The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rolla

Whether you're team capes, kaiju, or cozy slice-of-life, Comic Hoarderz is a veteran-owned spot in nearby Waynesville with shelves of comics and comic paraphernalia, plus easy subscriptions so your pull list never misses a beat. Perfect for locals who like staying caught up without the hunt.

From the St. Robert newsletter, October 22, 2026

Between the new releases, cozy backlist finds, and a cheerful jungle of houseplants, Plants and Pages is the kind of indie spot you wander into for one title and leave with a stack. Smart picks, curated shelves, and gifts for bookish and planty friends make it an easy local go-to.

From the St. Robert newsletter, October 15, 2026

Whether you need textbooks on day one, fresh notebooks, or a last-minute calculator, The S&T Store keeps campus life humming with course materials, tech, and Miner gear. Check out The Book Spot for fiction, nonfiction, gifts, vinyl, and snacks, plus the Miner Book Bundle that helps corral class costs.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 4, 2026

The Readers Depot, LLC is the locally owned spot stepping in after Rolla Book & Toy and The Readers Corner, with new and used reads, a buyback-for-credit program, and painless special orders. Bonus for gamers, they’re a Darrington Press guild member, plus online ordering with next business day pickup and author events.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 17, 2026

, and Lorcana, plus a Miniatures Day for the painters among us. If your pull list needs love or you crave friendly tables, this is the spot.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 12, 2026

Bookmark This Bar pairs a curated bookstore with a legit cocktail menu in downtown Rolla, the sweet spot for romantasy, fantasy and psychological thrillers, plus book clubs that actually meet. Browse a stack, order something punny, and settle in like the chapter break ran a little long.

From the Rolla newsletter, October 13, 2026