The Author Shoppe

140 E Front St, Hattiesburg - 39401
33 reviews
Coffee & Tea Bookstores
(769) 390-7602

I was here a week in July last year(2021 forgot to look for a website). Right over by Lucky Rabbit to see a cool store and then the little restaurant at the end of the road by the train tracks, Southbound for smoked salmon Bagel . One of the days i went in there no other book stores were open so i was excited to find one. I believe it was the owner in there , a nice guy. I bought a stack of books and just looked around a while and it was the perfect place to do that with no kids in tow, I got to take my time. Awesome store got my souvenir stack of books.

This place is super chill and Murph was really helpful with making sure that everyone in our group had 1 on 1 help to find something we would enjoy. No pushy sales or anything and the store is very involved in the Hattiesburg community. They do DND, reading clubs, serve beer and refreshments while also having boardgames and a very well lit environment. If you're looking for a place to relax and spend some time then I would recommend their lobby. Overall the experience feels like being at your friends house but also it's a book store.

Such a cool little spot with a great book selection!

They have a wide variety of books and some antique books such as Herodotus and local authors as well as artists?

Lovely cozy atmosphere with very friendly staff and surprisingly broad selection, even comic books.

What an amazing little store! The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The cozy furniture, paper sculptures, and selection of coffee and tea make this the coziest little bookstore ever. I will be back for another visit!

Very cool book store. We met a dog named little bit and she was chubby.

The coffee and books were awesome. The staff was very friendly.

Wanted a copy of local author Mea Smith’s book “Grief Like A Rive”, and I live in Nashville. Murph went out of his way to get it to me! 10/10 recommend shopping here!

My daughter and I walked into this shop on a whim and I'm so glad we did. The atmosphere is very comforting and you feel at home. The service is great and super friendly! Enjoyed our visit very much!