Subterranean Books

Subterranean Books Open 11-7 Every Day We opened in October 2000 and moved down the street and expanded in March 2021. We also have a free frequent buyer program. Seriously.

We focus on the independent book store best sellers, a diverse fiction collection, children's books, history, and anything else we think is really interesting. Our big categories are literature, music, film, pop culture, children’s, cultural studies, history… Our smaller (but no less important) include religion, crafts, science, nature, cookbooks, gardening, travel…

The entire staff has input on

what we stock, so the store is always evolving and improving. We listen to our customers, as well, eavesdropping on what books they’re talking about. We listen to the radio, read newspapers, magazines, blogs—we’re always looking for tips on what’s out there and what our customers might like. If we don’t have something in stock we can always order it for you—either here through our website or in-store. We’ve always had it—since day one back in October of 2000—and it’s always been important to us. We know you have many options about where you can buy books and we really really appreciate that you chose us. The buyer program is free to sign up for and takes just moments while you’re in the store. We’ll need your name, zip code, and the last four digits of your phone number. Then every time you check out we’ll ring your sales under your account and after you’ve bought 20 books (or shirts, or magazines, or stickers) the computer will average out what you’ve spent and apply that average as a store credit. And it does it all automatically. There’s no carrying of a card or remembering where you’re at. (Although we can easily look up your account to tell you how close you are.) We’re a tiny staff of 7 and woman-owned, and we’re all avid readers and are always excited to make recommendations, talk about what you just read—that you just hated or that you think absolutely everyone should read, and take it as a personal affront if we’re not able to figure out what that book was that you heard about on NPR two weeks ago that had something about family and Africa in the title. We LOVE those challenges. So, thanks for checking us out. And please come back.

Ah, "Butter" and "The Tapestry of Fate" BOTH on the list. It is my week! (Sooooo good.) ❤️❤️ www.subbooks.com
06/03/2026

Ah, "Butter" and "The Tapestry of Fate" BOTH on the list. It is my week! (Sooooo good.) ❤️❤️ www.subbooks.com

on a Wednesday. It' a perfect day to stroll the Loop! www.subbooks.com
06/03/2026

on a Wednesday. It' a perfect day to stroll the Loop! www.subbooks.com

Of all the fun book stuff we carry, these are my very favorite stickers! www.subbooks.com 🐑❤️
06/01/2026

Of all the fun book stuff we carry, these are my very favorite stickers! www.subbooks.com 🐑❤️

Thanks IndieBound ! We appreciate the feature. There are SO many great indie bookstores across the country.
06/01/2026

Thanks IndieBound ! We appreciate the feature. There are SO many great indie bookstores across the country.

Stacks to explore and stories waiting around every corner. 📚✨

Welcome to Subterranean Books, a woman-owned indie bookshop in St. Louis, Missouri. Here, you'll find a thoughtfully curated selection of new fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, poetry, and essays, along with a variety of gifts. Make sure to stop by the next time you're in the neighborhood.

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Bestseller board updated! So pleased that the Count is still showing up.🙂 www.subbooks.com
05/25/2026

Bestseller board updated! So pleased that the Count is still showing up.🙂 www.subbooks.com

Subterranean Books is open Memorial Day 11-7. See you later! 📚📚📚 www.subbooks.com
05/25/2026

Subterranean Books is open Memorial Day 11-7. See you later! 📚📚📚 www.subbooks.com

We are huge Kawakami fans around here and are so delighted to get this fantastic poster from Europa Editions . Thanks! I...
05/21/2026

We are huge Kawakami fans around here and are so delighted to get this fantastic poster from Europa Editions . Thanks! It's on the wall right next to Percival Everett's "James". www.subbooks.com

Katie Palazzola tonight (Tues), 6 pm. Bring the kiddos (we conveniently sandwiched it between dinner and bedtime!) "Tend...
05/19/2026

Katie Palazzola tonight (Tues), 6 pm. Bring the kiddos (we conveniently sandwiched it between dinner and bedtime!) "Tenderly appreciative of the very small, whether that’s brothers or amphibians". A kids' picture book event from a local superstar! https://store.subbooks.com/event/palazzola 🐸🐸

Address

6271 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63130

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+13148626100

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