Downtown Matters
We escape in many positive ways, through exercise, food, conversation, but reading is a quiet, generous escape that can transport you to a new place, time, or person while carrying a little piece of you. Maybe you remember the first time you fell in love with a book, or maybe you never did and that's okay. There is something to read for everyone: magazines, newspapers, how‑to guides, novels, and more. What I love is that bookstores still exist despite Amazon and digital media; they’ve withstood the rush for instant gratification and remain physical invitations to wonder. Those businesses offer the chance to step into another life or explore history, reminding us that some pleasures are worth slowing down for. Take time to enjoy the books and the quiet of places like Mickle + Main (Tishomingo), Stranger than Fiction and Nonna’s Bookseller in Ardmore - each has its own feel, a distinct experience that answers a unique need. Go read. It’s one of the few escapes that won’t take years off your life.
MICKLE + MAIN
Introducing a little book nook! Browse the little shelf of gently used books for your next read.
Prices are marked or come make a trade.
So many adult genres, young adult, & children's. The selection is small but will be regularly rotated out.
Also accepting donations for newer titles in good condition
Opening August 21st!
601 W Main St. Tishomingo, OK
STRANGER THAN FICTION PLUS
Stranger than Fiction - https://www.strangerthanfictionbooks.com/
Tucked in the Depot District of downtown Ardmore, this quirky little hot spot is a treasure for anyone who loves used books, vinyl records, and the warm, familiar pull of nostalgia. Every inch of the building is thoughtfully designed to hold a book - shelves, cubbies, and cozy nooks packed shoulder-to-shoulder with hardbacks and paperbacks. You’ll find titles your great-grandmother might have read alongside unexpected delights like Amish romance volumes and forgotten pulp fiction. The shop feels like stepping back in time: the energy of old Ardmore, the smell of well-loved pages, and the thrill of not knowing what treasure you’ll uncover next. Depot District, downtown Ardmore - check it out!
Wednesday - Saturday 10:30 - 5:30
Closed Sunday, Monday Tuesday
8 E Main St, Ardmore, OK, United States, 73401
NONNA’S BOOKSELLER
NoNna's bookstore - https://nonnasbookseller.com/
Nona’s Bookseller just unveiled a gorgeous renovation to the building AND it smells divine. Bright, inviting shelves showcase the latest from bestselling author Kristin Hannah, alongside fresh-off-the-press titles perfect for encouraging the young reader in your life. Stop by for Saturday readings led by an energetic teacher, join a lively book club, or settle into the newly updated nook with a cup of coffee. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a quiet moment and discover something new.
Tuesday-Friday 10-5:30
Saturday 10-4
Closed Sunday & Monday
614 West Main Ardmore OK 73401
