The best book, hobby & craft shops in Columbus

Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.

Heroes and Games is a small, well-stocked comic and TCG shop inside the convention center with a busy weekly events lineup for Magic, Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Flesh and Blood and more. They also run an easy online comic subscription so your pull list stays on track without the last-minute scramble.

From the Columbus newsletter, November 4, 2026

Biblio Bookstore is the official home of books published by Biblio Publishing, with titles spanning everything from fiction and poetry to STEM, nature, history, and children’s books. It’s a good place to browse beyond the usual suspects and stumble onto a subject you didn’t know you wanted to read about.

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

Independent, woman-owned, and obsessed with matching readers to the right story, Storyline Bookshop is the neighborhood spot for staff picks, cozy corners, and lively book clubs like No Plot, Just Vibes. Browse bestsellers and hidden gems, snag gifts and journals, then linger until your next favorite finds you.

From the Hilliard newsletter, September 8, 2026

Cover to Cover Children's Books is the neighborhood spot for classic tales and shiny new releases, plus lively story times and author visits. Browse Staff Pre-Order Picks and Ohio Preorder Picks, snag a gift card, then let the kids discover their next obsession while you pretend it’s for them.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 2, 2026

Friends Upper Arlington Public Library turns gently used reads into community gold, with in-branch bookstores and the big Atrium Sale running November 8 to 15 plus a members-only presale and bag sale on November 15. Browse for bargains, clear shelf space at home, and support UA’s library since 1977.

From the Franklin County newsletter, October 20, 2026

Whether you're curious about ginseng's get-up-and-go or ready to try a real-deal internal cleansing program, HSU & CO. Natural Health Store East is a family-run spot for organic vitamins, herbs, probiotics, body care, and distilled water, with friendly guidance that feels neighborly, not salesy.

From the Coshocton newsletter, October 18, 2026

Blue Couch Bookshop is a woman-owned, Grandview indie with lively book clubs, kiddo storytimes, and staff picks that actually hit. Swing by when your TBR needs a plot twist, or when you want new releases, preorders, and the occasional author event without leaving the neighborhood.

From the Columbus newsletter, September 23, 2026

Capital City Comics is the spot to browse new releases, dig for back issues, and geek out over toys and collectibles. They buy, sell, and trade, plus a pull service keeps must-reads ready so you don't miss a storyline... great for Reynoldsburg readers chasing the next read or that one issue you swore you had.

From the Reynoldsburg newsletter, September 4, 2026

Whether you're chasing new releases, digging through back issues, or need a board game for Friday night, Packrat Comics delivers with a deep, well-organized selection, staff who actually read this stuff, and an Eisner Award to prove it. Plus subscriptions, a Pullbox portal, events, and plenty of toys.

From the Franklin County newsletter, October 16, 2026

Phoenix Books Ltd is Columbus’s long-running home for metaphysical books plus truly personalized astrology, with founder Bob Peters crafting deep-dive natal chart consultations that zero in on life purpose and timing.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 23, 2026

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

Celestielle Bookstore leans hard into magic and romance, with hand-picked fantastical reads, audiobooks, and lively book clubs. Keep an eye on their themed happenings like the Threshing Day Party on Monday, September 28 and an ACOTAR 6 release bash, perfect if your TBR already has dragons penciled in.

From the Westerville newsletter, October 22, 2026

With 40+ years of book-hunting cred, Karen Wickliff - Books is a Clintonville staple where locals stumble on out-of-print gems, scholarly oddities, and shelves that go deep in history, literature, sci-fi, poetry and more. Expect old bindings, postcards, and the occasional pamphlet rabbit hole.

From the Upper Arlington newsletter, September 4, 2026

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

Bookspace is moving into a permanent home, aiming for October 2026, but their online shelves and staff recs are very much open. If you like smart curation, community vibes, and cat-forward merch, add them to your rotation and sign up for the newsletter.

From the Columbus newsletter, September 18, 2026

Clintonville Books blends the fun of a used shop with the thrill of a treasure hunt, stocking new reads alongside vintage curiosities and the occasional rare edition. Perfect for topping off the TBR or chasing that out-of-print itch you swear only you remember.

From the Grove City newsletter, October 18, 2026

Stanton's Sheet Music serves everyone from school and church ensembles to solo players, with scores and resources for choir, band, orchestra, piano, guitar and more.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 9, 2026

Sticks chewed to splinters? Columbus Percussion has drumsticks, mallets, brushes, and rods for every setup, plus marching, concert, vibraphone and timpani picks from Vic Firth, Zildjian, Innovative Percussion, and Pro-Mark. Swing by this week and let your hands feel the upgrade.

From the Dublin newsletter, September 13, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Family-owned Guitar House Workshop specializes in acoustic instruments, offering skilled repairs, sales, and lessons in person or on Zoom so you can get back to playing. If your strings are sulking, these folks care about your musical experience and it shows.

From the Mansfield newsletter, September 1, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Music store featuring a range of instruments and accessories such as guitars, amps, and keyboards.

Craft Raccoon is a creative reuse studio where Columbus makers score materials saved from the landfill and spark new ideas.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 16, 2026

Need a new axe, fresh strings, or a fretboard rescue, German Village Music Haus has been hooking up Columbus players for 50+ years with Bill Foley Fine Instruments guitars, plus basses, amps, and more. Knowledgeable staff, lessons, and repair for any stringed instrument means less buzzing, more playing.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 30, 2026

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Home goods store with seasonal selections, plus party supplies and helium-inflated balloons.