Ohio is an awesome state for book lovers. (Be sure to check out this 32-room bookstore.) If you’re not from the Dayton area, there’s an enormous warehouse you probably don’t know about—and it’s a paradise that book lovers only dream about. Murphy’s Used Books and Media in the suburbs of Dayton is a hidden gem that you could spend the entire day exploring. Take a look:

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Murphy’s Used Books and Media closed its doors in 2019. Their Facebook page is still active if you’re a lover of literature memes! If you’re looking for another incredible Ohio business where you can pick up a book, swing by The Book Loft in Columbus. 

Hiding in southwest Ohio, there's a massive warehouse of used books that's a true hidden gem for avid readers.
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You'll find it at 2852 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419.
Murphy's Used Books and Media is a 20,000 sq. ft. family owned and operated store that's home to more than 200,000 books—and you can even bring in your own gently used books to sell.
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It's located in the suburb of Kettering, within the Wilmington Plaza Shopping Center.
With rows and rows of towering book shelves, it's a book lover's dream come true.
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The best part? Probably the prices. Books range in price, but the vast majority of them are less than $5.

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You can visit this book lover's paradise on Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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For FAQ's about Murphy's Used Books and Media, visit their website here.
While you could easily get lost in the sea of books here, each section is conveniently labeled. Kids will love the children's book section, so bring the whole family to browse.
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Murphy's Used Books features several community events, including a free Story-time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for kids of all ages . To stay up to date on these events, follow them on Facebook here.
Be sure to check out the other media for sale here as well, which includes DVDs, CDs, video games, vinyl, audio books and more.
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You could truly search for hours here.
And if you find yourself waiting too long for a book loving friend or movie guru to finish looking, you can pull up a chair and play a game or two.
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Be prepared to spend the day here!

Murphy’s Used Books is located at 2852 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45419. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more epic bookstores in Ohio, check out our previous article: This 32-Room Bookstore In Ohio Is Like Something From A Dream.

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