Cool little bookstore in Blackmountain, NC. I was on a business trip and stopped in here to see if…read moreI could find a book I was looking for. This is a cozy place with areas to sit and thump through a book or just come and sit and read. I did find the book I was looking for and several others to add to my list.

This store is so fun. They're two stories many options of everything there's a book there's toys…read morefor older kids younger kids in all ages unfortunately, you don't have pictures, but I definitely recommend going there.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!

Cute spot for used books. I wish their kid section was bigger. There were hardly any board books…read morewhen I went but a lot of chapter books. Hoping to find more books for toddlers. Very organized and random places to sit.

Really great selection of books which are mostly discounted. Some discounts are definitely better…read morethan others, but you'll find some really different books here. I picked up a pretty great one. Employee wasn't overly friendly but not rude.

I am so happy that I saw an advertisement for the Book Warehouse Outlet on Instagram. Once a month…read morethe location has a 70% off all books. Hence the importance of my visit. We arrived about 30 minutes after the business opened. This was a visit that we pre-planned/research for. Our research led us to learn that the warehouse has no AC. Because of this heated detail, we decided to bring fans and water. Our choices led to our first visit being a bit more enjoyable. The amount of books at the warehouse was insane. We were at the warehouse for two hours to give some context. It was a bit overwhelming, but brought me so much joy. I was able to find series books by author Kimberly Lemming, a date night cookbook, a Lisa Jewell novel + so many more books. The selection was plentiful, although I do wish that the genres were all grouped together in a central location. Also, I think having direction signs for payment lines and directional travel through book aisles would be very helpful.

Luckily I saw a video with tips on how to shop here--it really helped! This is a true warehouse, so…read moreit's hot inside. We came prepared with portable fans and a cart for our books. Got there at 8:15 (they open at 8) and it was already packed. It's definitely overwhelming with the crowds, but we took our time and browsed what we could. We were a little disappointed not to find books from some of our favorite authors, but there's still a huge selection across all genres. My biggest critiques are the lack of clear signage for genres, no arrows to help with flow, and a need for someone to direct the checkout line--cashiers were calling people up but many couldn't hear them, leading to unnecessary wait times. That said, I compared prices with retail and Amazon and still saved over $300--spent $175 total. Definitely worth the 6-hour round trip, and we'll be back!

Perfect. It's clean, organized, and spacious, with half (Ok more like only a quarter) of a second…read morefloor full of YA. There's a ton of books with all kinds of authors, you'll find POC authors, LGBT+ authors, women authors, you name it. It's an incredibly inclusive shop which was such a refreshing find for me on my visit. The clerks are all super friendly. One thing I loved was that they had some medium post-its asking customers different questions. One asked for your favorite book, while the other asked what super power would you like to have. There were more and it was nice to have a fun little thought provoking thing while I waited for my sister to check out. Prices were reasonable and I'd definitely come back here if I'm ever near Brevard again.

Highland is a delightful small local bookstore that seems to fit this area just about perfectly. It…read morecarries a very good but not huge selection of books in most genres, and it has an especially nice YA section for those interested. We appreciate that they also sell some second-hand titles along with a variety of gifts and products made by local craftspeople, and there are comfy sports to sit down and read a bit. We can always find something we want when we stop in here. The staff is always happy to assist, and their location in the midst of downtown Brevard is convenient for most shoppers.

Fun shop with something for everyone! 2 floors of rooms filled with books and the top floor…read morededicated to artists, this is a treasure to visit. I didn't test out the coffee-- saving that for the next trip-- but I did find some great used books to bring home. Fun atmosphere and definitely a place to find gifts and hidden treasures!

I would give this place a zero if I could. We asked the girl at the counter (dark hair) if they had…read moreoat milk and she loudly and rudely said NO. I chose not to order because of her attitude. My husband ordered and he hated his latte. The customers after us asked if they had oat milk and the same rude cashier said "no one reads the sign." The customer said where's the sign? Both ladies behind the counter point to a hand made sign that offers some milk alternatives. It doesn't say no oat milk and honestly it's 2024 who doesn't have oat milk?!! Besides, what does it hurt to say, I'm sorry we don't but we do offer x,y,z. Get some customer service skills!! After reading all the stuff on the windows it explained a lot. Lots of intolerant, angry liberal crap. We love books and never once looked at them because of the horrible customer service.

We were in town to visit the Big Crafty craft show at the nearby civic center and were wandering…read morearound nearby. We stumbled onto this unique bookstore and spent some time perusing their wares. Definitely has that old bookstore feel rather than an antiseptic megastore. We didn't purchase anything during out brief stop but this is the type of store we would patronize if we lived nearby. It might seem a little scrappy for some, but we support independent bookstores.

So racism. Been…read moregoing to this shop for 6 years. On new year's day, I walked in with my mom and noticed they were selling a $13 Confederate Cook Book. I told the man with glasses and also bald that it's s not okay to sell this. He immediately said "Why" And proceeded to tell me how they're also thinking about having Hitler's Mein Kampf in their shop. He basically forced me into a "intellectual" convo about the power of disturbance. Little does he know I actually confront nazis online everyday. I also know that the only person buying a Confederate cook book is a racist white person. You also made it very affordable for them. It was enclosed in plastic, so it could've had very violent content in it that the shop was protecting for the "right" customer. I then proceeded to tell him he had this cookbook out with no context and who is he selling this to? He listened and said thank you for the feedback. I then said you're a white man who doesn't get to have opinions about it. Dear Man, You forced me to confront your racism and affinity for kkk literature. Then proceeded to try to find a debate in it. You're not at the level of deep thought you need to be.

This is a great, beautiful place to explore. If you are into charcuterie boards and spirits, with a…read moreclassic, aesthetic vibe, this is the spot for you!! The food and drinks are rather expensive, we are talking $30 for a board. But you have the option to choose individual items to be put on your board. I got a board with bread, prosciutto, and a mocktail all for $19 before tip. So it's a nice place to come in and snack. You can reserve spots for bigger parties but can also walk in and ask for a table. Our server was a friendly gentleman who was very knowledgeable about menu items.

Absolutely adorable spot! Came here to for a bachelorette trip and we stumbled upon another…read morebachelorette party at the table next to us. The vibes for book lovers are immaculate. You are also able to order wine and food, which to be honest was just okay, but you're really coming here for the vibes not necessarily the food. The charcuterie was pretty good though! Accessible bathroom available on the first floor!

Roomy store with a Starbucks inside. A lot of books to choose from, and it looks like they keep up…read morewith the newest books as well. Needed help locating specific books and the staff did not disappoint. They knew the exact location and walked with me there. All the staff, even in the cafe were all helpful and polite.

Great service and quiet environment. Spend a few hours with my hubby here and enjoyed the relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

Adorable used bookstore! I stopped in here while on vacation and the only thing that kept me from…read morebuying more books is that I would have to haul them back in my carry-on luggage back to Michigan!

Quiet and quant, the Joy of Books is a small locally owned bookstore in downtown Hendersonville…read more I've visited several times and left with at least one book each and every time. On my most recent visit, I left with four of them! Competitively priced, I'd rather buy local than online.