Independent Bookstores in South Carolina
Discover 63 independent bookstores in South Carolina on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
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Bookstores in South Carolina
- Petals Tea Shop and BookstoreGreenvillePetals Tea Shop and Bookstore in Greenville, SC, is an independent bookstore and loose leaf tea company located inside…1 upcoming event
- The ArchiveMt. PleasantThe Archive is a bookstore, coffee shop, and wine bar in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Named Best of South Carolina 2025 for bookst…1 upcoming event
- 2nd & Charles2nd & Charles in Columbia, SC, is located at 275-1 Harbison Blvd. The store buys and sells used books, music, vinyl, ma…
- 2nd and CharlesColumbia2nd and Charles in Columbia, SC, is a marketplace for buying and selling books, music, vinyl, and pop culture items. Lo…
- Angel’s BookShoppeGreenvilleAngel’s BookShoppe in Greenville, SC, is a local bookstore specializing in used and rare books that are bought and sold…
- Back Again BookshopMyrtle BeachBack Again Bookshop in Myrtle Beach, SC, is a family-owned bookstore offering a large selection of new and used books,…
- Beach Bookshop & VideoNorth Myrtle BeachBeach Bookshop & Video in North Myrtle Beach, SC, features a curated collection of over 10,000 fiction and nonfiction b…
- Blue Bicycle BooksCharlestonBlue Bicycle Books is a New York Times-reporting bookstore in Charleston, SC, specializing in used, rare, and local vol…
- Bookends NMB, LLCNorth Myrtle BeachLocated in North Myrtle Beach, SC, Bookends is a local bookstore featuring over 20,000 new and used books. Opened in 20…
- Books on BroadCamdenBooks on Broad and Coffee is an independent bookstore in historic downtown Camden, SC. The shop offers a diverse select…
- Books-A-MillionLexingtonBooks-A-Million in Lexington, SC, provides a wide selection of books, manga, toys, and collectibles. Located at 918A No…
- Bosley's Books and GiftsSpartanburgBosley's Books and Gifts is an independent bookstore located inside Hearts of Clay in Spartanburg, SC. Specializing in…
- Buxton BooksCharlestonBuxton Books is an independent bookstore in Charleston, SC, located at 160 King Street. Specializing in fiction, nonfic…
- Caroliniana Rare BooksAikenCaroliniana Rare Books in Aiken, SC, specializes in Americana, African Americana, cookbooks, and manuscripts. Founded b…
- CCB Bistro & VineRock HillCCB Bistro & Vine in Rock Hill, SC, is the area's first wine bar, restaurant, and bookstore. Opened in 2021, they offer…
- Clemson Bookstore - Barnes and NobleClemsonClemson Bookstore - Barnes and Noble in Clemson, SC, is the official Clemson University Bookstore. Located at 110 North…
- College of Charleston BookstoreCharlestonThe College of Charleston Official Bookstore in Charleston, SC, provides textbooks, course materials, and Cougar spirit…
- Ed's EditionsWest ColumbiaEd's Editions is a family-run bookstore in West Columbia, SC, offering quality used and collectible books since 2001. L…
- Ed's Editions LlcColumbiaEd's Editions Llc is a family-run bookstore in West Columbia, SC, specializing in quality used and collectible books si…
- Edisto Island BookstoreEdisto IslandEdisto Island Bookstore in Edisto Island, SC, offers a curated collection of new bestsellers and used books. Located on…
- Emry's BookshopHilton Head IslandEmry's Bookshop is a mother-daughter owned independent bookstore in Hilton Head Island, SC. We offer a curated selectio…
- First Chapter BookshopSenecaLocated in historic downtown Seneca, SC, First Chapter Bookshop is a cozy independent bookstore offering a curated sele…
- Flutters and Flowers BookshopIrmoFlutters and Flowers Bookshop in Irmo, SC, is a dedicated space for romance and romantasy lovers. Browse favorite trope…
- GG's LibraryProsperityGG's Library in Prosperity, SC, is an adorable children's bookstore and more. Established in 2022, it offers a carefull…
- Helping Kids RiseColumbiaHelping Kids Rise in Columbia, SC, promotes literacy and social justice through diverse children’s books that educate,…
- Here Be Books & GamesSummervilleHere Be Books & Games in Summerville, SC, offers a wide selection of new and used board games, roleplaying games, jigsa…
- Heroes & DragonsColumbiaHeroes & Dragons is Columbia, SC's pop culture destination for over 30 years. Voted the best place to buy comic books,…
- Hub City BookshopSpartanburgHub City Bookshop is a premier independent bookstore in downtown Spartanburg, SC. Located in the historic Masonic Templ…
- Indigo BooksJohns IslandIndigo Books is an independent bookstore in Johns Island, SC, located in Freshfields Village. We offer a curated select…
- Itinerant LiterateCharlestonItinerant Literate Books is an independent bookstore in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. Originall…
- Itinerant Literate BooksItinerant Literate Books is an independent bookstore in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. Launched…
- Jack's BooksFlorenceJack's Books is a family-owned independent bookstore and gift shop in downtown Florence, SC. We offer a curated selecti…
- Ladybird BooksCharlestonLadybird Books is a Charleston-based independent bookstore offering literary and Southern fiction, memoirs, and cookboo…
- Litchfield BooksPawleys IslandLitchfield Books is the original independent bookstore in Pawleys Island, SC, serving the community since 1984. Located…
- M. Judson Booksellers & StorytellersGreenvilleM. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers is a local independent bookstore in downtown Greenville, SC. Located in the histor…
- M.Judson BooksellersM. Judson Booksellers is an independent bookstore in the historic courthouse building in downtown Greenville, SC. They…
- Main Street ReadsSummervilleMain Street Reads is a community bookstore in Summerville, SC, offering curated books, staff picks, and monthly book cl…
- Malcolm X Center for Self-DeterminationGreenvilleVolunteer, grassroots, community-owned human rights multimedia and action center since 1991. Home to WMXP-LP 95.5 FM an…
- My Sister's Books & GiftsPawleys IslandMy Sister's Books & Gifts in Pawleys Island, SC, offers an eclectic selection of new and pre-loved books, local titles,…
- NeverMore BooksBeaufortNeverMore Books in Beaufort, SC, is a locally owned bookstore specializing in fiction, signed first editions, art, phot…
- Our Next Chapter BookstoreConwayOur Next Chapter Bookstore is an independent shop in Conway, SC, offering a hospitable small-town experience with a wid…
- Philokalia BookstoreWest ColumbiaPhilokalia Bookstore in West Columbia, SC, is a ministry of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church. It offers a wide selection o…
- Philosophers & FoolsCharlestonPhilosophers & Fools is a cozy neighborhood bookstore bar in Charleston, SC. This gathering space offers a thoughtfully…
- Queer Haven BooksColumbiaQueer Haven Books is South Carolina’s only independent queer bookstore, located in Columbia, SC. This safe haven offers…
- Sassafras on CarteretBeaufortSassafras on Carteret in Beaufort, SC, is a perfectly curated bookstore, gift shop, children’s boutique, and puzzle emp…
- Small Book CellarDillonA Small Book Cellar in Dillon, SC, specializes in rare books, first editions, and limited edition titles. Curated by Ju…
- Sweeter Than Fiction BookshopCharlestonSweeter Than Fiction Bookshop in Charleston, SC, is a Taylor Swift-inspired romance bookstore on King Street. Specializ…
- Tall Stories Books and Print GalleryRock HillTall Stories Books and Print Gallery in Rock Hill, SC, is a unique independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi, fantas…
- The Bee's Knees Toys and BooksCentralTucked behind the historic Central Roller Mill, The Bee's Knees Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Central, SC. Th…
- The Liberty Book Co.Rock HillThe Liberty Book Company is a new and used bookstore in Rock Hill, SC. Located on Oakland Avenue, this independent shop…
- The Pendleton BookshopPendletonThe Pendleton Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Pendleton, South Carolina, offering a curated selection of new bo…
- The Story Collective Co.Rock HillThe Story Collective Co. is a cozy neighborhood bookshop in Rock Hill, SC, located at The Hickory Post. More than just…
- The Storybook ShoppeBlufftonThe Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton, SC, is a premiere children’s bookshop offering a handpicked selection of award-winnin…
- The Tangled WebSpartanburgEstablished in 1996, The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, SC, is a full-service comic and pop culture shop. They offer new c…
- The Tangled WebSurfside BeachThe Tangled Web in Surfside Beach, SC is a full-service comic and pop culture shop. They offer new comics every Wednesd…
- The Village BooksellerMount PleasantThe Village Bookseller is a community-focused independent bookstore in Mount Pleasant, SC, owned by 'The Booklady' Kare…
- The Village BooksellerThe Village Bookseller is an independent bookstore in Mount Pleasant, SC, offering a curated selection of books, gifts,…
- The Whimsical BibliophileCherawThe Whimsical Bibliophile in Cheraw, SC, is a cozy independent bookstore established in April 2024. They offer new and…
- TippitiwichitLorisTippitiwichit is a unique market and lounge in Loris, SC, offering a curated selection of books, local art, and handmad…
- Turning Page BookshopGoose CreekCommunity bookshop from owner VaLinda Miller with curated books for all ages, author events, story time, and book clubs…
- Under the CoverSumterUnder the Cover in Sumter, SC, is the state's first romance bookstore and wine bar. This woman- and veteran-owned shop…
- Waterfront BooksGeorgetownWaterfront Books in Georgetown, SC, is an independent bookstore offering an eclectic selection of new and used books, m…
- Wofford College BookstoreSpartanburgWofford College Bookstore in Spartanburg, SC, offers textbooks, course materials, and official Wofford College gear. Sh…