The Novel Neighbor is a great spot to shop, browse, and find gifts. The store has several different areas and little nooks. I was in the children's section looking for a book for a five-year-old and there was a family with their kids' reading books while they shopped, it was so sweet. I didn't stop after I found a book, I had to look around at all the cute other stuff they carry beyond books. A St. Louis section, candles, puzzles, games. Because it was the Holiday season they had check-out downstairs. I pulled a sucker and got to choose a book wrapped in brown paper, so it was a surprise. Also got a wooden key ornament to hang on the tree, so fun. Don't forget to browse the Romance side of the store, lots of goodies there as well. read more

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This is just the cutest local bookstore! A friend and I visited while I was in town, because I wanted to get some mini-prints from their Inciardi Mini Print Machine! (SO CUTE.) There was a great book sale fundraiser going on that day, which has a long line outside for access to that. Even then, there was still parking on the back. I ended up browsing around, and I'd definitely go back for more. I got a cool hair clip (yes, at a bookstore!) in addition to my prints, and the employee was so lovely as well! I'll be back when I'm in St. Louis. read more

Wow! Why have I never been here before? If Wes Anderson could design a bookstore, this would be it. Many levels, rooms and passageways all lined with books or book themed gifts. The children's section was fun for adults, too! A great variety of titles which were all fun to browse. Then you get surprised by the many hidden gifts throughout. Never know when you might stumble on a bookish succulent or witty oven mitt. Also, they were able to order me a book and get in in store in two days. This is my go to bookstore from now on. read more

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Super cute bookstore with lots of other fun things to shop for. There is a cute area for children to read and shop. So many accessories for book lovers like book marks, totes, wall art, and the cutest mini book earrings in different titles. Staff was extremely helpful when I was looking for a specific title and also with recommendations. Can't wait to go back and explore more when I have more time! read more

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Cute indie bookstore. Nice selection of books and bookish accessories. New releases, banned books, classics, you name it! I think any book lover would enjoy a visit here. read more

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I always feel like going to a bookstore is such a treat, and Novel Neighbor always blows it out of the water. I get a lot of books from the library, so when I'm on the hunt to buy, it's my go to spot! I always park on the side streets off of Lockwood, but there is a lot behind the building. This specific visit brought me in looking for a thriller novel, and I found many in the fiction/ mystery section. They're organized by author alphabetically, so it was easy to scope out some of my favorite authors. They have a wide variety of genres, all with a great selection. Their back room has recently been transformed to Open Door Romance which is a room solely dedicated to romance novels. I'm not a romance novel lover myself, but this would be THE SPOT to come if I was. The staff is wonderful, they're always open and welcoming. It's such a great spot! read more

This place is amazing! So many books and book merch as well! The staff is so friendly and helpful. The open door romance next door is also such an amazing addition. For me, it's just the girliest place and I love it! I could spend hours here just looking at everything. I also love that they put on different author events and book club events. They sell signed copies of books or have different book inclusions in their events. This is one of the best bookstores in STL! read more

A lovely, quaint neighborhood bookstore nestled in the bustling city of Webster Groves. I decided to browse the store while I was in the area and was greeted warmly upon arrival. The bookstore offers a wide selection of books across various genres. As someone who loves reading, I was particularly in the mood for personal development and biography books--and I wasn't disappointed. There truly is a book for everyone. Yes, books can be expensive, but purchasing one directly supports the author far more than borrowing a copy from the library. I personally enjoy making notes in my books and love supporting independent bookstores. That aside, you can also sign up for the bookstore's rewards program to receive future perks. Overall, it's definitely a spot worth visiting and exploring. read more

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very charming local book store with nice early reader section in the picture for youth and family. read more

The Novel Neighbor - great local book store with charming section for children and early readers. if you are in the area for sure stop in and check it out. - Books, Mags, Music & Video Near Me - Webster Groves, Missouri

Cute bookstore! Went in to get a gift card for a friend. Employee was very friendly and helpful

Great place I love that they sell books of visiting authors there. It definitely is a jewel in the neighborhood. It is definitely an asset to the community. read more

This is a wonderful book store that has a wide range of books. I love the little index cards with their staff's selection and recommendations that line their shelves. It's clearly run and staffed by book lovers. I've brought my nieces here several times and never been disappointed in the quality of their books or their customer service. read more

I love The Novel Neighbor! Every time I go there the staff give me great book rec based on what I tell them I'm looking for. They always help me find great gifts and books. I love that they have lots of local St. Louis items for sale by women and locally owned businesses. I also enjoy going to the used book sales to get great deals on good books. The used book sales benefit their charity work. read more

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I had a wonderful time at the Beto O'Rourke event that The Novel Neighbor hosted. It was very well organized, and all the staff were so friendly! I didn't need to buy a book, but those who were were able to do so easily. I had some time to poke around the store beforehand and got a few goodies. Filled to the brim with books, and also fun gifts and stickers and things. Their Taylor Swift section is top notch!! Easily my favorite local bookstore in STL, I wish I lived closer. read more

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HELLO, VISITING HERE WAS A DREAM COME TRUE! I live in Chicago and I've been a fan/follower on IG for quite a while. I had to drive thru StLouis for a little road trip, and I made a point to stop here. TNN initially looks small, but it just keeps going and going and going. They have an extensive collection of many genres, especially contemporary fiction and recent publications. Surprisingly, one of my highlights was the children's section. There were so many stuffed animals as companions for picture books and I found the perfect gift for a friend's baby :) I could spend all day here. Looking forward to the day I can return here. But, per their IG, they also know how to use the mail, so they can ship books too :) read more

A great little store! Full of recent releases and there's a whole front room for romance if that's your thing. My section was in the back (Sci-fi/Fantasy). Huge kids section. All in all a great store! I didn't see any sales going on or deals and I assume the books are the price on the cover. Same if you'd went to Barnes and noble. Treat yourself and shop local and shop small business instead. read more

This was my first time to this cute eclectic bookstore. Actually got the recommendation from my doctor as a great place to get away and loose yourself. Bookshelves are categorized by unique subjects. Lots of little rooms to explore and chairs to sit down with a book. Plus, fun and interesting gift items and novelties throughout the store. Main entrance is on Big Bend. Plenty of parking in the back with a back entrance as well. Ross was very helpful helping me find the book I was looking at and also told me about their website. read more

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This is a beautiful small business located in an old building in Webster groves with rooms and rooms of books and Knick knacks. The books are arranged in sections with recommendations . The selection is exhaustive and competitively priced .The book store is much larger than it appears from outside and is warm and inviting . They have a ton of book clubs in house . Notable amongst those is a dinner book club in collaboration with perennial on Lockwood. They also collaborate with the stl girl gang for their book club books . Walking into this store was inspirational and I intend to visit again when I'm in the neighborhood. Small businesses are the best and deserve our support ! read more

I found this bookstore because they offered a coupon for a book currently being read by my book club. This is the kind of bookstore in which I can lose an entire day. Creaky wood floors, overcrowded bookshelves lined with reviews and book seller recommendations. This bookstore is a mood. I found myself exploring new genres based upon the awesome handwritten notes throughout the store. I love that the young adult and kids books had reviews written by age appropriate readers! Staff was the perfect blend of attentive while still allowing me room to roam. The novel neighbor facilitates in-store book clubs, hosts book-themed birthday parties, summer camps, cocktail classes and they offer two distinctive spaces for event rental. They are known for their personalized Mystery Boxes, as well as their subscription service. In line with their values, The Noble Neighbor, seeks to amplify historically marginalized voices and engage with equity and inclusion work in the St. Louis area and beyond. read more

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So cute! Great selection or books and gifts. Candles galore. A much much much better experience than Amazon!

The staff at The Novel Neighbor are so friendly and knowledgeable. I set out looking for a gift for someone who has every book known to man and they had the perfect suggestion! They know the store inside and out and have amazing recommendations. I had to use a lot of self control to not buy everything in site. Not only do they have a huge selection of books, they also have book themed items such as candles, games, pins, socks, mugs, etc. If you are a reader this place is for you! And if you know someone who is a reader I guarantee they can help you pick something perfect out for them. read more

Yesterday was Read Across America day, and although I'm a day late to the party, I'd love to share a review about an independent bookseller I love! Literacy is a topic that's very important to me. I've always loved reading and getting lost in stories. From fantasy to biographies, I've always consumed books. Although I'm a slow reader, I get so excited going to shop at small bookstores like the Novel Neighbor! Driving up to the Novel Neighbor I was very nervous about parking. They are located on a pretty busy street in the heart of Webster Groves, and I still have new car anxiety. THANKFULLY, there's a full parking lot behind the store. Accessing the store from the lot is super easy as well as there is a dedicated entrance. The Novel Neighbor isn't just a book shop. I was amazed at all the novelty items they offered as well. I've recently been trying to unwind at the end of the day with adult coloring books, and they had a huge selection. I was especially fond of the Disney villains spiralgraph coloring book. Never saw something like this before. The store also offers a lot of great items for those quarantine weekends. Puzzles. Crochet how-to guides. Tons of stuff to keep you busy while social distancing. I was incredibly impressed by the massive selection offered by the Novel Neighbor. At first, I thought the store appeared small, but they sure pack the titles on their shelves. I have been excited to read a book by a trans author, Kacen Callender. Truly did not think I'd be able to find it at the Novel Neighbor as it's not a "New York Times Best Seller." But I stand corrected. They had a copy! In the front of the store there is an entire section devoted to employee favorites. I was pleased to find a book there that sounded really interesting. It's always such a great way to connect a store with shoppers by giving personal recommendations (kind of like I'm doing right now!) read more

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If you're looking for a fantastic local bookstore to support, this is the one! The shop is super cute, and run by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. I love that it's women owned and operated, and how they support so many local artists and businesses. Plus, if you're really plugged into the book scene, they have tons of events. Book clubs, author evening, etc. Its incredible how many of my favorite authors I've met just in the last six months through The Novel Neighbor. They do a great job of making the events fun and the signing lines manageable, too. read more

New obsession with this place. Has many aisles you can walk through and browse with shelves filled with books, gifts, and some random funny items (sarcastic and some kinda vulgar which i love). There's a cute kids area for the little ones to sit down and read. The shop can get pretty tight feeling if there's a large crowd inside but overall i think the quaint, intimate feel and creaky wood floors is what makes this shop special. read more

I honestly love this book! I went there for a Yelp event, and I have since gone there twice to buy some gifts. I have a children's book and a couple of candles as a gift to friends. You can find gifts for anyone, especially for book lovers! I love their candle selection and great variety to pick from! read more

Simply outstanding!!! We took a group of girls between the ages of 9 and 11. They were in enamored with all of the selections and the adorable little rooms filled from floor to ceiling with books. I pretty sure our one little reader liked the Novel Neighbor better than an amusement park. They all loved it! We even had a moment to talk to the business owner Holland and it was like we were talking to an old friend! Please check out the Novel Neighbor! You won't be disappointed. read more

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The cutest book store!! Has a large books, games, puzzles selection. The staff if always there to help. Has a large number of signed books which is awesome. They have a Harry Styles section which won me over. Also have these "mystery" bags if you're feeling adventurous for a new read. read more

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This is a book lover's dream! I had passed the store multiple times while out and about but never stopped in. During COVID stay-at-home orders, I started following their Facebook page and have enjoyed updates from Holland on book recommendations, etc. Today, I finally made the trek there and went in to shop. I'm in love. This is a lovely classic book store. It is larger than it appears and has a wide selection of books and merchandise for the book nerd in your life. read more

I love this local, independent book store! It has everything you need including cute, functional paper goods (journals and cards), gifts (funny socks, candles, pins, etc.), and obviously an amazing book selection. They have a reading nook for kids your kids will love. The puzzle selection here is also the best I've seen...truly! They also have an event area that can be rented, book clubs, monthly book subscriptions, and more. I appreciate an independent book store that is community oriented. Please go out and support them! read more

The novel neighbor is a LOT bigger than I thought it would be. All the books are new. There are lots of book-related gift items, too. The store has author events every so often, so they may have autographed copies in stock when you visit. My friends and is spent an hour here the other day. A young boy -- maybe 10 years old -- was "working" there for an afternoon as a reward for some sort of reading or school accomplishment or something. He had a shelf of his "picks" that he showed me and he checked my friends out at the register. Pretty cool that The Novel Neighbor did something like that. Great place to shop for gifts... Or for yourself. read more

I had a wonderful experience at novel neighborhood. The atmosphere was lovely. I enjoyed talking to Britane at checkout. I attended one of the book clubs and had a great experience! I will be coming back! read more

Such a CUTE bookstore. And even if you're not looking for a book, they have puzzles, games, vinyl stickers, fun tea towels, cards for all occasions... and the associates who work there are very helpful and accommodating. If you love a good bookstore, try this one out! read more

I stopped in here last week to look for a gift for a friend's baby shower. Someone recommended it because not only do they have children's books, but they have toys and a small selection of onezies. The Novel Neighbor is primarily a book store and they really do have a pretty great selection of books. In addition to their literature they have local and non local crafts, prints, coffee mugs, puzzles, and other creative things. It's a great place to buy gifts for people. I enjoyed their feminist book selection. They have a cozy area in the back where you can read. I took advantage of that, even in the midst of errand running...It was too cute to pass up a couple minutes of relaxation. I left without purchasing anything, because they didn't have quite what I was looking for, but I am really glad I stopped in to see what they're all about. read more

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They have such a diverse collection and author events frequently. As an educator and a mother, I feel so fortunate this place is in our community. They also supported a local school event by donating books and prizes. So grateful for this business! read more

My absolute favorite bookstore!! They have an amazing selection, with something for everyone, from local authors to big names, classics to graphic novels (may I add an amazing kids section)! I love the vibe inside & there are multiple cozy spots to sit with a book. They have lots of community oriented events which are always fun to check out & the staff are always very helpful. Prices are very reasonable and it is always a treat to go in! read more

I can ALWAYS find that unique gift or the perfect book! Lots to look at so plan on spending some time...and if you need to order anything, they are happy to help you! Every time I go here...I NEVER walk out empty handed! read more

Regretfully, my first trip to The Novel Neighbor happened on Small Business Saturday last weekend. I only say this because I couldn't believe I had never been until recently. This warm, quirky, carefully curated bookstore will impress you with all of its offerings. From the moment I stepped inside, the staff greeted us, then proceeded to offer a complimentary beverage of choice--beer, wine, or spiked cider! They also consistently (but not annoyingly) approached us to see if we needed any assistance with smiles. The personalized service and knowledgeable staff prove to be why there seemed to be so many repeat customers, and I will become one of them. I could easily spend hours, perusing the assortment of books, along with some creative candles, artsy jewelry, sassy socks, and political pins among other deliciously odd items. The Novel Neighbor made shopping for my friend's birthday gift into an adventure. I already cannot wait to return. If you sign up for free, you earn a $5 reward for every $100 spent. Plus, you can order books on their website and have them shipped to the store or your home. While it might be more expensive than ordering your books on Amazon, I feel it's best to support the success of our local small businesses instead of contributing to Jeff Bezos' empire of greed and unethical practices. Anyway, where else can I get such customized and personalized services for my book purchases? Not Barnes & Noble or Amazon. They also hold book events in the space next door, which happened to be where I entered a raffle to win a $100 gift card to The Novel Neighbor, of course. Even if I don't win, I know I will be back to buy books and treasures that touch my heart and speak to my mind. read more

This bookstore in Webster Groves is adorable! It was my first time in I had won a gift card in a raffle basket I was looking to use. It's rare to see independent bookstores that are successful these days and The Novel Neighbor is a great mix of books, games, and gifts that meet everyone's needs. It looked like they host some events there as well that were listed on a flyer by the register. I got a book for myself and a fold out book for my daughter to enjoy. They got me signed up for their rewards program as well. The only thing that's a little difficult is the set up. Everything is divided by subject but the sections themselves I found hard to find navigate to find what I needed. But it was kind of part of the eclectic feel of the business so I didn't mind too much. Will definitely be back! read more

Politics aside, seemed like a nice, if cramped into older buildings, bookstore. Large range of topics available

In the days pre-Covid, I attended author programs at the St. Louis County Library at which The Novel Neighbor was often the bookseller. I was not overly familiar with the store, but appreciated their partnership with the library (not to mention their cute, perfectly paperback-sized bookmarks). Fast forward to last fall when everything was closed, or at least restricted in operations. I knew that I wanted to support a local bookstore when it came time to shop for my mother's birthday gift, rather than my usual knee-jerk reaction to hop on Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com. The Novel Neighbor had the title I was looking for in stock, and it was super easy to order the book online , have it shipped to my mother who lives in the suburbs of St. Louis, and include a personalized message to boot. I have enjoyed receiving the book recommendations and email updates from Holland and The Novel Neighbor in my inbox. Being able to support a business that is deeply rooted in its community and has been so good about teaming up with the library is a bonus. read more