"To call Reed Books an 'old bookstore' is a bit like saying the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel has a good paint job." -- Allen Johnson Jr., author
2021 Third Avenue North • Birmingham, AL U.S.A. 35203 • (205) 326-4460 :Map:
Book lovers from throughout the world enjoy visiting author Jim Reed at his rare-book loft, Reed Books. Jim, a popular inspirational columnist and gentle gothic humorist, has authored several books, including DAD'S TWEED COAT: SMALL WISDOMS HIDDEN COMFORTS UNEXPECTED JOYS. They can be purchased (autographed) at Reed Books, or may be ordered from any new-book store in the country. Reed Books is "Alabama's largest, most wonderful old book loft and museum of fond memories."

Tuesday through Friday, 10:30am till 5:30pm and Saturdays, 11am till 4pm.

Samford University discovers the last real book store in the universe. Click here!

O what fun it is to write! And Reed!

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See what's magic about Reed Books! Click here.

  Click here to see our 28th anniversary celebration and commemorative poem!  

40,000 books, magazines, newspapers and movie posters -- they are all listed here.

Search through our inventory for those elusive and wonderful old titles you've always wanted!

We have many thousands of items in the museum and store that are not listed on the Internet! Let us know what you're looking for, and we will find it for you!

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Jim Reed standing among thousands of unusual and rare books and artifacts, at Reed Books/The Museum of Fond Memories

Hear Greg Bass touring the
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books,
on June 1, 2006, as aired on WBHM FM.
Visit the WBHM Tapestry page.

Read Jim Reed's Red Clay Diary
or purchase direct!
Listen to Jim Reed!
About Jim Reed, and what others have to say!
Learn how to become your own book.

Contact Us to schedule a speaking engagement or to share your thoughts and ideas!


See what Jim's been up to in his spare time as Editor of the Birmingham Arts Journal, and as President of the
Alabama Writers' Conclave.
Reed Books antiques hits the Internet!
Reed Books on local television!

The latest edition of the Birmingham Arts Journal is online!

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Jim Reed and fans at Inverness Elementary School go HO HO HO during storytime.
Jim is telling tales from his new book, CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A DAY.

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