Book Exchange of Foley

101 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535, United States

Book Exchange of Foley
About the Company

Used books, DVDs, and games. paperbacks and hardcovers. Our book store has fiction and non-fiction.

Photos
Reviews
Review №1

Published a month ago

Review №2

Good prices

Published a month ago

Review №3

One of the best bookstores I have been to in the country. Very organized, priced accordingly, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Don't spend 4x as much at a chain bookstore, support local and shop here.

Published 2 months ago

Review №4

Old fashioned book exchange store...very nice....movies and cds also....neat and clean

Published 2 months ago

Review №5

We stop here on our way to the beach every year. Great book store!

Published 3 months ago

Review №6

Cute shop. It's well organized with decent prices. It doesn't price low like goodwill but also not overpriced like other used book stores do. Also love the locally written shelf it's good to know who's near you.

Published 3 months ago

Review №7

Published 4 months ago

Review №8

We stopped here on the way to the beach to get some beach reads. There are so many books and all very well organized and at great prices. The staff was super helpful too.

Published 4 months ago

Review №9

I love going here! I always find something new and exciting to read! There are so many options, and so neatly organized. The staff is wonderful! I left with 3 Grisham paperbacks.

Published 4 months ago

Review №10

Great selection and loved the sidewalk deals!

Published 4 months ago

Review №11

Published 4 months ago

Review №12

If books had books it would be at this place.
Never had anxiety about books but this place will do it.
The walls start creeping in on you , the books start talking and you can't breathe as they slowly choke you out the front door while your flight response kicks in.

Published 4 months ago

Review №13

Great selection, great service, and great prices

Published 5 months ago

Review №14

Perfect little store. Lovely prices.
Amazingly afforable little clown doll behind the counter.

Published 5 months ago

Review №15

My ( young adult) daughter found several books at a great price

Published 5 months ago

Review №16

Love this store; books galore! They are the only bookstore that I know of that carries foreign language books. I had a German bible & another book in German that I got store credit for. Unfortunately, they didn't have any books available in the 2 mystery series I'm reading so I have 2 books on account. They have a large children's section, a huge record selection, large print books, & sometimes even musical instruments. Be aware that they do not have a public restroom. If you love books, this store is a must see!

Published 5 months ago

Review №17

Lots of books… lacks customer awareness.. tried to sell my book for store credit. She offered me 5$ for a book that sells for $40 used online. I asked for $15 but she stuck to that price. LOWBALL.. went to JHS and was given $20 store credit.. at least make the price make sense.

Published 5 months ago

Review №18

Published 6 months ago

Review №19

Super neat little used bookstore!

Published 6 months ago

Review №20

I, like another reviewer will probably not visit this shop again because of their restroom situation. When I was last here and asked about a restroom, I was told that there was one across 59! at the Welcome Center. I tend to shop a lot longer (thus potentially spending more money!) when there are conveniences like a restroom! Regarding the shops response to the other reviewer about the lack of a restroom available to the public because they can't make one that is ADA compliant - I find this a suspicious excuse - you mean to tell me that you do not have a facility available to your staff? Why not make what you have available to your CUSTOMERS also, while working on getting it updated to benefit any and all customers. Like the other lady said - we will just shop where they make us comfortable...

Published 6 months ago

Review №21

Treasure trove

Published 6 months ago

Review №22

Lots and lots of books. They also have movies, games, comics, etc. The young lady working was helpful and friendly.

Published 7 months ago

Review №23

An array of entertainment media; From books to video games and movies, you're sure to find something you've been wanting in your personal collection! Great prices as is, but they've implemented a great trade-in system that allows you credit towards current and/or future purchases! This past visit was actually my first time trading somethings in; Turned in 3 books. I browsed around and found a DVD and two books I wanted to purchase. The gentleman who did my transaction let me know that DVD trade-in prices are usually for DVD trade-ins but still let me have the trade in price regardless! I appreciated the exception and the suburb customer service! I will always return whenever I'm in the area!

Published 7 months ago

Review №24

Lots of stuff!

Published 7 months ago

Review №25

Had large selection to choose from.

Published 7 months ago

Review №26

Published 8 months ago

Review №27

Amazing used bookstore and great service! Will definitely be back

Published 8 months ago

Review №28

What a gem!! We had never been through downtown Foley and was actually there to visit the comic book store across the street, which had not opened for the day.. however... this love book store was open and we gladly ventured in! It had a huge selection. We plan to make this part of our trip to the beach in future trips.

Published 8 months ago

Review №29

Tons and tons of books! They also have a ton of Manga, Blu-ray movies and video games.

The reason for the 3 stars is because the books are not very organized and it can feel a little overwhelming and claustrophobic if you’re a book-worm like my wife and I. Also, the parking situation can be tricky because you will get blocked in for at least 10 minutes trying to leave.

The staff worker never said a word. Didn’t even greet us. Felt like a ghost town lol

Published 8 months ago

Review №30

Soooooo many books. I feel like you can find something here even if you’re not a reader. I’m not a reader and I found almost $60 worth. Eek!

Published 8 months ago

Review №31

Some stuff was really overpriced but they had a very large selection and very friendly employees.

Published 9 months ago

Review №32

Love this place! Great variety.

Published 9 months ago

Review №33

Place is huge! Very well organized, alphabetically by author and genre.

Published 9 months ago

Review №34

Found lots of books reasonably priced. I could have stayed all day looking & reading.

Published 9 months ago

Review №35

Published 9 months ago

Review №36

Great place, friendly staff. Great place to go and grab a book and read.

Published a year ago

Review №37

Published a year ago

Review №38

Lots of books, movies, cassettes and vinyls.

Published a year ago

Review №39

Published a year ago

Review №40

Published a year ago

Review №41

Nice little shop, will stop in again when I'm back in the area.

Published a year ago

Review №42

People there were very helpful helping us find movies

Published a year ago

Review №43

Make sure you have a lot of browsing time ,so much to look at

Published a year ago

Review №44

Published a year ago

Review №45

This bookshop is a treasure trove of literary treasures. From first editions to rare finds, every book holds a piece of history waiting to be discovered.

Published a year ago

Review №46

Huge selection if you're willing to spend the time to peruse the shelves. I picked up a few biographies that the library did not have for a couple of bucks each

Published a year ago

Review №47

Lots of books

Published a year ago

Review №48

Published a year ago

Review №49

Published a year ago

Review №50

Great prices and tons of books!

Published a year ago

Review №51

It's fun to find pre-owned books and movie treasures. It is hard leaving without a stack of things to buy.

Published a year ago

Review №52

Published a year ago

Review №53

There is a really good selection of books of all genres here at great prices (very inexpensive).

Published a year ago

Review №54

Published a year ago

Review №55

Great place to find new reading material.

Published a year ago

Review №56

Published a year ago

Review №57

This store is ok, the selection of media they have for sale is meh.

Published a year ago

Review №58

Great selection of used books. Staff very friendly and helpful! If you love to read and/or collect books, it's a must go to! They have used dvd's, records, video games and more!

Published a year ago

Review №59

Found 2 books I'd been looking for. Glad we decided to stop. Wide selection.

Published a year ago

Review №60

Wide variety of used books at great prices with helpful staff

Published a year ago

Review №61

We found many books on our list including a couple of first additions. We’ll be back often.

Published a year ago

Review №62

Staff is friendly. I find something everytime I go. Large selection.

Published a year ago

Review №63

Great selection of everything imaginable with anime and manga in small doses.

Published a year ago

Review №64

There are way more books than it looks like it could hold from the outside! We spent at least 45 minutes just browsing. I chose a book out of their recommended section and really liked it. Very fair pricing, very polite staff.

Published a year ago

Review №65

It is a very eclectic space with interesting and valuable reads and finds! If you are a reader, it is a necessary stop in Foley!

Published a year ago

Review №66

Published a year ago

Review №67

Published a year ago

Review №68

I got 20 books for $5.00. The owner was there and she was so friendly!

Published a year ago

Review №69

This place is great! Could spend hours in it!

Published a year ago

Review №70

Amazing customer service

Published a year ago

Review №71

Wow can you say books? Every book,DVD and more. Come see and and a friend for our book signing on Oct. 28 at 11-2. Both local authors. Great place.

Published a year ago

Review №72

The store itself is well stocked and clean. The staff however is very disrespectful. The constant trash talking about people who read certain genres, judging of people who like certain authors, and blatantly shaming people in general is unbecoming. I spent 45 minutes wandering the isles and deciding on books all while hearing giggles, disrespectful statements and snide remarks the entire time. This is not the type of atmosphere that I or anyone I know wants to shop in. It’s sad really…. This place has been my go to on and off for years and I’ve decided that I won’t be back.

Published a year ago

Review №73

Published a year ago

Review №74

Always a great selection! My favorite book store in always fair prices and more than you can ask for

Published a year ago

Review №75

Great atmosphere with lots of book options! Friendly & helpful employees.

Published a year ago

Review №76

So many books great people!

Published a year ago

Review №77

Published a year ago

Review №78

Love it. Love the idea that you can bring your old books and get different ones at a discount. Give it a try people, you might be surprised at what you might find.👍👍

Published 2 years ago

Review №79

Published 2 years ago

Review №80

Love books and love great prices on books! Nice helpful employees! Large selection of books and so much more.

Published 2 years ago

Review №81

Published 2 years ago

Review №82

Staff was very nice and helpful

Published 2 years ago

Review №83

They take trades. Huge inventory.

Published 2 years ago

Review №84

Very friendly employees awesome environment.

Published 2 years ago

Review №85

I grew up practically living in book exchanges and used book stores. If you have similar memories, this is a must visit. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and managed to find a few things we wanted. I hope this bookstore sticks around forever so it can be a regular part of our summer vacations.

Published 2 years ago

Review №86

LOVE THIS PLACE! Fun finds, great service!

Published 2 years ago

Review №87

Highly recommend stopping in! Make sure you have plenty of time to browse!

Published 2 years ago

Review №88

Published 2 years ago

Review №89

Nice selection of older books

Published 2 years ago

Review №90

Book Signing went fabulous! Bianca and the other gal were so helpful and friendly! Store is amazing!!

Published 2 years ago

Review №91

A great little treasure

Published 2 years ago

Review №92

One of my favorite spots in foley

Published 2 years ago

Review №93

Published 2 years ago

Review №94

I could spend hours there. New(ish) releases. It was hard to keep to my self imposed $50 budget. My choices were history and biography. The hardcovers ranged from $4 to $6.99. Staff were engaging and very helpful.

Published 2 years ago

Review №95

I drove all the way from Daphne to go to this store. I was in there twice before and didn't need to use a restroom. But, this time I needed to use their bathroom. I asked where their restroom was? The young girl said, "We don't have a bathroom!!!" She informed me two doors down was a coffee shop that had one. I went there and thanked the owner for letting me use their restroom and I bought a coffee. I will not go back into that book store again. It is common curiosity to allow people access to a restroom. I'm sitting in Page and Palette Book Store and they have a rest room! I also joined their loyalty club. I will not return any where that does not have a restroom available. It makes me feel like they are cheap.

Published 2 years ago

Review №96

Published 2 years ago

Review №97

Really enjoyed this shop. Great selection and well organized. Staff was friendly and helpful. Perfect place to find your new favorite book or a good beach read.

Published 2 years ago

Review №98

Good selection, reasonable prices

Published 2 years ago

Review №99

Every time we're down we stop in. Always great finds and great prices.

Published 2 years ago

Review №100

Limited science, math, engineering, but pretty good selection overall. I don't care for lack of organization. It is really hard to find things you are looking for. I'm still not sure if they had a textbook on linear algebra.

Published 2 years ago

Review №101

Friendly staff, knowledgeable, well organized store.

Published 2 years ago

Review №102

Tons of books on every subject, very nicely organized, smells like 'books' and a great atmosphere! Very cool trade in policy and Haley did a great job or explaining how everything works, pricing, and showed us around. Very personable and polite. Definitely recommend this awesome book store to everyone!!

Published 2 years ago

Review №103

Published 2 years ago

Review №104

Published 2 years ago

Review №105

Published 2 years ago

Review №106

Published 2 years ago

Review №107

Published 2 years ago

Review №108

Friendly people. Good selection.

Published 2 years ago

Review №109

Published 2 years ago

Review №110

Staff was very helpful. Huge selection of used books

Published 2 years ago

Review №111

Published 2 years ago

Review №112

Never have I seen such an inventory! Just wish it was computerized. Plan on spending time wandering to find any specific item.

Published 2 years ago

Review №113

Stopped in on our drive back home & found some great deals. The books & other media keep on going. I could've spent hours in here!

Published 2 years ago

Review №114

Published 2 years ago

Review №115

I always leave the book exchange with a bag full of books for under $20, ❤️

Published 2 years ago

Review №116

Published 2 years ago

Review №117

They are always friendly and usually have the old books I am looking for it

Published 2 years ago

Review №118

Disorganized. It is not user friendly. The staff was not very pleasant. It was disappointing

Published 2 years ago

Review №119

Great selection at a terrific price!

Published 2 years ago

Review №120

Endless amounts of books to look through! Staff was friendly and helpful when we asked a question.

Published 2 years ago

Review №121

Wide and ever-changing selection of gently used books, at bargain prices. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of parking.

Published 2 years ago

Review №122

Love this place. Cozy and full of helpful folks

Published 2 years ago

Review №123

Love used book stores. This one is great!

Published 2 years ago

Review №124

Published 2 years ago

Review №125

Love this store so filled with fun, knowledgeable staff hss always been a help.

Published 2 years ago

Review №126

Great variety of books! We found more than we needed. Even had a small play area to entertain my daughter while I shopped

Published 3 years ago

Review №127

Published 3 years ago

Review №128

Published 3 years ago

Review №129

Cool book store with lots of old and new books

Published 3 years ago

Review №130

Published 3 years ago

Review №131

They have the best selection of books! Always more offerings coming in, too. Great prices and friendly staff. I buy something every time I go.

Published 3 years ago

Review №132

Published 3 years ago

Review №133

We were visiting from out of town, and My husband walked out of the store, and said "If I lived here, I would be in this store every day" He was impressed with selections and prices! Ty!

Published 3 years ago

Review №134

Very nice bookshop with lots of variety! Prices very reasonable. Can spend some good time there.

Published 3 years ago

Review №135

I was able to find books there I couldn't find anywhere else.

Published 3 years ago

Review №136

It took ages for us to ever stop and visit this shop, but it has become our favorite “meet me at” place. We then we walk our books down to the nearby coffee shop and enjoy chatting over them.

I took books in to trade this last time, and got $8 in credit for the 8 books. When I checked out, I got $5 off these 5 books, making my purchase just $18 + change for all of these. That’s a great bargain for a whole lot of education and entertainment!

Published 3 years ago

Review №137

I'm new to this store and am looking forward to deals & savings.

Published 3 years ago

Review №138

Not a lot of sci-fi... my primary interest. But a large selection overall.

Published 3 years ago

Review №139

Great store! Always a good book to be found when I come here. The staff are awesome and the selection of books and genres are overwhelming (in a good way) . The prices are great.

Published 3 years ago

Review №140

Published 3 years ago

Review №141

Published 3 years ago

Review №142

Great used book store. Tons of books. Well organized. Friendly staff.

Published 3 years ago

Review №143

Published 3 years ago

Review №144

Lots of interesting books. Good service and prices.

Published 3 years ago

Review №145

Wonderful place ..

Published 3 years ago

Review №146

Always great, friendly service and great prices.

Published 3 years ago

Review №147

Fantastic book store hidden in Foley. Just be prepared to spend most of the day there

Published 3 years ago

Review №148

Helpful staff and great selection.

Published 3 years ago

Review №149

Recommend very nice prices

Published 3 years ago

Review №150

Best used book store I have been in

Published 3 years ago

Review №151

Published 3 years ago

Review №152

Awesome book store!

Published 3 years ago

Review №153

This is the greatest come down every year and can get any book I want. The girls are all so friendly there. Definitely would recommend this place.

Published 3 years ago

Review №154

Published 3 years ago

Review №155

Friendly staff & great selection. Could've spent hours in there.

Published 3 years ago

Review №156

We bought a WHOLE bag full of books for only 30$. Amazing selection with even better prices!

Published 3 years ago

Review №157

One of favorite places in Foley. Visit every other time we are in town. Love that I can find audio books.

Published 3 years ago

Review №158

Cute bookstore

Published 3 years ago

Review №159

First time visiting the exchange today. Everyone was so helpful pricing was excellent. I walked out with more books than my arms could carry. It is an hour drive for me but I will definitely return.

Published 3 years ago

Review №160

Lots of books. Good service.

Published 3 years ago

Review №161

Most wonderful bookstore I have ever visited. Cheap books! Bookworms, crawl right in there!

Published 3 years ago

Review №162

They have tons of book and before ordering online please try here first! Nice girls

Published 3 years ago

Review №163

The Best , My daughter and I go every chance We get. Great Selection and Friendly Staff👍👍

Published 3 years ago

Review №164

Not very well organized but the prices are good if you are willing to dig. It would be nice if it was a little more organized and easier to get to things without worrying about a stack of books falling over on you.

Published 3 years ago

Review №165

Published 3 years ago

Review №166

Large variety of used books in good condition. Low prices as you'd expect.

Store is in chaos due to part of the building being damaged by Hurricane Sally. SciFi section is in the restricted, damaged area.

Published 3 years ago

Review №167

The 2 young ladies working when I shopped were very nice and helpful. The blonde young lady searched thru the stacks and found the authors I was interested in buying.

Published 4 years ago

Review №168

My type of happy place! They are still getting thing back to normal after Sally, but kind people, lots of great used books, DVDs, and blu-rays available. Also, they have a trade-in program that sounds awesome for avid readers and bibliophiles.

Published 4 years ago

Review №169

Young Lady was helpful. Thank you.

Published 4 years ago

Review №170

Published 4 years ago

Review №171

Wonderful place!

Published 4 years ago

Review №172

I'm from Florida where all my local used book stores closed. This is a book lovers dream. It's an hour and a half ride one way from the island, and I went two days in a row. Only the tropical storm is making me stay home again! There's a section of books JUST for ones that have been made into movies, and it's extensive. It's got that homey feel of a book store that I as a book lover crave! I haven't felt as much at home and loved a used book store as much since the infamous Shakespeare Book Store in Paris, France! I can't give a higher praise than that! I felt like I walked off the streets of Foley back into Paris for a moment. It's entrancing. I'm going home with about 40 more books than I came with.
It's absolutely worth the stop, there is something for EVERY ONE. The prices are, shocking. I got 40 books and paid around $150! That's maybe 10 normally...! I got some freebies for my purchases as well. Staff immediately knew I had come the day before and was helpful, cheery, and all around fantastic customer service.

If I lived here- I would do EVERY thing I could just to work there. But 10 hour drive is unfortunately a bit too far from home :(
I'll be back come Christmas time though, if not sooner! ;)

Published 4 years ago

Review №173

Service was friendly and knowledgeable, selection is varied, prices are reasonable, even has a book trade in program. My daughter and I love this place

Published 4 years ago

Review №174

This place is amazing!! Unbelievable how many books they have at really good prices!! The staff is so so friendly and helpful. I am from out of town and will be making trips here again just to go to this bookstore!! So unique

Published 4 years ago

Review №175

Published 4 years ago

Review №176

Great. Lawana and team are great.

Published 4 years ago

Review №177

So many books! If ya can't find a book you like in here, ya ain't trying very hard! Seriously though, they have tons of used books at great price. You can even trade in your books!

Published 4 years ago

Review №178

Published 4 years ago

Review №179

Published 4 years ago

Review №180

Very nice lady there very nice

Published 4 years ago

Review №181

So glad I found this place. Huge selection of books. I loaded up for 2 more weeks at the beach. The woman working was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Published 4 years ago

Review №182

Trying to get away from blue light, back to books; picked up some fantastic books here on the cheap. Super awesome place 👍

Published 4 years ago

Review №183

Cool place to trade books and misc. stuff friendly staff lots of old books.

Published 4 years ago

Review №184

Lots of books but many were stacked on tables and in the aisles. Almost impossible to get around let alone see what they had.

Published 4 years ago

Review №185

Excellent

Published 4 years ago

Review №186

Published 4 years ago

Review №187

Published 4 years ago

Review №188

Awesome place to get lost in. I say I'm going for a hour and the next thing I know I am in there 3 hours. Great prices and great selection of books.

Published 4 years ago

Review №189

One of the highlights of my daughter’s yearly soccer tournament in Foley is a visit to this bookstore. An incredibly diverse selection, and very reasonable prices, I really wish I could clone this store and have one back home!!

Published 4 years ago

Review №190

I love books and this place has a ton of them! I could spend all day long here!

Published 4 years ago

Review №191

Great selection and love the exchange part of this place. Glad I stumbled upon it.

Published 4 years ago

Review №192

At the moment under repairs Jan 2021 but still open for business.

Published 4 years ago

Review №193

Published 4 years ago

Review №194

Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Sue

Published 4 years ago

Review №195

Published 4 years ago

Review №196

Lots of books and at good prices. Staff is always friendly

Published 4 years ago

Review №197

My wife found a couple of books & I bought 2 used DVD movies. Only 6 buck for both movies. They have plenty to choose from.

Published 4 years ago

Review №198

Delicious seafood.

Published 4 years ago

Review №199

Lots of books to look through.

Published 4 years ago

Review №200

Published 4 years ago

Company information
  • 5 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.7 rating
  • Phone: +1 251-943-5044
  • Website: http://www.bookexchange.me/
  • Address: 101 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535, United States
  • Coordinates: 30.406209399999998, -87.6839681
Categories
  • Used book store
  • Collectibles store
  • DVD store
  • Rare book store
  • Video game store
Working hours
  • Monday: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday: 12–5 PM
From the business
  • Small Business: Yes
Service options
  • In-store shopping: Yes
  • On-site services: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Same-day delivery: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
Offerings
  • Buys used goods: Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
  • Debit cards: Yes
  • NFC mobile payments: Yes
  • Credit cards: Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Yes
  • Free parking lot: Yes