The 10 Best Bookstores in Missouri — 2026

We compared all 295 bookstores in Missouri 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 · Bazoo BooksSedalia UsedChildren's

Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

(660) 827-0940 Website View listing

#2 · Book RackCape Girardeau Used

Mon - Sat 9-6 / Sunday 12-5

(573) 334-2711 Website View listing

#3 · Afterword Tavern and ShelvesKansas City

Tue-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-12pm, Sat 12pm-12am

(816) 226-8014 Website View listing

#4 · Hurley's Heroes Games and HobbiesJoplin Comics

Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm

(417) 782-6642 Website View listing

#5 · Barnes & NobleDes Peres

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

(314) 835-9980 Website View listing

#6 · Bliss Books & WineKansas City Children's

Wed 12pm-7pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm

(816) 226-7720 Website View listing

#7 · Half Price BooksKansas City Used

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

(816) 931-5377 Website View listing

#8 · Missouri ComicsSpringfield Comics

Friday–Saturday 10am–6pm

(417) 862-5888 Website View listing

#9 · Betty's BooksWebster Groves ComicsChildren'sManga

Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm

(314) 279-1731 Website View listing

#10 · The Gilded PageKansas City

Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-8pm

(816) 216-6663 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.