Here Are the Best Bookstores in All 50 States

There is nothing, NOTHING, better than a good bookstore, at least in my humble opinion. I’d rather spend hours in a bookstore than have a great meal or the perfect cup of coffee. That’s just me.

And I think a lot of you out there feel the same way.

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day (April 27, 2019), Mental Floss chose its favorite bookstores from every state in America.

Let’s see if some of yours made the list.

Alabama – Alabama Booksmith, Homewood, AL

Alaska – Title Wave Books, Anchorage, AK

Arizona – Changing Hands Bookstore, Phoenix & Tempe, AZ

Arkansas – Dickson St. Bookshop, Fayetteville, AR

California – Green Apple Books, San Francisco, CA

Colorado – Tattered Cover, Denver, CO

Connecticut – R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT

Delaware – Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Florida – Books & Books at the Studios, Key West, FL

Georgia – Charis Books, Atlanta, GA

Hawaii – Talk Story Bookstore, Hanapepe, HI

Idaho – Rediscovered Books, Boise, ID

Illinois – Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, IL

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Indiana – Hyde Brothers, Ft. Wayne, IN

Iowa – The Haunted Bookshop, Iowa City, IA

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You want me to hide them. The little colorful things that make big human cubs squeak? and not the heavy ones that make no sound but make humans act like they are having fun and bad dreams and stomachaches all at once? Because they are the same colors but one looks more like eggs ??? What kind of eggs do you EAT?! Now what are you – what are the white fuzzy – oh no, nope, nu, hm-mm, rrrrrrooooooowwwwwww ? you put those on yourself or they don't get put. Rattling shiny things and… hare ears. You guys got a religion that just maybe serves more food? . . . . . . . #bookstore #bookshop #bookstorecats #catthoughts #rabbitears #easterbunny #hidingeggs #dice #shiny #bizarre #ritual #commercialcandyday #thingswedoforkids #lostintranslation #chocolateappropriation #goodjewishboy #passtheplate #firsteatthenwetalk #happyeasterfriends

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Kansas – Rainy Day Books, Fairway, KS

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@rainydaybooks could also be called Arctic Day Books, as it was one of two stops on our day out on the town during subzero temperatures. Because, let’s be honest, I’m terrible at entertaining my kids at home. We only bought a picture book for a friend’s birthday gift, but I’m already planning my birthday trip back here in a few weeks… What would you do if you had an unexpected day off school with the kids? Cozy up at home with a book, or venture out to find a new read? Be honest – there are no wrong answers. ?. . . . . . #kcbookstagram #bookstagram #rainydaybooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #indiebooks #kansascity #bookstorebrowsing #bookstoresofinstagram #bookstorelover #books #booklover #shelfie

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Kentucky – Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, KY

Louisiana – Faulkner House Books, New Orleans, LA

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Maine – Longfellow Books, Portland, ME

Maryland – Second Story Books, Rockville, MD

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Massachusetts – Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston, MA

Michigan – John K. King Used and Rare Books, Detroit, MI

Posted by John King Used & Rare Books on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Minnesota – Wild Rumpus, Minneapolis, MN

Mississippi – Square Books, Oxford, MS

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Missouri – Left Bank Books, St. Louis, MO

Montana – Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT

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We've been feeling the love lately ?Thanks @claratreckrealtor! #Repost @claratreckrealtor (@get_repost) ・・・ Our very own @countrybookshelf was voted one of the best bookstores in the 50 states! This bookstore never fails to please and has its own events monthly. Follow my Facebook page for their April calendar to start planning your month. They have an exciting line up! #downtownbozeman #bozemanmontana #bozemanmt #bozeman #realestate #realestateagent #realtor #bozemanmontana #bozeman #montana #belgrade #bozemanmontanarealestate #montanarealestate #bozemanrealestate #buyhomes #sellhomes #dreamhome #househunting #househunt #realestatelife #realty #realestatebozeman #realestatemontana #homesweethome #property #home #housing

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Nebraska – Indigo Bridge Books, Lincoln, NE

Nevada – Sundance Books and Music, Reno, NV

New Hampshire – Gibson’s Bookstore, Concord, NH

New Jersey – Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ

New Mexico – Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeehouse, Santa Fe, NM

New York – Strand Book Store, New York, NY

North Carolina – Main Street Books, Davidson, NC

North Dakota – Zandbroz Variety, Fargo, ND

Oklahoma – Gypsysnark Books, Stillwater, OK

Oregon – Bloomsbury Books – Ashland, OR

Pennsylvania – Farley’s Bookshop, New Hope, PA

Rhode Island – Cellar Stories, Providence, RI

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South Carolina – Blue Bicycle Books, Charleston, SC

South Dakota – Mitzi’s Books, Rapid City, SD

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Tennessee – Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN

Texas – Bookpeople, Austin, TX

Utah – King’s English, Salt Lake City, UT

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Vermont – Northshire Bookstore, Manchester Center, VT

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Virginia – Chop Suey Books, Richmond, VA

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Washington –Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA

The comfort of a bookstore is like no other.

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West Virginia – Taylor Books, Charleston, WV

Wisconsin – Dotters Books, Eau Claire, WI

Wyoming – Sidekicks Bookbar, Rock Springs, WY

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Did your favorite store make the list?

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