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Jim Reed Books/The Museum of Fond Memories

4.8 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Record store · Antique store · Museum

books & movies

Bookstore offering a large selection of books, plus records, videos, and memorabilia.

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2021 3rd Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 326-4460

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 392 Google reviews — in their own words.

📚 books & movies 15 mentions

“There was a surprising amount of old and new books and their engineering section was a lot bigger than I thought there would be.”

What customers say

AMAZING little bookstore! It was my first time visiting Birmingham and my friend and I decided to stop in. The moment we walked, it was so peaceful. Heaven for book-lovers!! I wanted to stay forever and just browse all the nooks and crannies. The owner is super friendly and helped us find what we were looking for.

★★★★★ — Starry, 2024-06

This was a beautiful shop, any book lovers dream. There was a surprising amount of old and new books and their engineering section was a lot bigger than I thought there would be.

★★★★☆ — Maggie, 2025-05

Stepping into Jim Reed Books feels like entering a magical time capsule for book lovers and nostalgia seekers alike. This treasure trove is overflowing with well-loved books, many of them rare and antique, each with its own story to tell.

★★★★★ — Grim_Lens, 2024-12

On a two week trip and finished the book I brought so had to find my next read. Found Jim Reed Books and picked up Henry Miller and another piece of fiction because I liked the cover. Engaging conversation with Jim. He even offered a discount on my purchase without me asking for it.

★★★★★ — Lilymazu, 2024-06

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