The best book, hobby & craft shops in Zanesville

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 Fairborn newsletter, September 13, 2026

Wayfarer Books is a lovingly curated local shop for Fairfield County readers, anchored in literary fiction and classics but happily wandering into mysteries, adventures, sci-fi, and fantasy.

From the Lancaster newsletter, October 24, 2026

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

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

Since 1973, Farmer's Country Store has been the go-to for curated fabrics and quilt kits from lines like Moda and Riley Blake, plus panels, classes, Janome Sewing Machines, and locally made home decor and antiques that might just send you home with more than thread.

From the Lancaster newsletter, October 21, 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

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.

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

From school and church choral to band, orchestra, piano, organ, handbell and OMEA solos, Stanton's Sheet Music has the parts you need, plus a Listening Lab to preview and Digital Delivery when you just need it in hand, like, yesterday. Educators will appreciate their clinics and blog picks this week.

From the Columbus newsletter, October 9, 2026

From textbook rentals to easy returns and digital ebooks with instant access help, Campus Bookstore keeps OSU Newark life simple. Check it out this week, then hit the apparel and spirit shop to rep your campus pride when you finally emerge from the library.

From the Newark newsletter, October 14, 2026

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

Part cozy shop, part creative studio, Kicks Mix Bookstore mixes rare finds, contemporary reads, and handmade treasures, then invites you to try book folding classes for that perfectly nerdy craft fix. Pop in when your TBR needs a wildcard and your hands want something more than scrolling.

From the Newark newsletter, October 20, 2026

Couple of Crafty Creations is where Newark’s makers show off, with shelves of locally handmade pieces and genuinely fun, one-of-a-kind gifts. Perfect for last minute birthdays, housewarmings, or when your living room needs a little more personality and a little less mass produced déjà vu.

From the Newark newsletter, October 1, 2026

Newark Cultural Arts Center Store helped kickstart our local fiber scene in September 2021, then relocated on July 16, 2023. If you loved their cozy knit-and-chat vibe, follow their new Gorges Fiber Arts weaving school for class updates and spark a fresh project this week, from knitting to macramé.

From the Newark newsletter, October 7, 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

If your frets need a spa day, Guitar Guys LLC offers PLEK precision setups and legit repair that can make your guitar feel new this week. Then get lost in electrics, acoustics, and basses from Fender, Gibson, PRS, plus pedals from Strymon, JHS, and EarthQuaker Devices, amps, drums, and pro audio for your next gig.

From the Newark newsletter, September 30, 2026

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

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.

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.

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, August 27, 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.

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