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“On the square in Oxford since 1979”
Square Books is a general independent bookstore in three separate buildings (about 100 feet apart) on the historic town square of Oxford, Mississippi, home of the University of Mississippi and many great writers, including William Faulkner, Barry Hannah, Larry Brown, and, for a time, both Willie Morris and John Grisham. The main store, Square Books, is in a two-story building with a cafe and balcony on the second floor; Off Square Books is a few doors down from the main store and has lifestyle sections such as gardening and cookbooks; and Square Books Jr, the children's bookstore, is in a building on the east side of the square. Square Books is known for its strong selection of literary fiction, books on the American South and by Southern writers, a large inventory of reduced-price remainders, and its emphasis on books for children. The store hosts the popular Thacker Mountain radio show and over 150 author events a year.
If you're within a day's drive of Oxford, Square Books is well worth the trip! Ambiance, an incredible range of books, and people who care about writing of all kinds work here, shop here and... Read more
Pros: Independent bookstore (not a chain), Cool atmosphere, great location, Faulkner Section, coffee shop upstairs, many first-edition/signed copies. Cons: Leans very left - Appears to be a... Read more
My wife and I visited on a random early Sunday afternoon, and received excellent service. Browsing was so much fun, and quite enjoyable in such a relaxing and low-key atmosphere. The selection... Read more
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- Sun: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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