The best book, hobby & craft shops in Benton County

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Friendly Bookstore is a community-run nonprofit from the Friends of the Rogers Public Library, with neighborly vibes and shelves made for treasure hunting. Watch for bookcraft workshops and special events, and if you’re chasing a particular title, their Request a Book option and unique eBay finds are worth a peek.

From the Rogers newsletter, October 14, 2026

New releases, preorders, and weekly bookseller recommendations are the heartbeat at Underbrush Books, plus a blog full of recs when your brain is fried.

From the Rogers newsletter, October 9, 2026

Books, music, gifts & apparel with a Christian focus, for education & homeschool purposes.

Northwest Arkansas Community College Bookstore has the course materials, eBooks, and rentals you need, plus the fun stuff like school supplies, backpacks, drinkware, and NWACC gear. Culinary folks can grab Chef Works apparel and Zwilling knife kits, and there’s even a Best Buy category for laptops...

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 2, 2026

Whether you’re curious about meditation or knee-deep in crystals, The Quantum I - Meditation & Gifts doubles as a cozy studio and shop for oracle decks, pendulums, books, and good vibes. They’re an official Monroe Institute affiliate, with workshops and 1:1 sessions that make nervous system regulation actually doable.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Once Upon a Time Books has shelves of gently loved reads for every age, a legit kids’ nook, and rotating rare finds from the vault that make collectors perk up. Pop in this week to browse, trade your old stack, then check their separate online inventory for even more surprises.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 8, 2026