Independent Book Stores in Mobile, Alabama

Chain bookstores offer book lovers cheap copies of their favorite works plus a caffeinated drink. Chain bookstores sell the "experience" that many book lovers were already experiencing at local independent bookstores in Mobile, AL. If you live in, or are visiting Mobile, find books by local authors or hard to find books at these hidden gems located throughout the city. These independent bookstores depend on customer loyalty and today business looks good. Despite tough economic times, these quaint stores sell local artwork, local histories and a host of books by regional authors.

Bienville Books and Haunted Loft

Located in downtown Mobile, AL the store is located ½ block from Bienville Square. Besides stylish coffee table books, Civil War materials, new and used books you will find many titles about Mardi Gras. Bienville Books is opned from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday except for national holidays. The store has also has different store hours during Mardi Gras. They are located at 109 Dauphin Street, Mobile AL 36602. Contact the store at 251-438-2904 or visit their website for more information. You can find them on Facebook too.

The Book Rack

The Book Rack is located at 3990 Government Boulevard in West Mobile. We love this small storefront bookstore because the used book section is extensively and the cheapest in Mobile. The Book Rack is neatly organized and has a helpful staff that seems to know what you need even when you only have a partial title. You can visit the Book Rack on Facebook or their website here. While there are several independent Book Racks they are all independently operated with unique fixtures and their own layouts.

Meg's Books & More

Located on busy Highway 98, Meg's Books is a fun, treasure hunt type store that has neatly lined shelves of books and tons of other goodies. Located at 6950 Moffett Road their phone number is 649-0100. A good plunderer can find first edition and rare books among the multiple shelves of this exciting store. Antiques, rare finds, old records and even vintage clothing are all stored away inside Megs. Outside the store and to the right you will find a second building of neat finds. Prices are never as they seem and negotiating is welcome. Visit Meg's store when you have a whole afternoon to kill. This store has a very large second hand children's book section.