Attention book lovers: there is a used book store of colossal size just waiting to be explored – and the best part? They stock thousands and thousands of previously used, gently loved books! Take a peek inside, and then make plans to visit asap…
Bank Books is located in a historic building that used to be bank. It even still looks like a bank — from the outside.
And on the inside, this bibliophile's dream is a massive, neatly arranged and categorized warehouse of used titles. Seriously, you could easily get lost in the written word for hours upon hours in your quest for new treasures to bring home with you.
There are five large rooms filled to the brim with more reading material than you can possibly enjoy in a lifetime. But that doesn't mean you won't have fun trying!
Perhaps in the heyday of this former bank building's existence, all of the valuables were kept in the vault. Now, the entire bank, er... book store, is comprised of valuables carefully pre-loved and returned to circulation so others can enjoy them too.
For a used bookstore, Bank Books does a wonderful job of grouping their used books into collections whenever possible. And their displays make it even easier to locate exactly what you're looking for.
The store has been around for a while; however, back in 2013 it was sold to new owners. So if you haven't explored this awesome used book store in a while, then it may be time to rekindle your love for adventure!
Bank Books is located in the former bank building at 145 S Queen St., Martinsburg, WV 25401. (Parking is available in the rear.) It’s open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you’d like to call ahead before making a short journey, the number is (304) 579-7280. Learn more on their Facebook page.
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