Downtown Books

Simply beautiful. The cozy vibes and the beautiful winter spice aroma made our visit a pleasant experience. They have a wide selection of books, maps, and odd trinkets. Definitely worth a visit next time you're in the area or just looking for a gift idea.

I love a small town bookstore and this one was great. The employee that was working the day I went was extremely helpful and sweet as can be. We talked books for a while and she made some great recommendations. Would definitely recommend stopping in if you are ever in town.

If you love books and community, Downtown Books in Dothan is a treasure. From the moment you walk in, there’s a warm, cozy feeling, shelves filled with a diverse mix of new releases, hidden gems, and local works you won’t find everywhere. They’ve built a space where readers of all ages feel welcome, complete with a children’s reading nook upstairs and regular book events that bring people together. The staff are friendly, helpful, and genuinely passionate about connecting readers with stories. I’ve visited a number of bookstores, but this one stands out by caring about more than just sales, it cares about community. Five stars, no doubt.

Downtown Dothan is growing and flourishing and now it has also a great independent bookstore, and such an attractive one! This place is magic spreading over two stories. Enjoy the beautiful decor, the excellent curated selection of books, journals, cards, and games, and the friendly knowledgeable staff. They will order the book you have in mind and it will show up at the store within a few days. Don’t miss the upstairs on its cozy atmosphere and appeal to kids. You will want to browse around for hours, get lost in a book and find yourself again. I can’t wait for all the workshops and authors’ events to take place there. Shop local and support the ones who dare to dream big.

The historical district in downtown Dothan has been transformed into a wonderful destination with parks, museums, restaurants and shops, including Downtown Books. This is a great independent bookstore with a nice selection of progressive reads as well as how-to, inspirational, children's, cooking and other books. It is tastefully decorated and the staff was friendly and engaging without hovering. I'll be back.

I travel a lot and I make sure to visit every indie bookstore along the way. I've been to dozens of different stores. This place is quite possibly my favorite! The small town charm, the darling window displays, the cozy atmosphere, the welcoming staff. It's an absolute dream!

I adored this beautiful bookstore! The upper floor was a children’s section, and from the book selections to the cute decor, it was perfection. Glad to have been able to visit!