The best book, hobby & craft shops in Columbia

3 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Game X Change

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Game X Change is where Columbia locals flip old games into fresh finds, with buy, sell, and trade on video games, consoles, DVDs/Blu-rays,…

1202 S James Campbell Blvd #4a

“Game X Change is where Columbia locals flip old games into fresh finds, with buy, sell, and trade on video games, consoles, DVDs/Blu-rays, comics, cards, and more. The shelves change fast, cash offers are solid, and surprise gems tend to appear right when you stop looking.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Ghostlight Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Ghostlight Books mixes new releases with well-loved used finds, plus a Monthly Book Club and ongoing events that keep pages turning.…

1106 S Garden St

“Ghostlight Books mixes new releases with well-loved used finds, plus a Monthly Book Club and ongoing events that keep pages turning. There’s even a trade credit setup, so your shelf clear-out can fund the next stack... a tidy Spring Hill circle of life.”

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Duck River Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent and delightfully cozy, Duck River Books mixes new and used finds with gift-y extras, leather chairs, and a literal spiral…

12 Public Square

“Independent and delightfully cozy, Duck River Books mixes new and used finds with gift-y extras, leather chairs, and a literal spiral staircase that begs for lingering. If your TBR needs a nudge, their shelves and audiobooks make it easy to discover something local-feeling yet totally your next favorite.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, September 3, 2026

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