Best Bookstores in Kingsport, TN

Looking to find a good book? There are some amazing bookstore options in and around Kingsport to provide you with a nice book or two. If you are looking for a new or pre-owned, or want to trade-in your old books for store credit, here are our picks for the best bookstores in Kingsport.

I Love Books Bookstore

I Love Books is a great little bookstore in Kingsport. This store has a great variety of books and an assortment of teas, teapots and more. Located in Fort Henry Mall, I Love Books is a perfect bookstore to browse and find something that interests you.

Books A Million

Books A Million is a prominent national bookstore chain. Its Kingsport branch is an excellent place to check out some new books and magazines, and you can grab a cup of coffee in the in-store coffee shop. The staff is friendly, and if they don’t have something in stock, they are happy to order it for you. This store is clean, and it is a great place to check out next time you are looking for a new book.

Bubba’s Book Swap

Residents and visitors who have stopped by Bubba’s Book Swap have a verdict: this is a fantastic place to find a great selection of new and used books. This store offers a friendly discount on most books, and they will buy and trade for books you are done with. They have a massive inventory available for you to browse on their website. Check them out next time you are looking for a book, DVD, or CD.

Mr K’s Used Books

Over in Johnson City — just outside of Kingsport — is Mr K’s Used Books & CDs. They have a great assortment of books, movies, CDs, and more. This store will also buy your old books. Although the store’s inventory is constantly updated, if they don’t have what you are looking for, they are happy to order it for you.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Barns & Noble Booksellers is another famed national bookstore located in Johnson City. They have a huge selection of books, music, and movies, and magazines. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. There is plenty of stuff to browse and places to sit, relax, and check out new books.

Books-n-things

A worthy addition to this list, Books-n-things is sited just outside of town in Blountville. This bookstore sells mostly used and collectors’ books. They carry a large variety of genres, so anyone will be able to find the perfect book. Also, they sell gifts, music, movies, and games. The owner is very friendly, helpful, and will answer just about any question you have about something in her store.

If you are ready to pick up a new book to get into, go check out one of these great bookstores. They all have amazing selections and offer a great space to spend the afternoon browsing the inventory. You never know what you might find. But you will surely find something you like.

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