Independent Bookstores in Missouri
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Bookstores in Missouri
- 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…
- Left Bank BooksSt. LouisLeft Bank Books is the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in St. Louis, MO. Founded in 1969, th…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Subterranean BooksSt. LouisSubterranean Books is an independent bookstore in St. Louis, MO. Independent since the turn of the century, this local…
- 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…