The 10 Best Bookstores in Virginia — 2026

We compared all 440 bookstores in Virginia 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 · Barnes & NobleSpringfield

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

(703) 971-5383 Website View listing

#2 · The Amazing Comic ShopFairfax Comics

Mon-Tue 10:30am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10:30am-8pm, Fri 10:30am-9pm, Sat 10:30am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

(703) 250-6479 Website View listing

#3 · Aquarian BookshopRichmond

Mon-Sun 10am-7pm

(804) 354-5501 Website View listing

#4 · Reston's Used Book ShopReston Used

11am to 7pm

(703) 435-9772 Website View listing

#5 · UVA BookstoresCharlottesville

Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm

(800) 759-4667 Website View listing

#6 · Abi's Books & BrewsRichmond

5AM to 9PM Daily

(804) 369-3079 Website View listing

#7 · Bards Alley BookshopVienna Children's

Tue–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 12pm–5pm

(571) 459-2653 Website View listing

#8 · Barnes & NobleFredericksburg

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

(540) 785-3504 Website View listing

#9 · Big Planet ComicsVienna Comics

Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(703) 242-9412 Website View listing

#10 · BookHoldersBlacksburg Used

Mon–Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm

(540) 808-4481 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.