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!!

Fantastic local bookstore. Has an outstanding curated selection and a knowledgeable and helpful…read morestaff. I'll be a regular here from now on.

I bought one book and the person at checkout Natalie was very rude and cocky and shorted me on my…read morechange after she told me that I needed to just hand her the money for my book, even after telling me I had to wait on the manager.

Books-A-Million is the staple big bookstore in smaller towns across Alabama. (I didn't go to my…read morefirst Barnes & Noble until I moved to El Paso)... in general, the two bookstores aren't THAT much different other than the coffee Shoppe. BAM has Joe Muggs instead of Starbucks.. and I'm not gonna lie, I think I like Joe better than the bucks. Any who. This particular store is in the Gadsden Mall as opposed to a stand alone or an outlet shoppe , so it stays pretty busy. It's also a bit small and cramped and because of all that it seems messy and chaotic. It's not a peaceful place to read in a comfy chair while you sip a cup of tea trying to decide which book(s) to buy... But it's good just for perusing the shelves. They have pretty much anything for anyone and any occassion (I do a lot of gift shopping here because books are my favourite gifts to give.) The children's section is pretty big and kid friendly. They have your standard new arrivals/book club/ popular fiction, entertainment section with games and such, lots of bios, a magazine wall, self help, educational, etc. They also keep up with the required reading lists from local schools and keep those in stock so you don't have to search hard. Like I said, anything for anyone. It's not the best, but it's still a bookstore. And that's enough to make me happy.

Found this store doing a vinyl record store search. As someone else mentioned, well worth the trip…read more The prices cannot be beat. Great selection. I added to my newly started vinyl record collection. Even scored a Sam Cooke record!! "Yay"

The Spinning Groove in Arab is a hidden gem. Well worth a 2-3 hour drive! This shop is a crate…read morediggers paradise, and the owner is friendly and engaging. There's plenty of O.G. records (rock, R&B, jazz, country) and a nice selection of new vinyl as well.

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!

What a great local bookstore! The staff are fantastic and helpful. The curated selection is top…read morenotch. I'll be a regular here from now

5+ if I could, I only wish I lived closer to Jim Reed Books, they have a fantastic collection of…read morebooks, and I have been able to find some authors that are difficult to find in the U.S. even on Amazon. Mr. Reed is a fantastic resource for books and movies, he recommended a movie from an author I was looking for, I watched the whole movie straight through, the next time I was in he had a couple novels by that author. Highly recommended...

Love! I was transported to a land far far away upon entering! I'm a lover of all things book…read morerelated and finding new book stores is definitely my favorite! This book store is jammed packed with books, collectibles, nostalgia, and love tucked away in ever corner! There were books I read as a child that brought back many great memories when I saw them. The owner is such a lovely guy and very helpful! I could have spent a whole day and too much money lol because when it comes to books I have no self control. I was able to escape with spending only a little over $100 on some great books. Will definitely return!

good place and its friendly so i'll go here anytime to buy whatever they have but most of all i…read morelove buying their books to read

Awful. I took 300 DVDs and a ton of books. They were all in great shape. Some weren't even opened…read moreand none of the books had been read. They kept 225 and most of the books and gave me $64.18. Ridiculous considering they will sell them for at least $15-20 a piece. Never again.

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!

loved the welcoming atmosphere,The staff are very friendly. I was super happy that they had the…read morebook that I was looking for(Twisted Game by Ana Huang).

From the owner: Located across from True Value Hardware.read more