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Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm
About Us
Rock Point Books is dedicated to becoming a dominant cultural landmark in downtown Chattanooga. An independent bookstore with a decidedly local flavor and a passion for the written word, Rock Point Books features great reading for adults and children, lively special events and author signings, and unsurpassed service for our customers.
Since Rock Point Books, an independent bookstore located in downtown Chattanooga, opened in November 2006, their goal was to bring a heightened cultural experience to Chattanoogans. Rock Point Books wanted to maintain a local feel – both owners live in Chattanooga – while bringing in authors who are recognized all over the world.
Today, Rock Point Books offers Chattanoogans a cultural experience and has quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors to the area. With more than 10,000 titles, Rock Point Books offers a large selection of classic literature, Southern literature, new releases, nonfiction, history, children’s books, and more.
Our goal is to provide a cultural space for readers and writers to come together and celebrate literature. Learn about upcoming author readings and signings, kids' events, book clubs and more on our Events Page.
Rock Point Books’ 5,000-square-foot interior has 21-foot-high ceilings, an elevated stage and a seating area that accommodates approximately 150 people. An audio system, including three microphones and a PA with two large speakers in front of the stage, is used for every reading.
There is always something for everyone, even kids, so come on over to Rock Point Books and join in!
RPB staff is not only excited about MoonPies but ALL the MoonPie gifts you can find at the MoonPie General Store now in RockPoint Books!!!
Meg and Anna are excited about the newest addition to Rock Point Books...MoonPie General Store!
Jon Meacham has fun signing and personalizing books for the hundreds of customers that came out to hear him speak about his latest book, American Lion.
The crowd is enthralled by local boy, Jon Meacham, as he talks about his book, American Lion.
Hundreds came out to hear Jon Meacham, and the store was packed! It was a great night!
Rick Bragg personalizes a copy of his book for a fan.
Rick Bragg reads from his book, Prince of Frogtown. The night was more than just a reading, but a night of storytelling that will stay with us always.
Kincaid Mills and Aaron McCullough discuss their book, Coming Through, Voices of a South Carolina Gullah Community from WPA Oral Histories.
Peggy Webb’s Elvis and the Dearly Departed made us all want to be Elvis for a day!
Ron Rash tells us about his new book, Serena.
Chris Grabenstein signs Hellhole for fans.
Barry Kitterman signs The Baker's Boy.
Mary Alice Monroe's signing and the Casting for Recovery fundraiser.
Robert Swansbrough gave a great presentation when he came to sign his book, Test By Fire.
Executive Chef of the Viking Cooking School, Martha Hall Foose, wowed the crowd with the delicious recipes in her new book, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea!
We had a wonderful time at our Fancy Nancy Party!
Hundreds of Chattanoogans came to meet Susan Gregg Gilmore and get an autographed copy of her new book, Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen.
Children's author Amy Sklansky reads from her new book, The Duck Who Played the Kazoo. Children received a kazoo to join along with Amy Sklansky as she read from her wonderful book.
Rock PointBooks visits the Pumpkin Festival at the Chattanooga Nature Center for a special reading from Mr. Matt.
A delightful reading from Belle who was in town for Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics.
The Sweet Potato Queen visits Rock Point Books.
Tish Gailmard from the Chattanooga Nature Center talks about wild animals at our Wild Things event, which featured a special reading of Where the Wild Things Are.
Jefferson Press Prize Ceremony—shown, editor Henry Oehmig.
Pamela Uschuk reads some of her poetry.
Cassandra King signs her latest book and meets with Chattanoogans.
Coleman Barks reading
The Creative Discovery Museum gave a special presentation at our Flintstones party to celebrate reading, dinosaurs, and the birthday of William Hanna (of Hanna-Barbara, creator of The Flintstones).