Out on a day date downtown and wanted to stop at a new-to-me bookstore within a short drive. Bear…read moreDen (punny and fabulous name) is in such a gorgeous, historic area of town. It is also perfectly situated a few doors down from Treetop Coffee Shop. Not only does Bear Den allow coffee in the shop, but said they encourage the combo. It is a somewhat small shop with ample space between aisles, perfectly sorted and organized genre sections and a few cozy reading chairs throughout. I especially liked the staff picks area and the local Knoxville shelf. Co-owner, Taylor, was welcoming, friendly, and gave great book recommendations. I loved hearing more about their biz journey. Bear Den frequently hosts authors who will do readings, activities, etc. and they host other adventures for the local community, which Taylor says has embraced them with open arms. He also mentioned that you can request books to them for purchase if there's something you've been eyeing that they don't yet have in-store. We walked out with one book for our kids that quickly has become the house favorite (Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It)) and perfectly describes our youngest child. Can't wait to stop back in for more book treasures. Highly recommend, y'all!

I grew up in Campbell County and I would have LOVED to have had a bookstore like this back then. I…read morehave been back to Campbell County a few times in the last year and have stopped by there every time. I live in Baltimore now and I can say that their selection is just as good as anywhere I can find up here. Prices are good too.

Very very cool bookstore a few blocks from the hotel we stayed at during our day in Knoxville. It's…read morenot a huge space but I found some really amazing stuff here, including some signed books by authors they've recently had in store, and some really talented local writers I hadn't previously been aware of, a few gift-y things like art prints, journals, stationary, etc, and more. Support indie bookstores! You'll find tons of curated treasures by fellow book lovers and locals!

Great selection of books for sale! I specifically love the Locals Section in the back of the store…read more I've been trying to get my book - a "real estate murder mystery" in there for a year - goals! The staff members are always pleasant and it's a wonderful location - an easy walk from Market Square next to one of the finest restaurants in the South - JC Holdway.

The lady that checked us out was very sweet. They have millions of books (the photos of inside…read moredon't do it justice) that an avid reader could get almost anything and everything from their never ending TBR. Prices are great! The books I saw were from $2.50 to $10.95. They have a fantastic YA section for those who enjoy YA. For as many books as they have, they are quite organized. If it's your first time they will take you on a tour. Horror is usually very hard to find at used book stores but they had a decent amount. They take trades and do credits so if you want to save money and bring your already enjoyed books in, go for it! We live 40 mins away and it was 100% worth the drive! Also, they are NOT afraid to yell at your kids to stop running/screaming/throwing books which I love! Don't bring your kids if you are going to just leave them without supervision to act like that.

The building itself seems small, and parking is limited, at the back of the building. Inside, we…read morewere pleasantly surprised. Though it can be hard to locate sections quickly, once you do, each shelf is labeled with hand-written notes. The selection of books is unreal, especially for such a small location. The books vary in quality, from well-loved to what looks like new, and prices start as low as $.50. This place has something for everyone, even cat lovers. You'll love the resident cats that wander while you browsing.