Wilson's Book World

Category: Used book store in St. Petersburg, Florida

Address: 535 16th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA

Phone: +17278963700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

K C

Aug 12, 2022

There is a woman trapped in a plastic box that will welcome you, she seems to know a lot of strangers that straggle in. I am not going to say this is a bad book store, because there are no bad ones. But there is something strange. I always go in wanting to buy something, to find something, but there is nothing. It's like only the bad stuff is put out. Every once in awhile you find something, but it is underwhelming. Used bookstores should be filled with a smell of magic, the sent of past fingers on pages. It is almost like this bookstore, or the lady inside the plastic box strips the magic off the books before putting them on the shelves.

Kristi Betts

Apr 17, 2022

Wilson’s Book World is a cozy used bookstore. Patrons can easily go in to browse, look for an out of print book, a book you are missing from a series, or to discover something new. I am from the DFW area where I frequent a used book store, Half-Priced Books. Wilson’s is a local, independent bookstore which feels like more of a cozy (and not corporate) place to easily look for your reading needs.

Shane Flemens

Jan 9, 2022

This store has been in business for 50 years. I met a guy who has actually worked for them for a couple of decades. The store was clean and excellent customer service. I'm an author, and they accepted my two books into the store. Conviction & Deep Conviction go check them out.

Alyssa Harmon

Dec 7, 2020

I love this bookstore so much! The books are used, but most of them are in such great condition that they seem brand new. There are also so many books to choose from and so many different genres to browse that you'll be able to find something for everyone. The prices are also fair, and I'd rather buy from here than go to Barnes n Noble or purchase some from Amazon. The new location is easy to get to and just as fun to hang out at. Every time that I've been in there Michelle has been super friendly and always willing to chat or recommend a book. If you haven't been here and love books, go here now!

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Questions & Answers

Does this store buy used books?

Faisal G | Sep 3, 2018
Christopher Helton | Sep 3, 2018

Definitely call first. They will give store credit for books, but, like any used bookstore, they are particular about what they buy.

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Do you repair books or know anyone who does? I have a hard-cover from the 1940's I'd like to pass along but the binding is broken

Susan Taylor | Sep 2, 2020
dale w aden jr | Sep 2, 2020

I believe either Wilsons does or they can recommend a repair person. Also, check out the Antiquarian Fair they do at The Colesseum.

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Do you purchase old comic books?

Dorothy Ryan | Sep 2, 2020
Carol Love | Sep 2, 2020

Wilson's has a very good comic section and will order requested comics for you. My husband has been getting his series here for years.

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Do they buy life Indian series books

Phyllis Dodge | Nov 6, 2021
JG DeBiasio | Dec 6, 2021

Best to call or stop by. You may need to make an appointment.

Does the store take in the Buddhist books? Most of them are new and in Chinese language. I’m moving out and hope to find the place for them soon. All are free to donate.

Huey Adams | Oct 7, 2021
Beverly Dunbar | Oct 7, 2021

Not sure call them and ask

Does the store carry books in foreign language? I have plenty of books for kids in italian. wonder if they buy?

Rimma Castaldi | Sep 2, 2021
Nicole Hartmann Hadad | Sep 2, 2021

The children's section is very small. I'm not sure if they but foreign language books

Do you have any J.A. Jance books??

Priscilla Robinson | Sep 2, 2021
Terri C | Apr 5, 2022

I have several 1st edition hardbacks by J.A. Jance. ..if you are interested. Please message me at mandysam2002@yahoo,com.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 2, 2022
Schmantaloupe & Co. | Sep 2, 2021

Mask requirements

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Do you have puzzles?

Barbara Steiner | Sep 2, 2021
Chris Martin | Sep 2, 2021

Not to my knowledge. Sorry.

Do you have childrens books?

Patricia Kuhn | Sep 2, 2021
Lynn Carroll | Sep 2, 2021

Es, Wilson's has a children's book section.

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Do you have pop up books for children ?

Susan Hickman | Sep 3, 2019
tom fauquet | Sep 3, 2019

I think so.

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Have 2 comic books same first appearance of dead pool are would you be interested in buying them.

Carol Hinchman | Sep 3, 2018
Scott McMahon | Sep 3, 2018

I would love to get them. But unfortunately I am unable to buy those books as of right now. Your best bet would probably be Emerald City

Do you have the book Lucifer's child

Melissa Ranger | Sep 3, 2018
Alan P | Sep 3, 2018

For an answer to that question you're going to have to contact the store directly.

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