Used books, DVDs, and games. paperbacks and hardcovers. Our book store has fiction and non-fiction.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published a month ago
Good prices
Published a month ago
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
Old fashioned book exchange store...very nice....movies and cds also....neat and clean
Published 2 months ago
We stop here on our way to the beach every year. Great book store!
Published 3 months ago
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
Published 4 months ago
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
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
Great selection and loved the sidewalk deals!
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
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
Great selection, great service, and great prices
Published 5 months ago
Perfect little store. Lovely prices.
Amazingly afforable little clown doll behind the counter.
Published 5 months ago
My ( young adult) daughter found several books at a great price
Published 5 months ago
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
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
Published 6 months ago
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
Treasure trove
Published 6 months ago
Lots and lots of books. They also have movies, games, comics, etc. The young lady working was helpful and friendly.
Published 7 months ago
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
Lots of stuff!
Published 7 months ago
Published 8 months ago
Amazing used bookstore and great service! Will definitely be back
Published 8 months ago
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
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
Some stuff was really overpriced but they had a very large selection and very friendly employees.
Published 9 months ago
Love this place! Great variety.
Published 9 months ago
Place is huge! Very well organized, alphabetically by author and genre.
Published 9 months ago
Found lots of books reasonably priced. I could have stayed all day looking & reading.
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Great place, friendly staff. Great place to go and grab a book and read.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Lots of books, movies, cassettes and vinyls.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Nice little shop, will stop in again when I'm back in the area.
Published a year ago
People there were very helpful helping us find movies
Published a year ago
Make sure you have a lot of browsing time ,so much to look at
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
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
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
Lots of books
Published a year ago
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Published a year ago
Great prices and tons of books!
Published a year ago
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
Published a year ago
There is a really good selection of books of all genres here at great prices (very inexpensive).
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Great place to find new reading material.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
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
Found 2 books I'd been looking for. Glad we decided to stop. Wide selection.
Published a year ago
Wide variety of used books at great prices with helpful staff
Published a year ago
We found many books on our list including a couple of first additions. We’ll be back often.
Published a year ago
Staff is friendly. I find something everytime I go. Large selection.
Published a year ago
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
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
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Published a year ago
I got 20 books for $5.00. The owner was there and she was so friendly!
Published a year ago
This place is great! Could spend hours in it!
Published a year ago
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
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
Published a year ago
Always a great selection! My favorite book store in always fair prices and more than you can ask for
Published a year ago
Great atmosphere with lots of book options! Friendly & helpful employees.
Published a year ago
So many books great people!
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
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
Published 2 years ago
Love books and love great prices on books! Nice helpful employees! Large selection of books and so much more.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Staff was very nice and helpful
Published 2 years ago
They take trades. Huge inventory.
Published 2 years ago
Very friendly employees awesome environment.
Published 2 years ago
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
LOVE THIS PLACE! Fun finds, great service!
Published 2 years ago
Highly recommend stopping in! Make sure you have plenty of time to browse!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Nice selection of older books
Published 2 years ago
Book Signing went fabulous! Bianca and the other gal were so helpful and friendly! Store is amazing!!
Published 2 years ago
A great little treasure
Published 2 years ago
One of my favorite spots in foley
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
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
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
Published 2 years ago
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
Good selection, reasonable prices
Published 2 years ago
Every time we're down we stop in. Always great finds and great prices.
Published 2 years ago
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
Friendly staff, knowledgeable, well organized store.
Published 2 years ago
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
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Published 2 years ago
Friendly people. Good selection.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Staff was very helpful. Huge selection of used books
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
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
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
Published 2 years ago
I always leave the book exchange with a bag full of books for under $20, ❤️
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
They are always friendly and usually have the old books I am looking for it
Published 2 years ago
Disorganized. It is not user friendly. The staff was not very pleasant. It was disappointing
Published 2 years ago
Great selection at a terrific price!
Published 2 years ago
Endless amounts of books to look through! Staff was friendly and helpful when we asked a question.
Published 2 years ago
Wide and ever-changing selection of gently used books, at bargain prices. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of parking.
Published 2 years ago
Love this place. Cozy and full of helpful folks
Published 2 years ago
Love used book stores. This one is great!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Love this store so filled with fun, knowledgeable staff hss always been a help.
Published 2 years ago
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
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Cool book store with lots of old and new books
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
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
Published 3 years ago
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
Very nice bookshop with lots of variety! Prices very reasonable. Can spend some good time there.
Published 3 years ago
I was able to find books there I couldn't find anywhere else.
Published 3 years ago
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 $18 + change for all of these. That’s a great bargain for a whole lot of education and entertainment!
Published 3 years ago
I'm new to this store and am looking forward to deals & savings.
Published 3 years ago
Not a lot of sci-fi... my primary interest. But a large selection overall.
Published 3 years ago
Great store! Always a good book to be found when I come here. The staff are awesome and the selection of books and genres are overwhelming (in a good way) . The prices are great.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Great used book store. Tons of books. Well organized. Friendly staff.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Lots of interesting books. Good service and prices.
Published 3 years ago
Wonderful place ..
Published 3 years ago
Always great, friendly service and great prices.
Published 3 years ago
Fantastic book store hidden in Foley. Just be prepared to spend most of the day there
Published 3 years ago
Helpful staff and great selection.
Published 3 years ago
Recommend very nice prices
Published 3 years ago
Best used book store I have been in
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Awesome book store!
Published 3 years ago
This is the greatest come down every year and can get any book I want. The girls are all so friendly there. Definitely would recommend this place.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Friendly staff & great selection. Could've spent hours in there.
Published 3 years ago
We bought a WHOLE bag full of books for only 30$. Amazing selection with even better prices!
Published 3 years ago
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
Cute bookstore
Published 3 years ago
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
Lots of books. Good service.
Published 3 years ago
Most wonderful bookstore I have ever visited. Cheap books! Bookworms, crawl right in there!
Published 3 years ago
They have tons of book and before ordering online please try here first! Nice girls
Published 3 years ago
The Best , My daughter and I go every chance We get. Great Selection and Friendly Staff👍👍
Published 3 years ago
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
Published 3 years ago
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
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
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
Young Lady was helpful. Thank you.
Published 4 years ago
Published 4 years ago
Wonderful place!
Published 4 years ago
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
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
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
Published 4 years ago
Great. Lawana and team are great.
Published 4 years ago
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
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Published 4 years ago
Very nice lady there very nice
Published 4 years ago
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
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
Cool place to trade books and misc. stuff friendly staff lots of old books.
Published 4 years ago
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
Excellent
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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
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
I love books and this place has a ton of them! I could spend all day long here!
Published 4 years ago
Great selection and love the exchange part of this place. Glad I stumbled upon it.
Published 4 years ago
At the moment under repairs Jan 2021 but still open for business.
Published 4 years ago
Published 4 years ago
Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Sue
Published 4 years ago
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Lots of books and at good prices. Staff is always friendly
Published 4 years ago
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
Delicious seafood.
Published 4 years ago
Lots of books to look through.
Published 4 years ago
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- 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
- Used book store
- Collectibles store
- DVD store
- Rare book store
- Video game store
- 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
- Small Business: Yes
- In-store shopping: Yes
- On-site services: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Same-day delivery: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Buys used goods: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Quick visit: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- NFC mobile payments: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes