There were so many Danielle Steele and John Grisham books and the like to pass by to find the…read moreclassics section, I'd almost given up on there being anything other than modern fiction paperbacks here, but finally found some. I got The Vicar of Wakefield Hall for 50 cents!!

"Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink."…read more There is a sign in the Book Shoppe, that says something to the effect of: Books by Dean Koontz or Stephen King must be traded. This is one of those inexplicable used general fiction paperback stores; it's better than a landfill, I suppose. Fun fact: Jenny Lind was a Swedish opera singer who was extremely popular in mid-nineteenth century America. Many composers wrote music dedicated to her, hoping she would perform it and thus make them famous. I would not expect Fort Smith, Arkansas to have a street named after her.

My favorite big bookstore! This is my first time at this location, and it was a nicely stocked and…read moreclean store. The bookstore staff was friendly and helpful. I love their Disney section and their fun gifts although they are quite pricey. They always have a great clearance section too. The coffee shop, Joe Muggs, wasn't as great though. They have changed their menu and no longer have Italian sodas which was a bummer. They did have fun literary themed drinks this visit like Butterbrew from Harry Potter and The Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland, which we tried and liked. My husband thought the brewed coffee wasn't great (lacked flavor and scorching hot) and they had no milk or cream avail on the condiment station. I do wish BM offered a kids program or free rewards program like Barnes and Noble. Most of their discounts seem to be for online or for their paid membership.

I asked the jerk behind the coffee counter…read more "Is an americano, black coffee?" His response (in that weird LA pretentious type speech pattern, "No. An americano is an americano. " I stare blankly and he sighed.... "An americano is mocha and hot water.... Would you like a black coffee?????" I stare blankly for a solid six seconds before responding with an obviously annoyed, "Yay." He serves me at a typical hourly employees pace. I pay. The end.

We have purchased several Bibles and inspirational books from this location to be given as gifts…read more The store offers engraving services and they also have gift items besides books, such as clothing and inspirational objects and reminders of our faith. The staff are always friendly and helpful and we often see the owner when we visit the store. We appreciate having a quality store like this close to our home and in our city.

From the owner: The store that honors Christ all year…read more We are a locally owned Christian bookstore serving the Fort Smith and surrounding areas for over 35 years.

I am pretty sure this Bookstore is under new ownership. I think it is called Chapters on Main now…read more The old books are still there but its neat, clean has an awesome coffee bar in the back, loads of local authored books, friendly staff and a great selection. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you have some time on your hands. I stopped in after seeing it listed in Only in your state. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arkansas/ar-chapters-on-main

Worthy of a look every six months or so, this is one of the old, musty, cavernous bookstores,…read moremulti-leveled in an ancient building, the kind that might produce a gem from early last century, or might as easily leave you empty-handed with your allergies in a rage. They trade for credit at a better rate than other used bookstores I've known. Achtung, baby! They've got cats -- several of them, all free-roaming. One or two are meanies, and they all urinate freely, leaving that special odor to mingle with the natural moldy scent of decaying books. With this added ... oh, je ne sais quoi, what other bookstore can compare?

What a cool old-fashioned bookstore and coffee shop! They also offer specialty items and some…read moreclothing options too. It is conveniently located across from the historic train depot in downtown Van Buren, Arkansas. The store boasts, many historic and hard to find books, as well as a great selection of novels and books that you would find in any modern bookstore. The coffee shop offering some food items is very good and quite an enjoyable place to sit down for a break for coffee, and/or refreshments. I really like the feel of the basement when you descend the stairs into the cozy space filled with books in every corner. It's just my kind of spot!

This spot is billing itself as a bookstore with coffee, but actually, it's a coffee shop with some…read morebooks. Books look as if they have not been restocked in quite some time. If you do find something, you have to stand in line with the folks ordering coffee and wait for the coffee to be made before you can pay for your book. Tedious.

Cool old bookstore in downtown Ft Smith! We found it on Google and stopped by 15 min before close…read moreso we didn't have too much time to look but we will be back! A massive selection of vintage and current books in just about every genre. You have to be willing to browse and wander b/c there is a lot in a very large space. There is even a room full of National Geographic magazines dating back to the 1920s. The lady at the register, the owner I assume, was kind and helpful. They take cash or check only. Prices were pretty good. Most paperbacks I saw were 50 cents to $1. A must stop for book and antique lovers!

A welcoming and cozy book shop with a wide selection of great books. The owner was very kind and…read morehelpful. She provided me with a recommendation that met the exact qualifications that I was looking for in a story. The books are priced well. The store is clean and well organized with comfortable seating for sitting and reading.

Great selection in a great location! I really enjoyed perusing the different staff picks. Grab a…read morecoffee next door and enjoy!

Amazing local bookstore! Friendly staff, inviting interior, carefully selected and amazing…read moreselection of quality books for all ages! There is something for everyone! Shop here, you will not regret it! Proudly advertises they have restrooms!!! Great coffee place next door, cool places outside to hang out and read.

The Fort Smith, Arkansas Public Library system includes great buildings across the city that are…read morewelcoming, spacious, full of resources and creative materials/spaces as well as friendly, helpful and professional staff. We are grateful for the wonderful books and resource materials and activity offered to grow the imagination and learning of the citizens (those of age and those still coming of age)!

Beautiful main library branch in Ft Smith. It is 2 stories with a big lobby, a used bookstore,…read morecafe, and, of course, multiple rooms for books. We mainly spend time in the teen and kids area on the first floor. There is a lot of space there to relax and play, including study rooms, couches, tables with board games and puzzles, and kids' play areas. They have a lot of great activities for both kids/teens and adults. Check them out!