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    Thia P.

    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.

    Lou C.

    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.

    Food + fantasy horror books! Im here for it
    Chelle P.

    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!

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    Aaron B.

    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.

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    Rusty J.

    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.

    Uneka H.

    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.

    Deana the bookshop cat
    Matthew T.

    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!

    Found this cool Artsy Mask  in the Shakespeare Section
    Robin A. L.

    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.

    Bruce K.

    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.

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    Rox S.

    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.

    Brittney O.

    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.

    Dina the bookstore cat. Friendly as can be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    4.7(15 reviews)
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    Love this place!!! Decided to meet up with a friend for coffee (well tea for me) and she suggested…read morethis place as 'the perfect spot'. And it was. I read through some of the other reviews and I want to set the record straight. Yes, it's inside a church but there is a separate entrance. Yes, there are Christian books but also other genres. Yes, the coffee is very affordable BECAUSE all the staff are volunteers. No one is getting paid and they LOVE what they do. All smiles and great service. The proceeds go to local and global missions of the church. Win, win all the way around. The place itself is very spacious. Two levels. The seating areas are comfortable and far enough apart you can have some semiprivacy if you need it. My friend who brought me says she comes here all the time to study (she's in college). All of the staff knew her by name. (love places like that) I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't really speak to the coffee (although my friend says it's pretty good). I am a tea drinker though and they have a variety of flavors, some refresher juice drinks, a few pastries. Please support. Every now and again if you're thinking of getting coffee or a pastry, choose them. Why not? Do some good for the community through others who are committed to giving back.

    I love this place! This is my go to spot to grab a comfy place to sit get my work done in peace and…read moregrab a delicious blueberry Matcha. Hidden gem!

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    4.4(40 reviews)
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    Whenever we visit cities outside our hometown area, we always look for bookstores ... used books…read moreor new. On this visit to Charlotte, NC we stopped in at the Book Rack. Besides a focus on mystery and thrillers, they really had most genres covered. Most of the books here ... and they claim tens of thousands of books ... are used, and are generally on consignment from somebody. So quality varies, and you might find two copies of something in very different conditions and at matching price points. That being said, the selection was exceptional and well worth investigating. The Book Rack had an especially large selection of kids books ... which was great for us. The only downside of some of these large holdings is that they aren't all classified and organized. Sometimes a certain genre will just be stacked in crates or boxes ... but don't let that dissuade you. There are treasures to be found here. If you like books and enjoy the hunt, this place is for you. Recommended.

    I feel like I found a gem and wonder where have I been…read more This is a little bookstore that sells new and used books. I mean can this get any better. First time I went. I brought two books on house plants and planting in containers. I couldn't find any pies making or pound cakes baking books that were on my list but I emailed them to today to ask if any of these are available. They replied right away. Even though they didn't have the books I wanted. The customer service was great. They're willing to reserve these books if those come in. The cost of all the used books can be $5 to $8 which is great.. And if you follow them on Instagram. There's specials sometime. Go check them out

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