The Bottom Line
- Offers an extensive selection of used books.
- Has an out-of-print expert on staff to help you locate that hard-to-find book.
- Is open limited hours.
- Selection of new books is small
Description
- Burke's Book Store was established in 1875.
- The store frequently hosts book signings for local and national authors.
- Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Guide Review - Burke's Book Store
While their specialty is used books, Burke's offers a small selection of new books, many by local authors. In one trip, I left with a 1950's edition Book of Mormon, the latest John Grisham legal thriller, and a chapbook by a Memphis poet.
If you are in search of an out-of-print or first edition book, the store manager also handles such searches. Just let him know what you need and he will try to obtain it for you. It is that kind of service that has made Burke's so successful.
If you have never been to Burke's or haven't been in a while, it is definitely worth the trip to the corner of Poplar and Evergreen. Stop by, take in the smell, browse the shelves, and maybe even leave with a book or two.
Burke's Book Store
936 South Cooper
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
901-278-7484
