I came here because I was in the area and heard that this book store was extremely cool and big that wasn't a lie the look and feel of this store makes you wanna stay a while and read a book. They have so many genres of books that there is something for everyone they also have areas they you can buy merch and the staff is super friendly helpful and informative they also have cats that live in the library and if you walk around enough you may walk into meeting on seating on a window or a book shelf or just walking around the cats are extremely friendly and allow you to pet them just be gentle with them and mindful since this is there home. Overall the price of the books was good and the options were endless. read more

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This was the largest of the three independent bookstores I visited while in Savannah. It was recommended to me by one of the bartenders at 208. What a lovely store. They had dedicated shelves to some of your favorites. You could find all your Harry Potters, along with Tom Feltons new book, and a pop up wizarding chess game, all grouped tougher. It is a historical building with lots of twists and turns and things to look at in every direction. Including a few sleepy cats. The mix of books was eclectic and I loved the recommended shelf with a hand written synopsis by the staff. Everything was so personal and purposeful. They were doing good business while I was there but the service was everything you want at an independent bookstore. read more

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One of my fave independent bookshops . A must stop anytime I'm in Savannah! The location is idyllic with a lovely park just across the street. Upon entering, you are greeted with a variety of staff picks, which is one of my favorite things about bookstores. The staff is also very knowledgeable and helpful. Keep going and you can meander through all the different sections with little places to sit throughout to sit and peruse your choices. If you're lucky, you'll spot a cat or two curled up on the couch. They also have a great assortment of games and children's books. You really won't regret a stop here. read more

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Come here for the books, I mean cats. I'm really not sure I need to say more than that. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I feel like I may have missed pieces of this place while maneuvering through the many twists and turns of this labyrinth of a bookstore. Don't let that discourage you--it's exceptionally organized and curated with additional fun book-lover stuff, too. Don't expect to shove your face into the warm fluff of the cats on campus--they're bored with the grift. We are merely interrupting their quiet. Definitely a great place to pick up a vacation read or a literary-themed puzzle. read more

My favorite bookstore in town! Such a great location. If they don't have the book you're looking for they will get it for you but chances are they have it. Their service has been wonderful. And of course I love the cats! read more

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Such an adorable bookstore! I loved how welcoming to everyone the store was, the fantastic selection of books they offered, and location of the store. If you're a book lover, this adorable shop is definitely a must when you're in Savannah. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We loved this bookstore! A local bookstore is always a great tone setting for a vacation in my opinion and this one didn't disappoint. Got a few odds and ends as souvenirs. Recommend! read more

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If you're going to hit up a bookstore in Savannah, skip the rest and go directly to E Shaver Bookseller. This bookstore is massive, filled with so many nooks and crannies, and each one of them has a plethora of goodies. Want books? They have them. Want souvenirs? They have them. Want cats? They have them. I should probably enlighten you a bit about the last two. This is quite literally a tourist's paradise. Aside from books, there are many Savannah staples here. Tea, coffee, t-shirts -- it's easy to do your souvenir shopping here. I know I bought lots of things, and among them, I count totes and shirts to name a couple. The reality is they have loads of stuff. Calendars, journals, sweets, umbrellas. You get the gist. They even have sections with books about Savannah alone. That is, of course, without the insane amount of books they sell here. There were at least a dozen rooms or what felt like them anyway. The best thing about these rooms, too, is the cats. Yes, you heard me! This is a cat's bookstore. You will find furry friends everywhere and be advised to not pet them. The day I went I only saw a ginger cat, but she was very sweet and just seemed to be curious as I kept going back and forth debating what to buy. I could swear I saw her smirk as I paid for my stuff, too. Nearly $150 later. Definitely a gimmicky bookstore, but I felt at home upon visiting. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Upbeat well stocked and organized bookstore. I went straight to the local history section. The staff were friendly and helpful. I did find a Bancroft winner on the shelf. Books at list price. Interesting bookmarks. read more

A magical place to get lost amongst great books. Cute house setting where three adorable cats enjoy stardom amongst the shelves or basking in the sun of a window. Great service! read more

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This bookstore is a national treasure! You walk in and immediately are greeted by staff and three resident cats that sweetly purr and patrol the bookshop. I loved the Handwritten book recommendations. I ended up buying two books, you always need to support the local bookstores because they are magical. In the back you can use an old typewriter to make notes and post it on the walls. So fun! read more

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This was our favorite thing we did in Savannah! We were only in town for a couple of days and stumbled upon this shop on our walk back to the car to go home. Absolutely adorable shop with such a unique layout-- tons of twists and turns and pockets of cute spots to sit and read. I loved that each room was its own genre. They have a typewriter set up in a corner where you can type up a note and pin it to the walls! Our daughters really enjoyed that. And obviously, best of all, were the cats! There are 4 (?) resident cats tucked into little spots throughout the shop, in windows, under tables, etc. The shop owners have tshirts and custom stickers with their names on them for purchase. I got our girls cat stickers to remember the experience. read more

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This place is apparently pretty famous. It was actually one of the "must-see" spots for Spensyr on this trip... ? ‍ It's a book store. It's not a vintage, discount, out of print, old musty tomes bookstore though? It's a clean, well-lit, up to date, store selling the same books you can find at any other bookstore, for the same prices they'd cost at any bookstore. I think the appeal must simply be that it's a really old building in Savannah? In any event the staff is very nice, friendly and helpful. The clientele is as eclectic as the city itself, being a tourist destination it gets crowded but there's plenty of space for browsing the shelves, and some seating areas for relaxing as well. We never did get to see any of the cats. read more

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The cats! The books! The atmosphere! It's impossible for me to travel without visiting local bookstores, and E. Shaver Bookseller was at the top of every "Must Visit Bookstores in Savannah" list and rightfully so! As soon as I walked into E. Shaver, I was greeted by that unmistakable bookstore smell and cozy vibe (IYKYK). The shelves were packed with books, but the real stars of the show were the resident cats! I had so much fun trying to spot all four of them as I browsed. One of my favorite touches was the typewriter set up in a corner. Trying to come up with something creative to type the day after running a marathon added a fun little challenge to my visit. While I didn't buy any books this time (my TBR pile is already huge), I spotted so many tempting titles. The prices were exactly what you'd expect from a local independent bookstore, and places like this absolutely deserve our support. The employees were all very friendly, and the cats were delightfully fluffy and adorable. Bravo, E. Shaver Bookseller you're a gem! read more

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Love love love this little bookshop! Much bigger on the inside than it looks on the street! Bonus points because they have store cats. I spent over an hour looking around just because there were so many authors featured I wasn't familiar with in addition to the known popular books. Highly recommend! read more

Always and ever a fan of local booksellers, I knew I had to stop by here on a recent trip to Savannah. E Shaver is a book lovers delight. The shop is relatively small but they have packed it with literary goodness. It's well organized and I was able to find the section I was looking for and a fun read for my vacation. The prices are what you would expect to pay and overall the shop itself is charming. It is popular and the aisles are tight, so can be a bit of maneuvering to get around. It didn't bother me but my shopping companion had to hop out as it felt too crowded for him (he wasn't planning on getting a book anyway, so no biggie). My suggestion would be, in the interest of space, if you're in a group and not everyone actually wants to book shop--have those folks wait outside. But, other than that--a gem of a shop! Get to it! read more

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My favorite spot in Savannah. I love a local bookstore and this one may be my new favorite. First off, it's huge. It keeps going and going for rooms and rooms. Think you're done? Not even close. So much is packed into this store. They had such a large selection of every genre. Second, CATS! They have four cats that live in the bookstore and I've never seen a cuter door greeter. Third, they had a typewriter and I may have to have one (kidding, I think). I left with three new books and a gift for a friend and a smile on my face. read more

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This is such a wonderful, unique bookstore. There is something new around each corner. They are able to fit so many books in the space they have. read more

Our visit to E Shaver bookseller was easily one of our favorite parts of our Savannah trip -- so much so, we visited this bookstore twice in two days! On our first stop, we had a 45-minute wait for the Gryphon Tea Room across the street, so we decided to take a walk and check this place out. We didn't want to miss our spot though, so we didn't spend nearly enough time in here as we would've liked (and it turns out, we could've spent way more, since our 45-minute wait ended up being 90 minutes, but that's another story for another review). We both really wanted to come back and take our time, so we agreed to make another visit on our last day in Savannah, and I'm so glad we did. This is such a fun shop with so many nooks and crannies to explore. You could absolutely get lost in this place, in a good way. Not to mention, resident bookshop cats! The kitties only added to the charm of this place, and some clearly adored the attention they received from visitors. There are actually four cats in all, but I think only two of them actually like being around people all the time. If you buy a book that has been banned in a school district somewhere, they give you a fun "I read banned books" sticker, which my husband is now a proud owner of after his purchase. One particular feature we thought was so cool was their "blind date with a book" section. They are wrapped up in brown paper with descriptions. He and I each bought one, and I really enjoyed my book -- and I don't know that I would've picked it up otherwise. I will absolutely come back here anytime I'm in Savannah, because this is just the best little independent bookstore. read more

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Every city I visit, I look for either a used bookstore or a small neighborhood bookstore because I love the smell of books. I also do it to expose my kiddos to books as much as possible. While touring Savannah, I came across E. Shavers bookseller and I just fell in love. My kids are animal lovers and my oldest son in particular love cats and they have three resident cats that are just the sweetest. The bookstore has quite the history (look it up) it dates back to the 1800's and was once a home, then an antique store and now with an owner change, a bookstore. Each room has a different feel and different genre of books and a cozy feeling throughout the store. It is a super charming bookstore and a must visit if you are visiting Savannah or a local who just havent come across it yet. There is no parking lot but we have never had issues with street parking across from the hotel. Surrounding the store just minutes away, there are places to eat, enjoy coffee and to sit on a bench and admire the oak trees in one of the squares. Great find and will be returning. read more

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Calling all Bibliophilia... You do not want to miss this wonderful book store. The front window invites you to come in and browse. Once inside you feel at home wanting to linger and meander around. Thumbing through books. Rubbing the sweet kitty. ( if he/she can be found) Looking at the frivolous necessities they offer. The books were reasonably priced. The cat (suppose to be 4 of them) was taking its break in the main front window. There are many nooks and crannies in this book store . Take your time and just relax . read more

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If you love books AND cats, (and I do!) this is the place for you! Great selection of interesting books in an old converted house with lots of little rooms and CATS! We are talking BIG fluffy cats that are super cute and friendly! Love this place! Pet a cat, get a book, grab a tea from next door and go sit in Madison Square and enjoy! read more

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I was staying at The Desoto Hotel and noticed this beautiful store on my first night. It had been on my "places to go" while in Savannah. I stopped into The Book Lady, and she had referred my daughter to this store as well. In short, this store was very large. It might not look like it on the outside, but trust me I was in awe. There was a wide selection of items from drawings, to postcards, stickers, inspirational cards, and most importantly BOOKS. I feel that the value of the items purchased was fair. I am a book lover, so this was well within the range that I would averagely spend on books. I appreciated the funny cat humor around the store. Please understand that there were real cats in the store. Very cute, and mindful- however, people were very reluctant to obey the rules. Please obey the CAT RULES. The typewriter was such a cool feature to have within the store. My children had never seen or used one before. While I did visit before leaving, I wish that I had made the stop here before my last day. Check out their mystery books for your loved ones. You won't know which book you are purchasing until you review your receipt. I can't wait to come back. read more

I'm going to give them five stars just because of the window shopping. Whoever puts the books in the windows is really good at curating collections and different themes. Is it the cats ??? I love this little shop... From the outside. I'm here for a conference and when I saw there was a bookstore behind the Desoto hotel, I almost fell off of the steps in the back of the hotel I'm at because I couldn't get over there quickly enough. Unfortunately, they are closed until the day I leave! They're doing something called inventory. Who cares about inventory? Lol Open the store! Let the people buy the books! It's always such a privilege to support a local bookstore. I'll get something from you online just to make up for the really poor customer service of doing an inventory while I'm in town.. You should look on your cameras as there are lots of people outside who want to come jn!! In all seriousness, best wishes to you and your shop. Never close! (Except for silly inventory time!) read more

Cute little bookstore with a great selection of fiction, true crime, bios and more. Shop for the books and write a note for yourself or the wall. Super cute store with some sleepy helper cats who always seem to be on break lol. read more

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We love this place so much. A multi-roomed, gorgeously lit, and well-stocked independent bookstore, filled with comfortable seating and beautiful and sweet cats?!?! What more could you want in this world. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - One of my favorite places. - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I. Love. This. Place!!!! We came for the books and stayed for the cats . This independent book store is very well stocked with a wide variety of genres, some great bookish gifts, and journals. And as a bonus, there are not one, not two, but three shop cats!!!! This will be a stop on every Savannah trip read more

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Room after room of choices, from science fiction, fantasy to children's books. I don't know who their buyer is, but they have one of the most eclectic choices I've ever seen in a book store. Whenever I visit Savannah, E Shaver Books is always at the top of my list. read more

Every town and city needs a wonderful independent bookstore. Savannah has several and E Shaver is at the top of the list. It's in the historic downtown area and should be part of all trips to Savannah, IMHO. I highly recommend popping in soon and support this fantastic store. The store is well organized and perfectly laid out. It's a fantastic experience shopping here. I picked up a Rachel Maddow book on a recent visit in the political section. I eyed the signed Stacey Abrams amongst other items but I'm only permitted one book a week by my own rules. They have lots of new books, bestsellers and budget friendly paperbacks on a variety of topics. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is no public bathroom. Everyone kept asking. See website for hours and location. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Fantastic local bookstore you should visit. Stopped by this local bookstore while visiting Savannah during the labor day holiday weekend. There were people waiting outside for it to open. What a great bookstore to have in the neighborhood. We went in to look and walked out with 6 books. LOL. This is the type of bookstore you want in your local town. What a great surprise walking in and finding so many books, genres, and the store went on and on filled with books. The local cats keeping guard were awesome too. If you are in Savannah you need to visit this store. I wish we had such a store in our local town in Florida. Highly recommend visiting this store and supporting your local bookstore! read more

So I am pretty conservative in all my views.. E Shaver Bookseller is pretty much the other side of the aisle so to speak...but even with that It is such an awesome book store. Amazing Cook books. Great special interest books. I did not find Laptop from Hell though ( gee go figure ). Pro Tip go look for the 4 amazing kittys named after famous writers within the store. One of the Great Bookstores in the US! In the realm of Powells etc. read more

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Cats, books, gifts, art, vibes, rugs, cozy, old building, good music, smells good... I want to live here. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - Cat - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This bookstore is incredible! Their staff were incredibly welcome and helpful. Their selection had most books that were very well know like The Outsiders & Wuthering Hights. I bought a book that I found interesting in and bought it. This book is so in rebuke I can't put it down! This bookstore is definitely worth it. read more

Do you love cats? Do you love books? Do you like exploring little old buildings? If you love any of those things you'll really enjoy E Shaver Bookseller. This old building boasts books in every nook and cranny. Keep an eye out for cats as there are two that live there! read more

Wish I could give zero stars. Visiting from another state 3,000 miles away and we decided to stop off here before my trip to the airport. I had my 90 year old father with me who uses a cane to balance himself. He asked if he could use their bathroom after he purchased a $40 book. Needless to say, they turned him down and he was not allowed to use it. Store policy, but no one else was in this store beside myself and 3 other people. They sent us to the SCAD store and they obviously saw he had trouble walking. Shocking!!! No empathy for the elderly. No one time exception... just plain ole assholes that run this store with a sweet ole drawl. Never again will I step foot in this store. Just awful disgusting people. I've got a suggestion for you idiots... how about bathrooms are for paying customers only!!! read more

Yes!! Ok, if you are allergic to cats, then NO. But otherwise this is exactly the type of Bookstore I love to browse. There is a huge kids section, a small comic/manga section, a fun puzzle solving section, and tons of well organized books with a little bit of everything: cooking, history, paranormal, botany, non-fiction, YA, and much more. Oh, and the sweetest cats. But definitely not a place for those with allergies. We also visited the Book Lady, and I reviewed it separately. Not our cup of tea. This one was definitely better IOO. read more

E Shaver Bookseller - Looking for the purrrrfect book. - Bookstores Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Immediately when you walk in you are greeted by pleasant staff and quaint atmosphere. It is a book store in an old structure and so there are so many nooks and crannies to walk through and discover. Great selection of books. Beautifully laid out. It is also cozy and has 3 resident cats that just nap and roam. I am not a local but noticed at check out they have different book clubs. You can look up the details on their website. Excellent experience with cute surprises. A must visit while in Savannah. read more

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First of all excellent service, 2nd of all LOVE LOVE the layout of this independent bookstore located in a historic dwelling. The fact that the tea room is also located here is just another added bonus! They have a wall of books with recommendations from the staff, I personally always love when a bookstore does this. Adds a personal touch to the experience. Also loved their music (no surprise here right? LOL) YA was current as well as having some books that have been out a while now but are 'must-reads' same goes for the general fiction. If you are a #bibliophile you simply must darken these doorsteps. Respectfully Reviewed read more

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Oh my gosh I love this bookstore! I have been living in Savannah since February and have been wanting to find a local bookstore to support - definitely found it with E Shaver Bookseller. First of all, there are cats in this bookstore lounging all around, which makes a bookstore extra cozy in my opinion. Second, they have book clubs that meet monthly and each room is organized by genre. They also have the option to do a blind date with a book, so you buy a book based on the description not based on the cover or the title. They have so many titles to choose from. If you live in Savannah make sure to join their frequent buyer program, and shop local! read more

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