Plenty Book Shop is one of those places that feels special the moment you walk through the door…read more Of course, the book selection is wonderful, but what I love most is that the entire shop feels thoughtfully curated. Every section seems to have its own personality. There's one area that always makes me think of what I imagine Jane Austen's library might have felt like -- cozy, beautiful, timeless and just a little magical. Then there's the children's section, complete with an incredible rolling library ladder that makes the whole space feel like something out of a storybook. And it goes far beyond books. They have such a great selection of unique gifts, beautifully curated items and little treasures that make it an easy place to find something for someone else -- or, very realistically, something you suddenly decide you need for yourself. They're also constantly finding creative ways to make reading fun and build a community around books. They offer book challenges, Books of the Month, events, writers' workshops and other programs that make Plenty feel like much more than a store. It feels like a gathering place for people who genuinely love books, creativity and storytelling. One of the things that makes Plenty especially meaningful is its commitment to children's literacy and the nonprofit work connected to that mission. Knowing that there is a bigger purpose behind what they're building makes an already wonderful place even more special. There are bookstores where you stop in, find a book and leave. Plenty is the kind of bookstore you want to wander through, discover something unexpected, stay awhile and come back to see what they've dreamed up next. It is charming, creative, welcoming and completely unique -- easily one of my favorite bookstores.

Absolutely gorgeous bookshop in the heart of downtown Cookeville. The design was thoughtful and it…read moreflows so well. Super friendly staff, so many items to choose from. A wonderful selection of local authors.

The only good book store in Cookeville. Wide selection for the size of the town. Run deals often…read morefor bulk purchase.

They do not let you know how much your trades are worth. Also, you only get half towards the…read moreproceeds of your purchase.

This is my favorite bok Store they have good books at good…read moreprices and they let you trade the people are friendly and I can take my puppy there

Tons of books--older ones, not a lot of current. But the place stinks of cigarettes. If you're not…read morea smoker and don't want to come out of there smelling like an ashtray, don't go. Or be very prepared. I found two books I've been looking for so that's a plus.

Really interesting bookstore to browse, learn, and discover! Very eclectic collections of books…read moreand other memorabilia including objects like collectible Peanut characters from days gone by with no loss of charm! Love the old Putnam theatre marquees and other historic artifacts from Cookeville- lots of history. I have even been there when the REAL Harper was in the store (cute pup!). The owners plan to do pet adoptions from there they say, too.

Good selection of reading materials & gifts!…read more We still in here when we're in town. Sweet staff & good prices.

From the owner: My name is Randall Smith and I am a former employee of the Lifeway Christian Store in Cookeville…read moreand decided Cookeville still needed a retail outlet to provide Christian resources in our area. I graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1999 with a degree in business and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 with a Master's Degree in Theological Studies. My wife and I are members at Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Cookeville where I teach an adult Sunday School class. We are both active in children's ministry and local and international outreach. People wanted to know where they could buy their church supplies as our Lifeway store was closing. Since there were no dedicated options in Cookeville, I decided to step out and open a small store to specialize in retailing Christian products. I am a retailer for most any Christian products you might need and what I don't have in stock I can order. Come by and see me!

We come in here monthly to buy STEM toys and puzzles for my son who is on the spectrum. He loves…read moregoing to the tree play area. They have a great reward program too!

We love the learning circle for their friendly and helpful staff, as well as their great selection…read moreof supplies and learning resources. We never walk away empty handed

Excellently priced used books and a wide array of new edition. I spent a lovely half hour browsing…read moreand collecting treasures for my bookshelves and homeschool. So.many.books! If you're looking for children's fiction, easy and chapter books, I highly recommend Harper's Books. The selection is huge, but not overwhelming. It's also well organized. Again, I was also impressed by the number of new books sold here. Lovely hardbacks. Only $30 later and I walked away with about 50 books. Definitely putting Harper's Books on my radar next time I need to restock the home bookshelf collection. Beverly Cleary...I'm coming back for you!

What a lovely bookstore! There was a lot of selection - new and used, and I really loved the…read moreconcept of the blind books and the mystery book bags as well! Wish I could've picked a bag up, but will definitely have to come and visit again. It seems like they also have an event board for different clubs/events at the bookstore :)

Absolutely loved this book and record store. It's in a very quiet part of the neighborhood, has a…read morehuge selection of books and records between new and used, is super friendly and welcoming, and is an all around vibe! Can't wait to come back and buy more!

Because of my age, classic CD's are becoming more difficult to find. Crying Cat had a few, I…read morebought two, but 5 years ago in other shops I would buy 10-20.

I'm from Nashville, came to Sparta on a hiking trip. We decided to make a stop for food and found…read morethis little gem! The worker was so nice, italian soda was amazing, and food was good. So many books too!!

This was a really fun stop for a friend and I on our way to Louisville, KY. I'm so glad we stopped…read more The artwork there was really funky and cool (I actually took home a print myself). I didn't have any food, but my friend and I both got coffee. I loved my drink, although my friend wasn't crazy about her drink, the salted caramel frap. The staff (and owner I think) were super friendly and seemed like a fun group. I would definitely stop again.