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Best Bookshops in Akure

Ranked lists 17 bookshops in Akure. The default view shows 17 local listings in ranking order. Retala Books is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 51 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 21 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 17 bookshops in Akure, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology · Retala Books vs Scripture Union Nigeria, Akure, side by side

Ranked: 17
Google reviews reported: 434
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
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Retala Books
71.0/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars51 reviews
19 Oloruntedo Avenue, km 4 Ondo Rd, off Mechanic Village, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume57
Review recency56
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment75
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Japheth E. ★★★★★ : Consistently great service. I’ve used Retala multiple times and they are always reliable. The book quality is top-tier, and the delivery speed is impressive. If you’re looking for a seamless way to get your books, look no further. Highly recommended!
Jason B. ★★★★★ : The service was great and warm. Delivery came earlier than expected. I'll buy again.
2
Scripture Union Nigeria, Akure
59.8/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars6 reviews
9 AKINNIRANYE St, Okuta Elerinla Estate, Akure 340281, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume28
Review recency50
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Tunde T. ★★★★★ : Scripture Union Akure Bookshop a place for christian literatures
Akinseye P. ★★★★★ : It's a cool, reserved environment.
3
Dim's New Era Bookshop
59.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars12 reviews
cathedral junction, 12 Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume37
Review recency68
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Owoeye M. ★★★★★ : Within these pages lies knowledge, growth, and power. Read deeply, think wisely
Timilehin O. ★★★★★ : I have known the bookshop for decades since I was in secondary school, now at a bigger and modern office offering various books for different categories of people.
4
Climax Books
57.2/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars29 reviews
Opposite Sunny Ade, Alaba Layout, FUTA South Gate, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume49
Review recency9
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Oluwatoyin O. ★★★★★ : I had a great experience with Climax Books. The service was excellent, and I felt valued and special. Getting a book from them made me really happy. Their delivery was prompt, smooth, and hassle-free. I'd definitely recommend Climax Books to anyone in search of good reads.
OLADIPUPO D. ★★★★★ : Climax is the best. My first time of a book was delivered to me and I was not disappointed. The time I was called that my package is coming and the time I received it was so accurate. And I also love how it was packaged. Thank you.
5
AROWOLO BOOK PLAZA
56.8/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars13 reviews
753V+QVW, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume38
Review recency39
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Peter A. ★★★★★ : Good place to get your children books 📚📚📚
Peace A. ★★★★★ : A nice bookstore where you can get any book you want
6
Arowolo Trade Centre
55.9/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars90 reviews
752X+V5W, Oba Adesida Road, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Specializes in nursery, primary, and secondary school textbooks and stationery.
- wide book selection
- stationery
- school materials
- business center
- old store
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume65
Review recency10
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Daboku S. ★★★★★ : It's a place where you can get your books and stationary. It is also a business center.
Hamzat O. ★★★★★ : Very good store, there is no book you're looking for you won't get there including stationeries
7
The University Bookshop
54.8/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars82 reviews
Akure, 843M+XPQ, Ipinsa 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume64
Review recency63
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Emmanuel M. ★★★★★ : They've got the textbooks of choice and life books too 💯
DrealYemi ★★★★★ : Very nice place containing materials you need at very affordable prices.
8
Toyin And Sons Nigeria Limited
51.0/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars25 reviews
Toyin and Sons Nigeria ltd, 46 Oba Adesida Road, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume47
Review recency7
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Boluwatife A. ★★★★★ : This is the best bookshop in Akure, Ondo State. The customer service was a fantastic experience.
Daramola J. ★★★★★ : It a place you can get all types of book you need both religious, education, history and all kind of books for kids
9
Agape Bookshop
50.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars108 reviews
75M5+CMJ, AGAPE ROAD, Ita Oniyan 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume68
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Mayowa I. ★★★★★ : It's a nice place to be.. You can easily get access to Christian books mostly Agape Christian Ministry books and cds... Well designed, simple and well organized...
Pius O. ★★★★★ : Its a fine place. However the strong point for this location isnt just the bookshop but the cathedral church ground on which the bookshop sits. Tagged the "Possibility Ground" the Agape Cathedral serves as the official HQ for the Agape Christian Minitries (ACM). Pastored by the amiable Bishop Felix Remi Adejumo and his beautiful wife Rev. Funke Felix-Adejumio, the Possibility Cathedral boasts a large auditorium with sitting capacity beyond most within surrounding states. The ministry as a whole is a believers nest for those seeking the Word and Spirit filled communion with God in fervent prayers. The music here is quite amazing with the "Possibility Voices" ever turning up the notch as they minister, perform, and give high praise to the name of the most high God.
10
Gaeco bookshop
48.5/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
67 Oba Adesida Road, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Olorunfemi M. ★★★★★ : GAECO BOOKSHOP is a nice place to purchase book items and well conducive giving you a proper service you can cherish at all time..
11
Christian Bookshop
47.5/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
756F+8RX, Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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12
Jutel Bookshop
45.8/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
755G+HRV, Oyemekun Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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13
Firstway Bookshop
42.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars5 reviews
atolagbe shopping complex, Stateline Junction, Futa South Gate, Akure, Ondo 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume26
Review recency26
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Michael O. ★★★★★ : The are simply best Bookshop in Nigeria.
Aniekan O. ★★★★★ : I was able to get the book Hallelujah Diet that I have been searching for the past one year at Firstway bookshop in futa akure
14
Sod Bookshop
39.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Futa South Gate, Redemption Road, Futa Campus Main Rd, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume26
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ibrahim R. ★★★★★ : The bookshop is okay, it has some of the books you might want to get and you'll seldom meet the owner around
Adesina E. ★★★★★ : Always having some profiting good books
15
Lads Bookshops
22.6/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
15 Hospital Rd, Akure 340283, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume16
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Jesukite F. ★★★★★ : There is no bookshop here, if there is, I can't see it.
16
Delek Sales & Services
21.0/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
7663+75F, Ida Road, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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17
Favour Bookshop and Stationery
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
GPM Plaza, Opposite Obaile Second Gate Bus Stop, Local Government, Akure 340110, Ondo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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What the data shows for bookshops in Akure

Counted from every bookshops ranked in Akure, Ondo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 17
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 8
Median reviews: 6
Phone listed: 15 of 17
Opening hours listed: 16 of 17

11 of the 17 bookshops ranked in Akure have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 434 reviews.

Of the 17, 8 score 4.5 or higher, 3 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 5 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median bookshops here has 6 reviews.

Agape Bookshop has the most, 108 at 4.1, followed by Arowolo Trade Centre (90) and The University Bookshop (82).

15 list a phone number, 3 a website and 16 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 16 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes bookshops, the median city lists 19; Akure has 17, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from May 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many bookshops are listed in Akure?

Ranked lists 17 bookshops in Akure. The default view shows 17 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Retala Books appears first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 51 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Agape Bookshop has the most reported Google reviews among the 17 local listings loaded on this page: 108. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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