Bookworms and bookstores just go hand-in-hand, like PB&J, mac and cheese, and soap and water. We’re pretty spoiled in Missouri, too, since we’ve got countless bookstores dotting the state that make for a perfect way to spend a few hours. This two-story bookstore in Missouri, for example, features a huge collection of new and used books, an impressive children’s section, and gifts for book lovers.
Time will almost certainly melt away when you walk through the front door of Main Street Books, a charming two-story bookstore in the enchanting town of St. Charles.
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An independent bookstore, Main Street Books has been a neighborhood favorite since 1993.
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You’ll find all of the latest books at Main Street Books as well as an impressive selection of used books. Be prepared to dig for the used books, which the bookstore doesn’t categorize.
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However, all used paperback books come with a price tag of $2. Used hardback books cost just $5.
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Main Street Books also carries an assortment of books that focus on local history and western history, making it easy to discover new Missouri authors.
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Bring the kids along, too, for a visit to the children’s section, where they can plop down in a kiddie-sized chair and thumb through a book or two.
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You’ll also find an assortment of gifts for that book lover in your life (or for you) - from journals to literary-themed socks.
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Main Street Books often hosts author signings. You might also want to join the shop’s book club.
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Meander through Main Street Books, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Click here for the official website of Main Street Books. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Do you have a favorite two-story or independent bookstore in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! Up for visiting a massive bookstore that shelves more than 350,000 books? Head over to The Book House in Maplewood.
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Address: 307 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301, USA
