The 10 Best Bookstores in Mississippi — 2026

We compared all 113 bookstores in Mississippi 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 · Friendly City BooksColumbus Children's

Weekdays 10-5 & Saturday 9-4

(662) 570-4247 Website View listing

#2 · The Author ShoppeHattiesburg

Mon 10:30am–5:30pm, Tue–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5:30pm

(769) 390-7602 Website View listing

#3 · Favorites BookstoreBatesville Used

10am–6pm

(662) 426-8030 Website View listing

#4 · Impression BooksFlowood Christian

Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 7 PM

(601) 622-7121 Website View listing

#5 · Rebel BookstoreOxford

Friday 8:00am–4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm, Sunday 11:00–3:00

(662) 234-2903 Website View listing

#6 · Books-A-MillionHattiesburg

(601) 268-2431 Website View listing

#7 · Barnes & NobleTupelo Children's

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(662) 791-7828 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.