The 10 Best Bookstores in Alabama — 2026

We compared all 222 bookstores in Alabama on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Jim Reed BooksBirmingham Children's

Tue–Fri 10:30am–5:30pm, Sat 11am–4pm

(205) 326-4460 Website View listing

#2 · Lambert's Bibles and GiftsBoaz Christian

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

(256) 281-9380 Website View listing

#3 · Mobile BooksellerMobile UsedChildren's

Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm

(251) 404-7410 Website View listing

#4 · Well RedAuburn

Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-2pm

(334) 246-3021 Website View listing

#5 · Books Beans and CandlesBirmingham Metaphysical

Mon–Sun 10am–8pm

(205) 453-4636 Website View listing

#6 · Barnes & NobleDothan Children's

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(334) 671-8013 Website View listing

#7 · Book Exchange of FoleyFoley Used

Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(251) 943-5044 Website View listing

#8 · Auburn Oil Co. BooksellersAuburn

Mon–Thu 7:30am–6pm, Fri 7:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–6pm

(334) 246-3003 Website View listing

#9 · Blue Apple BooksMadison

Tues–Wed 10am–6pm, Thurs–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–3pm

(256) 325-1822 Website View listing

#10 · Briarwood Christian BookstoreVestavia Hills Christian

Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(205) 776-5210 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.