Nice shop and friendly folks. I was looking for poetry and the selection was limited but I did buy…read more3 for very reasonable prices. Ate a good gluten free lunch next door

Best used bookstore EVER!!…read more Well organized, helpful staff, books in outstanding condition. Just the right amount of cuteness.

Really cute little space for physical media (books, movies, music) and other fun finds. Located in…read morea small village in Calabash, this was the perfect spot to visit after grabbing some coffee from the Coffee Cottage a few feet away. The collection of available media was very well curated. Lots of very desirable pieces without too much excess clutter. I did find the prices of be a bit high throughout the shop, even for a smaller, local place where you expect a higher price tag and it feels okay going along with it because you're supporting a small business. To be fair, there are signs around the shop saying that prices can be negotiable and to just ask, which I appreciated, but my autistic, anxiety-ridden ass could never. :)

what. a. collection. from vinyls, books, movies, clothing…read more the small space is this store is certainly maximized for an incredible selection. Will definitely be back.

This bookstore is such a gem! Located in Cherry Grove walkable distance from the beach. Great…read moreselection and amazing employees. They are also dog friendly and my pup loved being able to come in with me and browse. (The aisles are on the smaller side so keep that in mind if your planning to bring your pup) but overall this bookstore is amazing and it is truly such a great place to find your next beach read!

This place is awesome! Always find a good used beach read book! My kids and I stop by here every…read moretime we're in cherry grove!

Great place to explore & even better place to find book treasures! I've been coming to Wilmington…read morefor the past decade yearly & I ALWAYS look forward to stopping by.

January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

Very surprised to find a good book store so close. Employees are friendly, helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about local literature. If you don't find what you're looking for they will special order anything you would like. Will call you when it's in. 5/5 all around. Very surprised to find a good book store so close. Employees are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about local literature. If you don't find what you're looking for they will special order anything you would like. Will call you when it's in. 5/5 all around.

Shopping at Pelican Book Store is a great way to support a treasured local business! I've visited…read morethis shop several times and I've never left disappointed. Staff members provide friendly and helpful guidance, the store carries a nice variety of books for all ages, and they also sell gift items and greeting cards. I live in the area part-time and I recently asked them to ship several books to my home in the northeast. They were happy to assist me and my requested books arrived promptly and in great condition! Check out their periodic author events too!

Dear Books-A-Million: I came in yesterday to get a book that…read moreI had seen on Good Morning America's Facebook page. I could not remember the title so I tried to get to their Facebook page. For some reason, I was blocked out from the internet. I went to the person behind the desk and was told that I had to join your club and then put my phone number in. Why would I join your club when there are no Books-A-Million in my area where I live. I was able to go outside, get the title of the book, but then decided that you did not deserve my business so I left. You are located in a mall where most of the stores have shut down. You would think that you would make it easier for people visiting your state and your store to spend their money at your business. Would I come back here? No, it's worth the drive to go to Barnes And Noble. And that's the way it is.

Books-a-million is rlly good they have Mangas which is amazing ofc and they have other things that…read moremay be nice to buy

My second time there in the last year while visiting the area. My second time scoring some choice…read morevinyl and spend slighly more than I'd attended. Wonderful shop with a cool, friendly owner. What a gem for Brunswick County, NC.

Azio Media is all about great selections. Located in an vintage gingerbread-style house outside of…read moreShallotte, the rooms are full of vinyl records, CD's, and cassettes. I love going through the albums looking for a gem and I always find something. Azio carries books of all kinds and well catigorized. It is a comfortable place to find your treasure and helpful staff. It's a place I love to hang-out. And when you find your perfect purchase, Azio has tables and chairs under the shade of afternoon to relax.

This is a cute little bookstore. They have a good selection of new and used books and it is well…read moreorganized. I love buying used books and was able to find a few good ones. It'll be great if they could add some reading nooks in the store to encourage folks to sit and read while perusing the books. They also have a wine tasting/wine-bar on one side of the store.

Great beer and great atmosphere! Great place to go to chill and relax. Highly recommend.read more

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 24, 2026 Papercut Books is the most whimsical indie bookstore experiences I ever had & has the most pretty & eye catching displays I ever saw in a bookstore. They sell vintage books, clothing , fanciful items, handmade bookmarks, and upcycled jewelry amongst antique furniture and comfy seating areas to read books. One can spend hours browsing new and old books in this bookstore for hours. The Netflix Series: The Summer I Turned Pretty was filmed there - starring Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney. The bookstore was filmed in the scene where Laurel and Susannah see writer Cleveland Castillo at the Whale of a Tale bookshop (Episode 1.3) (Episode 1.3) One of the most unique and joyful bookstore experiences I ever had in my life. A definitely go see place for book lovers in Wilmington, North Carolina.

It's a cute spot, but too small to spend time browsing for books when there is so many people…read morepushing through the place. Feels tight & cramped. Loved the vibe tho! Pricing seemed high!!