This 2-Story Bookstore In Mississippi, Book Mart & Café, Is Like Something From A Dream

Looking for a cozy nook where you can find a book, and settle in to read it? Once you step into Book Mart & Café in Starkville, Mississippi, you will know you have found your hideaway for the afternoon. Order up a tasty meal, a dreamy dessert, or a nice hot coffee when you have time to spare. And if you have a soft spot for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs, these are definitely your people.

Book Mart & Café is located in downtown Starkville, in the heart of Mississippi State Bulldog country. Here you can browse to your heart’s content.

As an independent neighborhood bookstore, Book Mart & Café has a fondness for promoting local authors, and books focusing on Mississippi culture.

John Grisham, famed author of legal thrillers such as "The Firm," graduated from Mississippi State University and received his law degree from the University of Mississippi. You are sure to find copies of his latest books at Book Mart & Café.

Book Mart offers an extensive children’s area, with books to appeal to even the youngest of patrons.

In addition to books, you will find toys and even costumes when Halloween rolls around.

Grab a table with your friends in the bustling café, or bring your food upstairs for a more tranquil place to read or study.

Sample the Belgian waffles, served with orange juice or coffee. The café offers a variety of sandwiches, many of which can be pre-ordered for your tailgating parties. Social groups often host weekly meetings at Book Mart & Café.

Did you notice the delectable desserts beckoning you when you arrived? Indulge in a slice of cake in the café, or better yet, go home with an entire cake to surprise your family for a special occasion.

Order your cake ahead of time to choose just the right one for any celebration you can dream up. Don’t forget the hand-dipped ice cream, also served in the café!

Plan a visit to Book Mart & Café during one of the store’s engaging events, which includes children’s storytime on Saturdays and author book signings.

Are you a Mississippi State University Bulldog fan? Check out the fabulous selection of clothing and collectibles available in the store.

Sometimes Book Mart even offers Mississippi State football tickets for sale or football-shaped cookies.

Stop by the dreamy Book Mart & Café when you have a few minutes to browse and nosh, or shop. Go Dawgs! Visit the Book Mart & Café Facebook page to keep up to date on happenings at the store. If you enjoy independent, best-seller bookstores in Mississippi, be sure to also pay a visit to Square Books in Oxford and Turnrow Book Company in Greenwood.

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