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Must-visit Bookstores in Wichita

1. www.LowestCostBooks.com

656 N. Andover Rd Booth #17P (Andover Antique Mall) (btwn Central & 13th), Andover, KS
Bookstore · 4 tips and reviews

Kristian S.Kristian Strom: Thousands of well-organized books, most of which are under $10. Large Lit/Poetry, Art, Bio, History, Old West, Children's, and Cookbook sections. Well worth the drive to the Andover Antique Mall.

Friends of the Wichita Public Library Used Bookstore is one of Must-visit Bookstores in Wichita.

2. Friends of the Wichita Public Library Used Bookstore

223 S. Main (1st Floor near Entrance) (btwn William & English), Wichita, KS
Bookstore · Downtown Wichita · 2 tips and reviews

Kristian S.Kristian Strom: A hidden gem. Hundreds of books priced to sell. All proceeds go to benefit the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.

3. Watermark Books & Cafe

8.3
4701 E Douglas Ave (at Oliver St.), Wichita, KS
Bookstore · College Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Kristian S.Kristian Strom: The best of the local independent retail bookstores. A wonderful handpicked selection with extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. Also includes a wonderful cafe, book clubs and events galore!

4. Book-A-Holic

8760 W 21st St N Ste 108 (at Tyler Rd), Wichita, KS
Bookstore · 2 tips and reviews

Kristian S.Kristian Strom: My favorite independent used bookshop in town. There are currently 3 Bookaholic locations, and all 3 carry an excellent selection with friendly staff. Books are half off the retail cover price.

5. Barnes & Noble

8.9
1920 N Rock Rd (at Bradley Fair), Wichita, KS
Bookstore · 19 tips and reviews

Kristian S.Kristian Strom: Now that Borders is no longer, this is the only game in town for big box retail chains. Although I prefer to buy local at Watermark, Barnes & Noble is a nice place to read, relax and browse.