Across Virginia, of the 440 bookstores we list, 405 give a phone number, 66 publish opening hours and 288 have a website. 62 are branches of national chains — Barnes & Noble (39), Books-A-Million (19), 2nd & Charles (2); the remaining 378 are independent. By what they offer: 90 are comic book stores, 45 sell used books, 28 focus on children's books. Most often named on their own websites: comics (31), author signings (17) and storytimes (15). The longest-running is Book Warehouse, in business since 1902. 5 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 bookstores in Virginia
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Barnes & NobleSpringfield
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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2The Amazing Comic ShopFairfax
Mon-Tue 10:30am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10:30am-8pm, Fri 10:30am-9pm, Sat 10:30am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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3Aquarian BookshopRichmond
Mon-Sun 10am-7pm
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4Reston's Used Book ShopReston
11am to 7pm
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5UVA BookstoresCharlottesville
Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm
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6Abi's Books & BrewsRichmond
5AM to 9PM Daily
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7Bards Alley BookshopVienna
Tue–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
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8Barnes & NobleFredericksburg
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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9Big Planet ComicsVienna
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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10BookHoldersBlacksburg
Mon–Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single bookstore are listed further down this page.
- Richmond36
- Virginia Beach27
- Charlottesville19
- Roanoke16
- Norfolk15
- Fredericksburg14
- Alexandria13
- Hampton11
- Henrico10
- Lynchburg10
- Midlothian10
- Williamsburg10
- Fairfax9
- Reston9
- Winchester9
- Newport News8
- Springfield7
- Woodbridge7
- Arlington6
- Harrisonburg6
- Manassas6
- Portsmouth6
- Staunton6
- Blacksburg5
- Chesapeake5
- Christiansburg5
- Falls Church5
- Front Royal5
- Bristol4
- Danville4
- Leesburg4
- Lexington4
- Mechanicsville4
- Petersburg4
- Salem4
- Warrenton4
- Annandale3
- Ashburn3
- Colonial Heights3
- Martinsville3
- McLean3
- Middleburg3
- Sterling3
- Suffolk3
- Waynesboro3
Other towns in Virginia
One bookstore each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Altavista Church Supply StoreAltavista
1205 Main St Ste C, Altavista, VA 24517
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On The Wall MinistriesAltavista
1205 Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
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Books & BeansAmelia Court House
16450 Court St, Amelia Court House, VA 23002
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Baine's Books & CoffeeAmherst
190 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521
Since 2004
Sells used books
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Buteo Books - Books For BirdersArrington
2731 Arrington Rd, Arrington, VA 22922-2774
Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm
Family-owned
Sells used books
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Bell, Book & CandleAshland
106 1/2 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA 23005
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Clerks, Cards and ComicsBedford
514 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, VA 24523-2600
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Berryville Old Book ShopBerryville
7 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
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Laurelwood BooksBluemont
1639 Ebenezer Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135-4917
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Orthodox Book StoreBristow
9535 Loma Dr, Bristow, VA 20136
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Leaf and LoreBuena Vista
2077 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
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River Cottage Books & PuzzlesCallao
1194 Lodge Rd, Callao, VA 22435
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Peach Street BooksCape Charles
401 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310-3205
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Tosche Station Echo BaseCentreville
5091 Westfields Blvd, Centreville, VA 20120
Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-8pm
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2nd & CharlesChantilly
13653D Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Service Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Books-a-MillionChantilly
13653 Route 50, Chantilly, VA 20151
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CALC's Book NookCharlotte Court House
395 Thomas Jefferson Hwy, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923-3719
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CALC's Book NookCharlotte Court House
395 Thomas Jefferson Hwy Ste B, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
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Shade Tree Rare BooksChatham
26 S Main St, Chatham, VA 24531
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Sundial BooksChincoteague
4065 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336
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Clarksville VirginiaClarksville
2435 Clarksville Byp, Clarksville, VA 23927
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Chelle Shack - on the bayColonial Beach
501 Euclid Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443-1907
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Bamf ComicsCrewe
101 E Carolina Ave, Crewe, VA 23930-1801
Comics
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Bluebird BookstopCrozet
5792 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
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Final BossCulpeper
201 N Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701
Mon 12PM-9PM, Wed-Fri 10AM-9PM
Comics · Graphic novels · Manga
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Culpeper Christian StoreCulpeper
208 N Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701
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Books-A-MillionDulles
21100 Dulles Town Cir #292, Dulles, VA 20166
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Stellar NewsDulles
Concourse B, near Gate B52, Dulles, VA 20166
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Xcellar comicsDumfries
4222 Fortuna Center Plz, Dumfries, VA 22025-1515
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2nd Hand HeroesEvington
18184 Leesville Rd, Evington, VA 24550-3707
Comics
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Barnes & Noble at LongwoodFarmville
116 S South St, Farmville, VA 23901-1748
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Barnes & NobleFarmville
Farmville, VA 23901
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Scripture Truth Book CompanyFincastle
458 Botetourt Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090
Sells used books
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The Book HouseFloyd
132 N Locust St, Floyd, VA 24091
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
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Floyd County MoonshineFloyd
720 Christiansburg Pike, Floyd, VA 24091-2440
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Comic and Gaming OutpostGainesville
7556 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
Comics
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Wine Cellar at ChaptersGalax
103 E Grayson St, Galax, VA 24333-2903
Mon–Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Chapters BookshopGalax
101 E Grayson St, Galax, VA 24333
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Maple Tree Book ShopGate City
101 E Jackson St #101, Gate City, VA 24251
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Barnes & NobleGlen Allen
9840 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
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St Maron PublicationsGlen Allen
4611 Sadler Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060-6108
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Oasis BooksGloucester
6670 Main St, Gloucester, VA 23061
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The NookGloucester
6616 Main St, Gloucester, VA 23061
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Mullins BooksGrottoes
402 5th Street, Grottoes, VA 24441
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Jerseys Card and ComicsHayes
4852 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes, VA 23072
Comics · Horror
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The Time CapsuleHopewell
205 E Broadway, Hopewell, VA 23860
Comics
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The Bookshelf on ChurchKilmarnock
28 W Church St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
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Laughing Ogre ComicsLansdowne
19340 Promenade Dr, Lansdowne, VA 20176
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Kahaans Tarot DeckLorton
9501 Peniwill Dr, Lorton, VA 22079-3459
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Bank Street BooksLuray
201 W Main St, Luray, VA 22835
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Keep It Strange Comics & CollectiblesManassas Park
9133 Manassas Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111
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Blue Ridge Comics & ToysMarion
201 E Main St, Marion, VA 24354
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SALLY CAMPBELL REPASS BOOKSMarion
492 Rice Rd, Marion, VA 24354
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Dan River BooksMeadows of Dan
36 Concord Rd, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120-4365
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Books-A-MillionNorth Chesterfield
9131 Midlothian Tpke, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
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Victory Christian BookstoreNorth Tazewell
1001 E Fincastle Tpke, North Tazewell, VA 24630-9403
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Cozy Calico BooksOccoquan
199 Union St, Occoquan, VA 22125
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Book BinOnley
25304 Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy, Onley, VA 23418
Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm
Since 1980
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Spelled InkOrange
132 W Main St Ste 101, Orange, VA 22960-1577
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Peanut Force XPrince George
6600 Courthouse Rd, Prince George, VA 23875
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Emmanuel BookstorePulaski
653 E Main St, Pulaski, VA 24301
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Antiquariat Hindrichs Rare and Unusual BooksPurcellville
36147 Philomont Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132-4935
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Around the Block BooksPurcellville
120 N Hatcher Ave, Purcellville, VA 20132
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Gaspard INCRadford
1205 Wadsworth St, Radford, VA 24141-3528
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Hartland PublicationsRapidan
471 Walnut Ln, Rapidan, VA 22733
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Magnolia & Main BooksRidgeway
810 Main St, Ridgeway, VA 24148
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Marvelfreaks Gaming Comics & CollectiblesRidgeway
6635 Greensboro Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148
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Choice BooksRockingham
2387 Grace Chapel Rd, Rockingham, VA 22801-4523
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Kermitspad ComicsRuckersville
5880 Burnett Ln, Ruckersville, VA 22968-9418
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The Wise Owl bookstoreSaltville
115 W Main St, Saltville, VA 24370
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Alpha & Omega Church SupplySouth Boston
3342 Halifax Rd, South Boston, VA 24592
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Time and Space ComicsStafford
1075 Garrisonville Rd #112, Stafford, VA 22556
Tue-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Comics
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Treasure Chest ComicsStafford
3255 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554
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Read Between the WinesUnion Hall
11970 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall, VA 24176
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SciFi ParadiseVerona
50 Lodge Ln, Verona, VA 24482-9400
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Bards Alley BookshopVienna
110 Church St NW, Vienna, VA 22180
Tue–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 12pm–5pm
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Big Planet ComicsVienna
426 Maple Ave E #4721, Vienna, VA 22180
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Comics · Horror
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Sugoi Otaku ShopVinton
15780 Stewartsville Rd, Vinton, VA 24179
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Wild Daisy BooksWest Point
2800 King William Ave, West Point, VA 23181
Horror
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The Book Nook of West Point, VAWest Point
706 Main St, West Point, VA 23181-9573
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Cavalier ComicsWise
109 Glade St SE, Wise, VA 24293-5704
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Cavalier ComicsWise
189 Ridgeview Rd SW, Wise, VA 24293
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Bonfire Bookstore and YarneryWoodstock
108 N Main St, Woodstock, VA 22664
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Oracle BooksWytheville
275 W Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382
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Jersey's Cards & ComicsYorktown
5906 George Washington Memorial Hwy A, Yorktown, VA 23692
Comics
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Yorktown BookshopYorktown
328 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690
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