Browse by state
City pages list every bookstore with a map. State pages collect the towns with a single bookstore.
- California1,673
- New York1,077
- Texas1,058
- Florida827
- Pennsylvania679
- Illinois561
- Michigan544
- North Carolina535
- Ohio513
- Massachusetts461
- Georgia452
- Washington445
- Virginia440
- New Jersey341
- Tennessee340
- Colorado328
- Indiana323
- Oregon320
- Missouri295
- Wisconsin286
- Minnesota266
- Maryland262
- Arizona261
- Kentucky234
- South Carolina229
- Alabama222
- Connecticut197
- Oklahoma195
- Utah166
- Iowa164
- Louisiana164
- Maine154
- Arkansas142
- Kansas139
- Nevada125
- New Mexico123
- Mississippi113
- New Hampshire113
- West Virginia101
- Idaho93
- Nebraska92
- Montana90
- Vermont75
- Rhode Island64
- Delaware54
- Hawaii53
- Alaska51
- Washington DC50
- North Dakota46
- Wyoming43
- South Dakota36
What this is
BookstoreAtlas is a free directory of bookstores in the United States, organised by state and city. Every listing has an address; most have a phone number, and where a business publishes its hours or services we show those too. Listings come from open data and from the businesses themselves, who can correct their card at any time — about the directory. Nothing on the lists is paid placement.
Pick a state above, or use the “near me” button to jump to the bookstores closest to you. City pages show the full list with a map; state pages collect smaller towns that have a single bookstore.
Guides
All guides-
BuyingHow to find an ISBN and identify the right book
Locate the number and confirm the edition before ordering.
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BuyingPaperback vs hardcover: compare the exact edition
Check binding, size and edition rather than the cover alone.
2026-11-03 -
BuyingHow to tell if a book is a first edition
Check the printing statement and publisher’s convention before buying.
2026-11-03
Popular cities
- New York, NY291
- Chicago, IL155
- Los Angeles, CA145
- Houston, TX107
- Brooklyn, NY95
- Seattle, WA95
- San Francisco, CA93
- Portland, OR90
- Philadelphia, PA83
- San Antonio, TX78
- Las Vegas, NV74
- San Diego, CA65
- Austin, TX65
- Denver, CO64
- Dallas, TX54
- Minneapolis, MN50
- Washington, DC50
- Indianapolis, IN49
- Miami, FL47
- Cincinnati, OH47
- Orlando, FL44
- Raleigh, NC44
- Nashville, TN43
- Phoenix, AZ42
Common questions
How do I find a used bookstore near me?
Browse the used books section of this directory by state and city. Shops are included when their name, category or own website says they sell used books, so call ahead to confirm what they stock.
Can a bookstore order a book it does not have?
Most can. Ask at the counter whether they can special order a title and how long it usually takes.
Do used bookstores buy books?
Many do, but each has its own rules about what they take and when. Call the shop and ask before bringing a box.
What is the difference between a used and a rare bookstore?
A used bookstore sells secondhand books at a wide range of conditions and subjects. A rare bookstore specializes in collectible, scarce or first editions.
Do bookstores host events?
Many do, including readings, signings and kids' story times. Check the shop's website or call to see what is on.