The Midlothian Business Alliance reported on April 7, 2026 that Midlothian Book Exchange, the used book store at 13198 Midlothian Turnpike, was celebrating its 40th year. The store spans more than 7,200 square feet and is home to an estimated 175,000 titles, specializing in books for readers of all ages.
At a glance
What: Midlothian Book Exchange's 40th birthday, marked with a series of special events and activities through 2026
Who: Midlothian Book Exchange
When: Reported April 7, 2026; anniversary events running throughout 2026
Where: 13198 Midlothian Turnpike
Forty years on
The store's mission is to make books accessible to all people, and it was thanking its customers and the community with special events and activities throughout 2026.
Four decades after its founding, the Alliance described the store's future as bright. It pointed to a renewed interest in bookstores fueled by social media trends such as BookTok, and by a growing desire for in-person browsing, curated selections, and community gathering spaces.