What a neat little place! My girlfriend had been wanting to check this place out for some time now. I'll say, the entrance is a bit sketchy. I thought we were going into meet Tommy No Thumbs in the back of a fish market or something lol. $1.50 per book can't be beat! read more

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I've heard about this for awhile but when I realized we were only a couple of miles away, I knew it was time. We had to go check out the legend of a massive warehouse of books hidden inside a deceptively industrial area. The entrance and parking lot for Dollar Book Swap are located in the back of the warehouse block they are in, and there are two ways to access the back. One "road" if one shall loosely call it that, is gravely and filled with massive potholes making for an adventurous ride. The road on the other side of the building also gets you to the same place... but it's paved and in good condition... choose your own adventure! Then it's through a door that opens up into... a massive warehouse space. Keep going and then you'll see them. Books. Everywhere. Shelves, giant boxes, display areas, library carts.... all full of books. There is also a DVD section. Smaller rooms open up off of the spaces, one with children's books, another a mystery/suspense room with, fittingly, a taped outline on the floor. There's even a corner space with food items. The vast majority of books are $1.25, with some exceptions, like the step into reading style books 2 for $1.25 or the bags of children's books you can fill for $10 a bag. The selection is a mix of new and used, and as one might expect, it just depends on what they have in stock at the time of your visit. It's a fun adventure to comb the shelves. Check all the nooks and crannies... there's a "book cave" in another corner. Service was friendly and efficient to check out. Fun place to explore if you're in the area. read more

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What a book lovers dream place! The price helps you to be able to buy more. There was smiles and conversation at checkout. Too bad I live in Illinois, I would be there weekly. Maybe add a drink station for tea, water, hot chocolate. read more

One Dollar Book Swap - 2025 First trip to Book Heaven! - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

This place is huge and you will want to take your time browsing. The $1.35 books are categorized and alphabetized. You also get points for every dollar you spend. Plenty of parking. I'll be back. read more

When you first enter, you'll see a neon sign for selfies that says "this is my happy place". I agree 100%. Books at a great price, friendly workers that are extremely helpful. read more

This place is really cool! They have large boxes full of books available, with isles upon isles of books as well. All books were $1.25 (some were BOGO free) with a small as seen on TikTok section, though the section didn't seem updated. However, there was PLENTY of a selection of both paper & hard back books and a great selection for kids and children. It is in a warehouse that has a handful of large fans keeping it cool. We had a hard time finding newer books that have recently been published, but this location is great for older books and classics. There were large selections for authors such as Lee Child, Sue Grafton, James Patterson, etc. It is definitely worth checking out! read more

What an overwhelming number and assortment of books for anyone and everyone! The exterior of the building is very run down and the parking lot driveway was full of potholes... But inside the building, things were very organized and well labeled. There was the opportunity to buy a bag of children's books for $10... The rest of the books were either $1 or $1.25...a real bargain! At the checkout, everyone all the staff were friendly and efficient. read more

One Dollar Book Swap - Only the start - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

when my sister originally brought me here, I thought she was trying to take me out because it is out in the middle of nowhere! this is a cute little hidden gem away from the public and yes, you might have to dig for some really good vines, but everything is extremely affordable and I needed to finish collections of old dystopian and there was also a huge children's section as well doesn't always have the newest books, but you can always find something ! The workers were very kind and polite and answered questions when I kept getting turned around on where to go next. read more

I mean, as a fellow book lover and avid reader... when you said $1.25 books, how can you resist! We made a road trip from Chicago to Dayton and it was so much fun. It was just a few hours, and when we pulled up it looks like nothing but a warehouse on the outside but when you go inside it it's a book lover's paradise. The warehouse has pallets and pallets of books but then gets sorted into shelves and shelves of different categories. They even have a book tok shelf they gets cleared out often & replenished just as often too. You'll also find classic books and encyclopedias, cookbooks and a whole children's section. To the right you'll find movies, audiobooks, and a back room with overstock bins for you to dig through. Along with a room where you fill a bag of children's books for a set price. In that same room are all of the mass media copies of books. One could spend hours and hours in there and find so many hidden gems. I gave myself 1 hour and I walked out with 12 books for myself & a whole bunch to donate to my friend's classroom. Which by the way they have a program where they donate books to classrooms! All in all, if you love books and want a fun experience... you are in for a treat at Dollar Book Swap! read more

One Dollar Book Swap - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Dollar Book Swap is always amazing!! The workers there are so nice and helpful! There is a wide variety of books to choose from! They have everything from kids books, to romance, to mystery, to cookbooks, to popular books, young adult, fantasy, etc. You wanna read it they have it! The best part is that their books are all $1.25 EACH! It's the best deal ever!! Definitely recommend stopping by and checking out what you can find! read more

One Dollar Book Swap - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

A Mecca for any reader! Lots to sort through but did find some more popular authors. Lots of kids books selections too! The staff were helpful when we had questions too read more

Adorable and affordable!! I love coming here and rarely leave empty handed. Greenery picture wall inside as well.

OMG I love this place! Truly every book in the whole place is a dollar! And there so many! It's a book lovers dream. Can look rather odd from the street, not well marked and does not look like a bookstore. But just wait til you get inside! read more

If you can get past wondering if you are in the right place, this store is a gem! Lots and lots of new and older books to purchase for $1.25 Everything is clearly labeled and organized so it is easy to find the genre you are looking for. Staff were friendly and checkout was quick and easy. The ONLY drawback was that we went in the summer and it was HOT in there - didn't even cross my mind that it would be that way so it was a surprise. Would definitely make the trek from Cincinnati up here again in the future!!! read more

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A book lover's paradise. This place has been on our bucket list for over a year. We prepped for our trip here by taking a huge box of books & DVDs we no longer want to exchange for store credit (you can do this!). That's the first thing we did when we arrived. They gave us a total for our items and we went about to go book hunting. The books are organized by category and fiction/nonfiction. And some books are still on pallets that you have to sort through, so this is the part where you might spend more time. Everything in the store is $1 - all books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, records, etc. The merchandise that they sell like t-shirts, mugs, gift sets, etc is priced as is. There are a TON of children's books including board books and holiday books, etc., and lots of fiction books for adults. There isn't as much non-fiction as I had hoped so I didn't find any of the books I was in search of. We also didn't find any video games in the store, so they may not have had any when we were there or these are grabbed really fast. We did find a good amount of books among the six of us in my family. There are comics and young adults books as well if you have teens. And sections organized by popular authors as well. So if you are a fiction reader, you'll find plenty of books and series. You'll want to plan a few hours for your trip here. read more

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This is my favorite place to go to hunt for books. This store has helped me complete many of my collections. I've found hard to find books here, classics, and stuff for every age at this place. The prices are fantastic and you could spend hours here! The staff is usually so helpful and so friendly. Definitely a hidden gem!! I tell everyone about it and have sent many people their and none have been disappointed. read more

My littles and I will be returning soon! This is a Dayton hidden gem for sure. All books are 1.25 there are 1000s to choose from. They are very well organized. Everyone that works here is so helpful and friendly. We had fun going around and taking selfies for their 'selfie challenge'. We spent 2 hours here and bought more than 30 books. read more

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It's the scholastics book fair, but cheaper! Seriously, if you have kids, this is the place to go. A ton of books for children of all ages with prices you'll love. They also have some snacks and coffee beans for $1 so you'll have something to enjoy with your new books. Bring cash or be aware of a minimum spend limit for credit cards. This is an awesome spot to kill an afternoon. Make sure to drive to the back of the building for parking (and for the entrance). read more

One Dollar Book Swap - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Huge selection but hard to find anything. Video games are mostly sports games. Dvds are okay if you have a big collection like me you wont find anything. It is a good value but nothing like I seen online. I wanted a hard back Little Women for my mom and I couldn't find it anywhere. Did get a vintage Heidi and a Faulkner but not worth the drive from Kentucky. read more

I love their variety of books, and everything else. The employees are friendly and welcoming, although parking outside I wish were paved and lined read more

$1.25 books! Need I say more? There are tons of voices. Everything is organized. I do find that some of the nonfiction subjects have out of date books. But if you look hard enough you can find what you want. Happy Hunting! read more

If you love to read this is the place to go. With the cost of books these days you really need a place you can buy books at a great price. $1.25 a book is a Super price. If you take your time and browse you will find a few good every time as new books are added daily, read more

The website describes this store as a community warehouse bookstore stocking over 20,000 books, DVDs, audio books and video games. If you are a book lover I HIGHLY recommend this store. I could spend all day here. There are all kinds of books and they are each literally $1. This store is amazingly well organized which is good because it's always busy when I go. My four kids and I spent an afternoon and purchased an entire box full of books for $20 read more

My daughter and I drove to Dayton to see this place in person. If you have children or if you read YA, this is the place for you! So many books and all for a $1.25! Please, don't get me wrong, they have tons of adult books and Bibles galore from different religions! I'm excited to go back! read more

Pretty good selection and great prices! Our daughters both found and came home with a stack of books.

I randomly stumbled upon this hidden gem in downtown Dayton. This is a great used book store that has a huge selection to choose from. The books are well organized and the best part of it all is that they are only for a whopping $1! They have many children's books that are bundled into a group of 10 that are for $5. There is also an area where you can stuff as many children's books as you can into a plastic bag for $10. In this store, you will find an enormous collection of children's books, fiction/nonfiction, dvds, audio books, cds, and games for your various consoles. You have to be willing to do a little bit of searching for books but for $1, you can't complain or beat the price! This is perfect for any teacher who is starting their classroom library! I was so thrilled to pick up some more Dr. Seuss books for my classroom library collection. I had to resist getting some more! They also have volunteering opportunities throughout the week and if you wanted to volunteer for a 3 hour shift, you will be able to earn a $30 book credit to use throughout the store. Bonus! read more

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This is a warehouse style book store. But everything is a dollar! They have books , cds, Audible books, movies , games. It is really fun to come see. Why spend more when you can get more for your buck! read more

This is a fun place if you love a bargain! It's a warehouse of used books, $1 each... and I could spend hours there! The books are nicely sorted and categorized, making browsing easy. The staff is usually pretty friendly and it's always clean, which is impressive considering it's a warehouse. There are kids sections where books are sold by the bag full, quite a bargain. They also have audio books for those who enjoy those. read more

What a cool place. Funky warehouse with books for days. Bibliophiles dream! Totally clean and well organized with a owner who must have served time in a library or hung out in one a lot. I was passing through and stopped by. It was worth the stop. You can't get this from a kindle. Thanks. read more

Love this place, we live about hour from Dayton but a couple times a year we make a trip over and always stop here. A must for a book lover. Plenty of selection and super $1 pricing. I know the place looks scary from the out side but dont let that bother you. The staff has always been super friendly and seem like they love their jobs. On a sad note they have up signs that in March ( of 2018) they are drastically cutting back the hours they are open, Booo Hisss. Too bad becaue every time I have been there on a Sunday they have been busy. I work six days a week plus add the hour drive it will be hard for me to get there. This place is a hidden gen. I think I would rather have them raise their prices a little if that would alow them to stay open on Sundays. Please I'm begging you.....please ...please .....and I getting annoying yet???....please ......LOL read more

One Dollar Book Swap - one dollar book swap - Bookstores Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The place is a dream. It's organized and inviting, as are the people that work there. If they don't have a book that you're looking for, the workers are typically more than happy to look in the back for what you're looking for. I could spend days in this place. It's a must to check out! read more

I go here frequently and always look forward to it! It's a huge warehouse full of used books for only $1 each! My 3 year old son really enjoy going here too! He LOVES books and has me read him numerous books before nap and bedtime. I like switching his books out often, so this place is awesome for trading them in for store credit to get new ones. I'll usually take in 10 or more of our books to swap each time we go. They always give me fair store credit for what I bring in. I typically walk out of there not having to pay anything, because of their awesome program! They do a good job at keeping the books organized by category and alphabetical order by author last name. My son loves all of the kids books they have and the little tables available for kids to sit at. The only downside is that they're only open 2 days a week. read more

My family had been wanting to go up to the One Dollar Book Swap for ages, and finally made it up there a couple weeks ago. We were not disappointed! There were so many books it was almost overwhelming - but in a good way! The bulk kid's bins are awesome, my husband picked a stack of books from the cooking section, and I helped my girls find a few new series to read. If you haven't been yet, PLEASE go to the Dollar Book Swap! You will love it! read more

Love Dollar Book Swap! I have discovered so many great finds for a stellar price.

We have been coming to the Swap since it opened and LOVE it!!! I love what they do for the community. Book lover and thrifter dream come true! It's like a treasure hunt every time!!! read more

I cannot say enough about One Dollar Book Swap! With a 5 year old daughter learning to read, this place has been a life saver! We have gained so much through our weekend visits to ODBS! read more

If you are a book lover and with 30 to 45 minute drive, it is worth the trip. We drive once per month to visit for the children book bins which is $10 a bag and to grab us a new read or two for only $1 each. There are also Dr. Seuss books for $1 and other books, too, as book packages for children for $5. For the adults, there are all sorts of genre of books including various Bibles and various inspirational reads. I can't say enough about this place but after the first trip, we have returned numerous times. read more

My daughters & I absolutely love One Dollar Book Swap! We are all avid readers & always leave with a full box of books for very little money. At $1 per book, how can you go wrong? I also babysit my 2 little cousins and always find great books to share with them here as well. My oldest daughter is a middle childhood education student & I am an early childhood education student & there is no better place for us to build our future classroom libraries than One Dollar Book Swap! Their $10 a bag bins are amazing! If you love books, you will love One Dollar Book Swap! read more

Best kept secret in the book world. It may be in a warehouse but a total gem! The owners are constantly improving based on feedback. Each time I go, it gets better and better! I go through books like water and they are only $1 instead of $15 and up! I never know what I will find. Awesome! read more

One Dollar Book Swap is a book lover's dream! The books are very well organized, great quality and this is a great resource to build the home library you've always wanted. Enjoy! read more