Great staff!! Very friendly and helpful. Eager to talk about great books…read more This is a Black-owned business, in a lovely area, filled with historic homes. The selection of books is wide and diverse. The store is quite large, in a beautiful building. The atmosphere is engaging, encouraging browsing for the next great read! Price point consistent with SRP.

What a comfy book store with lots of great finds!…read more Came here on a weekday afternoon to browse some books for something new and to get a few books from my TBR list. The space inside feels older, it has characters & that bookstore feel you can't explain. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the store was! They did a really good job of organizing books so it wasn't hard to find what I was looking for and in addition to it was easy to browse I ended up spending over an hour just looking around. The downstairs area also has a used book area which I love because it makes them more affordable which helping someone explore an older book for the first time. Anytime I'm in the area I'll be popping in to see what's new (or used) and grab a few books. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to surf through hard copies of books to pick what's right for them. They also had a section of items you can gift as well!

Even though I love to check out indie bookstores when I travel somewhere new, I tend to stick to…read morethe same 1-2 stores in St. Louis. However, on the day I visited, I just wanted to change this up. Very well curated collection right as you walk in the door. The only reason I didn't end up with a huge pile of books from the first table was that I was limiting myself to 3 books max. Well, for the day anyway. Nicely organized and a joy to just walk around and look. Well worth the extra effort of getting around the construction to check them out.

Absolutely jam packed of books, gifts, cute local brands and a kids section! Don't let the size of…read morethe spot deceive you as there are many rooms to walk-through! Had a blast seeing all the cute trinkets and STL merch. Park in the back lot *it is a one-way so make sure to turn when you see a parking sign.*

Am a little partial to local bookstores and my star rating reflects so compared to this…read moreestablishment's avg star. So, to sum it up - the place is cozy cramped, but organized chaotically, and am here for it. They have popular books from contemporary authors although limited in titles. They have plenty of classic novels and a wide range of specialty topics. Books are both new and used. Price is retail but you can have that instant gratification vs waiting for package ordered from online. When searching for a specific author or title, don't be afraid to look through the stacked books on the floor. Two level bookstore but most of popular interest are on the main level. Parking in rear.

Just browsing the block I decided to walk in here and it was so many books. It's a reader's haven…read more Two levels to browse, cute chairs to sit in and relax while you read. Plenty of variety and sections. Restroom area clean. Staff was friendly.

Great collection of books!…read more Will return again when I have more time to browse and find treasures.

Ever be of two minds about a place…read more One, you really want to like them, but then Two... knowing they're usually NOTHING like what their store title promises you? The second part is my problem with "Half Priced Books". (At least the one just off of 170. I swear I've been to their other location but remember absolutely zilch about them overall (not a good sign for writing reviews, I know.)). I've already seen other reviews who have pointed out "DO NOT SELL YOUR BOOKS" here.. and I understand every one of those reviewers. I overheard some offers for some -standard- books and .. I get making money and reselling, but no, this deal sounded like highway robbery. Not sounding too good so far, huh? or maybe I'm just a crotchety old man who hates seeing good books get ignored just cause they're not in our "market" today. Now: I will say this.. i'm a board game and tabletop roleplaying game fanatic (particularly Palladium books), and this is one of the FEW places that ever have what I'm looking for in my roleplaying Genre. (Yes, I will buy used books to complete my collection). But let's get back to the complaints: (usually I'm a lot nicer in my reviews, but when you blow it this badly...) Until not too long ago, when i picked up a min-book i needed in which the cover price was $19.95, and someone had to have brought it in and sold it to HPB, and _maybe_ got A buck or 2 for it. HPB Sticker price: $35!!!!! Yes, read that again folks... A "half price" book shop, charging DOUBLE what the original publisher (who was still publishing the book in question, was NOT out of stock, and could be found on their webpage for cover price + s/h). So which is the lie? The price or the name of the shop? Basically a store that lies to sell? 0 Stars... TOTAL. But I will say there are two things that are going in HPB's favor: There are some books there for reasonable prices (I'm an Asimov. Clarke, Heinlein fanatic (basically SciFi) and Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie. And I finally found a couple of copies of the later Foundation series I'd been hunting for, so I had to get them while the getting was good. And then board games: again next to roleplaying games I'm a board game nut! And there are more than a few good used games there, for instance I'm a Trivial Pursuit collector (a small collection, but a collection), and I cannot see putting a near RETAIL price on a board game that's shows itself to be 45 years old, and while in good shape, the container was showing its age. As for DVDs/Vinyl - Plain and simple, (while it's nice to see Vinyl for sale), if they have something you're looking for, again there's a problem in either the name of the store or their selling policy, because everything felt "near retail". (although I guess you can say they're not "Half Price Books & Music".) Take a better chance at a regular or used record store, for the music lovers of the world. So basically as I said at the beginning: Half Priced Books Is a place that I REALLY want to like them (and do have a couple of good points, (softback books and board games) but how do you give a positive review to a store that completely ignores their own name of their store? Sorry HPB I get the point, but 1 star is all I can bring myself to give you this time around and that's because I usually err on the side of generosity. (Probably because I'm still miffed about the "twice the cover price" book I needed?)

Very friendly and laid back book store. Great place to explore and find a book to read a bookread more

This was such a cool bookstore. It had some great nice editions of classics or collections. There…read morewas a wide variety of genres and selection. The workers were very knowledgeable and friendly. All of the books were in good condition and worth the values that they were priced as.

I like this store! Cherokee Street businesses have funny days and hours of operation. I've made a…read moretrip there when 2/3 of the stores were closed. I recently made it to Hammond's Books for the first time in several years. I'd forgotten exactly where it was on the street, and I passed it as I drove by - the business name on the awning might not catch your eye until it is too late. It looks a little different inside - perhaps cleaner, or perhaps just a little cuter. This is what I picture when I think of a used bookstore. It's the most Neverending Story-like bookstore in St. Louis. It feels like Hammond's must have the same number of books as Dunaway, but crammed into a smaller space, which is kind of cool for the non-claustrophobic. You can search their website for detailed information on their holdings, but be sure to call before stopping by, as they use several places for storage and the book(s) you want might be off-site. The vintage novel I wanted was not off-site, however, so that was lucky. I think the paperback was something like $5.00 and it had the coolest, most dated cover art. The employees were very nice. You really get the feeling that their employees know and love their books. The woman who helped me mentioned that she'd recently read a book by my author, who was popular a half-century ago and is largely forgotten by the Oprah's-only reading public these days. Turns out I'd just read the same book. It was truly refreshing to have a brief exchange about how good it was. I normally don't get that kind of connection with people over the books I read because I don't meet people who have read them. I don't read books to connect with other readers, but when it happens, it's kind of nice. I saw no signs of a cat, though. Thanks, Hammond's!

Absolutely amazing selection of rare and collectible books. And the interior is stunning. Well…read moreworth a day trip to Cherokee St to appreciate this local gem.

I absolutely love love love small bookstores just like this. I could have spent many hours and…read moreemptied my wallet there purchasing books to read. Next time I'm in the area, I will have to make sure I have more room to for new books in my luggage! I loved the staff recommendations and selection of books. I love how they personalized this store in all the details and the limited edition t shirts with book themes to the little spot for the resident dog! He wasn't there at the store the day we were there but we read all about him and his book faves.

Really cute bookshop and the prices are on-par with stores like Barnes & Noble but I was a bit…read moredisappointed. I wish they had more stickers and other small things like postcards, buttons, patches, etc. I can't afford to buy new books but I like to support local bookstores in the ways that I can. The ladies working were nice but mostly kept to themselves. There's a great atmosphere in here and I could see myself attending some of their events if I lived nearby.

Visited on a weeknight for a book club discussion. This is a very convenient location off the…read morehighway with lots of free parking in the well-lit parking lot outside. The store was welcoming and clean. We sat in the little cafe, which had plenty of space to enjoy a coffee and a book. It was the perfect location for our little group.

I feel genuine happiness when I'm in this store - like a kid in a candy store. I could spend hours…read more(and all my money) shopping here. Absolutely adore this place and always look forward to getting lost in a new book.

I came here for a comedy show and they had a decent selection of coffee AND alcoholic beverages…read more The venue is intimate yet cafe-like. I had a Cinna-Maple Latte because it's my absolute favorite kind of coffee to have and it was really good for a cold February night in St. Louis. I love that the owner/barista did not make assumptions on what kind of milk I wanted, he actually asked me what kind of milk did I want in my latte. That was greatly appreciated and my stomach thanks you! I will return!

The concept of this coffee shop/bookstore is excellent, and the coffee that I ordered last night…read morewas solid and delicious. I came here last night looking for a coffee shop late last night for my iced caramel latte. This place has been on my list of places to visit in STL, and I finally did it last night. My visit for an iced caramel latte turned into a delightful surprise. It was a quick in and out, but I stayed longer than planned. The shop was hosting a music open night, and I enjoyed a live performance until closing time. I shall visit again during the day, check out their book selection, and stay in to enjoy my cuppa.

This is a cozy book shop with owner Cheryl Bartnett at the helm…read more I remember the old Webster Groves Bookshop fondly, and especially their fine selection of children's books. I just love children's books! The new incarnation of the bookshop is just as cozy and sweet while possibly taking the selections up a notch. It also seems to be a social gathering place for neighborhood book lovers. Parking is easy in the public lot around the corner up top; come down the stairs and thru the alley to the front door of the shop. I love independent bookstores and drive across town to pick up books at this special little bookshop.

I love this local shop whether to aimlessly browse or to find something specific. Owner Cheryl…read morealways asks about my girls and can often order a certain book if it's not in the shop. She expertly gift wraps and includes a special bookmark too! Perfection.