This is one of the recommended gift shops that came up on a list of must-dos in NoDa if you're…read morevisiting. Located near some other unique gift shops and a spiritual wellness shop, this location specializes in local art and craft goods from the NC area that make for a unique assortment of gifts. The owner welcomed us and was friendly, offering to answer any questions we may have. For the most part I perused the shop and read some of the small placards sharing more information on the artist/creator and their work. I like that these were present near the artist/creator's work as it was fun to read more about them and their inspirations. Prices were a broad range to suit all budgets. While nothing caught my eye, I would consider coming back here if I was shopping for a unique gift.

I love Ruby's Gift. I always find myself browsing through this shop about once a week looking…read morearound. They have really great local art and its very affordable. I love that they carry a wide range of artists with very different styles. Ruby's has jewelry, candles, plants, paintings, shirts, etc. You can find something for anyone here. It is a great spot for some "Charlotte- specific" items as well like paintings of the city or shirts related to the city. Highly recommend stopping by to look around! I guarantee you'll be in there for more than a couple minutes.

I adore this spot. The staff is so much fun and it's a go…read moreto for K-Pop and other fun things like the all mighty Legit Labubus and other fun Blind Boxes. Make sure you follow them on social media for in stock updates. If they don't have what you need they are great about trying to get it for you. Don't miss it. It's at the very end of the building.

I bought so much ATEEZ and Yeosang merchandise from their website. Their customer service is…read morephenomenal. I honestly was being kind of a difficult customer but they were so kind and patient with me. I highly recommend supporting this small business. Thank you, Nhan!

My favorite bookstore in all of Charlotte. I have been going here for years and the owners are…read moreincredibly friendly and fair as well. The cats there are very sweet and the selection of books has me browsing the store for hours. Would recommend to everyone who wants a good read or would like to donate their lightly used books.

Super friendly and helpful cashier! She kindly showed us every section we were looking for…read more 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.

I just adore this charming little shop! They always have a wide assortment of notable and popular…read morebrands, like Jellycat, E Newton, Nest New York, Juliska among many others. The staff is always warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Diane helped me find the perfect gift for my sister and insisted on beautifully wrapping it, completely free of charge. This is by far my favorite local gift shop, already looking forward to my next visit. It is easy to see why this shop has been in business for 45+ years.

I love this store so much. The ladies who work there are so thoughtful and kind. They always have…read moresomething special that I can find for any occasion and wrap it so beautifully.

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.

This little place is so cute. It's nestled on Camp North's campus and is the perfect getaway for…read moresuch of a busy area. Expect a higher price point but also higher quality items. For example, I bought toothpaste here with xylitol. They make my teeth feel so clean! Definitely not something I expected to find at a bookstore but happy it's sold there. They have a good selection of books too, but it seems to be mostly fiction. I'm a non-fiction girly and wasn't able to find any self help books there. I'd definitely go if I wanted to dilly dally or pick up a fun read.

I am a huge reader and love supporting local bookstores. I don't get to this part of town very…read moreoften and therefore have never heard of Troubadour before. I recently joined a book club and they have monthly meetings here. Actually, Troubadour hosts a bunch of book clubs so you should check that out. You can check their website and also sign up for their newsletter to get all the info. The bookstore is clean, bright, friendly, and well organized. I don't find many bookstores that have a horror section so I was glad to see they had one. Service is great and the selection of overall items is good too. Big plus for having good parking!

We just stopped by the Troubadour this morning. What a gem and on the East side of Charlotte!…read more This independent bookstore offers a wealth of books, speciality gift items, cards, seating and a cozy children's nook. Price points were fair and seemed to have something for anyone. We will definitely be making this our number one bookstore. The manager was knowledgeable and personable. He was also friendly and obviously enjoys books. I was able to find a unique gift for a friend. I look forward to receiving emails about coming events the Troubadour will be offering our community.

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

I have been collecting art for many years now and have never experienced the ineptitude and…read moreunprofessionalism that l have had with this so-called gallery full stop! I purchased a very expensive painting from them and l still haven't received it due to their inexperience! Firstly, their very young employee Emma took it upon herself to send the painting via UPS Saturday delivery! She never once asked me if this was okay and the shipping fees were absolutely astronomical! I use a business address for shipping and Saturday delivery isn't even possible! ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE CUSTOMER FIRST BEFORE MAKING SUCH BIG DECISIONS! I requested a refund for the shipping charges, but Emma refused! Young Emma kept promising me that she had followed up with UPS to reschedule delivery, but sadly, l had to keep following up with her as she never followed up with me directly! I kept tracking the package and there were even more hiccups! The package was never placed on the delivery truck for the supposed rescheduled delivery of yesterday. Today l wait and wait, At 4:37 p.m. l tracked the package again only to find that the wrong address is on the shipping label! Where is my painting? I will never know and will file a dispute with my cc company. Just a warning to please avoid SOCO at all costs for anything of value!

We were here this morning to spend time at Not Just Coffee but once the coffee was done, we popped…read moreacross to the gallery side to check it out. I thought the art was really interesting and some of the pieces I would actually put in my home. Not all of them, but there were some nice ones. It's a lovely space and they have good art. Worth a stop especially if you need a coffee! [Review 12569 overall, 2361 of 2019.]