# Bookshops in Alabama https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/alabama/ Coverage concentrates in Birmingham, with four listings, and Homewood, with two — six shops statewide as of September 14, 2026. Confirm hours, gift-wrapping, and whether a classroom-size order can be filled in time before you rely on any one shop. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Birmingham](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/alabama/birmingham/) ## Alabama Booksmith Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2626 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11952261308481531738) · [Website](https://www.alabamabooksmith.com) · +12058704242 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.alabamabooksmith.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11952261308481531738 ## Barnes & Noble Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 201 Summit Blvd #100, Birmingham, AL 35243 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5451822357494658403) · [Website](https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2858) · +12052980665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2858 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5451822357494658403 ## Burdock Book Collective Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 131 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15093974059530351220) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15093974059530351220 ## Jim Reed Books/The Museum of Fond Memories Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2021 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1525681017958732561) · [Website](http://www.jimreedbooks.com) · +12053264460 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.jimreedbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1525681017958732561 ## Little Professor Bookshop Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2738 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10958325148946809595) · [Website](http://www.littleprofessorhomewood.com) · +12052022982 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.littleprofessorhomewood.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10958325148946809595 ## Thank You Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5502B Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4456536095972023013) · [Website](https://www.thankyoubookshop.com) · +12052023021 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.thankyoubookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4456536095972023013 ## Does six listings mean these are the only Alabama bookshops suitable for a teacher gift? No. The count reflects shops included in this directory as of September 14, 2026 — four in Birmingham and two in Homewood — not every bookshop in Alabama. Shops in other towns and metro areas may simply not be listed yet. Call ahead to confirm stock, hours, and whether a class-size or group order can be filled by your deadline.