Where Stories Find Their People
An indie bookstore with soul, tucked into the heart of Madison, Alabama
Your New Favorite Spot
Since 1985, we’ve served as a haven for readers, thinkers, and daydreamers. We’re the kind of place that smells like old books and fresh coffee. Book recs with bite, a cozy chair in the corner, and enough moody lighting to romanticize your study break.
Providing a Safe Space to Breathe, Feel, and Spiral (in a good way)
Curl up in a quiet reading nook, and browse in peace. No pressure, no noise, no judgment. Just soft chairs, gentle lighting, and a whole lot of bookish comfort. This is your time. Make it cozy!
Come Hang-Here or from Home
Join us in-store or online for book clubs, movie nights, poetry readings, and more. Whether you're vibing with us in person or tuning in from your couch, we’ve got a seat for you.
What’s On Our Shelves - All the Good Stuff
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Books that Keep you Up
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Fiction that Hits Hard
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Fantasy with Vibes
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Spicy Romance
The People Behind the Pages
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Jayne Busack
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Robert (Rob) Arnett
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Roxy Whitney
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Bookie the Badger
“The Booklegger is my emotional support bookstore. The vibes? Immaculate. The staff? Basically book therapists. I came in for one poetry book and left with a stack of soul-crushing fiction and a new identity. 10/10 would cry in the reading nook again”
— Loving Client
The Booklegger Bulletin - Coming Soon
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