The 10 Best Bookstores in Alaska — 2026

We compared all 51 bookstores in Alaska 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 · The Comic ShopFairbanks Comics

Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

(907) 452-5780 Website View listing

#2 · Old Inlet BookshopHomer

Summer Hours: 10am - 6pm. Winter Hours: 11am - 5pm. Closed Sundays.

(907) 235-7984 Website View listing

#3 · Title Wave BooksAnchorage Used

Mon-Sun 10am-7pm

(907) 278-9283 Website View listing

#4 · Barnes & NobleAnchorage

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm

(907) 279-7323 Website View listing

#5 · Bosco'sAnchorage ComicsManga

Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

(907) 274-4112 Website View listing

#6 · Skaguay News DepotSkagway

Mon-Sun 9am-6pm

(907) 983-3354 Website View listing

#7 · The Islander BookshopKodiak Used

Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

(907) 942-7560 Website View listing

#8 · Hearthside Books & ToysJuneau

(907) 789-2750 Website View listing

#9 · Book ShelfAnchorage

(907) 694-4660 Website View listing

#10 · Rainy Retreat BooksJuneau

(907) 463-2665 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.