Whether you got into reading from snagging fun prizes from AR in school or the latest on BookTok, the 901 has plenty of options to help you reach your reading goal this year. Our bookstores offer cozy vibes, amazing stories, and even some local authors you’ll want to add to your bookshelves. So here are some of our favorite bookstores around Memphis you’ll want to check out.
Novel
This locally owned and operated bookstore is open daily, so you can get your fix for the latest books, gifts, and more. It’s located in the Laurelwood Shopping Center and even has a cafe so you can buy a book and enjoy it while sipping on some coffee. You can also check out their special events happening throughout the season, such as author meet-and-greets and story times.
Second Editions Bookstore
Give an old library book a second chance when you stop by this used bookstore. Inside the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, you can find a wide selection of paperbacks, hardbacks, graphic novels, CDs, and so much more at low prices. These gently used books come in every genre, so it’s worth stopping by after you’ve visited the library.
Burke’s Books
You can find new, used, and rare books, all at Burke’s on South Cooper. This quaint Bluff City bookshop has shelves upon shelves of classic favorites and new offerings, including some by Memphis authors. Plus, this shop is dog-friendly, so you can bring your pup while you peruse the shelves for your next new read.
South Main Book Juggler
Visit South Main for this bookstore, which offers new and used books, local and regional books, and even some unique gifts to take home. This shop has a wide and ever-changing selection of locally sourced art, gifts, and stories to pack your bookshelf with something special. They’re open from Tuesday through Sunday, and they’re also a pet-friendly space.
DeMoir Books & Things
Here’s another spot on South Main so you can get your reading fix. DeMoir is open Tuesday through Saturday and has a mix of books – fiction, comics, graphic novels, children’s books, and more. This Black-owned Memphis bookstore is also Millenial-led with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ representation in their books, so be sure to stop by to grab something new to read this month.
