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The Book Dispensary
710-C Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Biok ordered came wrapped perfectly, paper, bubble wrap, cardboard.It arrived in perfect shape.Highly recommend!

Ju
Review №2

Wonderfully polite, and charming bookstore. Also the best prices Ive seen!

Je
Review №3

Every time I visit Columbia, I always make time to stop and get some really good books!!

Ba
Review №4

Huge selection of books. Employees very friendly and helpful.

Ta
Review №5

An awesome find for me. Glad I discovered it while visiting my son in Columbia.

Da
Review №6

Great place, great service.

Sp
Review №7

This was a huge part of my childhood and I hope it will be a big part of my kids lives as well. Great prices, wonderful staff and a huge selection of books that are always changing!

Ro
Review №8

I love this store. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is so pleasent, I enjoy going théreScarlett

Cr
Review №9

A very nice used bookstore! Fair prices! They had so many selections. Friendly owner showed me around since it was my first visit, she was very knowledgeable and friendly! Will definitely be returning!

Ha
Review №10

What a fun bookstore! I have found several books I was looking for at significantly discounted prices. I am a big fan of classic literature and theological books. This place has a good selection of both! They have so many other selections as well. I definitely recommend!

Ad
Review №11

Great people and prices!

Jo
Review №12

Always a great place to find books. The staff is very helpful.

Jo
Review №13

Absurd, to charge 60% price for paperbacks, some damaged and usually not for sale but thrown out . I will never do business here again. After spending 200$ on collectible books, and this is not the first I have bought from here, but will be the last, I was not paying attention,, to charge that much for books that would normally be 1$ or thrown out.. Fool me once shame on you, Fool me twice shame on me. You will not get another chance.

An
Review №14

Love, love this place!

Ki
Review №15

A nice old bookstore, the selection skews more towards older books rather than new ones, but theyre offered at a good price and the staff is very friendly.

El
Review №16

Whats not to love? Books everywhere. Great prices. Wonderful trade-in program.

ca
Review №17

If you enjoy reading this is a must place to stop. This little gem is hidden in the corner but well worth discovering. The selection of books is unbelievable. They offer both new and previously read books. They have an inventory in every genre conceivable. The prices are very reasonable and discounts or trade-in values are available.

Ja
Review №18

This is a great little place. Friendly knowledgeable staff. I have going since it was over in Boozer shopping center. The selection changes daily. I try to go in at least every other week.

ia
Review №19

If you are a fan of used book stores, this is the sort of place that you will love. More than 6 large rooms FULL of a mixture of newer and older books.They have one of the best organized selections I have ever seen. Rarely do you find a store with all of their sections so well separated and alphabetized. Some of their rooms are dedicated to kids books, mystery, romance, general fiction, religion, and collectable books.They are transparent about their prices both buying and selling.They are what a used book store should be.

Ch
Review №20

This has to be one of the very best book stores in the southeast, and I have been to most of them. I travel and visit books stores everywhere I go. This is a great looking, extremely well organized store, with thousands of book in just about every subject area there is. The employees are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They have a great paperback and hardback trading system that saves me a ton of money. If you trade with them half your purchase is free! Even if you dont trade your books with them their prices are really good. Paperback are always 40% off their list price. I have never found lower prices on hardbacks. Plus they have some fine collectible books are very reasonable prices. Dont miss this place!

Ja
Review №21

Really good selection of used sci/fantasy books and they are always willing to help or take down your name and let you know if something youve been specifically looking for comes in. You can also aquire credits by bringing in books you no longer need.

Am
Review №22

Great prices and excellent, large selection

LE
Review №23

THE BEST PLACE EVER!!!!

Ka
Review №24

Local book store that buys and sells used books, maps and audio books. The staff is very lovely and I always find something to buy when I visit.

Su
Review №25

Great used books. Very helpful staff

Fe
Review №26

Awesome books and even sweeter employees. You can donate the money you get for selling books to school teachers that are just getting started to help them afford text books.

Ma
Review №27

I was told about this place by a coworker. I walked in and instantly LOVED it!! Small bookstores like these are not appreciated anymore. I was offered help immediately, and I was able to find what I went in for. They had so many options and it organized not only by genre, but also in alphabetical order. They decorated so nicely and you could tell that alot of work was put into it. I just appreciated seeing all the used books we had as kids and all these fantastic books to read and get lost in as a adult as well. Im happy to have a good bookstore like this still around! Thank you The Book Dispensory!

Ji
Review №28

Love coming to get lost in these shelves! I especially appreciate how they have a restroom which a lot of bookstores don’t seem to have.

Ju
Review №29

Fantastic selection, and great service. Everything is well placed and organized, and the staff is courteous and helped me locate just the right read. Thanks for a great score and a great local business!

Da
Review №30

Delightful used bookstore... I found some real gems here and plan on going back

He
Review №31

Always awesome and a great experience with the best books deals in town.

Li
Review №32

Love this place. Wish they were still on Two Notch Rd.

No
Review №33

Great little book store, after talking to the proprietor, I think theyve read every bookIll be going back again.

wa
Review №34

Very friendly staff. Good organization of books, and good inventory.

No
Review №35

Super friendly and a great selection!

Ke
Review №36

The Book Dispensary is an AWESOME store! Friendly, helpful staff and an amazing selection of collectible books. The store is neatly organized by categories and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. Ive been to a lot of used book stores and this one is by far my favorite!

Am
Review №37

Very unique location with knowledgeable staff

Ar
Review №38

Absolutely adorable bookstore...great staff and selection.

Li
Review №39

Prices were a little high but if you trade its great.

Ch
Review №40

The prices on the books are very high for used books. Youd be better looking online. They do have a really good trade program, though.

Pe
Review №41

A fun place for every book lover. Its surprising what you will find, and at a very reasonable price.

Xa
Review №42

The staff is super friendly and excited about books and helping you find something good to read. The selection looks verry good. Aaaaaaaaand the woman behind the counter is a king fan also! Look forward to getting more books from here

co
Review №43

This place is lovely! They have a great selection of books and the people that work here are very kind and helpful!

Sc
Review №44

Love the Book Dispensary. The staff genuinely cares that you are a happy customer, and they go out of their way to show it!

Br
Review №45

Very nice place to get used books.

Ch
Review №46

I Love this place. Nice staff awesome selection.

ca
Review №47

Very good selection with great customer service! Great prices too!

Gu
Review №48

Best book store in the MidlandThey also have a website.

Cl
Review №49

My first time there and the lovely lady working was so pleasant and the ancient Bibles on display are so awesome

JK
Review №50

Very cool book shopping experience...very retro...have 2 young enthusiastic readers and they enjoyed the hunt for new books.

St
Review №51

Very pleasant and knowledgeable owner. A pleasure to visit.

Hu
Review №52

Great place for books

To
Review №53

Did a great job on my Bible...

Mo
Review №54

Great local treasure to shop, browse, and trade books.

Ma
Review №55

Awesome book store. I travel once every month or so to check out there selection.

Th
Review №56

Nice arrangement except for childrens picture books which are scattered on bottom shelves, prices are higher than I typically pay: all softcovers are 40% off original price regardless of the books age while hardbacks have prices listed inside book, many valuable collectibles locked in glass cabinets, staff seemed friendly enough although no interaction was required during my visit

Gu
Review №57

Great book sales, all kind of books. Plus will credit books for trade.

So
Review №58

What a lovely place! Looking forward to returning.

Me
Review №59

Great selection, wonderful service, and a fantastic kids room!!

Br
Review №60

Great selection, great price.

Ka
Review №61

Pure happiness. Check the website for discounts.

Jo
Review №62

Great place for the book lover. Friendly staff.

Br
Review №63

Great book store, excellent selection

An
Review №64

I always find the best books here!

Be
Review №65

Really nice people excellent help

La
Review №66

Very friendly and helpful

Ed
Review №67

Way over priced and not a great selection.

Ta
Review №68

Good selection of used books.

Mi
Review №69

Looking for splitting pennies ubuy.me

AB
Review №70

A good place to get used books

Pi
Review №71

Great help with my researh

Da
Review №72

Helpful staff.

Ne
Review №73

Glad they stay around after most books online!

Ma
Review №74

I love this place!

De
Review №75

Great local bookstore

Ka
Review №76

Great inexpensive books!!!

Fr
Review №77

Uniquely wonderful

Mi
Review №78

Lots of stuff, little organization.

De
Review №79

Awesome. Great.

Ni
Review №80

High prices

Cr
Review №81

Awesome staff!!!! Support Local Businesses!!!

Ja
Review №82

Friendly staff

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:710-C Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States
  • Site:http://mybookdispensary.com/
  • Phone:+1 803-798-4739
Categories
  • Book store
  • Rare book store
  • Used book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Highlights
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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