This is just a magical place (but most bookstores are). I went in with a list but of course came out with a couple more books. I was specifically going for a recent popular title but didn't see it. When I asked they said they were out of stock but that the UPS truck had just pulled up and if I waited a bit, I could have one fresh off the truck! Of course I had to shop some more. Service is always great here and you never know what books you will discover that you NEED. Always check out their events. There are a lot that are free but the ticketed ones are well worth it! They bring in some amazing world-class authors!!!! read more

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So many reasons to recommend Magic City. My daughter is an avid reader so I am always dropping in for a gift for her. We even had her birthday party there. It is always clean and well organised in there. They not only sell books of all genres, but also fun trinkets related to books and Tulsa. The staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable about books (whether they carry the title or not). The prices are comparable. I don't really mind buying here as we are supporting a local business that supports our community very well. Also- there is an inciardi print dispenser there so bring your quarters!! read more

I really liked this bookstore. There is a big selection for an independent store selling new books. The books available are unique and interesting. Big variety of interesting essays read more

I always stop in here when I visit Tulsa. A small but mighty and well stocked bookstore with friendly staff. Plan to spend a bit of time exploring and checking out the staff picks or new releases, there's always something to find. read more

I love Magic City! Not only is it a beautiful bookstore downtown with a great selection and lots of book club opportunities, but their social media is SO good. They aren't afraid to speak the truth and point out injustice. I popped by before an event downtown, and I loved just browsing the selection. Prices are the same as any new book store. And staff are very friendly. read more

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Really cute bookstore. I think it's family owned, at least it looks like it is. If I lived in Tulsa, I would be here all the time. read more

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I enjoy browsing this local bookstore. They have several different bookclubs to participate in and often bring a variety of authors for special events. The parking is street parking only. The staff is lovely and super helpful. To support our local bookstore, you might spend more for a book than if you grabbed it on Amazon or Barnes and noble, just a tip in regards to pricing. They do offer a membership that provides a discount and other special features, ask them for more details. I do love the Oklahoma history and local author section. You won't find every book but they can order you must books that are available, it just might be a special order. Definitely enjoy wondering the aisles and picking up a few books. Happy reading. read more

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Magic City Books is located in downtown Tulsa, diagonally across from Holiday Inn Express with street parking available (metered, but free on weekends after a certain time at night). I came by this bookstore with my husband and our little girl dog (yep this bookstore is dog friendly). We came on a Friday night and surprisingly there was a local author who just had a reading and was sticking around for autographs and answer questions for guests (I am not familiar with this author and do not recall the name). This small bookstore looks to only sell new books (I really love venturing to second hand bookstores because I am always able to score some really great deals and often times hard to find books or books out of print). I ended up finding a few books in their small clearance section (by the front of the store, if you go left when you enter, there is a small bookshelf and some tables and chairs) that were a really good buy (one book was ~75% off and another one I bought was ~55% off). I honestly probably would have bought more books but since we are traveling and not from the area, I am a little limited as to what I can bring back in my luggage. The employee at the register told me that books make it to the clearance are books that may have been on the shelves for a long time and no one is buying them or could be that they may only have 1 or 2 copies of that book left and have no plans to reorder. If I lived in this area, I would most likely check out the clearance area first (and often) before venturing the rest of the store. Overall, had a great shopping experience. read more

Matt was super helpful in the store and providing recommendations for places to go nearby! The store has some really cool book options, definitely a must check out read more

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I am so happy our city has a book story like this one. I just feel so calm every time I enter this space. I attend a monthly book club here and I have been to one of their adult book fairs. read more

For a smaller bookstore, it carries a great selection of books! I always walk out with way more than I anticipated purchasing when I enter this store. I know that I can always find great books that are about Tulsa and Oklahoma history, black and brown authors, and inclusive and diverse children's books. There are also great gifts in here. This is a great spot to pop into for a gift for someone, including yourself! Staff are super friendly, helpful and they know and love books and are happy to give recommendations! read more

Great little store with wonderful selections! Locally owned supporting minorities by featuring authors you may not hav heard of before. They also support other local businesses and non profits. read more

Came across Magic City Books when.eating nearby and it such a lovely bookstore. There are all different types of book options and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite space is in the back of the store where there are tables and they host live author readings. They have a cute book "tree" of all the authors that have completed readings at the store. Definitely come by and check them out! read more

Fulfilling a birthday request. My daughter collects unique, regional/city themed, decorative, book bags and shopping bags (e.g., Trader Joe's.) We fulfilled the request for a bag from Magic City Books. After a stroll through the shop, perusing the wonderful, diverse, enlightening, subject matter, I was unable to find a copy of this months "Guns and Ammo." I surmised that this was not a book store for me. Oh hell, who am I trying to fool....I can't read anyway...but I do like the pictures! read more

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Love love love this book store! From its cute, cozy vibes to the selection of books! My favorite spot was the reading nook in the back where there were cozy green chairs! I loved their selection of stickers, postcards and magnets also. Will definitely return! read more

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Took a family vacation to Tulsa a few weeks ago, and we were lucky enough to be staying in a hotel that was kitty corner to Magic City Books. We had planned to visit the bookstore later in our trip, but as luck would have it the local news station did a segment with Magic City Books. We made this our next stop. Book shops have always been Magical to me. I love libraries, book stores, chain and independent, isles of books in any box store. I love the smell of the books; the texture of the pages; the jacket covers are the liner notes of my youth; I love the first "crack" of the book spine in opening up a new book. Magic City Books does not disappoint. Books upon books reach up to the high ceiling. The children's section is filled with wonderful selections, such as The Big Book of Birds, where you can learn that flamingos will pee on their legs to stay cool. My daughter selected three other books, along with the bird book. I had my eye on a few Oklahoma authors and added to my cookbook collection with four books of my own. The staff was very inviting, knowledgeable and friendly. The selection of books is very impressive and has many off-the-beaten-path offerings. Get out there and support your local book store to keep the Magic alive. read more

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I love this local book store. They have an entire section from local authors and books about the area. The employees also help you find books. In the middle of the store, there are tables of books regarding topics or emerging authors. They are limiting the number of people in the store due to COVID which is really nice. read more

The best little independent bookstore in Tulsa! Probably Oklahoma! Entirely possibly the world. The people who work here love books. I know because I used to work with some of them at Barnes & Noble . They have such a fun range of gifts and books and are willing to order pretty much anything you want if they don't have it in the store. I bought an amazing pair of The Monster at the End of this Book socks and I think they're going viral on my Facebook lol. My friend and I enjoyed strolling through here and buying a few things. Check it out! read more

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I love to purchase books that are not outrageously priced and you don't have to order them. They have a Greek mythology section that I love.

Cozy non-profit bookstore! Their non-profit supports the local creative spirits through arts and literature. Really enjoyed looking through their "bumped and bruised" 25% off rack. They offer other cute items, like pins, shirts, and totes. read more

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Visiting Tulsa, working with a group of physicians and clinical pharmacists, I told them I forgot my e-reader at home. "What's a good book store here?" A variety of voices shouted out in unison, "Magic City!" What a great bookstore and charming. I loved it. And the staff were so helpful, answering my questions and patiently directing me about. I found a wonderful book through their staff picks. Shout out! read more

I heard of MCB because an episode of a podcast I listened to was recorded there and with some time to kill I decided to go visit. They do a good job with the space, with the stacks on the perimeter being fairly high, it is on the smaller side but that makes browsing through so much easier, and the little touches, hand written signs for the shelves makes you feel like everything here is thoughtfully done. After going through their shelves and getting that guilty feeling you get when you walk into a shop you like knowing you're not going to get anything I decided to make a purchase at their coffee counter...also I needed a caffeine fix, kind of. I got an iced green tea and then sat in their reading room. Remember how I said things here seemed thoughtfully done? They easily could have filled this space with more shelving but the fact that they didn't and purposefully left an area for reading and a small stage with two chairs for discussions/events made me appreciate the place all the more. I lounged around a bit more, just soaking it in and when the ice finally melted I left. read more

First time visitor. The most delightful independently owned bookstore! The only thing missing is snacks and drinks. I spent a lot of time chatting with the owner. He was super helpful and Just a cool guy. They had a robust section of local books and local authors. It was Pride Month and they offered a colorful collection celebrating the rainbow. The store has a small private room for special events. This location is nestled in downtown Tulsa which appeared to be experiencing tremendous growth. Lots of shops and eateries. No pix, but the location has a good vibe. They do enjoy mask wearing which I appreciate. read more

I had to go here after seeing the review by Lori T. Wow her review was wrong in every way. What a great place! Great Staff! Everything was the exact opposite of Lori T's review. Overall i was amazed by the selection of books and everything about this bookstore. Not a single complaint. Will be back several times to this amazing book store. read more

Whenever I come to a new city or town, I immediately scope out the local bookstores. I was excited to try this one. Upon entering, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. One employee acknowledged me, but it almost felt begrudging, like he didn't want to. I walked in and out of the aisles for a bit to see if I could find anything I wanted to purchase. From the selection of books to the signs and posters on the walls and windows, the whole store seemed to be focused on a political statement. If you are into political statements you may enjoy a look here, if you are not, I believe it's a miss. I value a nice selection of books from a wide range of hobbies and interests, along with some uniquely local representation. The store is small, but it could be so much better. read more

Has a great little atea in back to enjoy visiting authors talk about their books. Some parking on the street.

wonderful little bookstore in downtown Tulsa. They have a curated selection with something for everyone, and host authors year round - even now, virtually, with COVID! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. An added plus, they offer "solo shopping hours" for patrons to come with up to 3 members of their immediate household to have the bookstore alone to safely shop for hour intervals if you sign up in advance, and also offer care packages, curbside, online ordering. It's worth the day trip from OKC just to come here! Highly recommend read more

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A great bookstore! We already own too many books, but the selection here compelled us to buy even more. Excellent young adult and children's sections. Plenty of graphic novels for readers young and old, and an extensive array of local interest books. The employees were friendly and helpful, and I loved the whole inclusive vibe. Support local bookstores as fantastic as this one! read more

Super cool place. I took my granddaughters for storytime and they loved it! This was my first time here and I will definitely be back. Service was excellent, the story teller was great. They have a variety of events, even poetry night. I was excited to see the book selections too. read more

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This was the first place I stopped in Tulsa after a long car trip and the environment was so calm and pleasant. They have a variety of uncommon titles that were organized into contained sections, and the customer service was excellent. One worker saw that I was considering a particular book, then gave me a suggestion for another title he thought I would like, but avoided being pushy about the sale. When I asked if they carried a specific title and he informed me that it wasn't released in stores yet, he still took the time to go back and look up the exact release date for me. If I lived in the area I would recommend this bookstore to everyone I know! read more

Looking for a little light reading... need a book special ordered... trying to get your pup more sophisticated? Check out magic city books! They have something for everyone!! Instagram.com/Kekoa.li.ili.i read more

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Very small bookstore, not much selection, they no longer have the coffee shop... won't go back, lady working was nice enough and it was very clean, but very disappointing... not a friendly inviting atmosphere, most decor was politically loaded and would discourage many customers...I'm all for being inclusive but this was shoving it down my throat... read more

Fantastic service, every time I visit the team is so helpful, kind, and respectful. The selection of books are famtastic, it's so clean and well organized. Makes it so easy to support a local buisness!! read more

While small in size, the place has a great selection. My favourite, the graphic novels, were well stocked with a lot of great titles. They have a large space in the back with tables and chairs that one can sit and read at or drink coffee, etc. There is a coffee shop inside the store and the smell was amazing. It's nice to have a locally owned bookstore downtown. This is my new favourite bookstore. read more

Beautiful shop, well curated collection, nice selection of local authors, knowledgeable & helpful staff, cool cafe. Deffinelty worth checking out for all bibliophiles. read more

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Nice little book store. However, while I was enjoying myself looking for just the right book, I was startled by a worker yelling from across the room to a customer to wear a mask. I looked around for the culprit. Who would have the audacity to violate the rules, when masks are provided? I was even more shocked when I realized she was yelling at me! How could this be? As I gazed at this lady with my properly fitted mask (covering mouth and nose) I began to try and figure out just what I did wrong that would cause such an outburst. I will admit briefly throughout my journey for a book I would pull my mask down to sip my coffee (mocha latte w/ oat milk- 5/5 would recommend) but would immediately pull it back up. I explained I only pulled my mask down to drink at which she responded "you can't even do that in here, that why we had to shut down the cafe!" Pro tip: That's a key bit of information customers with coffee will need to know going forward. So to help out fellow book lovers who might visit this store going forward I will clearly define the expectations. 1. Wear a mask- too easy! We're all in this together. 2. You can enter store with a drink. Hydration is the key! 3. Don't dare sip that drink while in store! Huh? Note: The entire time I was being yelled at from across the room about not being able to drink in the store, she had a water bottle in her hand. read more

Possibly my new favorite store in Tulsa! What an incredible staff, and a superbly curated selection of books. One of the first things I noticed was the number of local authors they carry, as well as really interesting titles that I had never seen elsewhere (see: the amazing children's book section!). Next time I plan to sample some coffee to caffeinate while I shop. Definitely check out Magic City if you find yourself downtown! read more

This is a fairly small but quaint book store downtown. They have coffee, tea, wine, and a few pastries for purchase. I felt like they had reasonable prices, except on the wine. I had a Chai latte. It tasted as I expected it should and was the perfect temperature for immediate consumption. We sat at the seating area when you first walk in. They have several small tables. As you walk through the store they also have round crochet pillows for seating anywhere. Word to the wise- Pay attention or you could trip over someone's legs. At the back of the store they have a small room for events. This is where we ended up for Karaoke poetry night. I'd say 15 or more people got up! All different perspectives, all different works. Very enjoyable. We will be back. read more

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Always friendly staff and a great selection of well-curated books. The reading room is quite fabulous to grab a book, get a coffee, and get some book love on during the day! read more

A cute little non-for-profit bookstore, Magic City's book selection is not extensive, but it is pretty relevant. Lots of good little things to get, too, like pins and bookmarks. The real quality about the place is it's accessibility and service, as well as its ties to the town's literary society. We were just in town visiting, but it would have been great to try one of their author events! read more