Across Alabama, of the 222 bookstores we list, 207 give a phone number, 27 publish opening hours and 145 have a website. 43 are branches of national chains — Books-A-Million (23), Barnes & Noble (15), 2nd & Charles (3); the remaining 179 are independent. By what they offer: 34 are comic book stores, 26 are Christian or religious bookstores, 16 sell used books. Most often named on their own websites: comics (13), author signings (8) and horror (7). The longest-running is Book Warehouse, in business since 1902. 4 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 bookstores in Alabama
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Jim Reed BooksBirmingham
Tue–Fri 10:30am–5:30pm, Sat 11am–4pm
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2Lambert's Bibles and GiftsBoaz
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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3Mobile BooksellerMobile
Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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4Well RedAuburn
Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-2pm
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5Books Beans and CandlesBirmingham
Mon–Sun 10am–8pm
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6Barnes & NobleDothan
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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7Book Exchange of FoleyFoley
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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8Auburn Oil Co. BooksellersAuburn
Mon–Thu 7:30am–6pm, Fri 7:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–6pm
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9Blue Apple BooksMadison
Tues–Wed 10am–6pm, Thurs–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–3pm
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10Briarwood Christian BookstoreVestavia Hills
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single bookstore are listed further down this page.
- Birmingham25
- Mobile13
- Huntsville12
- Montgomery12
- Madison10
- Dothan8
- Decatur7
- Auburn6
- Cullman6
- Tuscaloosa6
- Foley5
- Oxford5
- Vestavia Hills5
- Alabaster4
- Florence4
- Hoover4
- Anniston3
- Athens3
- Pell City3
- Prattville3
Other towns in Alabama
One bookstore each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Maggie's Books n' ThingsAbbeville
107 Kirkland St, Abbeville, AL 36310
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Stories on BroadAlbertville
126 N Broad St, Albertville, AL 35950
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Shades of Pemberley BookstoreAlbertville
126 N Broad St, Albertville, AL 35950
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Green Brother's ComicsArab
2350 N Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab, AL 35016
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His Place Christian ResourcesAshland
85588 Highway 9, Ashland, AL 36251-7832
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The Mossy LanternAtmore
125 N Main St, Atmore, AL 36502
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LFG! Comic and GameAttalla
409 3rd St NW Ste A, Attalla, AL 35954
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Rockhouse MinistryBaileyton
2391 County Road 1564, Baileyton, AL 35019-9504
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The Christian Bookstore & MoreBessemer
618 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020-4873
Locally owned
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Lambert's Bibles and GiftsBoaz
1951, 10460 AL-168 #3, Boaz, AL 35957
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Psalms Books, Inc.Center Point
3025 Wood Dr NE, Center Point, AL 35215-2126
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Mix It Up ComicsDadeville
128 N Broadnax St, Dadeville, AL 36853-1303
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Demopolis Christian BookstoreDemopolis
1802 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis, AL 36732-3937
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Demopolis Christian BookstoreDemopolis
122 E Washington St, Demopolis, AL 36732-2132
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The Book Inn inc.Fairhope
15 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
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Smith's Christian Books and SuppliesFayette
534 2nd Ave NE, Fayette, AL 35555
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Grounds of FaithFayette
215 2nd St NE, Fayette, AL 35555
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The Guilty Librarian LLCFlomaton
331 Palafox St, Flomaton, AL 36441
Sells used books · Manga · Horror
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Hid in my HeartFort Payne
74 County Road 598, Fort Payne, AL 35968-5013
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Books-A-MillionFultondale
3429 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL 35068
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Dragon Quills Comic BooksGadsden
506 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901-3720
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The HavenGeneva
1404 W Maple Ave, Geneva, AL 36340
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Sandy's Book'sGeneva
200 S Commerce St, Geneva, AL 36340-2407
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Jim Barnes EnterprisesGrand Bay
9200 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd S, Grand Bay, AL 36541
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Proverbs Christian BookstoreGreenville
203 W Commerce St, Greenville, AL 36037
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Books-A-MillionGulf Shores
3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy Ste 430, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Unique FindsGuntersville
1320 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976-1844
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Voltage: Music & GiftsHamilton
120 Bexar Ave W, Hamilton, AL 35570
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Branch BooksHartselle
701 Nance Ford Rd SW Suite H, Hartselle, AL 35640
Family-owned
Sells used books
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DMK BooksHartselle
201 Sparkman St N, Hartselle, AL 35640-2425
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Copeland PublicationsHarvest
126 Iron Horse Trail, Harvest, AL 35749
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Southern Belle Books & Co.Headland
31 Grove St Suite B, Headland, AL 36345
Tue 2pm-5:30pm, Wed 2pm-6pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Wiregrass Book WarehouseHeadland
230 Airport Dr, Headland, AL 36345-8516
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Little Professor BookshopHomewood
2738 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
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Alabama BooksmithHomewood
2626 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209
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Books-A-MillionIrondale
131 25th St S, Irondale, AL 35210
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Recollected BooksJacksonville
107 Ladiga St SE, Jacksonville, AL 36265
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Paper Places Bookshop & CafeJasper
229 19th St W, Jasper, AL 35501-5321
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Hilltop Comics and SportscardsKillen
49 Lannes W Dr, Killen, AL 35645
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The Burrow BookstoreLeeds
8139 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL 35094-2227
Tues–Sat, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sunday, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Author signings · Graphic novels
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Saturday Vintage ComicsLeeds
1697 10th St, Leeds, AL 35094
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As Time Goes ByMarion
418 Washington St, Marion, AL 36756
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Dr. Wanda's BookNook & Resource CenterMillbrook
4840 Main St, Millbrook, AL 36054-2408
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Ol' Curiosities & Book ShoppeMonroeville
133 W Claiborne St, Monroeville, AL 36460-1753
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Dogwood TreeMoody
1139 Markeeta Spur Rd, Moody, AL 35004-2919
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Books-A-MillionMountain Brk
2037 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
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Books-A-MillionMuscle Shoals
519 Avalon Ave Ste 21, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
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Izzy's Collectibles (Comics, Trading Cards, Sports Cards, and more!)Northport
722 McFarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476
Comics · Horror
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Encounters Christian Books & GiftsOpelika
2560 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
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The Onion BookstoreOpelika
209 Samford Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
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Andy Andrews | Wisdom Harbour StudiosOrange Beach
4751 Main St # F213, Orange Beach, AL 36561-5862
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Barnes & NoblePhenix City
2605 Summerfield Pl, Phenix City, AL 36867
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NWSCC Phil Campbell BookstorePhil Campbell
2080 College Rd, Phil Campbell, AL 35581-3559
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Mythic Cards & GamesPinson
6401 Old Springville Rd Ste 113, Pinson, AL 35126
Wed-Sun 3pm-9pm
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Priceville Discount BooksPriceville
650 AL-67, Priceville, AL 35603
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Faith-N-Hymn Christian BookstoreRainsville
475 Main St W, Rainsville, AL 35986
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The Kingdom ChristianRoanoke
2064 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274-7302
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Bread of Life Book & GiftsSaraland
403 Saraland Blvd S Ste A, Saraland, AL 36571
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eCreativliSaraland
1712 Chase Dr, Saraland, AL 36571
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Howard W. Whitaker, D.min.Scottsboro
206 S Scott St, Scottsboro, AL 35768-1931
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One Way Book StoreSelma
2185 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701-4142
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Fair Oaks BooksSelma
626 Union St, Selma, AL 36701
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Central Christian BookstoreSilverhill
17387 AL-104, Silverhill, AL 36576
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Barnes & NobleSpanish Fort
30500 State Hwy 181 Ste 414, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
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Legacy BooksSummerdale
100 AL-59 Suite B, Summerdale, AL 36580
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Dreamcatcher Comics and CollectiblesTallassee
305 Barnett Blvd #2, Tallassee, AL 36078
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Dreamcatcher Comics And CollectiblesTallassee
221 James St, Tallassee, AL 36078-1539
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Barnes & NobleTroy
Troy, AL 36082
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Fanatix Of TroyTroy
1122A S Brundidge St, Troy, AL 36081
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Books-A-MillionTrussville
1624 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, AL 35173
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BooksmartTuscumbia
602 John Aldridge Dr, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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Cold Water BooksTuscumbia
101 W 6th St, Tuscumbia, AL 35674-2434
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Christian Connection Bookstore, Valley, AlabamaValley
4500 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854-3541
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm
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Collector ComicsVance
21106 Pleasant Grove Rd, Vance, AL 35490-2103
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Vernon Alabama BookstoreVernon
661 12th St SW, Vernon, AL 35592
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Sword of the Spirit BOOKSTOREWarrior
Warrior, AL
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Sweet Home BooksWetumpka
107 E Bridge St, Wetumpka, AL 36092
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Brilliant BooksWinfield
11676 State Highway 233, Winfield, AL 35594-7526
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