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Richard Howarth and his wife Lisa Howarth began something amazing when they founded Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi, in 1979. Steadily growing and expanding through the years since they opened, Square Books now consists of stores in three separate buildings on the historic Square surrounding the Lafayette County Courthouse. It's fitting. This is the heart of Faulkner Country.The Howarths have fostered a close relationship with writers in residence at the University of Mississippi and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture since their founding. Those relationships have led to a growing array of outstanding authors one seldom expects to see in Southern settings.Imagine William Styron reading from and signing copies of his National Book Award Winner "Sophie's Choice" in Oxford, Mississippi. True story. It happened. Since the Howarth's established Square Books, over 2,000 authors have appeared there, read from their works, and signed them.The main store is located on the corner of South Lamar and Jackson St. at the roundabout. The Lafayette County Courthouse stands imperiously to your right as you step out of the store. In the distance is the building that was once the bank operated by William Faulkner's grandfather. Take a left out the front door and a short walk will take you to the former sight of Gathwright and Reed's Drugstore where Mack Reed mailed Faulkner's manuscripts to Random House.Inside Square books, tables are lined with tempting signed first editions of recent releases, many of which were signed by authors appearing just a short distance down to your right at Off-Square Books. During regular shopping hours, you'll find bargains in every genre, some marked as remainders, but many not. It's an excellent place to visit. Shopping for children's books? Also on the square, visit Square Books, Jr.Last night I was at Off Square Books. I had the pleasure to meet James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom. McPherson signed his latest history and biography of Jefferson Davis, "Embattled Confederate." Following, he gave an outstanding lecture, an opportunity you rarely have unless you happen to be his student at Princeton University.Voted by Publisher's Weekly as the best bookstore in 2013, I wouldn't possibly disagree. When visiting Oxford, Mississippi, this is a reader's paradise. Don't miss it.
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We browsed for a while and then ended up getting the kids a (book) treat at the junior version. Definitely worth a stop!
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It is worth a trip to Oxford to visit this delightful bookstore. There is a coffee shop upstairs with outdoor seating with a great view of the Square, the very hub of this charming college town. Don't miss it!
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This place will remind you of bookstores from years past. It is nice to have an independent bookstore in this age of e-books and chains. Great atmosphere is an old building (some of the furniture may be a bit too old). Feel free to sit down and browse--they also have a coffee shop. Books usually are list price, but you pay for this nice atmosphere and this step back in time. They also have book signings with famous authors and a large collection of signed books.
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Nice bookstore with three shops on the Square in Oxford. Many signed first editions and nooks to get lost in. Two other locations are "off the square books" and "square books jr".
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Very friendly and knowledgable staff willing to please the browser of all things "books."They have a wonderful selection of all kinds of books, seating for readers and a cafe on the third floor.We spent 2 1/2 fabulous hours here.
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We visited Oxford to tour Faulkner's Rowan Oak. I had read about Square Books in Southern Living and, since my son & I are both readers, we definitely wanted to make this a stop during our trip. We were not disappointed! The store is right on the square in Oxford and has two floors full of books. I thought the atmosphere was wonderful - they even have a coffee bar upstairs. You can get a coffee and go sit out on the upstairs veranda to relax with your book. Everything was arranged well and easy to locate specific genres. We especially enjoyed the sections dedicated to southern authors, Mississippi authors and, of course, William Faulkner. The clerks were very helpful in answering questions and checking on availability of certain books. We could have spent hours here!
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I could have stayed here all day if my family had allowed ! The cute coffee and snack bar is on the third floor so you might want to go there first. There is a separate Square Books Jr. with children's books which looked fantastic as well. I really wish my hometown had a comfortable and inviting bookstore like Square Books rather than our "big box" type store.
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This bookstore is located in the heart of Oxford's Square. Independent bookstores like these are a rare breed these days. Take a moment a sip some coffee on the outside balcony, peruse the incredible selection of books, or go to one of the many book signings hosted by this bookstore.
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This bookstore was as good as others told us it would be.Great location and a sweet southern feeling.Quirky yet efficient to the max.The coffee disappointed but the people were interesting and informative.It was raining and you could feel the ghosts of all the writers who had entered here.And the local writers still come here.Pleasant morning here was a good one