The Paper Chase Bookstore

The Paper Chase Bookstore Welcome to the Paper Chase Bookstore! Established in the mid 1970s as a used bookstore.

We have grown into carrying Used and New books along with Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, board games, collectibles and other fun finds!

✨ We are officially in our V.E. Schwab era over here at The Paper Chase! 📚🖤Have you read any of V.E. Schwab’s books? If ...
08/22/2026

✨ We are officially in our V.E. Schwab era over here at The Paper Chase! 📚🖤

Have you read any of V.E. Schwab’s books? If so, which one is your favorite?! 👀 Tell us in the comments!

Whether you’re looking for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Vicious, A Darker Shade of Magic, or something else from her incredible collection, come browse our shelves! 📖✨

We’re here until 8 PM tonight, so swing by The Paper Chase and check out our new & used collections. We can’t wait to see you! 🖤📚

08/22/2026

Happy Saturday, friends! 📚✨ We hope you’re enjoying your weekend so far!

Swing by the Paper Chase Bookstore—we’re open until 8 PM! 🎉 We’ve got TONS of new and used books waiting for you, plus our Warhammer selection is stocked up! ⚔️📖

Come check out our Black Library selection, sets, paints, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or adding to your Warhammer collection, we’d love to see you! 🖤

Come browse, shop local, and spend a little time with us today! We can’t wait to see you! ❤️📚

08/21/2026

Happy Friday, friends! 📚❤️

Don’t forget, we’re your local used bookstore, and we’ve got OVER 80,000 books waiting for you! 🤯📖 And that doesn’t even include all of our new books, manga, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, games, collectibles, and so much more!

Paper Chase has been part of Batesville’s book-loving community since the 1970s, starting as a used bookstore and growing into the one-of-a-kind book haven you know and love today. 📚✨

So while you’re out and about today, swing by downtown and come get lost in the shelves! You never know what treasure you might find. ❤️

Thank you SO much for continuing to support our little bookstore and our local community. We truly appreciate every single one of you!

We can’t wait to see you soon! 🥰📚

Happy Friday, friends! 📚🖤The Paper Chase Bookstore is LOVING T. Kingfisher right now! And if you haven’t picked up Wolf ...
08/21/2026

Happy Friday, friends! 📚🖤

The Paper Chase Bookstore is LOVING T. Kingfisher right now! And if you haven’t picked up Wolf Worm, you need to come check it out! 🐺🪱

✨ Here’s the synopsis:
It’s 1899, and Sonia Wilson is a talented scientific illustrator who has been left without work after the death of her father. When the mysterious Dr. Halder offers her a position illustrating his extensive collection of insects at his North Carolina manor, Sonia jumps at the opportunity.

But once she arrives, things start getting VERY strange. What happened to the illustrator who came before her? Why are the animals behaving so strangely? And what exactly are the locals talking about when they whisper about “blood thieves”?

As Sonia digs deeper, she discovers that Dr. Halder’s entomological research has taken a horrifying turn—one involving parasitic maggots, human flesh, and experiments that could make Sonia his next victim. 😳🪱

If you love Southern Gothic, historical horror, creepy bugs, body horror, and a seriously atmospheric mystery, this one needs to be on your TBR!

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Have you read any T. Kingfisher? 👀 What’s your favorite book by her? Tell us in the comments!

Come see us at the Paper Chase Bookstore—we’re open until 8 PM tonight! 📖✨ We can’t wait to see you!

08/20/2026

Happy Thursday, book friends! 📚✨ It’s a beautiful day at the Paper Chase Bookstore, and I have a series recommendation for you!

🔥 The Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Kuang 🔥

If you’re looking for a grimdark fantasy with strong historical influences, this series NEEDS to be on your TBR!

📖 Synopsis: Follow Rin, a war orphan who shocks everyone by earning a place at an elite military academy. As she discovers a powerful connection to the gods and learns to wield devastating shamanic abilities, the world around her descends into war. What starts as a story of ambition and survival quickly becomes a brutal journey through power, vengeance, trauma, and the devastating consequences of war.

Inspired by real events and Chinese history while incorporating mythology and magic, The Poppy War is intense, dark, and absolutely unforgettable. ⚔️🔥

And YES—I have all three books in stock at Paper Chase! 🙌📚

Don’t forget you can order online also!

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Come grab the series and see what all the hype is about! We’re open until 8 PM tonight. We can’t wait to see you! ❤️📚

Looking for new Black Library books? These beautiful editions will be out next week, and don’t worry, we will have them ...
08/20/2026

Looking for new Black Library books? These beautiful editions will be out next week, and don’t worry, we will have them in stock for you!

📚✨ ACOTAR READERS, WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR READING JOURNEY?! ✨📚Okay friends, I need to know… where are you in your A Co...
08/19/2026

📚✨ ACOTAR READERS, WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR READING JOURNEY?! ✨📚

Okay friends, I need to know… where are you in your A Court of Thorns and Roses journey?! 👀🌹

If you’ve been wanting to start the series, or you’re trying to get caught up after the new books that were just announced, look no further! We have all of the current ACOTAR books in store and ready for you! 📖✨

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Let us help you get caught up before October! 👀🌙

Swing by the Paper Chase Bookstore, grab your next read, and let’s get you fully caught up! We can’t wait to see you! 💕📚

08/19/2026

Happy Wednesday, friends! 📚✨

Looking for a new place to play Magic: The Gathering or just somewhere to meet up and hang out with your friends? We’ve got plenty of space for you! 🎲🃏

And if you’re looking for new Magic packs, we’ve got you covered there, too! Plus, we have Dungeons & Dragons dice, manga, comics, and SO much more!

Come hang out, browse our huge selection of new and used books, and see what treasures you can find. 📖💜

We can’t wait to see you! We’re here until 8 PM! 🕗

🎉📚 HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY, FRIENDS! 📚🎉Some of this week’s newest releases are HERE at the Paper Chase Bookstore! 🎉 Co...
08/18/2026

🎉📚 HAPPY NEW RELEASE TUESDAY, FRIENDS! 📚🎉

Some of this week’s newest releases are HERE at the Paper Chase Bookstore! 🎉 Come grab your must reads and then stick around to browse all of our new AND used books. 📖❤️

And don’t forget to check out our newest selections of Warhammer, manga, comics, and so much more! ⚔️📚🎮

There’s always something new to discover at Paper Chase, so swing by and see what you can find! We can’t wait to see you! 🥰

08/17/2026

Happy Monday, friends! 📚✨

Just a reminder that we are CLOSED today, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until tomorrow to shop! 🛍️ You can shop our website anytime and have your goodies shipped directly to you! 📦💕

And YES… we have pre-orders open online for ACOTAR and SEVEN! 👀📚 They’ll be shipped directly to you on their release date, so you can be ready to dive in as soon as they arrive!

👉 Use the link below or the link in our bio to place your order!

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Now, I NEED to hear from you… 👀 What are your thoughts on these new covers and titles for A Court of Thorns and Roses?! I need ALL the theories! Drop them in the comments because I am ready to spiral with you. 😂🖤🌙

We’ll see y’all tomorrow! ❤️📚

Address

136 W Main Street
Batesville, AR
72501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+18707934276

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