Welcome to Barney's Book Sellers—where every reader is family.
Our Story
Barney's Book Sellers carries the name and spirit of a small used bookstore that was the heart of my childhood. My grandparents' shop, Barney's Used Books, wasn't fancy, just handmade pine shelves painted that unmistakable 1970s brown, a pothos plant winding its way around cinder block walls, and a fake leather couch by the window where my sisters and I would color for hours while my grandparents helped customers find their next read.
Growing up in a military family meant moving often, but Barney's was our constant. No matter where we were stationed, my grandparents' house and that little bookstore were home. When I joined the military myself, every leave brought me back to those shelves, stocking up on books to carry with me wherever duty called. That shop smelled like pine, old pages, and my grandfather's pipe tobacco, a scent I can still recall perfectly, even now.
Why We Exist
After more than 10 years of service in the Air Force, I wanted to recreate that feeling; the sense of belonging, the warmth of being known, the joy of discovering your next favorite story. Barney's Book Sellers honors my grandparents' legacy while building something for today's readers: a place where you have access to millions of books but still feel the personal touch of a neighborhood shop.
We're committed to amplifying voices that deserve to be heard: independent authors who publish with passion, self-published writers building their dreams, and military veterans whose stories and perspectives enrich our understanding of service, sacrifice, and resilience. As a veteran-owned business, supporting fellow veterans isn't just good practice, it's personal.
Our Promise
When you shop with us, you're not just a transaction. You're family. We believe in outstanding service, in building community, and in the power of books to connect us across distance and difference. We don't believe in censorship, we believe in discovery, in taking chances on new voices, and in trusting readers to find what speaks to them.
Whether you're here for a beloved classic, an indie gem, or something you've never heard of but can't resist, we're here to help you find it. And we hope you'll come back again and again, because there's always something new waiting, just like there was at the original Barney's.
Looking Ahead
Right now, we're online and growing. But the dream doesn't stop here. In the next few years, we're working toward opening a storefront where you can browse in person, where the smell of books fills the air, and where readers can gather as a community. We'll be adding book subscriptions, monthly author interviews, and services to help veteran writers bring their own stories to life through ghostwriting, editing, and publishing support.
This is just the beginning of our story. We're honored you're part of it.
Welcome home, reader. Welcome to Barney's.