I was looking for some Charlotte NC (souvenirs) and this was the only place I found. With variety…read moreof souvenirs and other beautiful things.

From the owner: Find the best cards and Gifts at Paper Skyscraper - Charlotte's award-winning card and gift store…read moresince it's founding in 1989. We have over 30,000 cards and gifts to find the perfect selection for your holiday shopping list and stocking stuffers. We feature books, cards, stationery, home accessories, frames, bath and body products, kid's books and toys. And have a special emphasis on architecture and design. You will find a sense of humor everywhere you turn and something for everyone on your list and yourself.

This is a very cool place! They had everything! Games, books, merch, funko pop collection, DVDs. My…read moreson would lose his mind.

I went in this store to look for some dvds. I found the Inuyasha 2nd season box set in there priced…read moreat 14.95 on the 2nd and Charles tag which is what it's priced at new on Amazon. However, it had a different tag on the back that said 11.99. The dvd only goes for 8 dollars on eBay so I was a bit confused, especially considering it was a used box set and the dvds had scratches on them. I went to the front to see if they could mark it down and they said that they couldn't and that the old tag didn't matter. Before leaving I saw the associate I was speaking to rip off the old tag before putting it back on the shelf. This store is a scam, support local used media shops.

A serendipitous find. I wasn't looking for a used bookstore but I was in the Central Avenue area…read more(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!

I just discovered this amazing used bookstore a few days ago compliments of Yelp and I am so glad I…read moredid. 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!

Bookstores like That's Novel have my devotion. Just walking in, I felt an intense sense of peace…read moreand contentment. I'm surrounded by books and all is right in the world again. They have more than just new copies of the latest releases! They have used books! They have cute gifts like candles and art and jewelry and more! They have detailed staff picks that are featured! Books are clearly organized in ways to make them easy to find and you'll find every genre here. And there are reading nooks, so you'll never want to leave. I almost feel like a new book is like a pet that you'll take home and cherish forever. I'm so grateful for a woman-owned bookshop like That's Novel.

Cute bookstore at camp north end! They had the books that I was looking for which is great. Priced…read moreat the same price points as other book stores. I just wish they were closer to my side of town...lol!! But that's not fault of theirs!!! :-)

After visiting the Billy Graham, home and completing the walkthrough tour we exited into the…read morelibrary. We visited the bookstore for some souvenirs. They had lots to choose from for children, women, men, household items and lots and lots of books. The store was a good size and tons of books were there for your choosing. A couple of books caught my attention so Im taking them home with me. Found a couple of other cool items that I also purchased. Prices are as expected since you're at a tourist destination.

FYI - this is a review for the "Carolina's NewsBeat" store specifically located in the Charlotte…read moreDouglas International Airport next to the Fox Sports Bar & Grill and Speedway Grill in Concourse E. I won't bother going into the prices ($2.78 for one 20oz bottle of soda) or even factor it into the review since it's not their fault and the markups are expected - - I can certainly accept that. What I cannot accept is employees who are not customer service oriented, unprofessional, unfriendly, and not willing to do what it takes to ensure an efficient and quality experience. If you're looking to buy something quickly on the run before you make your connecting flight, don't bother to stop here because the employees work at their own leisure and pace - even with the manager present. I walk in and see 6-7 people in line waiting to make a purchase. There are 3 Registers and minimum of 5-6 total employees (wow, seems overstaffed). At first glance 2 of the Registers were processing customers while the 3rd was occupied by an employee processing paperwork. I pick up my soda (Coke Cherry Zero - - the highlight of the experience) and stand patiently in line, now Customer # 6 in queue. Okay, I'll be patient. One of the employees ringing up customers then stops her work and turns around to help another employee who is asking questions and looking for something (a "book"). The 2nd register employee slows down her work to engage into the discussion for assistance. The other 2 employees then walk away to go retrieve the book leaving 1 register open with a (now) queue of 10 people waiting in line. Meanwhile the manager (I believe - male authority figure) is standing next to the register and is watching her process orders, plus the other register is still processing paperwork. There is also another employee standing nearby and starts talking with the other two who are looking for "the book". The Math: Out of 6 total employees 3 of them are standing around chit-chatting while 1 authority figure is observing and the other 2 are doing work where only one of those two is actually ringing up customers. The queue is now @ 10 and I'm # 5. Yay!! There is no sense of priority or urgency in processing customers in a timely and efficient manner. A few minutes later I move up to #2, and even though I'm next in line the manager proceeds to point to the girl behind me (#3) saying they will be able to ring her up on the other side (register now open - she finished her work). The girl behind me then looks at me and says "you're next in line so I'll wait after you....". Cool beans - - thank you. She (customer) was more cognisant than all of the 6 employees combined. I nearly put my drink down and walked off - - why should I even give this establishment my $$ and support when they don't seem to give a rats behind about quality customer service. If it wasn't for that damn hot sauce I just had w/ my meal I would have done it - - I swear! But a nice cold Coke Cherry Zero sounded so damn good at the time - - it was a thirst quencher, still not worth $2.78 but that's a whole other story. Like I said - - if you're in a hurry or really dislike waiting too long in lines, or don't care for low morale or poor customer service and execution then don't bother to stop in here. Lesson's Learned = don't do anything that would provoke you to having the need to buy something here (i.e. the need to quench your burning throat w/ a cold beverage due to excess consumption of hot sauce). Toodles!!

Run, don't walk, to the Carolina Newsbeat shop in Concourse E at the Charlotte Douglas Airport. I…read moreliterally had no plans to buy anything, and yet I stood in a line for the chance to take a picture with the amazing cashier, Valerie. Valerie is literally one of the most positive people I've ever met in retail. And I used to work retail...She sings to the customers, lifts up weary and grumpy travelers with compliments and leaves you with a "Have a blessed day, baby!" The young soldier behind me in line greeted her like an old friend: "Hey, Valerie, how're you doing?" "Here's one of my troops!" She exclaimed. You are going to stock up on airport sundries anyway, so spend your money at Valerie's shop and just *try* not to leave in a happier mood. "It's a good morning, whether you like it or not!" - Valerie

Went into Repo Records for the first time last week. I've got a pretty good vinyl collection that…read moreI've accumulated over the last 40 years, and unfortunately, there are plenty of record shops I leave without making a purchase. That was NOT the case with Repo Records! Their selection is FANTASTIC! I think that their prices were fair for the albums I looked at. Hey - you're going to pay for quality. The used album I bought was rated VG+ and was in perfect (nearly mint) condition. I will definitely be making return trips here. Side note: I loved finding Morrissey and Johnny Marr sharing a tab - right next to The Smiths! This is how I would organize my collection!

Amazing collection and one of Charlotte's hidden gems. They have tons of vinyl at different prices…read moreand Steve is very knowledgeable about music. If vinyl is your thing this is the place to go.

This place had some gems I didn't kno I needed on vinyl…read more Parking is super tight and limited. The space is small and does get crowded but still worth a visit. Reasonably priced. They have previously used and new vinyls. I think I saw some cassettes too but wasn't looking for those specifically. I will go back and check now that I have a cassette player.

I had been wanting to check this place out for a while and I was taking a trip down to Charlotte to…read morevisit family, so of course I had to stop here. First of all their record selection is great. I walked out with a bunch of good finds and a tote bag. The outside of the building looks cool and also has its own parking lot which was nice. The inside is well organized and clean and the workers are very cool and friendly! Their prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area! P.S they loaded me up with a ton of free stickers so that's a plus

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

Amazing local book store. The staff were all so sweet and friendly. They offered up lots of local…read morerecommendations. The book selection is fantastic with just enough to not get you overwhelmed and pricing is competitive. We both picked out several books to entertain ourselves!.

Such a cute, dog friendly bookstore! It's in a busy plaza, so very easy to swing by after brunch on…read morea weekend morning, you can even get ice cream after. The staff was so nice! They keep dog treats at the register and easily engaged us in conversation. I found exactly what I was looking for and then some!