The best book, hobby & craft shops in Independence

5 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Comics 2 Games

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Comics 2 Games keeps the shelves fresh with New Releases every week and backs it up with 14 years of pinball passion. Set up a Comic Pull…

8470 US-42 (Florence)

“Comics 2 Games keeps the shelves fresh with New Releases every week and backs it up with 14 years of pinball passion. Set up a Comic Pull File, rediscover classics, then reward yourself with a few silver-ball victories this week... because you earned it.”

From the Florence newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Japan Imports

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Japan Imports is the Florence spot for comics, manga, TCG battles, anime figures, plushies, and Japanese snacks, with in-store events and…

8870 Bankers St (Florence)

“Japan Imports is the Florence spot for comics, manga, TCG battles, anime figures, plushies, and Japanese snacks, with in-store events and those hard to find, sometimes Japanese-exclusive releases that make you text friends, then swing by to see what just dropped.”

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Comic Book World, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop for comic books, RPGs and graphic novels, plus tournaments and other events.

7130 Turfway Rd (Florence)

“Shop for comic books, RPGs and graphic novels, plus tournaments and other events.”

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

2028 Mall Rd (Florence)

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Florence Square S.C, 7663 Mall Rd (Florence)

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

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