Central Book Exchange

Central Book Exchange in South Salt Lake City is a bit of a drive, but you can’t beat its colossal and ever-evolving inventory. This independently owned shop features more than 75,000 items – including many rare and out-of-print titles. You can also exchange books you no longer want for credit toward books in the store. A win-win! Because of the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, give them a call at (801) 485-3913 to make sure they’re open before you drop in. You can also order online or by phone and pick up your items at the store.

Seagull Book

Seagull Book in The District is another popular spot among locals. One thing to be aware of is that its inventory revolves around the tenets of Mormonism. Besides a broad inventory of books, you’ll find movies, music, clothing, and more at Seagull. The South Jordan store is open for in-person shopping, with COVID-19 precautions in place. You can order online or give them a call at (801) 878-8941 to schedule curbside pickup.

Deseret Books

This Mormon bookstore boasts a wide inventory of religious titles. You’ll also find music, movies, jewelry, art, and more at Deseret. Deseret’s West Jordan store is open for in-person shopping with social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions in place, but you can also order online or give them a call at (385) 557-1196 to schedule curbside pickup.

Barnes & Noble

We all know the drill with Barnes & Noble. Featuring a deep and wide-ranging inventory of titles, this trusty chain store has locations in West Jordan and Sandy. If you don’t feel comfortable shopping in person, curbside pickup is available for online orders.

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