Independent Bookstores in Raleigh, North Carolina
Discover 11 independent bookstores in Raleigh, North Carolina on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Raleigh, North Carolina
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Under the Tree StorytimeSat, Aug 8, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Under the Tree StorytimeSun, Aug 9, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Book Bedazzling 2026Sun, Aug 9, 8:00 PMat Bright Side Books & Wine
- Under the Tree StorytimeMon, Aug 10, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Raleigh Brewing Smut Book Club (Offsite)Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Not for Men Only Book ClubMon, Aug 10, 11:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- OLLI Book ClubTue, Aug 11, 6:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Dinesh Thiru: My Killer Family ReunionTue, Aug 11, 10:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Mimi Montgomery: Murder BitesWed, Aug 12, 10:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Saturday Morning Book ClubSat, Aug 15, 2:15 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Under the Tree StorytimeSat, Aug 15, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Under the Tree StorytimeSun, Aug 16, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Literary Pursuits Book ClubSun, Aug 16, 8:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Under the Tree StorytimeMon, Aug 17, 2:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Page Turners (Ages 9-11) — Final SessionMon, Aug 17, 8:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Lit Wits (Ages 11-14) — Final SessionMon, Aug 17, 9:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Understanding the Middle East Book ClubMon, Aug 17, 11:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Well-Read Black Girl Book ClubMon, Aug 17, 11:00 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Alissa DeRogatis: How to Find Love in the Cereal AisleTue, Aug 18, 10:30 PMat Quail Ridge Books
- Launch Event for The Queen's Bodyguard by Lauren BlackwoodTue, Aug 18, 11:00 PMat Bright Side Books & Wine
Bookstores in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Bright Side Books & WineRaleigh's romance bookstore and wine bar, in the Platform development in the West End. Curated romance and romantasy ti…4 upcoming events
- Gus McGee Book CoRaleigh-area mobile bookstore operating out of a 24-foot activity bus — mobile like a food truck, but with an expertly…1 upcoming event
- Quail Ridge BooksFounded in 1984, Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC, is an independent bookstore in North Hills. It features a wide varie…61 upcoming events
- Beow's Books & BrewsBeow's Books & Brews is a unique Raleigh, NC, hub inspired by The Inklings. This community space blends a curated books…
- Blackbird Books and CoffeeBlackbird Books and Coffee in Raleigh, NC, is a neighborhood bookshop and coffee house in the Historic City Market. It…
- Dog Eared BooksWomen-owned used bookstore located inside NoRa Cafe at 4011 Atlantic Ave (note: older listings show 4027 — they relocat…
- Liberation Station BookstoreLiberation Station Bookstore in Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina’s only Black-owned children’s bookstore. This community…
- Nice Price Books and RecordsNice Price Books & Records is a beloved Hillsborough Street shop in Raleigh selling used and rare books alongside a dee…
- Reader's CornerReader's Corner is one of the oldest surviving used bookstores in Raleigh, located on Hillsborough Street. It carries u…
- Rebel Romance BookstoreA romance and fantasy pop-up bookstore based in the NC Triangle, run by Lauren Brown. Amplifies the voices of marginali…
- So & So BooksSo & So Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Raleigh on North Person Street, featuring a thoughtfully curated…