Booktenders — Local services in Barboursville

I travel a lot and one of my favourite things to do is check out the local bookstores — but this one is most definitely my favourite!

The shop itself is very cute, cozy, clean, and well-organized. I always love seeing their (award-winning!!) window paint and checking out their ever-changing displays up front. They have an amazing selection of Appalachian literature & folklore, and I love how much they support local artists. It’s a great place to find stickers, embroidery art, and all kinds of fun gifts.

They carry plenty of classics and hot new releases from pretty much every genre, and it’s become my favourite place for buying romance books in particular. I feel like they make a real effort to be diverse and inclusive, which is one of many reasons they’re such a light in our community.

Everyone who works here is absolutely wonderful. They’re so kind, knowledgeable, and personable. If you don’t know what to read, chances are they’ll have a thoughtful recommendation for you (I’ve taken several and definitely didn’t regret it!)

The same goes for their drinks too. I’m horribly indecisive when it comes to what I want to drink, but they’ve brewed me up some amazing lattes since I started shopping here — probably the best flat white around, with vegan milk options! I don’t drink so I can’t speak for the alcohol, but I’ve only heard good things about that too.

TL;DR — I love everything about Booktenders. Great selection, tasty drinks, wonderful people, and the...

All time FAVORITE local bookstore. Ashley, Mandee and Rebekah are absolutely amazing. They remember their patrons and their usuals, have the best book selection and will order any book for you they don’t have. I have never had a bad experience there. If you are looking for somewhere to work, relax, drink, read, vent or just go on a feral stationary and book shopping spree this is where to go! Buddy is the best therapy dog and has made my day on a regular basis. Literally the best place to go, support independent bookstores they actually care about you! If I could give more than 5...

Delightful and knowledgeable staff, who thoroughly enjoy their customers! Both Ashley and Mandee love chatting with folks about their new favorite tomes. They've added nitro cold-brew, and nitro brewed tea, which is a special seasonal choice that is personally chosen and blended just for the shop. They have the joy of hosting guest authors often, which is a real treat to local fans. Take an afternoon and check our their awesome selections - you won't be disappointed.. Oh...did I mention you'll meet Buddy the shop dog? He's the official...