The Author Shoppe

The Author Shoppe

709 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS

★★★★★5.0(1 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This charming spot doubles as both a bookshop and coffee haven, where you can settle in with a perfectly crafted oat milk latte while browsing shelves of new and used books and author-inspired candles. The real magic happens when you meet the shop's furry residents—a cat named Teddy and two dogs, Scout and Little Bit—who roam freely and add instant warmth to an already cozy, picturesque atmosphere. Whether you're working on your laptop, meeting a friend, or just seeking a slow afternoon with good coffee and good company, this is the kind of place where you'll want to linger.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Dog friendly. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksMeetingsSlow sitMatcha & teaFamily friendlyDog friendlySpecialty drinksLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Keagan Minogue
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Very cozy and pleasant space! If you're looking for a bookstore with an eclectic inventory, this one fits the bill; I've found tons and niche and interesting volumes on a wide range of subjects here. They also have puppies and a kitty and they will be friends with you if you're…

Lou12
★★★★★in the last week

What a wonderful spot!! The inside is cozy and so picturesque 💖 they have a great selection of books and super cute merch. Plus coffee!?!? It’s the perfect shop.

Erin Coats
★★★★★in the last week

A very cozy book and coffee shop with adorable puppers. The owner was very nice and had a good sense of humor.

Amy Sutor
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Pets! A cat named Teddy and two dogs named Scout and Little Bit live here! They have author inspired candles, new and used books, drinks like coffee, espresso, oattes (latte with oat milk), tea, beer, and a soda fountain for house made sodas. There are several flavors. For…

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