Columbia Books

This book store has rooms upon rooms of books--and also the friendliest cats I've ever met!

Great place to lose yourself while discovering a wide variety of books in excellent condition. Be careful not to step on a beautiful and playful grey kitty. She is very forgiving and will vocally ask for your attention and scratches. After all what is a bookstore without a resident kitty or two!
Take the kids! There is a wonderful selection of vintage books for young readers and those who are young at heart. I have never seen so many Golden Books in one place. Enjoy!

Very awesome place! Great owner! Lots of cool books

Update 4/30/23: The owner was gracious enough to spend some extra time on a Sunday morning helping me find a book I wanted. Always a pleasure coming to this book store.

What a wonderful and refreshing bookstore. Everywhere you look, there are interesting books you probably won't find at most other bookstores; this place has stuff you can usually only find online nowadays. It makes me happy to know a place like this exists after seeing what has happened to Barnes & Noble in the last 15 years.

Also, the owner (at least the one I spoke to) is very nice and quite knowledgeable about books, which, again, is sadly a rarity these days even in a bookstore. If you're passionate about books, come here often.

For my birthday, I really wanted to find a used book store, and this place was impressive. They are super friendly and the place is very clean! The books are in really good condition, and I loved looking through the selection.

Google maps, will however take you to the back of the building where a crisis prevention center is. Just drive around the block to Gordon St and you will find it!

A cozy little bookstore with so much variety! I found very unique books here including rare first editions and vintage medical texts. The staff are very friendly and helpful in finding books, and two cats continually wind around your legs as your explore :) Truly an undiscovered gem in Columbia!

Very pleased with the reception, helpfulness and knowledge of inventory at Columbia Bookstore! Cool Cat gives a warm greeting and friendly Meow! Lots of depth in book choices and inventory. Lotd of room to park and right off old 63 on Gordon Street! Killa!

Great bookstore. Extensive selection. They'll also work hard to find what you're looking for if they don't have it there. This business has been in town for a very long time and one of the few independent bookstores remaining.

I purchased a 1st addition book online from them for a great price.The book arrived fast, in very good condition, as described and the shipping packaging was the best I have ever received. I am very happy with my purchase!

This bookstore has been in Columbia for a while but has moved around a bit and now they're in a long-term location. The store is locally owned and operated and has many books you are never able to find elsewhere. They also have an impressive rare book collection. Their website is very helpful and also has lots of rare books from which to choose. Best bookstore and best service in Columbia!

Friendly shop cats, great book selection, very neat and well-organized

I love this store. Not only is the store charming and eclectic, but also they have great service. If an item is not in stock, they go to great lengths to either find it, or exhaust every possible lead on doing so.The place is a local treasure.

Very nice, clean bookstore. Had a lot more selection than I expected. The woman working was very nice

Great selection of historical books.

Best little book store ever. Owner is great!

Perfect little bookstore.

Taboo and Mango are adorable bookstore kitties!! 😍

a place of peace and tranquility

Great store and very friendly and helpful

Awesome selection and service