This three-floor bookshop in Van Buren is a literary lover’s dream! Chapters on Main is one of those magical bookshops that’s bigger on the inside. Readers of every genre or any age will find a new adventure to love. Let’s grab a coffee and head downstairs to their wall-to-wall deluge of books.

What looks like another cute shop on Van Buren's Main Street is actually a portal to a never ending literary fantasy.
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Chapters on Main is a three-story bookshop filled with goodies. The shop opened in 2016 and has quickly become one of the go-to bookstores in the state. It was even chosen as "#1 Arkansas Independent Must See Bookstore 2019" by Bookbub.com!
Chapters on Main does seem like a standard bookshop upon entering but keep in mind you're only seeing a third of its catalog.
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You're bound to find a couple of titles that catch your eye but just wait until you see the rest of the store!
After you've passed the new releases, head to the coffee bar for a quick charge.
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Nothing pairs better with books than a warm cup of coffee (or tea) and Chapters on Main delivers on both fronts. The espresso bar features hand-crafted drinks that use Mama Carmen's roasts and Savoy Tea's leaves.

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You may need to take a quick trip upstairs if you have any young readers with you.
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Kids and kids-at-heart will adore the attic reading nook. The big selection for small readers is perfect for encouraging all bookworms.
Once you head to the basement you'll probably need a moment on the stairs to take in the panorama of books.
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Leather-bound collector's editions, cheap paperbacks, nuanced non-fiction, and endless stories make up the thousands of titles in the Chapter's basement.
The labyrinth is surprisingly well categorized but that won't prevent you from losing time down here.
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It's easy to head downstairs with one missing piece for your personal library in mind only to follow the rabbit hole of interesting genres. Readers will happily lose an hour or two just perusing through titles.
You'll definitely want to bookmark this shop for your next coffee date.
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The store is open Monday - Saturday from 7 am - 8 pm. Explore more of Chapters on Main by following their Facebook or by visiting their website.

Have you lost an hour or two inside Chapters on Main yet? We’d love to hear about your literary discoveries in the comments below!

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816 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956, USA