Neighborhood Reads is an independent community bookstore and gift shop located in Downtown Washington, Missouri. It offers a curated selection of general interest new books, including a large children's book section. Housed in a renovated historic home, Neighborhood Reads hosts weekly Saturday morning story times, author visits, special events, and book clubs in its meeting room. The store's mission is to keep reading a community priority. Customers can shop the store's inventory in person or online, with nationwide shipping available. Reviewers describe Neighborhood Reads as a "cute and charming" space with a "surprisingly diverse collection" of books, gifts, and local eats. The staff is praised as friendly, and the shopping experience is described as enjoyable, with one reviewer wishing their city had a bookstore like this.
Neighborhood Reads is a cozy bookstore with a nice selection of books. It’s a relaxing place to browse and find something new to read, especially if you enjoy supporting local shops.
November 2025
Great selection and super friendly and helpful staff, cant recommend it enough to anyone looking to buy books. Check it out, there's something for everyone here
November 2025
Cozy shop with helpful staff. Lots of great book related merch, too, that would make wonderful gifts. They'll order you a book if they don't have it!
