Independent Bookstores in Missouri
Discover 55 independent bookstores in Missouri on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Missouri
The next 5 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Asian AmericanThu, Jun 25, 11:30 PMat Read A Book STL in St. Louis
- Black Women in STLSat, Jun 27, 3:00 PMat Read A Book STL in St. Louis
- Missouri Humanities 2026 — Denise KiernanWed, Jul 1, 12:00 AMat Left Bank Books in St. Louis
- Devin Thomas O'Shea — Veiled ProphetWed, Jul 8, 12:00 AMat Left Bank Books in St. Louis
- Author Event: Ian BogostThu, Jul 9, 11:00 PMat Subterranean Books in St. Louis
Bookstores in Missouri
- Left Bank BooksSt. LouisLeft Bank Books is the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in St. Louis, MO. Founded in 1969, th…2 upcoming events
- Read A Book STLSt. LouisRead A Book STL is a mission-driven secondhand bookstore in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. Dedicated to s…2 upcoming events
- Subterranean BooksSt. LouisSubterranean Books is an independent bookstore in St. Louis, MO. Independent since the turn of the century, this local…1 upcoming event
- Aesop's Treasury Books and GamesFarmingtonAesop's Treasury Books and Games in Farmington, MO, features a massive selection of role-playing games, new and used bo…
- Afterword Tavern and ShelvesKansas CityAfterword Tavern & Shelves in Kansas City, MO, is a bookstore and bar that reopened in June 2026 at its new Gillham Roa…
- Anchovy Book Co.St. LouisAnchovy Book Co. in St. Louis, MO, is a dedicated cookbook store on Cherokee Street. Operating from a narrow space just…
- Basement Books KCLibertyBasement Books KC is a used bookstore located in Liberty, MO, in the heart of Liberty Square. Founded as a popup in 202…
- Basement Books KC, LLCLibertyBasement Books KC in Liberty, Missouri, is a used bookstore and community hub specializing in a unique Blind Date Book…
- Bliss Books & WineKansas CityBliss Books & Wine in Kansas City, MO, is an independently owned bookstore that bridges the gap between literature and…
- Book MarxSpringfieldBook Marx is a used and new bookstore in downtown Springfield, Missouri, featuring more cats per square foot than any o…
- Bookmark This BarRollaBookmark This Bar in Rolla, MO, is a unique boozy bookstore and cocktail bar located in a 125-year-old sanctuary. It fe…
- BookstoreWebster GrovesWebster Bookstore in Webster Groves, MO, is the official campus store for Webster University. It provides textbooks, co…
- Chapter 3HermannChapter 3 is a cozy bookstore and toy shop in Hermann, Missouri, that offers a curated selection of books, toys, and un…
- Curious TurtleJefferson CityCurious Turtle is a boutique bookstore in downtown Jefferson City, Missouri, specializing in curated books for all ages…
- Double Dog Bookshop, LLCWentzvilleDouble Dog Bookshop is an independent, tiny-but-mighty bookstore located in historic downtown Wentzville, Missouri. The…
- Dunaway BooksSt. LouisDunaway Books in St. Louis, MO, is an independent bookstore featuring nearly 80,000 volumes of rare, used, and out-of-p…
- Eden BookstoreSt. LouisEden Seminary Bookstore in St. Louis, MO, provides progressive theological resources from its location on the Eden Theo…
- Fitz's SideQuests LLCGlasgowFitz's SideQuests is a community-minded bookstore in Glasgow, Missouri, located in a historic building. The shop featur…
- Freedom LiteratureHarrisonvilleFreedom Literature in Harrisonville, MO, is an independent bookstore founded in 2022 by Kareena and Marcus Cloe. Locate…
- Gunzil and Bowser Children's BookshopWarrensburgGunzil and Bowser Children's Bookshop in Warrensburg, MO, is a curated bookstore for discerning readers and caregivers.…
- Happy Endings BookshopWestonHappy Endings Bookshop is an independent bookstore located on historic Main Street in Weston, Missouri. The shop offers…
- Holy Grounds Coffee and Book ShoppeLibertyHoly Grounds Coffee and Book Shoppe in Liberty, MO, is a unique cafe located in the basement of St. James Church. It se…
- KD's BooksLee's SummitKD's Books is an independent bookstore in Lee's Summit, MO, established in 1990. It specializes in children's literatur…
- Lakeside Bookshop (MO)Lake St. LouisLakeside Bookshop is a community-focused bookstore located in The Meadows at Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Owned by Maria a…
- Left Bank BooksLeft Bank Books in St. Louis, MO, is the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in the city. Establ…
- Little ReadersSt. LouisLittle Readers in St. Louis, MO, is a children's bookstore and makerspace that inspires young imaginations through a cu…
- Main Street BooksMain Street Books is an independent bookstore located in historic St. Charles, Missouri. This local landmark offers a c…
- Main Street BooksSt. CharlesMain Street Books is an independent bookstore located in historic St. Charles, Missouri. Serving the community since 19…
- Meyer's MarketKnob NosterMeyer's Market in Knob Noster, MO, is a local general store dedicated to providing essential goods and unique locally m…
- Morgan's Hollow Bookstore LLCMonettMorgan's Hollow Bookstore LLC in Monett, MO, offers new and used books, vinyl records, and audiobooks. Established in h…
- Night Owl BooksTroyNight Owl Books is an independent bookstore located in Troy, MO, at 380 Main Street. Owned by book lover Sierra, the sh…
- Nocterra BookeryIndependenceNocterra Bookery is an independent bookstore and dry tea shop located in the Englewood Arts District of Independence, M…
- Novel/Tea and NonsenseMarshallNovel/Tea and Nonsense in Marshall, MO, is a downtown bookstore and cafe offering a curated selection of new and used b…
- Prospero’s BookstoreKansas CityProspero's Bookstore in Kansas City, MO, is an independent used bookstore founded in 1997. Housed in a historic 1890 bu…
- Read & RootedBlue SpringRead & Rooted is a family-owned bookstore and plant shop in Blue Springs, MO. The store features a curated selection of…
- River ReaderLexingtonRiver Reader Books in Lexington, MO, is a community-focused independent bookstore located in an 1886 building. The shop…
- Rose's BookhouseO'FallonRose's Bookhouse is an independent new and used bookstore in O'Fallon, MO. For 45 years, this local shop has offered a…
- Skylark BookshopColumbiaSkylark Bookshop is an independent bookstore located in downtown Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 2018 by novelist Alex G…
- Sly BookshelfColumbiaSly Bookshelf is a popup book shop in Columbia, Missouri, founded by children's author Aaron Fox. It features his own w…
- Subterranean BooksSubterranean Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2000 and located in th…
- The Book HouseSt. LouisThe Book House is an independent community bookstore in St. Louis, MO, established in 1986. Now located in historic Map…
- The Book RackCape GirardeauThe Book Rack of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a locally owned bookstore established in 1977. Located at 50 S. Plaza Way…
- The Gilded PageKansas CityThe Gilded Page in Kansas City, MO, is an independent bookstore in the Northland specializing in special editions, pain…
- The Noir BookshopSt. LouisThe Noir Bookshop in St. Louis, MO, is a concept bookstore dedicated to the Black experience. While no longer at its Ch…
- The Novel NeighborThe Novel Neighbor is a women-owned independent bookstore and community space in Webster Groves, MO. Opened in 2014, it…
- The Novel NeighborWebster GrovesWomen-owned and operated, The Novel Neighbor is an independent bookstore and community space in Webster Groves, MO. Sin…
- The Story CollectiveSt. JosephThe Story Collective is an independent bookstore located in historic downtown St. Joseph, Missouri. It offers a wide se…
- The Webster Groves BookshopWebster GrovesThe Webster Groves Bookshop in Webster Groves, MO, is an independent bookstore founded in 1965. Located in historic Old…
- TJ Charleston's Books & GiftsTJ Charleston's Books & Gifts in Branson, MO, is a full-service bookstore located within the Grand Village Shops. It fe…
- Turnsol BooksKansas CityTurnsol Books in Kansas City, MO, is a worker-owned bookstore, coffee shop, maker space, and art space. Located on Broa…
- Turnsol BooksTurnsol Books is a worker-owned bookstore, coffee shop, maker space, and art space located in Kansas City, Missouri. Th…
- UCM StoreThe UCM Store in Warrensburg, MO, is the official bookstore for the University of Central Missouri. Located at The Cros…
- West iNd ConnectionWest iNd Connection in Independence, Missouri, is a 501(c)3 non-profit and community space dedicated to the LGBTQ+ popu…
- West iNd ConnectionIndependenceWest iNd Connection (WiNc) in Independence, MO, is a non-profit organization providing a safe, inclusive space for the…
- Willa’s Books & VinylWilla's Books & Vinyl in Kansas City, Missouri, specializes in used and rare African-American books, first editions, an…