Downtown Books — Local services in Dothan

On Wednesday Feb 15, 2023 I was asked to read to my grandson’s preschool class on Friday the 17th…. so my idea for a fun book was to read about Mardi Gras now that Dothan has parades & celebrations…. well, finding a physical book about Mardi Gras seemed a lil impossible! The “big national” bookstore had ZERO in stock! I remembered our local store Downtown Bookstore, made a call and spoke with Terri. She told me there was 1 book children’s Mardi Gras book in stock, she even sent a photo and a short video of the book!! I told her I wanted it but that I had to work pass closing time… she said she would hold it for me! The book was a HIT for the kiddos!!! Thank you for helping me make...

Downtown Dothan is growing and flourishing and now it has also a great independent bookstore, and such an attractive one! This place is magic spreading over two stories. Enjoy the beautiful decor, the excellent curated selection of books, journals, cards, and games, and the friendly knowledgeable staff. They will order the book you have in mind and it will show up at the store within a few days. Don’t miss the upstairs on its cozy atmosphere and appeal to kids. You will want to browse around for hours, get lost in a book and find yourself again. I can’t wait for all the workshops and authors’ events to take place there. Shop local and support the ones who dare...

If you love books and community, Downtown Books in Dothan is a treasure. From the moment you walk in, there’s a warm, cozy feeling, shelves filled with a diverse mix of new releases, hidden gems, and local works you won’t find everywhere. They’ve built a space where readers of all ages feel welcome, complete with a children’s reading nook upstairs and regular book events that bring people together. The staff are friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about connecting readers with stories. I’ve visited a number of bookstores, but this one stands out by caring about more than just sales, it cares about community. Five...