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Whether you got into reading from snagging fun prizes from AR in school or the latest on BookTok, the 901 has plenty of options to help you reach your reading goal this year. Our bookstores offer cozy vibes, amazing stories, and even some local authors you\u2019ll want to add to your bookshelves. So here are some of our favorite bookstores around Memphis you\u2019ll want to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This locally owned and operated bookstore is open daily, so you can get your fix for the latest books, gifts, and more. It\u2019s located in the Laurelwood Shopping Center and even has a cafe so you can buy a book and enjoy it while sipping on some coffee. You can also check out their special events happening throughout the season, such as author meet-and-greets and story times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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African-American young woman lying on sofa drinking coffee and reading an interesting book at home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Second Editions Bookstore<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give an old library book a second chance when you stop by this used bookstore. Inside the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, you can find a wide selection of paperbacks, hardbacks, graphic novels, CDs, and so much more at low prices. These gently used books come in every genre, so it\u2019s worth stopping by after you\u2019ve visited the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burke\u2019s Books<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can find new, used, and rare books, all at Burke\u2019s on South Cooper. This quaint Bluff City bookshop has shelves upon shelves of classic favorites and new offerings, including some by Memphis authors. Plus, this shop is dog-friendly, so you can bring your pup while you peruse the shelves for your next new read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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December 21, 2017 – Khadijah Green browses the selection at Burke’s Book Store in Cooper-Young. (Brandon Dill for Memphis Brand Initiative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

South Main Book Juggler<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit South Main for this bookstore, which offers new and used books, local and regional books, and even some unique gifts to take home. This shop has a wide and ever-changing selection of locally sourced art, gifts, and stories to pack your bookshelf with something special. They\u2019re open from Tuesday through Sunday, and they\u2019re also a pet-friendly space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeMoir Books & Things<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s another spot on South Main so you can get your reading fix. DeMoir is open Tuesday through Saturday and has a mix of books \u2013 fiction, comics, graphic novels, children\u2019s books, and more. This Black-owned Memphis bookstore is also Millenial-led with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ representation in their books, so be sure to stop by to grab something new to read this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you got into reading from snagging fun prizes from AR in school or the latest on BookTok, the 901 has plenty of options to help you reach your reading goal this year. Our bookstores offer cozy vibes, amazing stories, and even some local authors you\u2019ll want to add to your bookshelves. 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