BookDrive Books

BookDrive Books Mobile indie bookstore in Columbia, Missouri, serving Boone County. Featured in Vox Magazine, COMO Business Times and Inside Columbia. Books move people.

We move books. I’ve always wanted to build something of my own, something that reflects who I am. My father built a successful bar, and my grandfather built a successful restaurant. They both worked hard to create something from nothing, and I’ve always admired that. For years I wasn’t sure what my path would be. Then I realized it had been with me all along. Books have always been my escape and m

y guide. Ever since high school English class, I’ve been drawn to the power of words. Stories have a way of making you see the world differently, of reminding you what really matters. I’ve also always loved driving. There’s peace in the rhythm of the road, time to think and reflect. When I was a kid, one of my favorite memories was when the Bookmobile came to school. Stepping inside felt like stepping into a whole new world. BookDrive is my way of bringing that feeling back. It’s about creating something that connects people to stories and to each other. It’s about curiosity, growth, and the simple joy of discovering something new. I don’t know exactly what BookDrive will become, but I know what it means to me. It’s hope, movement, and purpose all rolled into one. It’s the start of something that feels real.

Hundreds of people. So many books. One hell of a day.75 BookDrive books found new hands, and I’m grateful to everyone wh...
08/09/2026

Hundreds of people.
So many books.
One hell of a day.

75 BookDrive books found new hands, and I’m grateful to everyone who came out and made the CoMo Grown Up Book Fair something special.

Books move people. Yesterday, they MOVED.

Come as you are.Find a book. And hang out with all the awesome folks who love all things books and reading at the CoMo G...
08/08/2026

Come as you are.

Find a book. And hang out with all the awesome folks who love all things books and reading at the CoMo Grown Up Book Fair!

Rose Music Hall from 12:30–4:30 today!

Hope to see you there!

90’s kids…. Assemble! 🎉
07/31/2026

90’s kids…. Assemble! 🎉

On Sale Now

See ya there!
07/31/2026

See ya there!

A little music, a little art, and a whole neighborhood to explore.

As you walk the North Village Arts District, let live music be part of the route. Stop into galleries, visit local businesses, grab something to eat or drink, and follow the sound through the neighborhood.

First Friday Music Lineup for August 7th:

Aina Cook at Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery

Tony Lotven Band | Under Cosmic Portal

Columbia Art League | Balsamo Warehouse

The First Friday Music Concert Series is sponsored by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs, helping bring more live music, local creativity, and community connection to the North Village Arts District.

Come walk, listen, explore, and make a night of it.

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
8.7.26
First Friday of each month
Columbia, Missouri
northvillageartsdistrict.org/first-fridays/

I came across these gorgeous collector editions while sourcing books for future BookDrive pop ups.They’re Easton Press e...
07/27/2026

I came across these gorgeous collector editions while sourcing books for future BookDrive pop ups.

They’re Easton Press editions from their 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series, and they’re every bit as beautiful in person as you’d imagine.

There were about 20 different titles available, but these were the ones I couldn’t leave behind:

📚 The Brothers Karamazov
📚 Crime and Punishment
📚 Moby-Dick
📚 Wuthering Heights
📚 Tales of Mystery and Imagination
📚 The Three Musketeers
📚 Jane Eyre
📚 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Part of the joy of running BookDrive is discovering books I know readers will fall in love with. Finding a collection like this is why I spend so many evenings and weekends searching for books worth sharing.

If you’d like to see them in person, I’ll have them at my next two pop ups:

📍 August 7 - Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery for First Friday, 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 August 8 - Rose Music Hall for the CoMo Grown Up Book Fair, a ticketed event that’s well worth attending if you love books and reading.

Hope to see you there.

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