The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis

 The Book House was founded by Michelle Barron in 1986,  Family owned and operated for over 25 years, we are  located in an historic Victorian house built in 1863,  with a cozy friendly atmosphere patrolled by  Blake,  our store cat and official greeter,  and at least one documented ghost.

We have over 350,000 books  (about 20% listed online) acquired from hundreds of collections, auctions, and suppliers  over the last 25 years.   Come browse our  extensive and  eclectic mix of quality rare, out-of-print, new, and used books tucked into nine rooms on three floors of winding staircases, nooks and crannies,  and a dungeon we call the "Bargain Basement”.   

Expect the unexpected and come with plenty of time to explore.   We have books in all subject areas from rare first editions and early printed books to the latest children’s books and novels,  especially large history, literature, religion, philosophy, and science fiction sections,  and incredible clearance bargains.  Knowledgeable staff,  special orders, out of print booksearches, and professional appraisals.   We ship worldwide. 

Voted Best of St. Louis  and St. Louis A-List 2008, 2009 and 2010   Member of American Booksellers Association (ABA),  Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWBA), Independent Online Booksellers Associaiton (IOBA)