Independent Bookstores in North Carolina
Discover 166 independent bookstores in North Carolina on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in North Carolina
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Silent Book ClubThu, Aug 6, 10:00 PMat That's Novel Books in Charlotte
- CINDY UBRANSKI DISCUSSES HER BOOK YOUR ALIGNED GIRL IN A CRISIS: A PRACTICE IN NOT BORROWING TROUBLEThu, Aug 6, 10:30 PMat Park Road Books in Charlotte
- The Book Club at the End of the Universe (Virtual): TO SHAPE A DRAGONS BREATH by Moniquill BlackgooseFri, Aug 7, 11:00 PMat Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill
- Used Puzzle SwapSat, Aug 8, 2:00 PMat Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill
- Under the Tree StorytimeSat, Aug 8, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh
- Black Business Expo — Vendor MarketplaceSat, Aug 8, 3:00 PMat Red Rice Books in Charlotte
- Red Rice Books @ Archive CLTSat, Aug 8, 4:00 PMat Red Rice Books in Charlotte
- Coffee & Clay (August)Sun, Aug 9, 2:00 PMat Red Rice Books in Charlotte
- Under the Tree StorytimeSun, Aug 9, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh
- Genre Nonconforming Book Club: THE WAY DISABLED PEOPLE LOVE EACH OTHER by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-SamarasinhaSun, Aug 9, 3:30 PMat Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill
- Troubadour Book Club: “Booked and Blushing”Sun, Aug 9, 4:00 PMat Troubadour Booksellers in Charlotte
- Silent Book Club GSOSun, Aug 9, 4:00 PMat Scuppernong Books in Greensboro
- The Fear of God Book ClubSun, Aug 9, 7:00 PMat Troubadour Booksellers in Charlotte
- Book Bedazzling 2026Sun, Aug 9, 8:00 PMat Bright Side Books & Wine in Raleigh
- Indie Author Sunday at Archive CLT — Ashrael PtahSun, Aug 9, 9:00 PMat Red Rice Books in Charlotte
- Under the Tree StorytimeMon, Aug 10, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh
- No Shelf Control Book Club: VILLA COCO by Andrew Sean GreerMon, Aug 10, 9:00 PMat Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill
- Regulator Book Club: King of AshesMon, Aug 10, 10:00 PMat The Regulator Bookshop in Durham
- Raleigh Brewing Smut Book Club (Offsite)Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh
- Not for Men Only Book ClubMon, Aug 10, 11:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh
Bookstores in North Carolina
- Belmont BookshopBelmontA community-focused bookshop and gathering space on historic Main Street in Belmont, offering books, gifts, and adult b…1 upcoming event
- Book FerretWinston-SalemLocally owned new and used bookstore in Winston-Salem (opened 2023) offering new releases, gently used books, games, pu…2 upcoming events
- BookmarksWinston-SalemLiterary arts nonprofit and independent bookstore in downtown Winston-Salem; runs the annual Bookmarks Festival of Book…7 upcoming events
- Bright Side Books & WineRaleighRaleigh's romance bookstore and wine bar, in the Platform development in the West End. Curated romance and romantasy ti…4 upcoming events
- Burning Pages BookstoreWilmingtonNorth Carolina's first and Wilmington's only romantasy bookstore, in the Cargo District Courtyard. Stocks the hottest B…1 upcoming event
- Daughters Coffee & BooksDurhamDaughters Coffee & Books is a bookstore and cafe in Durham, NC, featuring a curated collection of literature and a menu…1 upcoming event
- Editions - Coffee and BookstoreKannapolisEditions Coffee Shop & Bookstore in Kannapolis, NC, is a community hub located in a restored 1920s mill house. Establis…3 upcoming events
- Epilogue: Books Chocolate BrewsChapel HillEpilogue: Books Chocolate Brews is an independent bookstore and Spanish-style chocolatería in Chapel Hill, North Caroli…5 upcoming events
- Fable Books and CafeHolly SpringsFable Books and Cafe is an independent bookstore and cafe in Holly Springs, NC. Located in a historic house, it offers…2 upcoming events
- Flyleaf BooksChapel HillFlyleaf Books is an independent bookstore in Chapel Hill, NC, providing new and used books, a dedicated children's sect…29 upcoming events
- Gus McGee Book CoRaleighRaleigh-area mobile bookstore operating out of a 24-foot activity bus — mobile like a food truck, but with an expertly…1 upcoming event
- Letters Community BookshopDurhamLetters Community Bookshop is a community-owned cooperative in downtown Durham, NC. This two-story shop offers new and…8 upcoming events
- Main Street BooksDavidsonMain Street Books is an independent bookstore in Davidson, NC, located in the historic Archie Brown Store since 1987. S…4 upcoming events
- Park Road BooksCharlotteCharlotte's cornerstone independent bookstore in Park Road Shopping Center, selling new books and hosting weekly author…3 upcoming events
- Peach Basket BooksDurhamDurham-based mobile romance bookstore run by Meredith Bryson out of a renovated camper. Pops up around Durham at local…3 upcoming events
- Quail Ridge BooksRaleighFounded in 1984, Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC, is an independent bookstore in North Hills. It features a wide varie…61 upcoming events
- Red Rice BooksCharlotteAn independent, Black-owned mobile bookstore in Charlotte centered on food, culture, and storytelling across the Africa…10 upcoming events
- Scuppernong BooksGreensboroIndependent bookstore and cafe in downtown Greensboro serving coffee, wine, and beer; fiction, poetry, and children's b…2 upcoming events
- South Main Book CompanySalisburyAn independent bookstore in the heart of historic downtown Salisbury for over 25 years, with curated local and new titl…1 upcoming event
- That's Novel BooksCharlotteA used bookstore at Camp North End in Charlotte, sharing a love of literacy "in Charlotte + beyond." Welcoming, communi…4 upcoming events
- The Arcane Books and SpeakeasyCaryThe Arcane Books and Speakeasy is a hybrid indie bookshop, coffee bar, and craft-cocktail speakeasy in downtown Cary, N…1 upcoming event
- The Regulator BookshopDurhamThe Regulator Bookshop in Durham, NC, is an independent bookstore offering new fiction, history, poetry, and cultural s…2 upcoming events
- Trope BookshopCharlotteCharlotte's first all-romance bookstore (and former mobile bookshop, the "Green Girl") in Plaza Midwood. A safe, smutty…4 upcoming events
- Troubadour BooksellersCharlotteAn independent bookstore in east Charlotte's Sardis Crossing selling new general-interest books, with monthly storytime…8 upcoming events
- Walls of BooksCorneliusWalls of Books in Cornelius, NC, is a local bookstore offering a variety of new and used titles. The shop features a tr…5 upcoming events
- A Novel EscapeFranklinA Novel Escape is an independent bookstore in downtown Franklin, NC, featuring over 14,000 new and used titles. The sho…
- A Thousand Loves Romance BookshopAshevilleA woman- and LGBTQ+-owned romance-only pop-up bookshop based in Asheville, NC, operating on a pop-up basis at host venu…
- Alleyway BookstoreApexHand-selected used bookstore in downtown Apex's Salem Street district. Email readbooks@alleywaybookstore.com. Facebook…
- Angel Wings BookstoreOxfordAngel Wings Bookstore in Oxford, NC, is a teacher-owned independent shop located in a historic 1901 house. The only ind…
- Angel Wings Bookstore & BistroOxfordBookstore and bistro in downtown Oxford (opened 2024) featuring children's books and works by North Carolina authors al…
- Archimedes' LoftMonroeA woman-owned book nook inside Angelene's in Monroe with inclusive children's, YA, and adult books in multiple language…
- Battery Park Book ExchangeAshevilleBattery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville, NC, is a unique used bookstore featuring nearly 20,000 rare an…
- Battery Park Exchange CompanyAshevilleBattery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville, North Carolina, is a unique two-story destination in the histo…
- Beach BooksCorollaLocally owned independent bookstore in the heart of the Timbuck II Shopping Centre in Corolla, with a wide range of fic…
- Beow's Books & BrewsRaleighBeow's Books & Brews is a unique Raleigh, NC, hub inspired by The Inklings. This community space blends a curated books…
- Bigfoot Books & BrewsMarionBigfoot Books & Brews in Marion, NC, is a family-owned boutique bookstore and coffee shop offering a curated selection…
- Black Castle BooksSouthern PinesBlack Castle Books is a used bookstore located in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The shop offers a wide array of title…
- Blackbird Books and CoffeeRaleighBlackbird Books and Coffee in Raleigh, NC, is a neighborhood bookshop and coffee house in the Historic City Market. It…
- Blue Moon BooksCantonBlue Moon Books in Canton, NC, is an independent used bookstore located in a historic downtown building. The shop featu…
- Blue Ridge BooksWaynesvilleBlue Ridge Books in Waynesville, NC, is a female-owned independent bookstore featuring a children's room housed in a hi…
- Book BuyersCharlotteBook Buyers has been selling good, used books in Charlotte, North Carolina since 1999. After relocating from its longti…
- Books at a StealSanfordBooks at a Steal is a nonprofit used bookstore in Sanford, NC, supporting early childhood literacy. Founded in 2010, th…
- Books to Be RedOcracokeOcracoke Island's full-service independent bookstore (opened 1995) behind a signature red door, in an 1898 cottage alon…
- Boomerang Bookshop: Nomad ChapterGreensboroGreensboro-based mobile bookstore run by Diarra 'Crckt' Leggett, serving the Piedmont Triad and greater Central North C…
- Bound and VineFayettevilleBound & Vine is an independent bookstore and wine bar in Fayetteville, NC. This military spouse-owned sanctuary offers…
- Box Turtle BooksShelbyBox Turtle Books is an independent bookstore in Shelby, NC, located in Uptown. The shop offers physical books and audio…
- Broadsides & BrewsWake ForestBroadsides & Brews in Wake Forest, NC, is a unique bookshoppe, piano lounge, and cocktail bar. Known as the city's livi…
- Buxton Village BooksBuxtonIndependent bookstore on Hatteras Island, about a mile from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, housed in a charming vintage…
- Camden's Coffee HouseMars HillCamden's Coffee House is a family-owned cafe in Mars Hill, NC, offering espresso, tea, smoothies, and pastries. Formerl…
- Cat's CornerDunnSmall, independently owned bookstore in Dunn, NC (opened May 2023), housing around 8,000 used and new books of all genr…
- Chapter House BooksFayettevilleChapter House Books sells new, used, remaindered, and vintage books spanning all genres — from picture books and poetry…
- City Center Gallery & BooksFayettevilleDowntown Fayetteville bookstore and art gallery in a restored circa-1890 building; primarily used books with some new,…
- City Lights BookstoreSylvaCity Lights Bookstore in Sylva, North Carolina, has offered new and used books since 1985. Specializing in Appalachian…
- Cleary's BookstoreMount HollyCleary's Bookstore is a progressive, woman-owned independent bookstore in Mount Holly, NC. Located on Main Street, the…
- Comic EnvyAshevilleComic Envy is a family-friendly comic book store in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 2008, the shop features a…
- Cozy and ContentFranklinCozy and Content is an independent bookstore in Franklin, NC, offering new and used books, apothecary goods, and unique…
- David's Used Books & RecordsGreenvilleGreenville's used bookstore and record shop with a deep, eclectic selection of secondhand books and vinyl. A treasure h…
- Dee Gee's Gifts & BooksMorehead CityLocated on the Morehead City waterfront, Dee Gee's Gifts & Books is North Carolina's oldest independently owned booksto…
- Dimension of BooksWaynesvilleDimension of Books in Waynesville, North Carolina, is an independent bookstore featuring a curated selection of modern…
- Dog Eared BooksRaleighWomen-owned used bookstore located inside NoRa Cafe at 4011 Atlantic Ave (note: older listings show 4027 — they relocat…
- Downtown Book & NewsAshevilleDowntown Books & News is a used bookstore and newsstand in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 1988, the shop spe…
- Downtown BooksManteoIndependent bookstore on the Manteo waterfront on Roanoke Island (opened 2012) carrying new bestsellers, Outer Banks ti…
- Downtown Books & NewsAshevilleDowntown Books & News is a used bookstore and newsstand in Asheville, NC. Founded in 1988, the store specializes in rar…
- Duck's CottageDuckCoffee shop and bookstore on the pond at the Waterfront Shops in Duck (since 2002), housed in an adorable historic cott…
- Eden's Ember BookshopEdenEden's Ember Bookshop is a locally owned indie bookstore located inside King's Mill Coffee Co. in Eden, North Carolina.…
- Emerald Isle Books & ToysEmerald IsleFamily-owned independent bookstore and toy shop in Emerald Isle, established in 1989, offering new books for all ages a…
- Episcopal ShoppeFayettevilleEpiscopal Shoppe in Fayetteville, NC, is a ministry of St. John's Episcopal Church offering a wide selection of Episcop…
- Ever After BooksellersGreenvilleIndependent bookstore in downtown Greenville that opened on Valentine's Day 2026, with a curated focus on romance, indi…
- F.O.W.L. Used Book StoreWeavervilleF.O.W.L. Used Book Store in Weaverville, NC, opened in 2021 as a volunteer-run fundraiser benefiting the local library.…
- Fabled & Bound, LLCCharlotteFabled and Bound is a Charlotte bookstore that began as a mobile shop in a fully renovated horse trailer and now has a…
- FireLight Book & CandleBlowing RockFireLight Book & Candle in Blowing Rock, NC, specializes in handcrafted soy candles and a curated selection of new and…
- Firestorm BooksAshevilleFirestorm Books is a collectively-owned radical bookstore and event space in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 2008…
- Firestorm Books & CoffeeAshevilleFirestorm Books in Asheville, NC, is a worker-owned radical bookstore and community event space founded in 2008. This c…
- Fred and June's BooksMooresvilleFred & June's Books is a community bookstore in downtown Mooresville, NC, offering a selection of new and used books ac…
- Goldberry BooksConcordGoldberry Books is a family-run independent bookstore in Concord, NC, specializing in new and used literary classics, h…
- Golden Fig BooksCarrboroGolden Fig Books is an independent bookstore in Carrboro specializing in used, new, and children's titles. Located in C…
- Golden Fig BooksDurhamGolden Fig Books is an independent bookstore in Durham, NC, offering a curated selection of used, new, and children's t…
- Highland BooksBrevardHighland Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Brevard, North Carolina, serving the community since 1975. Open…
- Huzzah! booksBooneEstablished in 2019, Huzzah Books in Boone, North Carolina, carries a curated selection of used and new literature. The…
- I Love Books a LatteSalisburyA book-and-coffee-themed shop located inside the Local Focal Marketplace in downtown Salisbury. Sells new books and boo…
- Ink and Ivy BookshopReidsvilleInk and Ivy Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Reidsville, North Carolina, specializing in new books and bookish g…
- Island Book ShopCarolina BeachCarolina Beach's local bookstore offering a combination of new and used books with a strong children's and general-inte…
- Island BookstoreCorollaIsland Bookstore in Corolla, NC, is a year-round independent bookstore located in Historic Corolla Village. Housed in a…
- Island BookstoreDuckIsland Bookstore in Duck, NC, is a full-service independent bookstore established over 25 years ago. Located in the Sca…
- Island BookstoreKitty HawkSpacious local independent bookstore in Kitty Hawk (one of Island Bookstore's three Outer Banks locations) with a wide…
- Island Bookstore - CorollaCorollaTwo-story Island Bookstore location in Historic Corolla Village, steps from the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, designed wi…
- Island Bookstore - DuckDuckThe largest of Island Bookstore's three Outer Banks locations, tucked into the Scarborough Faire shopping village in Du…
- Joy of BooksHendersonvilleJoy of Books is an independent used bookstore in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina. Founded in 2010 by Joye McGin…
- Julia's Cafe & BooksCharlotteJulia's Cafe & Books is a nonprofit cafe and used bookstore in Charlotte's Cotswold neighborhood at 1133 N. Wendover Ro…
- Juliet BooksCaryJuliet Books (& beautiful things) is a new independent bookstore and gift shop in downtown Cary, NC, opening July 28, 2…
- Kimbrough BooksellersWaxhawKimbrough Booksellers, located inside the Mule Barn Mercantile in downtown Waxhaw, NC, offers a curated selection of ge…
- Liberation Station BookstoreRaleighLiberation Station Bookstore in Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina’s only Black-owned children’s bookstore. This community…
- LibreriaNewtonLibreria is an independent bookstore in downtown Newton, North Carolina, offering new and used books. Owned by David an…
- Lit Local BooksAshevilleLit Local Books in Asheville, NC, is a community-driven literary organization owned by author Jacqui Castle. It feature…
- Little Switzerland Books & BeansLittle SwitzerlandLittle Switzerland Books & Beans in Little Switzerland, NC, is a three-story bookstore founded in 1986. Located near th…
- Main & Mountain BookstoreKernersvilleIndependent bookstore in downtown Kernersville selling general-interest titles with an emphasis on local authors and it…
- Malaprop's Bookstore/CafeAshevilleMalaprop's Bookstore/Cafe is an independent bookstore in Asheville, NC, founded in 1982. The shop offers a curated sele…
- McIntyre's BooksPittsboroMcIntyre's Books is a storied independent bookstore in Pittsboro, NC, located in Fearrington Village. Since 1989, it ha…
- McKay's MebaneMebaneMcKay's Mebane is a used bookstore and media exchange in Mebane, NC. Founded on the concept of a free enterprise librar…
- MonkeyKat BooksSanfordIndependent bookshop, gift store, and community hub in downtown Sanford (opened 2024) with a curated selection of new b…
- Mr. Mike's Used BooksCaryFamily-owned independent used bookstore in Cary since 2003, in Wellington Park next to Lowe's. Facebook https://www.fac…
- Mrs. B's Paperback ExchangeKernersvilleMrs. B's Paperback Exchange in Kernersville, NC, is a dedicated used bookstore with over 70,000 titles. Specializing in…
- My Chapter HouseHickoryMy Chapter House is an independent bookstore in downtown Hickory, NC, featuring a curated selection of books and gifts.…
- Narrative Books and RecordsMurphyNarrative Books and Records is an independent shop in Murphy, NC, offering new and used books, vinyl records, and more.…
- Needful ThingsSouthportCozy local independent bookstore in Southport specializing in bestsellers and local authors, with a unique selection of…
- Next Chapter Bookstore and CafeGreensboroNext Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop is an independent bookstore in Greensboro, NC, located inside Ben's Boyz Restauran…
- Nice Price Books and RecordsRaleighNice Price Books & Records is a beloved Hillsborough Street shop in Raleigh selling used and rare books alongside a dee…
- No Bad Books Co.MebaneNo Bad Books Co. in Mebane, NC, is a boutique bookstore located inside Sologarden. Specializing in inclusive titles, it…
- Not Just BooksMarionNot Just Books is a book boutique in Marion, NC, that celebrates local authors and crafters. The shop features curated…
- Oktober Books & MoreWilmingtonOktober Books & More is Wilmington, North Carolina's first thriller and horror genre-specific bookstore. Located at 501…
- Old Books on Front StreetWilmingtonWilmington's legendary used bookstore on the downtown waterfront, with shelf after shelf of well-organized new and used…
- Page 158 BooksWake ForestIndependent bookstore in downtown Wake Forest founded in 2015 by Sue and Dave Lucey; carries new books for adults and c…
- Pages PastGreensboroUsed and rare bookshop serving the Greensboro area since 1996; specialties include North Carolina and Virginia books, A…
- Pamlico BooksWashingtonIndependent bookstore in historic downtown Washington (the original Washington), owned by Lindsay Hall, carrying new an…
- Papercut BooksWilmingtonSmall independent bookstore in downtown Wilmington specializing in new and lightly used books as well as collectible vi…
- Parsifal BooksLowellParsifal Books in Lowell, NC, is a nonprofit bookstore and coffee shop specializing in new and used classic literature.…
- Pelican BookstoreSunset BeachBeloved independent bookstore that has been part of the coastal community of Sunset Beach for more than 25 years, locat…
- Persnickety BooksBurlingtonPersnickety Books in Burlington, NC, is an independent bookshop and community hub featuring new and gently used books.…
- Pig City BooksLexingtonPig City Books is an indie bookstore in historic downtown Lexington, NC. The shop offers quality fiction for all ages,…
- Plott Hound BooksBurnsvillePlott Hound Books is a locally owned independent bookstore in downtown Burnsville, NC. Located on West Main Street, the…
- Pomegranate BooksWilmingtonIndependent bookstore run by avid readers since 2005, housed in the historic Borkenhagen House in Wilmington's Winter P…
- Preppy Peacock LLCHertfordThe Preppy Peacock Bookish Boutique in Hertford, NC, is a charming bookstore and community hub nestled in the heart of…
- Purple Crow BooksHillsboroughPurple Crow Books is an independent bookstore in historic downtown Hillsborough, NC. Owned by Sharon Wheeler, this lite…
- Purple Honeybee BookmobileGreensboroMobile/pop-up bookstore founded by a former school librarian, selling affordable books with a buy-a-book, give-a-book m…
- Ramona's Book BusBrevardWestern North Carolina mobile bookstore owned by Debbie Weingarten, operating out of a refurbished 1989 Thomas school b…
- Reader's CornerRaleighReader's Corner is one of the oldest surviving used bookstores in Raleigh, located on Hillsborough Street. It carries u…
- Rebel Romance BookstoreRaleighA romance and fantasy pop-up bookstore based in the NC Triangle, run by Lauren Brown. Amplifies the voices of marginali…
- Round About BooksGoldsboroRound About Books is a nonprofit bookstore in Goldsboro, NC, supporting Literacy Connections of Wayne County. This uniq…
- Sassafras on MainWaynesvilleA full bookstore & toy store in downtown Waynesville with books in every genre from board books to new fiction, plus li…
- Sassafras on SuttonBlack MountainSassafras on Sutton is a locally owned bookstore and gift shop in historic downtown Black Mountain, NC. Set in a beauti…
- Second Look BooksHarrisburgSecond Look Books in Harrisburg, NC, is a family-owned bookstore featuring thousands of gently used books across genres…
- Shakespeare & CompanyHighlandsFounded in 1999 by Katherine Willoughby, Shakespeare & Company in Highlands, NC, offers a curated selection of local an…
- Sips & SequelsSanfordSips & Sequels in Sanford, NC, is a unique independent bookstore and craft beer bottle shop. Browse a curated selection…
- So & So BooksRaleighSo & So Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Raleigh on North Person Street, featuring a thoughtfully curated…
- So Much More to the Story BookeryMonroeSo Much More to the Story: A Bookery is an independent bookstore in Monroe, NC. Starting as a mobile shop in 2024, it n…
- So Much More To The Story: A BookeryMonroeSo Much More To The Story: A Bookery is a family-owned independent bookstore in Monroe, NC. Originally a mobile shop la…
- St. Paul's BookshopWinston-SalemSt. Paul's Bookshop in Winston-Salem, NC, is a ministry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church established in 1981. The shop st…
- Sugar IslandSurf CityFamily- and veteran-owned shop in Surf City since 1999, one row from the beach. Two stories of new and used books and a…
- Sugar Island BookstoreSurf CitySugar Island Bookstore is a family and veteran owned business in Surf City, NC, operating since 1999. The two-story sho…
- The Book GardenTarboroLocated in Tarboro, NC, The Book Garden is an independent bookstore for the curious reader, offering a curated collecti…
- The Book LadyMonroeThe Book Lady in Monroe, NC, is an independent bookstore offering gently used books, unique collectables, and new title…
- The Book RackCharlotteThe Book Rack is a used bookstore in South Charlotte at 10110 Johnston Road, Suite 5, stocking 50,000+ used books price…
- The Book RoomWilkesboroA welcoming community bookstore in downtown Wilkesboro under the Hometown Collaborative brand, offering a curated selec…
- The Book ShelfTryonThe Book Shelf is a long-standing independent bookstore in Tryon, NC. Founded in 1952, it offers national and regional…
- The Book ShopMorehead CityCrystal Coast independent bookstore in Morehead City carrying new and used books, a strong children's section, gifts, a…
- The BookhouseWinston-SalemThe Bookhouse is an independent bookstore and cafe in Winston-Salem's Reynolda Village. Owned by sisters Tara Grotzke a…
- The Country BookshopSouthern PinesIndependent bookstore in downtown Southern Pines founded in 1953; a longtime cultural landmark hosting story time, auth…
- The Crooked Shelf, Books & BrewsStatesvilleThe Crooked Shelf Books & Brews in Statesville, NC, is a woman-owned bookstore, coffee shop, and spirits store. This we…
- The Lazy Daisy BookshopJacksonvilleOnslow County's original independent bookstore, started in 2023 as a mobile shop in a vintage camper and now in a large…
- The Next Chapter Books and ArtNew BernIndependent bookstore in downtown New Bern offering gently used books alongside work from local authors and artists. A…
- The Pelican Bookstore LLCSunset BeachPelican Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Sunset Beach, NC, specializing in new bestsellers, Southern fiction, a…
- The Recycled ReaderElizabeth CityThe Recycled Reader is a family owned and operated bookstore in Elizabeth City, NC, that opened in 1997. Located at 606…
- The Second Hand BookGreensboroThe Second Hand Book is an eclectic used bookstore at 908 Spring Garden St. in Greensboro, NC, opened in late 2025 by J…
- The Tortured Readers DepartmentWinston SalemThe Tortured Readers Department is a specialized bookstore and community hub located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.…
- The Traveling ScrollAsheboroA cozy, fantasy-inspired mobile bookstore based in the Triad region of North Carolina, built inside a 27-foot trailer.…
- Thornwell BooksMorgantonThornwell Books is an independent bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Morganton, NC. Located in the historic Thornwel…
- Trilogy BooksMount GileadTrilogy Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore in Mount Gilead, NC, offering new and used books. Founded in 2023,…
- Tybrisa BooksLenoirTybrisa Books in Lenoir, North Carolina, is a discount bookstore owned by Cliff and Michelle Mahaffey. Specializing in…
- Urban Reader BookmobileConcordA Black-owned mobile bookstore (the "Banned Bookmobile") run by Sonyah Spencer, parked at Gibson Mill Market in Concord…
- Used BookeryWilmingtonUsed bookstore on Market Street in Wilmington carrying a wide variety of secondhand books spanning romance to textbooks…
- Wall Street BooksWaynesvilleAn independent used bookstore on Wall Street in Waynesville offering a large variety of books, trade credit, and monthl…
- Wallflower Book Co.Walnut CoveWallflower Book Co. is an independent bookstore in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, founded by sisters Kristen and Brittany…
- Wandering Crow BookshopStatesvilleWandering Crow Bookshop is a locally owned new and used bookstore in downtown Statesville, North Carolina. The shop car…
- White Crab Coffee and BooksTopsail BeachCoffee shop and bookstore on Topsail Island, founded by a family who relocated from Minnesota to the shore. Shelves ran…
- Wild Hare BooksOxfordWild Hare Books is an independent bookstore and wine bar in Oxford, NC. Located in a historic 1923 building, the shop o…
- Willbloom BooksWeavervilleWillbloom Books is a mobile indie bookstore in Weaverville, NC, inspired by the storytelling of Big Fish. Dedicated to…