Come celebrate Small Business Saturday in Carytown with us at Shelf Life Bookstore on November 25th! We have two floors of new and used books with no expiration date! Come visit us in person at 2913 W Cary St during our normal business hours of Monday through Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. You can also visit our website to place orders for store pick up or delivery! You can buy books we already have in-store for same day pickup, buy gift cards, place special orders, or check out our staff picks all from the comfort of your home. We’ll be taking a break from buying books until January 12th, 2026 to focus on helping you find the perfect gift for the book lovers in your life. Check out our website for all our book buying information and our Instagram @Shelflifebooksrva for updates! Cats are not for sale, but are very friendly
Website: shelflifebooksrva.com
Phone: (804) 422-8066
Cross Streets: Between S Sheppard St and S Colonial Ave
Open now
- Thu 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
2913 W Cary St Richmond, VA 23221 ·112.68 mi
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yelpShelf Life is always my top recommendation when visiting Carytown. The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Never be afraid to ask for recommendations or help finding a specific book!...
MoreWow!! Favorite Bookshop of my travels! Loved that there is a well organized level of Used books or as I love to say pre-loved-- is there a dollar shelf- not that I could find but that said - I did...
MoreAbsolutely adorable bookstore in Carry Town!! Great selection of books, recommendations from staff, and the cutest cats hanging out.
MoreI stopped by Shelf Life to view their selection while casually browsing in Carytown, but honestly spent the bulk of my time in the shop hanging with their cow cats. How could you not? They are so...
MoreThis bookstore is amazing! It has the new books on the first floor and tons of used books on the second floor. There are several rooms upstairs to browse through. Everything is organized and there...
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