to hear a little of the live reading of To Kill A Mockingbird that they were doing that day. I hope this local, independent book store continues to thrive and I will definitely be visiting it ever time I am in the area. read more

This bookstore alone would make a trip to Oxford worthwhile. If you are a bookworm, you will feel the urge to remain here for hours, if not days. The selection of books here is marvelous. Southern lit, with an emphasis on Faulkner of course, takes pride of place, but other sections are also extensive. The place invites a long browsing session punctuated by a moment to relax with a cup of tea on one of the tables on the balcony upstairs overlooking the courthouse and the central square. This is truly a book lover's bookstore, and a true Oxford treasure! read more

Fabulous book store! If you don't have a love for books, a visit to this place may just ignore a new passion! Three levels of books, many signed by authors. Love that they offer books not seen in typical stores and also offer personal reviews and recommendations of books that might otherwise be overlooked. You are welcome to sit and preview a book in the store or purchase the book and enjoy some time on their patio. They also offer a small assortment of coffees. The real treat though really is the variety of books they offer. Surely anyone can find a new favorite for themselves or a friend. Also, check out their kids store and discount store located in different shops within the same square. read more

Phenomenal independent book store with incredibly knowledgeable book sellers. The local collection is without doubt tops in the state and the collection of general interest books is top notch. The coffee shop is quaint and perfect, especially considering it is a Cell Phone free zone. read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere. Love the location. Large selection comparable to a barnes and noble. Has such a local feel to it that you feel at home. read more

Cool little bookstore located on the Circle. Browsed for awhile - they have a great selection of locally written stuff. Check them out if you're in town - very different from the Barnes and Nobles and Borders that I'm used to. read more

Great local bookstore with knowledgable staff that understand readers and are up to date on new releases. I was particularly impressed by one of the male workers who helped me find several books that I was looking for. He ran all over the store for me and was really helpful! I wish I would've gotten his name, so I could give him props. (He helped me find "Far from the Tree" and looked for a book online for me when they didn't have it tonight....so, owner, your staff are killing it.) Also, they do a great job of being helpful but not in your face. The woman at the coffee counter was helpful as well! read more

(Hey Lisa - we bought your book! So nice of MIss Jean to introduce us at Snackbar.) We very easily spent an hour in Square Books. We had such a nice time looking around. We bought a composition book to record our travels. There are small corners where you can sit and look at books. I pulled some off the shelves that talked about Mississippi. If I lived in the area I would spend a lot of time there. Thanks for the great Oxford experience. read more

This has to be one of the best bookstores I've ever dealt with. The staff is courteous, friendly, and just nice. They just make you feel welcome and appreciate the love of books, just as I do. Cody is spectacular and I hope to do business with him for a good while. read more

Obsessed with this place. Great reads, vintage feel, just my favorite place to go. Just applied for a job and would actually and literally shit my pants if I got it. read more

A favorite of my teenage boys. And super helpful. They went above and beyond in helping my son locate and out of publication book that he was really hoping to read. A trip to the square is never compete without stopping by. read more

I absolutely loved this place. This was certainly my second favorite place in all of Oxford (the Tuesday pop up Oxford Farmer's Market stole my heart). I spent a week (5 days) visiting Oxford and I made sure to be at this place four of them. On my last day in Oxford, I purchased some locally made bourbon pecan Icecream from the counter on the upper level and a book I'd been wanting to read. I literally stayed on the balcony/porch from 10am to 8pm that night reading and people watching. I must admit that I am a self-proclaimed bibliophile, so I have no problem spending an entire day surrounded by books. This place had a great selection and a friendly staff who was kind enough to make change for me four times so I could go out money in my parking meter. The set-up of the place is beautiful as well. The thing that really carved out a place in my heart for this shop was the balcony. I adored my time up there and I know that any trip I make to Oxford in the future won't be complete with out it! read more

Gotta love Square Books and their history and cool old building - my kids love to wander around the little nooks! Employees have always been very helpful and courteous. As the daughter of a librarian, I don't buy a lot of books, but I know whatever I need I can count on Square Books to have it or get it for me. A friend who is a writer impressed upon me how important it is to support local independent book stores b/c that's the way new writers break into the market. read more