Flyleaf Books is a great bookstore. I've been here just twice, but each time I've had a positive…read moreexperience. The staff is friendly, the book selection is diverse and plentiful + there are customer review/comment cards on multiple books within the store. It's nice to read reviews from other book lovers. Flyleaf also has a number of events every month. I recently attended the Penguin Publisher event. Snacks and drinks were available to those that attended the event and there was a raffle at the end. The event was informative and full of book recs from the Penguin Publisher sales team. Flyleaf is legit! I'll be sure to add this location to one of my favorite bookstores in the Chapel Hill area.

Love the used book area and there's a pretty good variety of everything…read more Service was good and the people were friendly so it's gotten a bit better. The prices are pretty average which is why I frequently just go to the used books which are still a bit high but good variety of titles ($3-10 range). Love that they have their own easy free parking!!

Someone may not know what you want…read more Bob the owner who has died and made this store possible would have taken a bullet for any alternative author or book trust me . I loved him and always will. Don't stop free speech or complain just write about your singular experience and realize you need to love the possibility.

Wonderfully cute bookstore with both new and nicely used titles, and the friendliest service!…read moreHelped me find a title at another store, and held it for me. Highly recommend checking out their multiple locations. So important to support indy bookstores, now even more than ever!!

4 stars because they also sell used books at full price. This is a nice, tiny book shop that has a…read morebit of everything. The cashier wasn't talkative, no matter how hard I tried to engage him about books. I figured whatever was on the computer was way more interesting than the upcoming new book release. He probably just works there and doesn't read. That's fine!

Really cool bookstore with a wide variety of books and events. The horchata latte was yummy but the…read morecheese danish I got was a little stale.

Gorgeous! I had a cafe con leche which was strong and perfect. Found myself a little corner and was…read moreamazed at the beautiful aesthetics in the space. It's obvious they spent a lot of time making design choices and it's really paid off. It can get super crowded so finding the off times is best!

I am so obsessed with this bookstore. I could literally wander around it for hours. I love how…read morethere are so many different nooks and crannies filled with awesome books. The children's section is small, but jam packed with an awesome selection. My son always loves browsing here. My first stop is always the extensive staff picks selection. I enjoy reading why certain books are recommended. I recently went in for an author reading and that was a really fun and different opportunity. It was super intimate and you really got to get to know the author and hear about their journey. If they don't have a book on the shelf that you want, they will order it for you. Overall a really lovely spot to spend and afternoon.

Very nice book store. Very comfortable atmosphere with a place to sit and read. They have a sort of…read morereview cue cards on books that are attached to the book itself. These cards give you an insight on the book on a personal perspective. Clean and well organized, easy to find your topic. Pricing is competitive with online book stores.

Such a nice bookshop located right in the middle of downtown Durham! In addition to a great variety…read moreof reasonably-priced, well-curated books, they have a lot of cutesy Durham merch. If you have out-of-town visitors, would recommend bringing them here for souvenirs. The shop has 2 floors housing different genres; the top floor also has some seating. I think I saw they have some drinks for sale as well. It also seems like they have pretty regular events on a weekly basis (book clubs and the like), so I'm excited to go back for one of those in the future. Fast service, great ambiance. Free parking on weekends and weekdays after 7pm in nearby city of Durham garages. 10/10 would recommend!

Cool bookshop with a good variety of books and puzzles. Definitely recommend checking out this…read moreindependent bookstore

Would a historic downtown area be complete without a quaint, locally flavored bookshop? No, it…read moreclearly would not! And thus downtown Hillsborough is indeed complete thanks to Purple Crow Books. It is a small, cozy bookshop that carries all your favorite big name authors, bestsellers, and featured book club works as well. But what clearly sets this establishment apart is the VAST selection of works by Hillsborough authors! Who knew so many published authors hail from this small North Carolina town? This guy surely did not, but I was very impressed and charmed by this fact. There is also a separate section devoted to North Carolina authors (hello, Nicholas Sparks!). You gotta love the strong local representation! Off the side of the main room, there are two smaller sections, one of which showcases numerous gently used books for 50% off and the second of which is devoted to children's books and games. Plus there are some crafty greeting cards for sale as well. All in all, definitely worth checking out as you stroll through Hillsborough. Plus Cup A Joe is conveniently located across the street so you can get your caffeine fix to accompany your literary adventure!

Stopped by to check out store & ended up buying 2 books (one for me & one for a gift). Great…read morelocation. Felt like an old fashioned cozy bookstore. It's not very large but does have a great selection of books grownups & young readers. definitely want to go bk.

I used to go to this Barnes & Noble a lot to chill and devour books while enjoying coffee from…read moreStarbucks, but my most recent visit was one of the most disappointing bookstore-venturing experiences I've had. First of all, the cafe was too packed; they seemed to have change the seating arrangements, and there's not enough seats to accommodate more customers. Compared to the Barnes & Noble in Cary, this location lacked seats outside of the cafe area, so most of the people who want to just sit and read a book are left with no option but to find an open seat in the cafe area or in one of the uncomfortable "benches" in front of the magazine stand. Another annoying change: the restrooms now require a code to enter (probably to avoid unpleasant guests from trashing the toilets, which is understandable). When I asked an old guy at the customer service for the code, he wrote it down for me but the lack of friendliness and helpfulness of the employees make this shop devoid of the kind of warmth you find in other bookstores. None of them asked for what I was looking for or greeted me when I passed. As for the overall value books, it's the same story for every Barnes & Noble: I just don't see a smart reason to purchase books here over purchasing books on Amazon because of prices here are significantly higher compared to buying online. I ended up leaving right away. This location should learn from the Barnes & Noble in Cary when it comes to overall ambiance and customer service.

We visit this Barnes and Noble occasionally because it's just expensive but they have a good…read morevariety of books. I specifically go for the B&N classic and special editions but it is nice they have a cafe. I noticed their bathroom is locked and can only be unlocked by a code on the bottom of a receipt which isn't super classy. Overall like any other B&N- the employees said hello but didn't ask if we were looking for anything.

Once again everybody on my list got a fun book for christmas. I might as well have just browsed…read morearound, but I knew of particular things ahead of time. None were in stock, but the kind staff ordered them for me (3x of one ... they were like are you sure? yeah!) and everything arrived in less than a week! While I'm picking them up, there is interesting shopping to be done here. The staff is kind and attends to their duties. I got a phone call about all the books right on time. They tossed some Regulator Bookshop bookmarks in there, which some of my recipients will enjoy and some will wonder about.

The employees were extremely helpful. They had a wide variety of options. The prices were very…read morereasonable.

Scuppernong Books is an independent bookstore in Downtown Greensboro. It is located inside a…read morebuilding built in 1898. The building served as a feed-and-seed store, a record store and a used-appliance store. The bookstore opened in 2013, and its extensive renovation preserved the exposed brick walls and the high pressed-tin ceilings. They added hand-carved bookcases. The walls are olive green, and the original windows let in plenty of natural light. The store was named after the scuppernong grape, the North Carolina state fruit. The store's "fox and grape" motif, visible on its signs and literature, is also a nod to Aesop's fables. The bookstore is cozy and welcoming, with areas to lounge and even a seating bar at the front of the store. The bookstore carries new and used books, with a good variety. You will find banned books and many about social justice. The store has stood up to censorship. The genres are clearly marked, and it is easy to browse and shop. They even have staff picks with reviews. I like that North Carolina authors are featured. The store partners with other local businesses. The cafe has coffees, teas, wines and craft beers. They have pastries from Loaf Bakery and Swedebread. The sandwiches are from Jerusalem Market. The specialty teas come from Vida Pour Tea. Service here is welcoming, helpful and low-pressure. They let you browse without following you around so you can take your time and explore. I highly recommend visiting Scuppernogg Books if you are looking for a local business to support or just like visiting old buildings. In the digital age, it is so nice to connect with others and actually browse the shelf to find my next read. I loved the banned books, as I am always curious as to what they don't want me reading.

I love supporting local businesses and this one is a woman owned book store with coffee ! What's…read morenot to love. Not only can books be purchased in store which is my favorite way you're also able to go online and order for pickup or to your door. They have new , used , for children , adults , herbalism , fantasy ... you name it. There's seating near the coffee bar. However there is also seating in the back where the used books are where you can read, but they also host events that are on their website to support other local stores , artist , and authors.