Posted in Missouri April 01, 2019 by Beth Price-Williams

The Largest Independent Bookstore In Missouri Has More Than 350,000 Books

Virtual hands up if you have so many books that, well, you could build a room in your home just for them? If you do, you probably also love browsing bookstores, where you can pick up titles you’ve wanted to read forever and discover new books that definitely belong on your pile of books to be read. Now you can add to your collection when you visit this bookstore in Missouri that features over 350,000 books.

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Carve out plenty of time, book lovers, for your visit to The Book House in Maplewood. After all, you've got a massive selection of books to check out - more than 350,000.

And, if you've never been to this storied bookstore, which first opened in 1986, you're in for a huge treat. The family-owned bookstore, which originally got its start in an old Victorian home, features scores of hidden gems.

That means you'll never know what new, used, rare, and collectible books you'll find on the shelves. The bookstore's owners have acquired the shop's impressive collection from a variety of sources, including auctions, suppliers, and private collections.

Even better? A part of all of the proceeds The Book House earns goes toward the Foster and Adoptive Care Association and Second Chapter Life Center.

Explore the eclectic bookstore where you'll find titles in dozens of categories - from biography and genealogy to fiction and self-help.

But, you'll find other reasons to visit the bookstore, too. Aspiring or full-fledged writer? Join other writers at the bookstore during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November to work on your book.

Of course, The Book House also hosts book signings with authors.

Finally, if you love to read and want to share that love with other readers, join one of The Book House's book clubs.

Stop by The Book House Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Book House is located at 7352 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, MO 63143.

Do you have a favorite bookstore in Missouri with a massive inventory? Share it with us in the comments! Then, click here to read about a used bookstore in Missouri with more than 100,000 books.