Although we’re grateful you’re reading this online, nothing can replace the look, feel, and smell of an in-person bookstore experience. With multiple floors and hundreds of thousands of books and magazines to peruse at your leisure, this used book store and bindery is a treasure trove for book lovers in Cincinnati.

Ohio Book Store is located in a beautiful, historic building on Main Street in Cincinnati.
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The stately architecture is the perfect setting to get lost in this labyrinth of learning.
Its historic home is just one of the reasons this bookstore feels like a time machine.
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Ohio Book Store dates back to 1940, when books were still most folks' main source of entertainment and education.
Since then, not much has changed at this historic bookstore, but there has been plenty of time to acquire more than 300,000 books and magazines to line its shelves.
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Exploring a used bookstore is always an adventure, and this is especially true at Ohio Book Store.
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Any book lover could get lost for days in such a huge collection.

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No matter what you're looking for - from collector's items and rare editions to children's books and great gifts - you can find it here.
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One day would never be enough time to see everything.
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After all, there are five floors of books on every subject imaginable to explore.
There's something nostalgic about the weathered pages of a well-loved book that e-readers just can't replace, and that's just one of the many reasons to adore this local landmark in Cincinnati.
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The book store is also well-known for its bindery, located in the basement.
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Here, you can bring your family heirlooms, beloved stories from childhood, or other important pieces both old and new to be repaired, bound, or engraved. This careful craft is practically a lost art nowadays, yet very much alive at Ohio Book Store.

What are you waiting for? Your next literary adventure awaits. Head down to 726 Main Street in Cincinnati for an unforgettable experience.

For more information, visit their website here and follow along with them on Facebook here.

If you’re a book lover living in or visiting Cincinnati, check out our previous article on our city’s charming Book Bus.

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726 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA