Great selection of books! And if they don't have they order it for you, shipping free! Their toys…read moremake great gifts especially if your one of the people that doesn't know what to buy.

Stopped by after wrapping up a work conference in the area so that I wouldn't have to return to my…read more1 yo empty-handed. I spent over an hour at this place and enjoyed every minute of it! The owner & staff seem to have put a lot of thought into which brands, etc. to stock and were very knowledgeable, incredibly friendly & wonderfully patient when assisting this "new" OCD dad. I also might add that the experience certainly exceeded that of any previous trip to a "superstore" toy aisle.

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.

I was surprised at the selection they have in stock. They have books, jigsaw puzzles, educational…read moregames, magazines, everything. And their prices are competitive. You should check them out if you haven't already.

Jinx is now Well Read Books. I finally made it over to Fulton to check it out…read more It looks like a different store! The piles of books are gone. It's organized. There are signs for the different section. Staff (owner?) was friendly and helpful. I took some books to trade in and about half of what I brought was accepted, which is better than at some stores. I got an old paperback copy of a book I've been seeking in stores for a couple of years. There was good variety in the store and a nice local/Missouri history section. The cat is still there, so I'm happy as can be with Well Read Books. I will make a point of visiting again soon in the future.

I bought another book from him and the price is cheaper than Amazon's third party sellers! I will…read moredefinitely come back!

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.

This is my favorite bookstore in Columbia but no one seems to know about it! The staff are friendly…read moreand extremely helpful, the prices are reasonable, they have a HUGE selection, and they have two sweet kitties you can pet. Everything one needs in a bookstore.

Great people, great selection and great service make this a good place to buy and to btrowse. Why…read morewould you buy from corporate outlets when you have this bookstore nearby?

Great bookstore. Wonderful selection. we are from out of town but, go to Columbia to visit our son…read morein college. we always stop at Skylark on our visits.

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.