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The Grumpy Bookpeddler
610 W College St Suite 110, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, United States
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The Grumpy Bookpeddler
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Pa
Review №1

Great little used book shop! Nice selection. Found some stuff I’d been looking for for ages. Will definitely come back the next time I’m in Murfreesboro!

Co
Review №2

One of the larger, more organized and expansive collection of used books I’ve come across in the mid-state. HIGHLY recommend a visit.

Ha
Review №3

My favorite bookstore in Murfreesboro! Great selection of books! I highly recommend.

Wo
Review №4

Good atmosphere, friendly owner, and fair prices! Negative is traffic can get thick near the location.

Kr
Review №5

Great selection of used books! Staff was very helpful and not grumpy lol

Ka
Review №6

Would not recommend selling books here. The store seems nice enough, however the man at the counter lives up to the name of the store! Not friendly service and definitely not a place worth selling to. Buying might be a different story though.

he
Review №7

Found some great books for good prices. Comfortable place & he didnt seem too grumpy!

J.
Review №8

Always a great place to find a new read. I like to go and browse or get there and start googling for new authors in different genres. Its always clean, always well organized, and easy to get in and out.

So
Review №9

In Heaven! This place was wonderful, seriously tons of books to look through and purchase. I had to leave before spending all my money. If you prefer gently used books for yourself, kids or significant other check this place out. The books are well priced! The place is clean and well laid out. Loved the little kids area.

Le
Review №10

Amazing selection! I could look for days and still be in there. Great prices, best sellers, wide range of selection. We show everyone we know whos a reader this bookstore!

Je
Review №11

They moved, but Im glad to see they are still in business. Very cozy second hand book shop!

Sh
Review №12

Large selection, very niche. Could be better without the Trump supporting/Biden hating opinions from the guy at the register, while Fox News plays (Im sure on a daily) on a tv. Im just looking for a book, not one-sided political commentary. 🙂

Jo
Review №13

Amazing selection clean and tidy.

Ma
Review №14

Excellent selection and very helpful. Come here for all your older hard to find books.

Pa
Review №15

A great legacy business with a huge selection and great prices!

Jo
Review №16

Great selection you wont find at popular retailers and a much better price to boot.

Va
Review №17

Quaint used book store with that book smell that hits as soon as you walk in!

Mo
Review №18

Went on an open day and there was only a small sign on the door saying it’s closed and I drove so far to get it ! Really disappointed and nothing on the site about being closed

To
Review №19

Its large and clean. The YA section is okay but the other is mostly mass paperback, which is fine for a lot of people. But the worker having an open carry made me very uncomfortable. While it may be the place for some it wasnt the place for me or my family.

Mi
Review №20

Great prices, locally owed and great selection of literature!!! Been multiple times

re
Review №21

Great store, very well organized.

O
Review №22

Been going to this bookstore for years with a great selection! Found a book for a project for a really low price to!

Ti
Review №23

This is your GO TO store for ALL your used book needs! He has everything! I love the variety. I’m always leaving with more than I had anticipated on buying 😁

Je
Review №24

Excellent variety of books although the paperbacks were a little high at 3.00each. He had some good books though😀

Ja
Review №25

Nothing better than a used book store. Great quiet environment too.

Em
Review №26

They always have those hard to find books. Today I found two of the three I was looking for as well as a very promising new fantasy novel. Very good prices!

We
Review №27

If you are a reader this used book store is very nice.

Je
Review №28

So many books to choose from.

ti
Review №29

I love this book store

Ka
Review №30

The owner was so helpful. I was confused my first time coming how to locate books, but he explained it very kindly. The prices are great here, I got 7 books for only $25! There is no way Im shopping anywhere else for books now.

Mi
Review №31

Great selection of science fiction and fantasy books and history books among others. We spent a fun couple of hours crawling through the stacks. We will definitely be back the next time we come to Nashville. Definitely worth the trip down to Murfreesboro.

Ry
Review №32

Every time I go, I find some new strange book that I wanna take home and with the cheap prices, I usually can. Very interesting place, I go here pretty often now. Ive found anything from Star Wars books, to old fantasy books I used to read in middle school, to romance novels for my mother, to big picture books for coffee tables, even spiritual/other worldly hippie books. Do yourself a favor and go here if youve never been.

Br
Review №33

Excellent selection and a wide variety of topics

Mo
Review №34

The best bookstore in Murfreesboro!!! A beautiful, quaint, little place for book lovers to relax. Very lowkey and relaxing. Im always so happy when I visit!

Ke
Review №35

I could wander in here for days. Endless rows of pre-loved books and well organized.

Qu
Review №36

Awesome collection of books

Ki
Review №37

While he truly does seem grumpy, he has a vast selection of books and his knowledge of all things literary is also vast.

Ge
Review №38

Lots of choices and great prices.

Sy
Review №39

A great place to find used books. I really enjoy the fantasy area!

Li
Review №40

A good selection of books in virtually every genre! Lots of used books to choose from, at good prices. The lowest prices I have ever seen on collectible books.

An
Review №41

Guy really is grumpy. He has a top notch book selection though!

Mo
Review №42

Really well stocked store with some rare finds. Organization could use some work and the staff is perhaps a bit too good at leaving you alone, but very responsive.

An
Review №43

Great prices! The adventure and romance sections were very full, though the fantasy section was small by comparison.

Do
Review №44

An amazing used bookstore. Love it!

An
Review №45

I like this little shop but it’s mostly for fiction readers, the art section is a little dated but I still enjoy looking at the children’s books with my kiddo

Ma
Review №46

Lots of children books for our 10 year old boy. Well be back soon.

La
Review №47

Friendly staff and a good selection of books. I was able to find a whole basket full of novels I am eagerly looking forward to reading, and the prices there are really good. He also gives you a decent return on trade in books too so you can get something new. This store is a much needed feature in a college town where bookstores should be everywhere.

Je
Review №48

Great selection of books, particularly for lovers of history. Well maintained and tidy. Reasonable prices. Im looking forward to my next trip!

Ma
Review №49

Very happy that theres a privately-owned small business used book store like this in my neighborhood. The selection is wonderful, and the small store is actually a plus --less time walking, more time checking out all the books!Everything is neatly organized, even with books basically from floor-to-ceiling (seriously, its so awesome, and I easily could have spent another hour browsing). There is an ample selection of fiction, history, a neat little philosophy section (always my personal favorite).There is also a well-stocked childrens section with a cute play-area for the kids (as well as a cozy lounge/reading area for the adults), and a very impressive selection of literature/classics in its own featured corner of the store. There are lots of gems to be discovered --I found a few myself-- and contrary to the clever name, the owner was a pleasure to chat with! Ill definitely be back, and if youre in Murfreesboro, so should you!

Jo
Review №50

Very friendly, great prices and great selection. My kids LOVE visiting here. Thanks for staying open late to allow my daughter to browse!

Ka
Review №51

I have shopped here many times and its always a pleasure.The owner is always pleasant and helpful and the selection of books never disappoints. Even if I dont find a particular book I came looking for the selection is great.As far as the person who couldnt get past the Trump sticker...the ONLY good reviews you have given for Murfreesboro businesses are restaurants, every other review was to bash the business.Perhaps youre better suited for a donut shop & a comic book store.

Do
Review №52

The owner is knowledgeable and, actually, not grumpy at all. His prices make it easy to walk out with an armful. And I found a few rare treasures.

Mo
Review №53

Im a nerd. Plain to say. And this book store was the only reason I got new books one year plus some of the series I read are not sold in normal stores but they had them here. This place is great for people who need reading books for reports because of the variety or to just read. This is my favorite place because I got 20 books for the price of 4 at Barnes and Noble. I love this place and any nerdy reader should know this place exsists. Also service is amazing and workers are really pleasant to talk to.

Gr
Review №54

Fantastic selection of used books. I could easily spend hours there.

Al
Review №55

This is a great find! All genres of books for all ages. They have some amazing classics that are still in great condition and all for a very good price.

Le
Review №56

Love this place. Books are my happy place. A wonderful eclectic selection.

Li
Review №57

Lovely bookstore with a very nice Book peddle!

Pr
Review №58

Great little used book store.

an
Review №59

Great place, lots of good books good prices. If you like to read check it out.

Jo
Review №60

Great selection of used books.

Ta
Review №61

Great book store and not very expensive

Da
Review №62

Very disappointed! Mostly romance novels and weird sci-fi fantasy books. I took my kids here to find some new kids books and was not impressed...

Pa
Review №63

Good used bookstore for adults. Kids/teen section needs better selection. Guy is very grumpy, as advertised, but seems like he would rather not have customers.

bl
Review №64

Nice guy, helped me find what I was specifically looking for. Good selection. Will definitely go back!

MI
Review №65

I think there are more books than the library of Congress has. Great

Je
Review №66

Love independent bookstores so I was very excited to check this one out. Sadly, never made it past the Trump sticker on the front door. Sad. Bigly sad. Guess I have to stick to indie stores via Amazon.

al
Review №67

Love this shop so much 💜

Er
Review №68

One of the few true used bookstores left in the area. I stop by at least once a month to see what he has gotten in.

Ru
Review №69

Small tight lots of books did not have the book I was looking for. Someone that I wanted.

Da
Review №70

Excellent place to find your next book.

An
Review №71

So awesome to find a used book store with such a variety, and to find the books that I read as a kid to pass on to my own kids!!! Two thumbs up!

Ka
Review №72

Best littlw book store in the Boro. Wide variety of books to choose from. There really is something for everyone here. The childrens book room is great for the kids to read/play while moms and dads shop. In spite of the name, No worries. The book seller isnt really grumpy. Though I tell my kids he will be if you mess with his books.

Me
Review №73

Owner is Very Grumpy for sure!! My kids and I enjoy visiting the shop every time we come to Murfreesboro! They beg me to go when ever we are in town!

Ba
Review №74

Fantastic collection of used books. The person working was pleasant. Found hard to find books.

Br
Review №75

Excellent used book store. By far the Grumpiest!!!! In the best way.

Co
Review №76

A wonderful kitschy shop with a great selection. Stocked up on holiday reads.

Ju
Review №77

Wonderful place with a large variety of topics. Good pricing. Offers military discount.

Mi
Review №78

Such a great place to see and buy so many used books from any genre you can think of!!

Ma
Review №79

Today I stopped by and found the guy there is as grumpy as the sign says, lol. Good amount of books there for readers to choose. I was surprised by how big the space is inside.

To
Review №80

Great local used bookstore with tons of good finds

Tr
Review №81

He has a huge selection of books at a great price. Being a used book store, he has anything from hard to find paperback novels to leather bound sets.

Za
Review №82

Not only is it amazing to have a local, independent bookseller in town. TGBs prices are always more than fair. I cant stress enough that you should look for your literature here before throwing away your money at the big boxes.

Je
Review №83

95% of the time he has just the book that I need. His prices are fantastic & I love the new store because its more organized & feels more open.

Gr
Review №84

Great used book store. Fair prices

Mi
Review №85

Hes grumpy, yes, but courteous and kind. Great place to spend a couple of hours browsing.

Jo
Review №86

Great little shop to buy used books. Inexpensive and it has a good selection.

Ma
Review №87

Brought in at least 20 first editions and only three books were chosen and offered $1.50. SMH

Ma
Review №88

Awesome book shop! Great selection and really good pricing.

Ja
Review №89

Good selection of books. Plenty of parking. Good prices.

Am
Review №90

Very helpful with finding books and a great selection.

D.
Review №91

Too much fiction, non-fiction section anemic and lacking any sort of non-Western collection or even books for that matter. Employee blairs Faux News across the store disturbing any form of peaceful browsing.

Br
Review №92

Lots of books, organized, and friendly owner.

Ba
Review №93

Very good selection of old out of print PB Sci-fy books,History & biographies! Puts our Library to shame.

Je
Review №94

Seemed like a small, homey labyrinth of books. Chairs to read and get lost, great place

We
Review №95

Its like a library FOR SALE! FREAKIN SERIOUSLY!

Ke
Review №96

Selection was good and helpful staff.

Ja
Review №97

Wonderful book store! great selection, low prices, and service with a grumpy smile! Well, half smile...highly recommend!!!

Te
Review №98

Great place to find that book that seems to be unavailable.

Di
Review №99

They have a great selection and prices that are online with most Amazon used books (average seems to be about $3.50).

Re
Review №100

Well laid out. Helpful proprietor.

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  • Address:610 W College St Suite 110, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, United States
  • Site:http://thegrumpybookpeddler.com/
  • Phone:+1 615-900-3264
Categories
  • Used book store
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–4PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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