43 Trending Book Store Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: July 24th, 2023

Start A Book Store

Starting a bookstore is a great way to start a small business.

Bookstores are found anywhere, from the smallest towns to the largest cities. Perhaps you have thought of running your bookstore . People need to read and buy books, and that’s been true for thousands of years. A bookstore is also a great central location where people can browse and purchase books.

Listed are the steps to start a bookstore business.

Register your business
Get all required permits and licenses.
Organize your business operational flow
Promote your business

Looking for some examples of a book store?

Interested in case studies of a successful book store? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. Indigo

Shop Canada’s biggest bookstore! Find bestselling books, toys, fashion, home décor, stationery, electronics & so much more! Plus, free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.

Website traffic: 6.5M/month

2. store.bg

Where they're located: Hirevo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Website traffic: 900K/month

Learn more about starting a book store:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a book store?
-> Pros and cons of a book store

Need inspiration?

-> Other book store success stories
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-> Book store Instagram bios

Other resources

4. 《Книжарници Хеликон》| Книжарници Хеликон

Над 35 000 заглавия. Посетете сайта на Хеликон и поръчайте Вашата книга сега! Е-книги · Е-четци · Подаръци · Е-списания · За книгите и хората · Ваучери за подаръци Стилове: Художествена Литература, Енциклопедии, Езотерика, Книги за България

Where they're located: Hirevo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria

5. The Word Among Us

A Catholic Devotional Magazine based on the Daily Mass Readings

6. Bookstores.com

Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA

7. BookPeople

Website traffic: 50K/month

8. CWU Wildcat Shop

From textbooks to apparel, electronics and supplies, the Wildcat Shop truly has something for everyone—including a custom publishing department. Local author book signings, special events and sales add to a vibrant atmosphere.

9. UVA Bookstores

Website traffic: 40K/month

10. Bauman Rare Books / First Editions, Signed and Inscribed Rare Book Dealers in New York, Las Vegas and Philadelphia

Bauman Rare Books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Visit us online, at our galleries in New York or Las Vegas, or call us at 1-800-99-BAUMAN

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Website traffic: 80K/month

11. UC San Diego Bookstore

We are your local, independent campus bookstore for official Triton gear, textbooks, supplies, gifts and technology. Serving UC San Diego students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans everywhere.

12. San Juan College

At San Juan College, you are looking at success! We offer an affordable, personalized education with both face to face and online classes.

Website traffic: 120K/month

13. International Living Bookstore

14. Milligan

15. Eagle Eye Book ShopEagle Eye Book Shop

Where they're located: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

16. TLU

17. Elephant Bookstore

Elephant Bookstore е английска винтидж книжарница с не обикновени, нетрадиционни подаръци и идеи от цял свят. Отворени сме за Вас традиционно от 10 ч. до 22 ч. всеки ден, а online магазинът ни доставя покупки навсякъде из страната.

Where they're located: Hirevo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria

18. Bookstore

Chicago's only black-woman owned Bookstore & Gallery. Created, owned, and curated by an art and literature lover, Semicolon Bookstore merges both worlds seamlessly.

19. Welcome to The Elliott Bay Book Company

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, United States

20. KJV Bible Store

Our KJV Bible Store is the premier online source for King James Bibles for sale, Christian books, and church supplies. Find the Bible you've been wanting today.

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

21. LSU Eunice

Louisiana State University Eunice is LSU's only comprehensive community college in the state offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

22. University of Kansas Book Store

The Official KU Bookstore Providing the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Kansas and the Lawrence community with everything a Jayhawk would need. We carry a variety of apparel, accessories, gifts and home goods for every Jayhawk to show their pride.

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA

23. Goddess Isis Books & Gifts

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

24. The Mizzou Store

Mizzou's official store for Missouri apparel, MU gifts, and Tiger gear.

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA

25. BookStore

Laurier Bookstore

26. Textbook Technology

27. Conservative Book Club

For more than 50 years, the Conservative Book Club has helped conservative readers discover conservative books by bestselling authors.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

28. Women & Children First

29. National Archives Store

Your purchase supports National Archives exhibits, public programs, and educational initiatives across the country.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

30. Grimey's New and Pre-Loved Music

Grimey's New and Preloved Music - A record store in Nashville, Tennessee selling new and preloved vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and more!

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

31. Oxford Bookstore

Buy books online from your favourite bookstore in India, Oxford Bookstore. Get best offers on books and merchandise. Make online book purchase from oxfordbookstore.com

32. Print: A Bookstore

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

33. FOR KEEPS BOOKS

Where they're located: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

34. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

35. Book 'em

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

36. MSU Northern

37. The Key Bookstore

The Key Bookstore is an interactive online bookstore with the mission to encourage the community to bask in the reading culture experience.

38. South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College

39. Psychic Eye Book Shops

Offering the best of the old & the new age since 1985. Sherman Oaks (818) 906-826313435 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Learn More The Annex (818)

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

40. East Bay Booksellers

Where they're located: Oakland, California, USA

41. That Book Store LLC

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43. Barnes & Noble

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 24.3M/month