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.

The cutest book store tucked inside of a strip mall. I've passed by so many times and never thought…read moreto pop in. Found them on IG where they showcase writers and book clubs. Lots of great picks to find your next read. I grabbed a new book and loved pursuing the shelves. Will be coming back!!

[Out-of-Towner Review]…read more The name had me swooning before I even arrived. This independent bookstore is nestled in a non-descript shopping center with a variety of restaurants and shops. As I pulled into the parking lot, I didn't have many expectations. However, when I walked through the door, I was quickly proven incorrect! TYB is a cute, quaint bookstore that is filled with a great amount of books by genre and for a variety of readers. The staffer that was there was extremely helpful and happy to share some ideas for the book for me to purchase. I was in need of a book for my work travel, since I'd accidentally read my book too fast and did not bring up a backup book (rookie mistake). I perused the romance section, new releases, sale section, staff picks, and every nook and cranny of the bookstore. I finally settled on a new release, which was actually a signed copy -- bonus for me! I also snagged a really cute book for me (soon to be) nephew, as I've been building out his library as I've been building out mine with my independent book store visits! Overall, this is a great store for Birmingham, as they don't have a huge local bookstore options. If I'm back in the area, I'll definitely stop by and grab a book...or three! Exactly what you'd want out of a local, quaint independent bookstore.

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

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.

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?).

This was my first time visiting this lovely store. We loved…read morethe layout, cleanliness, and decorative little touches. There is a darling children's section with two child size recliners! We met the real De De (Deborah) and she is very sweet and helpful. I'm so glad to see this book store survived the larger book stores. D actually started at a Books A Million. Buy sell or trade options available!

DeDe is so kind and friendly. I love the variety of books and spending time looking through all the…read moreshelves to see what I can find each visit. I also love the trade in program!

The people who work there, are actually dedicated to their jobs'. The selection of books' was…read morewonderful!!! The price value was worth it. I would definitely go there again.

This is a great place for book and coffee lovers. A smart and devoted crew keeps this place current.read more

Good coffee and great desserts. Love the cheesecake here…read more The books are the best part. They vary are surprisingly organized in the little shop. Half of my cosmology books came from this great little place. The owner keeps Times magazine from past years to let you see what was going on in the world when you were born. Each table is set in a different theme/era, and the music is set by the time (7pm is the 1970s). He takes requests at times. This place has a great atmosphere and is very open to all types of people. It is great to unwind and play borrowed board games and it is great to study quietly in the back. Best place to get away when you're studying.

*sighs* So it's a redesign huh. I went here today to get some socks. Where the heck are the socks?…read more Everything is different. I had to ask a employee. She was friendly and showed me where they are now by the shirts. She said it wasn't by their choice. I say stores need to realize we don't like when they do this. We know where everything is and We dont like wasting time trying to find it. The socks were thrown willy nilly and they didn't have as many as they used to have. I was looking for a book and of course they didn't have it. I did buy the book online * sighs again* Why do I even go in stores now ? I mean heck at least my book will b in a box right. Would it kill you to give someone a bag . I can see now that I will b going less here than I was already. I much prefer going to the other bookstore at the Summit . You were just closer and had socks . Too bad ...Now you dont even have many of those. Very disappointing. Ah well online gets my money again.

Really Books-A-Million knows how to do it. All of the stores have the same look and feel. For the…read moremost part they are sized similar and have a very familiar layout when you go in. This location is not different! As you walk in, typical for and Books-A-Million, the staff is greeting you and asking if there is anything they can help you find. Great place to come for more than books, which they have a huge selection. If you are looking for games, something for a comic fan, seasonal stuff, things related to newest movies and tv shows, etc there is a good chance Books-A-Million will have something for you. Prices are typically pretty good and it seems like they are always running sales and promotions. If I'm in the area I won't hesitate to come by this store and would highly recommend to others.