Great bookstore. Not just for students but a great trade book section too. There is coffee,…read morecappuccino, magazines and WiFi.

One of the coolest little book shops I've ever been in. I was on my way to Barnes&Noble when I saw…read morecardboard signs on Hackberry heralding a sale at 'The Book Rack'. I swerved in, intrigued. Inside were quirky people, talking about all kids of books and their favorite authors, who you could tell spent more time reading than interacting. Then I remember that was me... The have three separate chambers walled floor to ceiling with books of every genre. All the books are used paperback, which is more than awesome--they're creased and vintage, perfect for the bookshelf. They have an entire wall of Star Trek and Star Wars books; they have all of Tolkien's books (a major plus); and thousands of other. The place isn't big, but they pack in the books. And the prices are reduculously cheap: $3.00 for Lord of the Rings! Easy five stars here. Although on most occasions they have two to three books in a series and not all of them, and sometimes only carry one of an author. Otherwise, this is the coolest book shop in town. P.S. they don't take credit/debit cards so bring cash.

This quiet and claustrophobic little bookstore is located adjacent to a brewery in a strip mall…read moreparking lot. The books are mostly mass market paperbacks, but dig around for a few minutes and you can find a few decent ones hidden under the harlequins and westerns. The prices seemed to range between $3-$8. We were the only people in here on a Saturday afternoon. The owner was intently studying a real estate brochure at the front counter and actually squealed in surprise when we approached her with a book to buy. You get the impression from her reaction and from the boxes and piles of books everywhere that most people come here strictly to trade, sending the owner into an oppressive cycle of never turning a profit or making any space. It might explain the amusing notes scattered throughout the store: "Classics exchanged for classics only!" "No restroom - don't ask!", and my favorite, "Don't touch the light switch!" She seemed positively thrilled with our $3.50 purchase (maybe to run along to the brewery as soon as we left?).

A book store for book people…read more I love this place so much, i got a ton of clancy novels for cheap here. also lots of books about lgbt and black history (a rarity here) overall if you want books the library wont put out, come here. also this place has a nice selection of small gifts (i bought 2 candles and they were amazing) the staff were always kind and helpful. this place is a beacon in the hellhole of alabama.

If you love books, go here! Located in downtown near iconic Civil Rights landmarks and Prevail, one…read moreof the country's best coffee shops. This bookstore is big once you walk inside and sell all kinds of used books organized well. If you go to the back, you'll see a historic couch where Rosa Parks and others likely sat.

Huge fan of this bookstore! It's organized so nicely, they have other cute items for sale. The…read morewomen were so helpful and not pushy. They also have a resell bookstore in the back! I was able to get two great books for under $10, amazing. Definitely will be back

What a cozy place. People who work here are book lovers--knowledgeable and friendly. They have…read moretheir own organizing principles, which make sense. And don't miss the rare and used book building in the back. At the edge of the historic district, and just a block from bustling university avenue. They might not have everything, but they use their space and book-sense very well.

Fantastic bookshop that's been in Homewood for forever! I strolled in to get a couple of last…read moreminute Christmas gifts, they have a ton of great stuff! One thing that struck me as amazing was the membership you can get! It's $10/mo or $99/yr and you get 40% off all of their bestselling books (rotates weekly), 20% off everything else, and free drip coffee! If you're a big book buyer, that is soooo worth it! Or if you just love visiting coffee shops, the coffee would be worth it! They have several little tables and chairs around where you can perch to do some work. I just love how local everything is in here. Some art gifts, coffee table books, non-fiction, etc. They have a great website, too!

The Little Professor Bookshop continues to be one of the best places for me to decompress. I…read morerecently asked MK for assistance in finding a book or books to read regarding dementia and sundowners syndrome. Thank goodness, MK quickly recommended two books and I'm currently reading the first with great interest. If you're new to the area, or in Birmingham for business travel, please stop by the Little Professor Bookshop - you won't be disappointed. Also, there's plenty of free parking and fun places to eat in Homewood where the bookshop is located.

This location of the SupeStore (there's multiple) is conveniently located right off of Sorority…read moreRow, shares a building with Starbucks, and is just 2 blocks from Bryant Denny Stadium. While the other Supe Store has more textbooks in stock this location focuses more on the fan. The University of Alabama collection of Lululemon is at this location only. Plenty of t shirts, sweatshirts, shakers, etc. galore! I even found a really pretty hand painted ornament in September.

This us the official University of Alabama campus book store, which also has a tremendous inventory…read moreof Alabama merchandise. Great location, across from sorority row and a block from the stadium.

A funky book/art/music store for local self-expression in a small town that knows its significance…read more Owner Nancy Ziccardi is known in town She'll tell you about her travels and lives in different parts of the country, where and why she displays what art. She knows her field. When you visit town, come in, grab a book from the extensive selection that feels more like a home library than anything else, and maybe have a cup of tea with Ziccardi before heading south on historic route 80 back toward Montgomery.

Very cute little bookstore! It's a small store but has a pretty wide collection of books. My son…read moreis in middle school and he found several things that he wanted to buy. They have a nice selection of local authors too.

Great bookstore downtown. Nice cookbook section & also local MS author's section. I could have…read morestayed longer to explore more. Definitely will go back when in town!

I live in Illinois but my dad lives in Mississippi and loves Friendly City Books. I wanted to buy…read morehim a gift card for Christmas but didn't see an option for one on the website. I reached out via email and received a quick response from Emily. She went above and beyond to help me purchase a gift card for my dad and even mailed the gift card to him with a message for me! So impressed with the customer service and happy he has a local book store to support!

I stopped by here on a Saturday. They have a coffee shop inside which is one reason I came by here…read more The second reason is to read and buy books and magazines of course. The customer service was about average. The coffee shop was busy just about the whole time I was here. Everyone that worked here helpful but slow. The books and magazines are worth stopping by here. Some are hard to find at the big box stores because they don't sell them. One tip I would give is to sign up for their loyalty card. You can save money using the Books a Million card. It costs about $25 a year but you save on everything you buy here.

They tricked me into getting a magazine subscription when I was just trying to buy a book. When…read moreconfronting them about the transaction they didn't answer me. Greedy and deceptive cashier.