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
Open by Appointment Only. We buy and sell fine, unusual and rare books in most fields. We have a diverse stock catering to a variety of interests with particular emphasis in Antiquarian books, Americana, Civil War, History, Scholarly books, Art and Architecture. Additionally, we have an ever-increasing selection of prints, maps, and printed ephemera.
The Richmond Book Shop offers a wide range of used books at reasonable prices. We also offer back-issue comics for $1.00 each and vintage comics (individually priced) as well as undergrounds. Posters, prints, used records and new and vintage postcards are offered as well. We love to assist our customers in their searches, so if you can't find it, just ask at the counter.
Abi's Books & Brews at 1212 1/2 W. Cary St. in Richmond, VA, is a unique café and bookstore near VCU’s Monroe Park campus. It combines coffee, books, and community in a cozy, inclusive space. The shop offers over 2,500 used books across genres like mysteries, children’s stories, and history. Guests can browse, read onsite, or purchase books. Its “Banned Book Nook” features books banned in Hanover County, available for free checkout, promoting awareness of censorship. Abi's partners with local businesses to source coffee from Bugle Call Coffee, pastries from Up All Night Bakery, and gelato from DeLuca Gelato. The menu includes espresso drinks, Italian sodas, and more. Owned by Keith and Mailie Duffin, the shop reflects a family-friendly, community-focused ethos. With seating for 40, a children’s area, and an inviting ambiance, Abi's Books & Brews is a Richmond gem for book and coffee lovers alike.
bbgb is our revision of the little bookshop on the corner. we feature books for the entire family, from wee ones to adults, with a focus on those titles which prompt us to look at the world a little longer, a little closer, and a little differently. we are owned and staffed by a team who is passionate about new and classic children's literature.
Whether you are looking to sell your used books or buy new ones to delve into different adventures, Chop Suey Books in Carytown is for you. Here, you can get credit or cash back for your books and then peruse the spacious store for novels of all genres. There are over 45,000 books in the store, so you will never get bored!
