The Book Store

The Book Store Serving Arkansas for over 50 years. Encouraging a love of reading in our community is what we’re all about. Thousands of used books in every subject area.

We offer personal help finding your next great read, recommend books for your TBR, and accept donations or store credit for book trade‑ins. Business has been opened for over 45 years. Huge collection, we accept trade ins and donations.

Here's the truth: you're one shelf away from discovering a genre or author that becomes your new favorite-and it won't b...
09/09/2026

Here's the truth: you're one shelf away from discovering a genre or author that becomes your new favorite-and it won't break the bank.

We've watched it happen countless times. A thriller reader picks up poetry and can't put it down. A fantasy fan stumbles into memoir and finds themselves. Someone who swears they "don't do romance" leaves with three love stories tucked under their arm.

Genre-hopping isn't risky. It's discovery. And at roughly half cover price, you can experiment freely without the guilt.

Our team has spent 50+ years helping readers find their next obsession-whether that's stepping outside your comfort zone or diving deeper into what you already love. We know our 40,000+ books like friends know your reading quirks.

So here's your permission slip: come let the shelves surprise you. Try that genre you've been curious about. Talk to us about what you've been reading and what you're ready to explore. Every good story deserves a second chapter-and so do you.

Visit us at LakeHill Shopping Center in North Little Rock. We're ready to help.

What's YOUR unexpected read? Drop it in the comments-we'd love to hear it. 📚

Today we celebrate the hard‑working people who keep our community moving — teachers, nurses, first responders, small‑bus...
09/07/2026

Today we celebrate the hard‑working people who keep our community moving — teachers, nurses, first responders, small‑business owners, parents, and everyone who shows up day after day to make North Little Rock a better place.

The Book Store NLR is closed today as we rest, recharge, and honor the spirit of dedication and service. We’ll be back tomorrow ready to help you find your next great read.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing Labor Day filled with good company and a good book.

😅🍽️ Just for Fun!At some point, we’ve all eaten something we didn’t enjoy… just to be polite. Maybe it was a friend’s “e...
09/02/2026

😅🍽️ Just for Fun!

At some point, we’ve all eaten something we didn’t enjoy… just to be polite. Maybe it was a friend’s “experimental” recipe, a family member’s specialty, or a dish you ordered at a restaurant and instantly regretted.

Let’s hear it — what’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten out of politeness?
Share your story in the comments so we can laugh (and cringe) together!

The biggest goals often seem impossible when you're standing at the starting line. But every accomplishment begins the s...
09/01/2026

The biggest goals often seem impossible when you're standing at the starting line. But every accomplishment begins the same way: with one small step, then another, and another. Don't let "impossible" stop you from starting. You might be surprised by what you're capable of. 💛 What's one goal you're working toward right now? I'd love to cheer you on in the comments.

We get it-you've got a list a mile long. But here's the thing: some of the best books we've ever read weren't planned. T...
08/31/2026

We get it-you've got a list a mile long. But here's the thing: some of the best books we've ever read weren't planned. They were *found*. That's the magic of walking into a used bookstore and letting curiosity do the steering. You came in looking for one thing and left with three you didn't know you needed. That's not a distraction from your TBR. That's the whole point.

We've got 40,000+ used books waiting to surprise you-at half the cover price. Come let the shelves speak. Your next favorite read is probably already here, just waiting to introduce itself.

Visit us in the historic LakeHill Shopping Center in North Little Rock. 📚

08/25/2026

🌟 Explore our aisles filled with over 40,000 used books waiting for new homes! Come find your next adventure.

A true friend is the kind of character who could walk straight out of your favorite genre — the one you can laugh with l...
08/22/2026

A true friend is the kind of character who could walk straight out of your favorite genre — the one you can laugh with like you’re in a rom‑com, cry with like you’re in a heartfelt drama, or be completely yourself with like you’re living inside a warm, comforting slice‑of‑life novel. No judgment, no masks, just real connection.

If you have a friend who feels like they belong in the best book you’ve ever read, tag them below and let them know they’re one of your favorite characters. 💛👇

We all have those quirky little fears or dramatic imaginations — the kind that make us laugh at ourselves later. Maybe y...
08/21/2026

We all have those quirky little fears or dramatic imaginations — the kind that make us laugh at ourselves later. Maybe you’re convinced you’ll trip over your own feet like a cartoon character, get swept away on a dragon’s back, or meet your end battling dust bunnies under the bed.

So let’s keep it fun:
If your life were a book, what hilariously dramatic or wildly fictional “end” would the author give you?
Drop your most imaginative answer below. ✨👇

📚💛 A Little Whimsy for the Friends Who Brighten Our StoryThe older I get, the more I realize that the best treasures in ...
08/20/2026

📚💛 A Little Whimsy for the Friends Who Brighten Our Story
The older I get, the more I realize that the best treasures in life don’t come with price tags. They’re the friends who wander into our story and somehow make every chapter feel a little more enchanted — the ones who turn ordinary days into adventures and heavy moments into something lighter.

If you’re lucky enough to have a friend like that, sprinkle a little magic their way today. Tag them below and let them know they’re one of your favorite characters. 💛✨👇

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3832 John F Kennedy Boulevard
North Little Rock, AR
72116

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+15017531879

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