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WE ARE 120 YEARS OLD & IT’S TIME FOR US TO RETIRE!

It’s been an amazing five years since we started this dream of owning a business that was more than books. More than coffee. More than even wine. Yes, it’s true, more than wine! It was about bringing people together over shared friendships and dreams.
While it has been a fabulous journey, after much consideration we have decided to close Joe’s Place on December 21. This decision is mainly driven from a personal perspective since we both turned 60 this year (thus the 120 years old!) and are now focusing on our retirement.
We have begun offering discounts on our books, wine & other merchandise. Please check our social media for more information. Our hours of operation will generally remain the same but please check under our Events section as we are doing some private events.
We have listed the property for sale but would also be very interested in selling the assets. If you are interested in either the building or the assets, please contact Deanna Hudgens, owner of Signature Commercial Properties LLC. She can be reached through email at Deanna@Signature-SCP.com or phone 864-517-4600.

Thank you for your patronage over the last five years! We will cherish the memories!

Mary & Alix Bernard

what we offer

services

Books

Coffee

Wine

Food

Art

Rentals

people say they love it here.

testimonials

“My husband loves books and I love wine. Perfect combination here at Joe’s Place! The staff is great and the book selection is great too. Terrific place to hang out.”

Carolyn

“Great place to sit quietly among loads of books.”

Cathy

“A fascinating place. Loved it and the staff was wonderful.”

Jeanette

“I like the laid-back vibe of Joe’s Place”

Jean

“A great addition to our neighborhood. Wonderful staff, peaceful environment.”

Jonathan

“This is a delightful, cozy atmosphere with a lovely staff.”

Douglas

“Just love this place. Always feel welcome”

Sue

“Love Joe’s Place! They have a great selection of books. They have old books from the late 1800s to your Tom Clancy and Mario Puzo thrillers and even children’s books. They also have plenty of comfy seats around the store so that if you do find a book, you can jump right into it.”

Ed K.

“Fantastic wine, great staff, and lovely selection of books! One of my favorite stops in downtown Greenville.”

Vanessa L.P.

“One of my very favorite downtown destinations, Joe’s! Such interesting browsing, wonderful treasures, and relaxing atmosphere. So happy you and all your book are here!”

Anonymous

“Visited Joe’s Place for the first time recently while I was in Greenville and was blown away by the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff. The pour over I ordered was great and the wine my wife had was equally as fantastic. They had an awesome selection of new and used books and neat gifts,…

Malorie K.

special

events

upcoming events

new

books

Featured Titles

Come browse two floors of new and used books.

We have kids books, bestsellers, vintage cookbooks, and everything in between.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us to order it!

featured books

We Support Local Artists

Alix Bernard is a former fabricator turned artist. His work is on display at Joe’s and consists of watercolors, colored pencils, graphite, and his latest creations of scrimshaw & bone carvings.  We always feature Alix Bernard.

All two-dimensional work by Alix Bernard is sold under glass & framed.

art gallery

what will you

find?