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    Duck River Books

    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dawn V.

    I try to stop in an independent bookstore in every town throughout my travels to purchase my books. I prefer to find favorite bookstores then stop in each direction when I'm traveling by car and this place is one of my new favorites! I drove out of my way (from freeway) for this bookstore and town after finding it on Yelp and it was very worth the added travel time. I wish I'd had more time yesterday so I focused on the displayed fiction but what an amazing selection and so wonderfully organized and displayed. Whether you have an afternoon or just a free moment, the layout here makes it easy to find something you'll love. It was a Friday morning so very quiet. Gentleman at the register put on a mask when I entered and the store feels extremely clean and well kept. I love books so I love the feeling of a bookstore that's obviously much beloved by its owner(s) and employees.

    Mary S.

    I have been wanting to stop into this book store for a while! We were wandering around downtown during First Fridays in Columbia and decided to finally go in! They had a very large variety of new and used books. A little something everyone! Their checkout desk is actually made of real books! So cool! They also had a loft area with a spiral staircase that lead up the horror and sci-fi books. I didn't find a book for me this time, mostly because I wanted like 20 of them, but I will definitely be back when I'm in more of a decisive mood. Haha. They also have an online store! Super useful!

    Maria M.

    It was a nice book store , have so many selection of books. They sell new and used books too and they have have a 0.99 cent books.

    Alexis B.

    Charming local bookstore on Public Square in Columbia. As an avid reader, I make it a point to stop at as many independent bookstores as I can when traveling. On a recent day trip from Nashville to explore the Columbia area, I stopped at The Old Curiosity Book Shop. It has new and used books and a small area of local author books. Very nice (if on the small side) book shop!

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    Leanne A.

    This is the epitome of a wonderful little bookstore - the owners are fabulous, the selection is great, and it is a beautiful shop. If they don't have the book you want, they will order it. If you're a local or a visitor, this is a must-visit!

    Love the spiral staircase and the lights over the children's book section!

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    Best book store in Columbia, great staff, great selection, and the ambiance is so mellow.

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    8 months ago

    Wonderful bookstore. Wide selection of books to choose from. Great for a rainy day visit!

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    5 years ago

    Great lay out. Veey friendly staff. I always fing a treasure or more to bring home to my shelves. Makes me happy every time go!

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    11 years ago

    A perfect book shop! Well organized and fairly priced! The best book store I have visited in a long time!

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    Love the atmosphere of this bookstore...and very nice people run it..the spiral staircase is awesome!

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