Books open up worlds of adventure, mystery, and fantasy. These local bookstores in Columbia offer a wide variety of genres, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Even better, each of these bookstores is close to our luxury Columbia apartments at Hampton Courts. 

2nd & Charles

2nd & Charles is a fun and funky bookstore that offers a plethora of books in a variety of genres. Here, you can peruse the shelves for hours and never get bored. In addition to books, 2nd & Charles has music, collectibles, and much more. It’s an exciting adventure every time you step through the doors. 

The Book Dispensary

The Book Dispensary is a wonderful bookstore devoted to selling books of all sorts, from the newest editions to rare finds that are wonders in and of themselves. They offer opportunities to trade, share, and swap books, as well as a tremendous amount of books for you to browse. Stop by today to see what their selection holds.

Ed’s Editions

Ed’s Editions is a delightful bookstore that is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. The staff here loves books of all shapes, sizes, and genres, and they strive to help you find just the book, or books, for you. They specialize in rare and hard-to-find books, so you will always leave the store with something special in your hands.

After picking out the perfect book, you can enjoy reading it with a cup of coffee at one of the best cafes in Columbia. For more information about our luxurious Columbia, apartments contact the team at Hampton Courts today.