Books on Bay

Spectacular Vintage Books 1600s to 1900s Books on Bay provides a unique shopping experience for book lovers.

Tucked away in a small building on West Bay Street below The Attic Antiques, the shop has thousands of books ranging from the 1600s to the late 1900s. Categories include both the traditional (Mystery, Religious) and the whimsical (Authors You Should Recognize, Heaving Bosom Books). All of the favorites are there—Nancy Drew, Cherry Ames, Dick & Jane, Zane Grey, The Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, Dorothy and Toto, and more! Books on Bay is open daily at 10 am, so you can stop by any day of the week!

09/03/2024
09/03/2024

If you’ve been following us for awhile, you’ll definitely remember Amber—

In 2019, the Nancy Drew Convention was coming to Savannah, and Amber was on the fence about attending. She really wanted to, but she wasn’t too sure about stepping out of her comfort zone. Well . . . with your encouragement, she channeled her inner Nancy Drew and took a daring and adventurous leap of faith. She went to the Convention and—just like ND would have done—she enjoyed every minute of it.

This past weekend, Amber stopped by the shop to say hello and to let us all know she’s still living the Nancy Drew life!

08/25/2024

Jaimie has spent 3 years searching for Nancy Drew #56 to complete her set. She’s looked nearly everywhere Nancy would be—by hollow oaks, under haunted bridges, next to whispering statues, and in forgotten cities.

As we know, though, a true Nancy Drew fan doesn’t give up, and today was the day!

Congratulations, Jaimie, you did it!!

08/11/2024

Fredda and Sandy took a day off from their Tybee Island vacation to check out our new location. After days of rain from Tropical Storm Debby, my Trixie Belden pals were just what the doctor ordered!

In fact, the day was “perfectly perfect” all the way around!

Photos from Books on Bay's post 04/25/2024

After more than two months making its way through the permitting process, our sign finally made its debut today!

Of course we took lots of pictures!

Photos from Books on Bay's post 02/17/2024

Oh wow—

Look what a long-time Books on Bay-er has on her dining room table!

I am blown away!!

Photos from Books on Bay's post 01/04/2024

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!

Savannah Magazine’s January/February issue just hit the stands, and we’re listed (and shown) prominently in their article, “Savannah’s Literary Side.”

Thank you for capturing our essence so beautifully, Savannah Magazine!

12/22/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS from the gang at Books on Bay (and Santa too)!

12/08/2023

We are over the moon (and then some) that the Tardis now has a home in Savannah!!
-fibooks

12/08/2023

We are over the moon (and then some) that the Tardis now has a home in Savannah!

Photos from Books on Bay's post 11/08/2023
11/07/2023

Greetings, fellow Trixie fans! Thanks to some fast-thinking Bob-Whites, we’ve finally solved the scammer problem and are ready to tackle the world again.

A long-overdue CONGRATULATIONS to Ann Mettert, the winner of the Trixie Belden quiz books! And a huge thank you to everyone who participated (and for your patience)! Although this was a doozy of a bump in the road, we now seeing a straight path and nothing but blue skies ahead

(Have I told all of you how much we ❤️ you!)

Photos from Books on Bay's post 10/01/2023

Okay, Bob Whites—trying this again.

This time, I’ve included the information as a photo, so perhaps “it” won’t be noticed by the scammers.

This time, “it” will end at 9 a.m. Monday (eastern time).

If you commented on the previous post, I have your name on the list, and if you have any questions, please ask.

Betsy

10/01/2023

Everyone,
A scammer has taken this year’s Trixie Belden giveaway and is using it to get credit card numbers. Books on Bay DOES NOT ask for your credit card information for our giveaways. The giveaways are always free!!

If you received one of the bogus messages saying you won the giveaway, please, please report it to facebook.
These people are despicable and need to be stopped.

I will wait a couple of hours and try the giveaway again.

(Of all times we need Trixie and Honey on the case, this is definitely one!!)

09/15/2023

UPDATE:
The ribbon-cutting has been moved from 11 am to 3 pm.

09/13/2023

BOOKS ON BAY IS BACK!

Just like it’s not over until the fat lady sings, it doesn’t officially begin in Savannah until there’s a party!!

Food, friends, and fun—all the right ingredients for a grand re-opening—and you’re invited! Books on Bay is now
Books on Bay
The Sequel
and is celebrating Thursday, September 21st at its new location, 411 Abercorn (near Clary’s). The fun will begin at 10 am and will continue until 7pm. Highlights include a 3:00 pm ribbon-cutting by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce and special appearances throughout the day by some of Savannah’s most colorful characters.

Books on Bay has long offered a great selection of vintage books that will bring back good memories and create new ones. Whether you want to solve mysteries with Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, ride the range with the Lone Ranger, explore the world with Shakespeare and Uncle Remus or travel to Oz with Dorothy, Books on Bay has what you’re looking for!

Mark the date (Sept. 21), time (10-7), and place (411 Abercorn) and we’ll add a smile to your day!

Photos from Books on Bay's post 09/13/2023

BOOKS ON BAY IS BACK!

Just like it’s not over until the fat lady sings, it doesn’t officially begin in Savannah until there’s a party!!

Food, friends, and fun—all the right ingredients for a grand re-opening—and you’re invited! Books on Bay is now
Books on Bay
The Sequel
and is celebrating Thursday, September 21st at its new location, 411 Abercorn (near Clary’s). The fun will begin at 10 am and will continue until 7pm. Highlights include a 3:00 pm ribbon-cutting by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce and special appearances throughout the day by some of Savannah’s most colorful characters.

Books on Bay has long offered a great selection of vintage books that will bring back good memories and create new ones. Whether you want to solve mysteries with Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, ride the range with the Lone Ranger, explore the world with Shakespeare and Uncle Remus or travel to Oz with Dorothy, Books on Bay has what you’re looking for!

Mark the date (Sept. 21), time (10-7), and place (411 Abercorn) and we’ll add a smile to your day!

The Shop Around the Corner: Books on Bay writes new chapter at new location 08/18/2023

Thank you, Savannah Morning News, for letting everyone know . . .

WE’RE BACK!!

The Shop Around the Corner: Books on Bay writes new chapter at new location When Savannah's beloved Books on Bay lost its least after 15 years, finding a new location proved challenging. But that's the great thing about a story, and this one has a happy ending.

06/23/2023

. . . it will be this . . .
❤️

06/22/2023

. . . now it looks like this.

And soon . . . .
. . . wait for it . . .
. . . wait for it . . .
. . . wait for it . . .

06/22/2023

The carriage house used to look like this, but . . . . . .

Photos from Books on Bay's post 06/21/2023

This incredible 1800s house, which is on one of Savannah’s historic squares, has a carriage house behind it. Interestingly, the two buildings now face different streets.

06/20/2023

also nearby . . .

06/19/2023

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