A serendipitous find. I wasn't looking for a used bookstore but I was in the Central Avenue area (lots of eclectic restaurants!) and just happened to drive around the strip mall that this used bookstore is in. I thought, well then, I can buy a used book or two to gift as a holiday gift. I always want to support the underdog, especially a used bookstore just before the holidays. Well, I didn't find any book that I wanted to give to anyone as a holiday gift but I found a used CD audiobook (Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson) for just eight bucks! I have a CD player in my car. So glad that I happened to find this place! read more

I just discovered this amazing used bookstore a few days ago compliments of Yelp and I am so glad I did. I originally went just to get decorative books to fill some shelf space. I think it's like 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' for book readers. Just an amazing array of all kinds of books of literally every subject both old and rare to almost brand new. The owner Lee was lovely and introduced herself and we enjoyed a good chat about favorite books. Another thing that makes this space so special is the kitties who run the store... books and cats - I'm in heaven! read more

Super friendly and helpful cashier! She kindly showed us every section we were looking for. Everything was very well organized. The whole place has the wonderful bookstore smell. I could have spent hours in here! Prices were a little higher than eBay or Thrift Books online, but I like that this was a local and in-person place. read more

Book Buyers - Heaven - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great vibes in this store. Unusual book and gift selections, cats (!) and even a vegan shoppe with food items, locally made candles and sustainable cleaning and animal care products. (I particularly like the stainless leak proof bento bowls for packing up leftovers in a restaurant.) We always find something cool here - and the family that runs the store is quiet, quirky - and super nice. read more

Book Buyers - Bulletin board - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love book buyers. Nice people, cute cats, good selection, and great value. There is also an eco store in there to check out.

Hidden Gem! Visited this store over the weekend with my niece and we were in for a delightful surprise! Cats! This bookstore/Sundry shop has the cutest little cats roaming around. They seemed unbothered by the adults and kids chasing them around for petsies. The staff was friendly and the store was very clean and quiet. I was also shocked by the 'sundry' section of the store that had nostalgic snacks and personal hygiene items. I will definitely return to this store when I'm in search of my next hard copy. read more

Just so everyone is clear, this shop does NOT buy used books to resale. They will only give you a STORE CREDIT, IF they accept your book(s). The lady who answered the phone was not polite and sounded confused when trying to explain store policy. I'm not wasting my time with this store. We will take our books to Goodwill. read more

I'm willing to travel long distances to visit used bookstores. The smell, the look of them, and the jewels you can find if you spend enough time are big draws. This place hits all the marks. Larger than it looked from outside, each aisle is very well marked, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and there are lots of great finds to be had. Once very nice thing is that each aisle has several chairs on which to sit while perusing and leafing through finds. Prices are good and they have a little section up front with soaps and creams, etc. read more

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This is a gem of a store. Great atmosphere and excellent selection! Had a lovely visit.

I went in planning on spending a certain amount of money and ofc came out spending more lol but im not mad at all. The prices are a little higher than what I was expecting but it could have just been the books I was choosing. I really wasn't paying attention to the price I was so enthralled with the abundance of selections. Which is why Im giving a high rating. If I wasn't on a mission I could have easily spent the whole day there lol the customer service was well they greeted me and I went on about my day. They weren't breathing down my neck. I will definitely be back! read more

Book Buyers - Food + fantasy horror books! Im here for it - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Selection was wide and weird (I mean this in a very good way) I was introduced to sooo many books that I never heard of and absolutely enjoyed reading. I got the entire twilight book series, THE ENTIRE BOOK SERIES... like please take a second and soak that in. I grabbed 14 books and only spent $80 dollars. They have a little cat that lives there I'm assuming and he is too cute. Friendly and sweet so even you aren't a fan of cats you'll be fine to check out this amazing book store. They also have a really fun selection of totes, book marks, etc. I grabbed a wonderful wizard of oz tote and it's the cutest thing I've ever seen. They also have a tote that looks like a library card which I was heavily considering buying (if you buy it just know you have a piece of my heart). read more

Don't let the strip mall location fool you - this is a quality used bookstore. Seemingly endless aisles of paper treasures waiting to be explored, there is something here for all types of readers. Note - not sure what is up with the natural whole foods section in front - but hey - it's the South, so I guess natural food must be hidden away in a bookstore. The selection is wide and varied - and broken down into specific subject matters - ranging from sexual healing to science fiction - take the time to explore and I'm sure you will find something you like. Didn't get the sense that there were rare finds in the stacks - but enough variety from older titles to newer, you can probably pluck a gem. Paperbacks outweigh hardback. Science fiction section is STACKED - with varying series so hit that up! If I come back to Charlotte we will definitely come back here. read more

Book Buyers - Cat not included - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a must visit for bibliophiles. I drive 2 hours to browse the shelves for hidden gems and they never disappoint!

I was impressed by the gargantuan amount of books this place has. They have worked hard to organize the books by genre and then alphabetize the genre's by author. Many of the books are newer publications of desirable titles. Other books are older and rarer titles. I spent nearly an hour just walking the aisles and gazing at the spines. As I entered the store they had hundreds of books on sale located on the sidewalk. The employees were friendly and helpful. I plan on coming back soon. read more

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This place is a lot bigger than what you would expect! So this is a cute quaint place / there's books all over the place and the isles in this store are endless. From what it appears - this is a nice mom and pops store in which in addition to buying books you can also sell them. I am not sure if you get actual money back or store credit. Now let's talk about the rating. This seemed like a nice store however I am extremely HUGE on customer service- a small greeting can go a long way. When I walked in - there was nothing- no greeting - no hello - no smile - no "can I help you" , not even "have a nice day" smh. There were other people that came in that I'm sure were regulars and it seemed like a pretty good vibe with them - however for my first time coming in the store - it would've felt great to feel welcomed into the business. They dropped the ball with this. Overall, nice store with tons of books - a little short on the service. read more

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This has become my favorite bookstore in Charlotte. They have a great collection of used books, including a number of old volumes, as well as reasonable prices, tons of vegan products up front AND a bookstore kitty. Parking lot is available out front. Highly recommend! read more

Book Buyers - Deana the bookshop cat - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a wonderful bookstore with modern day titles and rare ones too. I loved that there was a healthy food aisle upon entering, which offered vegan selections. Totally set the tone for a holistic experience. Lastly, the book shop manager recommended two great books (upon my request) to help me break up my obsessive self-help collection. read more

Book Buyers - Found this cool Artsy Mask in the Shakespeare Section - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was expecting a few shelves with paperbacks and hardcovers. Instead, I found a massive store with a shedload of great books! This place is ginormous! No, you have no idea. Maybe it's not Wal-Mart sized, but it's sure close or at least it feels like it. Lots and lots and LOTS of books, all organized by section. While the specific title I was hoping to find wasn't here, I still managed to pick up 6 paperbacks that will keep me well entertained for a while. Note: the shop has a 'house cat' and many signs are posted that you aren't supposed to trouble her. I'm a cat person myself and so I did pretty well. Once she had enough of me, I knew to back off. Her name is "Page". Of course. read more

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Such a neat little bookstore, tucked away in Plaza Midwood! Outside you will find a rack of books that are on sale, for a dollar! Some great books, and good condition too! Inside you have more books of course...but what you don't expect to find is what makes it so neat. First of all there are two, not one, but two bookstore cats. Some plants for sale (this win me over lol). And lots of Knick knacks, and health stuff in the first few isles of the store. I've never bought anything from here, but I enjoyed walking around in there. I'll def return, and next time hopefully make a purchase! Spot on for being different, but cool. Perfect bookstore for plaza. read more

Book Buyers - Bookstore kitty - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My first time here and I was pleasantly surprised. They have $1 bins outside with a few good titles. I enjoyed browsing the natural products section in the front and will definitely go back to purchase some new items. Although there aren't too many new releases (which I expected from a used book store), I was able to purchase a highly recommended book for half the price of Amazon or Barnes & Noble. read more

Book Buyers - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am a long time patron of this store. I like its new location in the mall on the corner of Eastway and Central. It sells good books at good prices. If you need help they will do their best. It has its own unique personality. That is what you should expect and want from a local, family-owned store. Bookstore owners tend to be quirky people and used book store owners perhaps a little more. That is a feature, not a bug. So many people say they want local independent stores and then they expect a chain store experience. I am glad I can deal with real humans with their own personalities. Their shelves are full and so they have to be selective in what they take in trade, and they only have so much time to sort through things and after many years I trust them know what will be popular and what won't. You can't expect them to have every book you are looking for. But they will help you find what they have, and will try their best to answer any question. read more

I like this bookstore-- LOVE their cats. Deena especially, she greets everyone with a scratchy meow. Wish they were a little less hodge-podge with their stock and setup. It's piled up and pseudo organized. And looks more like a stockroom. If you're looking for something specific, the store can be hard. If you want to just wander and see what they've got this week, it's great. Their health food area seems a bit out of place, it would replace it with book-related items or even fixtures and create more sitting room in the back, but it's their choice to sell that stuff. Nice addition to Plaza Midwood. read more

Book Buyers - Dina the bookstore cat. Friendly as can be. - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everyone knows by now that buying a new book can be ridiculous - ridiculously priced that is...$20 - 30 and up for hardcover new releases. I prefer mine gently used and depreciated in cost. Maybe you do too? Book Buyers covers those bases well and stocks a nice selection. While I was there, the owner was sorting through books people wanted to offload for store credit and he was very selective/particular about what he accepted. It does have a retro vibe and almost feels like your old library from high school. There are some little nooks where you can browse, but otherwise it's pretty packed. After browsing for a bit I gave up and asked the owner for help. He honed in on what I was looking for like a guided missile. Out of the 4 Richard Bachman books I was looking for, they had two. The pair were only about $12 with tax and were in very good to like new condition. You can't get those prices from 3rd party sellers on Amazon without paying at least $4 a pop for shipping. Nicely done Book Buyers! Viva used books! Viva Local!! read more

I'm very picky with the kinds of books I like and their condition and their prices. Book Buyers excels with all of the above. I've been to visit them 4 or 5 times since moving to NC and haven't left empty-handed. On the contrary, they even have a miniature vegan shop within their bookstore where you can always find some yummy, cruelty-free goodies. Simply put, this is the best bookstore in the city. Highly recommended for the few people out there that still worship the written word. Check out my video to see what kind of books in particular I find there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf3haqVAaZU read more

Good selection of books and a decent trade in price. Will definitely use in the future.

Charlotte has a lack of used book stores--this is a great gem in Plaza Midwood. The shelves are sorted by genre and easy to navigate. They have a small reading area if you're looking to sit for a bit, and a resident cat to keep you company! Prices range depending on the book, but I've never found one that I felt was overpriced. In addition to the walls of books, they sell local goodies and cute little gifts. Absolutely recommend checking it out. read more

Book Buyers - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love used book stores & Book Buyers is a good one. I love my new Clockwork Orange & Edgar Allan Poe tote bags & I picked up a copy of "Queen of the Damned" by Anne Rice. Once I made my purchase, I was directed to a bookshelf to select a free book. I can't wait to drop it off at my local free little library! I will return to visit once I'm in Charlotte again. read more

Book Buyers has a great selection of used books in all sections. And they're open Sundays which warrants the fifth star. I have been many times, it's fun just poking around and if you're looking for something specific the staff are very helpful. They'll keep things on hold for you for a day or two if you call to see if they have a special item in stock as well. Once while I was sitting in a chair in the back of the place looking over my marketing and management books trying to decide what I want to do next with my life, out of nowhere a bunny rabbit came hopping and stopped right in front of me. I kid you not! It was quite surreal... So if you like books and bunnies, this is the store for you! There was also the hugest black cat I have ever seen sleeping peacefully in a chair all by itself. It was so big no one would dare to bother it. So if you happen to like books, and bunnies, and black cats, you better get in here and start browsing right now! Update: The poor bunny passed away. :( But the huge black cat is still there. read more

I've been to Book Buyers often, usually after having breakfast at Zada Jane's (ha!). The store is huge, and they have a great selection of paperback and audio books. The only negative is that they have no computer system to check for a specific book you have in mind. This is truly an old time bookstore, allowing you to browse at your leisure. I always think myself lucky when I find something really good! They are constantly getting in new merchandise, so you never know what you will find. They sell books for 1/2 the cover price, or give 1/4 credit for trades they accept. They don't take books in poor shape or stinky (musty or smoky), so don't even try trading books in poor shape. Lee (the daughter of the folks who own the store) usually works on weekends, and always has a friendly smile. Paige, the resident attack cat, initially appears friendly, but don't try petting her for longer than a few seconds or she is liable to bite. Amazingly, these lovely and generous people often foster kittens until they can find them good homes. It's amazing how many people know they do this and now drop off animals they have found. So, if you know of anyone interested in getting a cat, check them out first! read more

This is an awesome, eclectic used bookstore with a great selection of well arranged books, and a few years back they added a couple of rows of other things like vegan snacks and food, environmentally friendly products, herbal thingies for your home and/or body, and some locally made soaps and stuff. My partner and I have been coming here for years! He is a big reader of history and philosophy, among other serious subjects, and always finds reads here that interest him which can't be found at the big chain bookstores. Oh sure, he could find his fav reading material online, but what fun is that? lol! My reading does not usually include such heavy subjects but I love to browse and I always find some reads that interest me as well. And being a cat lover, I enjoy a visit with Page, the resident bookstore kitty, and I really appreciate that the owner and employees are not only Earth and health conscious but cat lovers, too! read more

Lots of books to choose from. They got books on everything, language, food, technology, fiction, horror, humor, horses ... Everything you can think of. read more

Book Buyers - Ruby.! - Bookstores Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

An indispensable local institution. I'm just sorry that since the move to the new location, I haven't been able to visit regularly.

If only I had the space for more bookshelves... this would be a great go to place to spend time sorting through titles and finding books you would like to read - on the cheap. Yes, I have a Kindle, but there is something about a book in hand and turning pages that really appeals to me - call me old fashioned. Great space, really cool neighbors in Rita's and a cool looking eatery's nearby. Makes for a good spot to browse while you "walk off" a heavy meal or kill time waiting on friends that are late. read more

They dont buy books for cash. The only place i know that actually buys books is in greensboro.

I love this book store! Book Buyers truly preserves the feel of a traditional book thrift store. The staff is so welcoming, warm, and inviting. There is a great selection: newer books as well as vintage books. I can't seem to spend less than an hour here every time I come--so many great options!!! Some of the prices are higher than I'd expect for used books, but elsewhere new & used books are extremely expensive and frankly unaffordable. I have yet to bring any books in to see the compensation for bringing in used books. I highly recommend checking this place out before heading to a big-brand book store. 10/10 for me! read more

I love this store! Every time I'm in plaza midwood I want to go there. It's the best place for finding new and unique gifts, old editions of classics, and textbooks. My favorite, (besides being able to pet the sweet kitty) is their range of art books. I can never find a bad deal on an art book there. I can never have too many viewpoints of art analysis. The owner is very nice and helpful and it's just such a gem of a store. My favorite place to get lost in reading. read more

Excellent selection. pleasant owner.will miss them off the plaza. best to you! Good luck

I stopped in here on a whim as I was driving by, and I'm so glad I did. This book store is eclectic but organized, a used book buyer's dream! The staff was knowledgeable about the available stock and where books were located, but they were also chill. They left me alone to browse after I asked my questions. I was happy with the array of genres and authors. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Great used book store in Plaza Midwood with a very angry cat. I could stop my review there, but it just wouldn't do justice to the love I have for this place. Amongst rows of shelves, you'll find just about everything here at a great price. The older gentleman that runs the store always knows where whatever you ask for is and his suggestions have never steered me wrong. Sure, he's not exactly brimming with Southern friendliness but he's a straight shooter and knows his books - what more do you want in a bookstore? The parking is easy, the hours are convenient and there's just something so mom-and-pop mixed with dive bar mixed with almost-out-of-business-please-help-us that makes it lovable to me. But that damn cat needs to be taken to their house - sometimes I wander into him by accident and his claws have their way with me :'( read more

Everything about Book Buyers shows it's appeal and divine placement in Plaza Midwood. No business would suit this space more appropriately. From the musty smell of old, worn pages, the family cat just gallivanting around at will, odd finds and crazy selection, it's one of those places you just have to find yourself getting lost in from time to time. I've been in on multiple occasions and have really just enjoyed perusing and finding older copies of Tolkien novels and some cook books. Upon our last visit, we scored some great children's books for our nephew. We found some solid gold copies of old disney books, Winnie the Pooh, and a few Garfield coloring books. Needless to say, our little nephew was thrilled with all of the books. The prices were so good on some, too. Paying around $3 for a great, used book compared to the steep prices of a major book store is always a more palatable experience. The owners are so nice and they tend to have that syndrome where they know exactly where everything is. Pretty awesome. There are some pretty cool nick nacky items at the front counter, too. Always good when you need chapstick! read more