Once Upon a Time Books

Pier Zeringue

month ago

Aesthetic shop and friendly staff!

Melissa Tungl

2 months ago

Delightful experience. Loved the vibe and top notch service. Looking forward to visiting this gem again on our next trip!

Lydia Shaulis

3 years ago

Loved perusing the antique books here…such a great selection! Also, the atmosphere has very strong Shop Around the Corner vibes. ☺️📚 …

sid ch (Sid)

4 years ago

Nice collection of books of different categories fiction,non fiction , Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Romance and cooking ..AmongYoung and adult sections books stands out.You should able to order from their online website.

Mark Hoeffer

4 months ago

This is an amazing bookstore, filled with things I couldn't find elsewhere! And Callie, who has helped me several times, is a wonderful person who is extremely helpful, very friendly & always has incitefull advice on books you wouldn't have thought of otherwise!

Morgan Jackson

4 years ago

This is a must stop when you’re in the square. Once Upon a Time Books has the best atmosphere. Comfy and cozy and filled with so many stories waiting to be read. They literally have something for any person in your family. This would be the perfect place to get a sentimental gift. The kids area in the back was the best - and filled with little ones picking out their favs. I will be back to get my next read soon.

Alexandra U

year ago

Truly adorable! What a great bookstore, definitely a gem and worth stopping by if you’re nearby!

Hannah W

5 months ago

I could have stayed here all day! So many spectacular books to look at. Lots of rare and collectible ones too. The girl working was so friendly and full of information. Definitely coming back when I don't have someone waiting on me.

William Lindsey

11 months ago

It's a treat to find a small bookstore tucked into a block in Bentonville's old downtown. Once Upon a Time is a nice respite from the more gimmicky shops you find elsewhere around the courthouse square, an oasis for book lovers to browse or even sit a bit. The collection of books offered for sale is eclectic and depends, I think, on the tastes of the owner. So, while you may not find scads of the latest books on major reading lists, you'll find interesting collections of vintage cookbooks, local cookbooks, Southern cookbooks, and local history books. We especially appreciate the kindness of the bookstore owner yesterday in spending lots of time talking to us, offering a restaurant recommendation, pointing out that the bookmarks she tucked into our purchase have a bar we can scan to go online and find the entire inventory of the bookstore, and if we spot something we like to order it and have it shipped to us. Peace, quiet, brain food, history: what more can you ask for in a shop in a courthouse square in a small Arkansas town? Once Upon a Time offers all of the above.

Heather White

11 months ago

Honestly, I almost passed this gem up in my haste. I’m thankful to my partner for calling my attention to it. It’s charming, cute, and reasonably priced. I found a regional title that I’d only heard about, written by an Ozarks author I like, and copyrighted in the early 1990s. Fantastic book shops like this are getting fewer and far between, so if you’re in the neighborhood, make sure to stop in!