Do you know a book lover or two? (Maybe you're a book lover yourself!) Either way, there's a magical bookstore in Ohio that every Ohio native needs to visit at least once. Tucked away in central Ohio's charming German Village, you'll find the most enchanting bookstore that's a seemingly never-ending maze of classic literature, modern day stories and a plethora of knowledge that book lovers only dream of. The Book Loft features 32 rooms of books, packed from floor to ceiling, that you simply have to see to believe. Everyone needs to visit the biggest bookstore in Ohio!
Taking up an entire street block, this massive book store is a labyrinth of floor to ceiling book shelves that literary nerds only dream about.
You'll find it at 631 South Third St., Columbus, OH, 43206. It's typically open seven days a week!
With 32 rooms and rows and rows of book shelves—from the ceiling to the floor—this store will romance avid readers. (And at bargain prices, you're sure to get a great deal.)
Fun fact: It's estimated that the store houses 500,000 books.
Since the store's humble beginnings in the late 1970s, it's grown from just 5 rooms of books to 32 rooms of books. Today, the maze of books is organized by seemingly endless categories and genres.
If you're worried about getting lost, be sure to pick up a store map and directory. You can also find this store directory on The Book Loft website.
You'll also find plenty of book lover accessories, such as bookmarks, canvas bags, t-shirts and even some cozy socks.
Pro tip: If you know a book lover, this is the place to shop for birthday, holiday and other special occasion gifts for them.
Outside, the store's courtyard is unbelievably beautiful, which just adds to the novelty and dreamy atmosphere.
During the warmer months, you'll often find tables set up outside with books for sale, so be sure to sift through these sections before you leave!
As an added bonus, The Book Loft is also an ideal spot to run into an author or two, which book lovers will really appreciate.
Pictured is bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Jane Smiley. There's so much to discover at the largest bookstore in Ohio!
The Book Loft is located at 631 South Third St., Columbus, OH, 43206. Have you ever been to what may just be the best book store in Ohio? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
For suggestions of other things to do and places to eat in German Village, check out our previous article: Most People Have No Idea Just How Unique This Village In Ohio Truly Is. For other large book stores in Ohio, check out our previous articles You’ll Find Over 300,000 Titles Under One Roof At Ohio Book Store, A Book Warehouse In Cincinnati and This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Ohio Will Be Your New Favorite Destination.
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