The cutest book store tucked inside of a strip mall. I've passed by so many times and never thought to 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!! read more

Thank You Books - Bookstores Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

[Out-of-Towner Review] The name had me swooning before I even arrived. This independent bookstore is nestled in a non-descript shopping center with a variety of restaurants and shops. As I pulled into the parking lot, I didn't have many expectations. However, when I walked through the door, I was quickly proven incorrect! TYB is a cute, quaint bookstore that is filled with a great amount of books by genre and for a variety of readers. The staffer that was there was extremely helpful and happy to share some ideas for the book for me to purchase. I was in need of a book for my work travel, since I'd accidentally read my book too fast and did not bring up a backup book (rookie mistake). I perused the romance section, new releases, sale section, staff picks, and every nook and cranny of the bookstore. I finally settled on a new release, which was actually a signed copy -- bonus for me! I also snagged a really cute book for me (soon to be) nephew, as I've been building out his library as I've been building out mine with my independent book store visits! Overall, this is a great store for Birmingham, as they don't have a huge local bookstore options. If I'm back in the area, I'll definitely stop by and grab a book...or three! Exactly what you'd want out of a local, quaint independent bookstore. read more

This is a cute , quaint bookstore. I enjoyed my first time visit. Friendly staff. Pricing is on par for this kind of bookstore. The inside of the bookstore is arranged nicely. They have "thank you" merch as well. It's really cute. I loved their greeting card selection. All were unique and funny! I didn't purchase anything but I plan to come back really soon. Thank you books is definitely worth checking out for yourself or your fav bookworm. read more

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What a cute bookstore. I was browsing and stumbled upon a recommendation card from an employee regarding a series. I wanted to know more and it just so happened that the employee working that day was the one that wrote the card! She was super helpful and we also talked about one of the books I ended up buying because she had also read it. They have a good selection considering the size. Would recommend to anyone wanting to shop local! read more

Beautiful and very well-curated bookstore! The poetry section did not disappoint and offered a great selection of books from independent presses. The staff picks section was also a delight! Great taste all around. Can't wait to go back! read more

From the tidy displays to the spotless windows, everything here shows care. The staff were attentive and respectful, never intrusive. I also appreciated how clean the bathrooms were a big plus for any public place! read more

This is local small book store that has a really nice selection of books and trinkets. I saw several classics and new books. The prices were ok too. I did make a purchase of a classic book. The selections are very. Ice and the clerks were helpful as well. read more

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Love this local bookstore! If they don't have what you are looking for, they are happy to order it for you. The selection is great with lots of recommendation from their employees. The selection is very diverse, you will definitely find your new favorite book! read more

Thank You Books - Outside of the Building - Bookstores Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This delightful book store is always a treat to visit! I appreciate the true feel or "vibe" of the store, lovely puzzles and gifts, a delightful children's area, and fabulous first-hand knowledge and experience. They love the community and generously give back whenever they can! I'm thankful for places like Thank You, Books! read more

I love this book store. I am always able to find a good read at this location. It's located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. This bookstore is small but they have an impressive selection. I would highly recommend this bookstore to anyone looking for a good read. read more

The service was excellent. They wasted no time in ordering me the books. I will be using the book store again. Nice and friendly

Really cool book store. Wish this was closer to me. Everything was well organized. They have a book club that includes signed first editions every month. Would love to join this! So cool. You could also find signed copies of books in the store. The store was actually pretty busy when we visited. They have a good sized children's section. New releases are right in the front of the store. I will definitely visit here again. read more

I love going to Thank You. The service is great and they have a nice selection from indie publishers you don't find at the other stores. I really enjoy attending their book club and checking out their staff picks because a few of the staff have similar tastes as me and I've gotten some great recommendations. Thank YOU Thank You! read more

Excellent independent bookstore with new literary fiction, a full calendar of events, and true community!

Have you been to Thank You Books yet?! What are you waiting on? I LOVE this cute little bookstore because it's close to me and I have been waiting on it to open since fall '19! I'm that geek who would stop by and peep in the windows during the renovations! Enough about me! Ok, first thing you need to know is that you WILL spend some money! Even if you go in with a budget, you'll probably go OVER budget. I do it every single time! Between the merchandise, kids section, YA section, journals and writing section (and cute pens), there's so much more to look at and buy other than books! But yes, there are the books! Second, the lovely women owners have curated such a wide variety of books and featured authors. And they have a very active IG feed so you'll always know what's going on. Did I mention the cute journals and pens! An excellent place to purchase gifts for the book lover in your life. And yes, they have gift cards!!! On Saturday mornings they have story time for the kids. And even during this "social distancing" time, they will read via IG so your kids never have to miss story time from Miss Laura! And right now there is also a virtual book club so check their IG and FB pages! It feels like I've known the owners forever because they treat all of their customers like friends! The store is located in such an awesome place...next door to the ice cream shoppe, down from Subway, a trendy bar and of course a coffee shop. It's pretty easy to find...just look for The Filling Station restaurant and you'll see Thank You Books tucked away near the end of the shopping center adjacent to the restaurant! Of course the store is technically closed as a non-essential business [though I disagree because it is VERY essential for us book lovers :-( ], but you can always order from their website and/or use Bookshop which is like Amazon except your local bookstore gets a percentage of the sales! Cool right? Wouldn't you rather spend your money with a local business? Yesssss! And a reminder...you WILL SPEND MONEY! Don't say I didn't warn you!! read more

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This bookstore is a gem! Incredibly well curated with a very knowledgeable staff. Every time I go there, I end up buying (and loving) a book that was not on my radar. The staff knows and loves books and gives great recommendations! The selection is impressive & thoughtful... it is a definitely a book lovers bookstore! They also have fun merch which is reasonably priced. Do yourself a favor and visit Thank You Books & support a local, independent, women-owned bookstore in the process. read more

Lovely, friendly and knowledgeable owners, excellent inventory! This place is worth your time to just go and have a look! Please do! read more

I found the staff pretentious, and their knowledge of literature to be very lacking. The owner was rude, and their featured authors reveal their lack of intellect. Worst indie bookstore I've ever visited in the country. If you want a GREAT experience.. take the time to drive to Ernest&Hadley .. they are an actual indie bookstore with a smart, kind, and savvy staff. read more

Magical place with lovely staff. Great selections and can order you something to pick up later if they don't have it in store that day. Love this place so much! read more

This place is so cute. I wish we had more independent booksellers in town but this one is perfect for the area!! Well stocked with plenty of diverse material, even kids' stuff, and friendly and helpful staff. Go to thank you books! read more

Wonderful bookstore with charm and great selection. Perfect place to spend an hour (or more) browsing.

This is a great little store with a well selected, very current stock of books, shelves of staff favorites, and a sizable kids' section. One old-fashioned touch that I like is the shop window display; even most independent bookstores don't seem to have those. The women in charge are friendly and obviously know their stuff; just browse the covers in the window if you don't believe me. Thank You Books doesn't sell beverages, but why would they? There's a coffee shop within 50 yards, a brewpub even closer, and a soda fountain (I'm serious) next door. Crestwood Park is right behind the store. read more

Although this is a small bookstore, it's so perfectly curated that it somehow has everything you need, like Mary Poppins's bag.

I was driving in Crestwood looking for food, when I saw this little place. I was interested to see what it was and I see this cozy place with a variety of different books! I would definitely recommend it. read more

I'm so glad to have such a charming bookstore so close to home. It's small but filled with great books and has a great atmosphere. There was a good selection of poetry, so I picked up Guest House and was told it was written by a local author! I adore this place and the staff was friendly, I'll definitely be going back! read more

awesome selection & super friendly staff! shoutout to Chelsea for the staff pick 'Memphis' by tara stringfellow that became one of my favorites read more