The Opened Book

Olivia Maupin

2024-04

I haven't been in a few months but with the weather warming up I plan on visiting again very soon. I had a good experience and found what I was looking for and loved the items I purchased. My family and I really enjoyed visiting with her.

Wendy White

2024-01

** This business owner has a plethora of excuses for her unprofessional business conduct. This business falsely advertises its products and availability's. It is a fire hazard as well and should be brought to the attention of the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce.**Absolutely frightening experience. I was met at the door by a disgruntled owner who was very rude and unwelcoming. When I was finally invited in to the premises, I was locked in and not able to browse the books until I told her what I was specifically looking for.After several minutes of her banter, I was led through a maze to the back of the building and was finally able to view a partial wall. She stood four feet away glaring at me as if to burn a hole in my soul while I browsed the selection. I felt extremely uncomfortable and asked her to unlock the door so I could immediately exit the premises. She harassed me all the way out of the store and I was told not to come back because I have “bad” energy. Worst experience ever!

Justin Fish

2023-06

Perhaps my new to this towns eyes aren’t properly sharpened yet, but I haven’t seen as many hole in the wall book shops as I would’ve hoped to have in a smaller town. So seeing this place I was very excited. Mind you, a proper traditional hole in the wall book place must have a certain character unique to its own. I didn’t go searching for a chain, with a plastic wrapper, reflective flooring and clock watching robots. I was looking for that place, a bit spooky, a bit cozy, a lotta bit mysterious, with a promise of dust and creaky wood. Books available or not, this place definitely qualifies as the perfect book shop, for it was never supposed to be about “buying books”, going to the book store used to be an adventure not an errand. Clearly some people in the reviews have either forgotten or have been severely limited in classic necessary life experiences. Like a spoiler to a good book, I can say no more, for it would diminish your own adventure, should you be brave enough to take a breath instead of a step, a moment to ponder the world around you instead of breezing right through it.Good luck!

Robert C. Reynolds

2023-05

My recommendation would be to call first, and know exactly what you are looking for. I did neither. I did, however, peruse the website, and determined that I might find some books that are difficult to find elsewhere. I rode three hours highly anticipating what I might find. I checked the hours as posted on Google, I checked them again when I got to the door, and both sets of opening hours were the same. A sign in the door asked to knock, which I did. I was greeted by the owner through a crack in the door, and told the store was not open for browsing, and I likely would not find what I was looking for. The owner asked me afterwards, through the door, what exactly I was looking for, so I told her anything written by Dolores Cannon, who is a household name in spirituality, and higher-self learning, which her website speaks much of, but she let me know she was not familiar with her, and said goodbye.Overall, I would not say the owner was rude; she was rather upfront, and I left, respecting her wishes, albeit dumbfounded, and wondering what had just occurred.I rate it one star, as it is marketed as a store, open to the public, but there is no store front that I saw, and it appeared to be open by invitation only. I would recommend making this known on the website, or at least something to indicate a trip of any length was not necessary, or would come with unanticipated stipulations. At even two stars, I may have returned at a later date with the assumption that an isolated bad experience may be rectified, but I would not return to a place that greeted me as a solicitor, or worse yet, a common criminal, during posted business hours.

Shannon Sedam

2023-05

Edit after response from owner: After seeing the extremely rude response left by the owner I absolutely would never recommend going here. I don't understand how you can advertise yourself as a book store, but not sell books. Then to get angry at me for sharing my exact experience? Perhaps if one star reviews are so harmful to you then you should offer better service. At the very least you should be offering books. Maybe change your name if that is no longer your business?I am a Google Guide and have left more reviews than I can count. I only leave 100% HONEST feedback. My original review is exactly what I experienced.Original review:This place isn't really open. Doors are locked, we waited a couple minutes for someone to come to the door (a sign says to knock). The lady that answered told me she had no children's books, completely making an assumption about the type of books my son reads. (He is almost 11 and does not read children books.) Then also proceeded to tell me she didn't really have any books currently due to remodeling.There were multiple signs on the door advertising CBD. It seems this place is not for books at all.

Jessica Moyers

2018-05

Wonderful place to visit, The lady is very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend stopping in

Marc Acosta

2022-05

This is the most caring loving and kind business of any kind in the area, possibly the world. There is so much positive energy here that no matter how crumby you feel emotionally you will feel amazing about yourself and life in general by time you leave.Debbie is a genuinely caring woman and makes sure all of her customers are well taken care of.

Gaylon Davis

2020-05

Love this place since I lived in Hannibal!! The warm and inviting atmosphere is enough alone to go. I drive 2hours just to go here now. Love talking with the owner all the time. She’s very knowledgeable and kind hearted. 💚

Dana Franklin

2021-05

I have been going to this store since she was on Grand Ave! Love the owner, glad to consider her a friend! Very knowledgeable and has a kind word and a smile for everyone who enters her space! DEFINITELY recommend putting this shop on your must visit list while in Hannibal!

tommy shaw

2021-05

This place is awesome and the owner is really cool and down to earth. I'm a fairly introverted person but felt very comfortable from day one going into this place. It's one of those places that no matter what type of mood you are in you always leave with a smile on your face.

eadgwonder

2023-05

Turns out, The Opened Book is a store in which all the books will remained closed. The proprietor will meet you at the locked door, and tell you she doesn't have time for you to shop. Very strange experience, indeed. I've never had such a surreal retail experience.

Lauren Nichole

2021-05

Love love love this place!!! I have been coming here since I was 15 and I am 28 now. When I haven’t lived in Hannibal I like to come back and check it out occasionally. You never know what you will find, and the owner is such a lovely person, good vibes good spirit !!

Christopher Lee Bremmer (Brem)

2019-05

Debbie is great! She's been running this store for years, and in a way, both her and the store have become a staple to the sub-culture of Hannibal. If you need holistic medicine or a unique book, this is for you!

Daniel Birchette

2023-05

I love this place,the owner is so accommodating and goes out of her way to provide several types of services for my needs and wants

Anne M

2017-05

Great quaint little shop that sells used books, magical items, and prepackaged herbal remedies. Prices are not in competition with the internet but are not outrageous either!Not wheelchair accessible into the building but a wheelchair will manuver inside a little.

Reakwon Da chef

2021-05

A great place, friendly owner. Ive never had a bad experience going there and every time i do it feels like a new mystical experience

Sandy Barrett

2020-05

Love the place. I always find what I went.And the lady that owns the place real kind and if she dont have a book u went she will order it for u

psycho mark

2017-05

The open book is one of my favorite places in Hannibal the owner and her daughter run the place and they are two of the friendliest people you've ever met your life very engaging and intelligent and very kind you would not regret going there

Marianne Sapp

2019-05

I love her store. Smells awesome, she's so sweet, it's a good day when you can go there.

Charlene Klingele

2019-05

I always enjoy going here. The shopkeep is a wonderful vendor and she treats everyone with respect.Highly recommend.

John S.

2020-05

Really clean business great lady there ,answered all our questions.If you haven't been check it out amazing books candles incense two.

maki roll (KatePotate)

2019-05

The owner is so, so, so very nice. She's super helpful and always willing to show you around the store.

Christina Goings

2019-05

Love this place,very helpful in assisting me to find just the right books,, lots of variety, books , oils jewelry and more! Left feeling very satisfied

Godless Melanisia

2020-05

Fantastic. They sell used books, herbs, crystals, incense, kratom, and CBD. Adorable shop, run by sweet old hippy.

Amy Niffen

2018-05

Best place for all my reading material, oils and many other things!! The ladies are friendly and knowledgeable of their products and always happy to help!!

437bonnie

2019-05

Love the place. Owner and tour guide is a book angel.Grand, wonderful experience. All kinds of books, trinkets and etc.

uzi daisy

2019-05

Best Kratom in town! Worth the trip just for the atmosphere. Owner is a doll!

Kristin Brooks

2022-05

Always uplifting and a breath of fresh air to visit with Deb. Need more people like her in this world.

E H

2018-05

Books are strangely organized and very expensive for used books. Better prices at friends if the library sales, Goodwill or flea markets.

Corey Mcmillan

2023-05

The owner was awesome..I will definitely be back.