The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf In mid-2026, The Bookshelf reopened as The Match Bookshelf. Given the new name, this page is being archived.

To learn how to stay in touch, visit us at https://thematchbookshelf.com -- and thanks to everyone for their many years of generous support!

The Bookshelf’s story continues! Building on 21 years of history, we are officially BACK… Still with thousands of used b...
06/05/2026

The Bookshelf’s story continues! Building on 21 years of history, we are officially BACK… Still with thousands of used book treasures on Scott Street, and also with a new look, a new name, and a newsletter. 🔥

You’ve probably got some burning questions, so to learn more, head over to our also-new website, give us a call or swing on by. Thank you for reading — here, there and everywhere. https://thematchbookshelf.com

We may be temporarily closed for renovations until the spring, but you can still message us if you’re looking for a book...
01/23/2026

We may be temporarily closed for renovations until the spring, but you can still message us if you’re looking for a book. If we have it, arrangements can be made (at discounted prices)!

Update: claimed! A nighttime book drop on this very cold Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whoever finds it in person first, g...
01/20/2026

Update: claimed!

A nighttime book drop on this very cold Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whoever finds it in person first, gets it!

01/16/2026

Uncovered this cool artifact, which has been retired since 2014, according to a note.

Edit: someone got it!Original: Book drop 2! Yesterday was the birthday of the late Jack London, who wrote The Call of th...
01/13/2026

Edit: someone got it!

Original: Book drop 2! Yesterday was the birthday of the late Jack London, who wrote The Call of the Wild, which was published in 1903. First to find it, gets it.

Book drop! First person to find it, gets it. Stay warm yall. Fried pickles help.
01/12/2026

Book drop! First person to find it, gets it. Stay warm yall. Fried pickles help.

Today’s the last day of The Bookshelf in this exact form… The space will look a smidge differently when we open the door...
12/20/2025

Today’s the last day of The Bookshelf in this exact form… The space will look a smidge differently when we open the doors next!
Open until 4pm today.

Elf on the Shelf ain’t got nuttin on Christi Christmas Witch…From The Great Pantyhose Crafts Book(See comments for mor c...
12/19/2025

Elf on the Shelf ain’t got nuttin on Christi Christmas Witch…

From The Great Pantyhose Crafts Book
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A children’s magazine from 89 years ago…
12/19/2025

A children’s magazine from 89 years ago…

JUST IN: The Complete Guide to Tractor-Trailer Operations
12/19/2025

JUST IN: The Complete Guide to Tractor-Trailer Operations

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108B Scott Street
Tellico Plains, TN
37385

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+14232533183

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