Have lots of books reasonably priced. I found a few of my favorite authors even PD James who wrote…read morebooks in the sixties. The staff were helpful.

Adrenaline rush. Any bookstore does that. Sometimes it's a tiny bit of excitement, others is more…read morelike an overdose of sugar and caffeine. Book Lover's Warehouse is closer to the latter. It had the aroma of books -- old books, to be precise. It's in a nondescript strip center and is very ordinary looking from the outside. It has a warehouse feel. Walking in, I could tell it wasn't what I was expecting -- a warehouse -- but more of a treasure trove of books, vinyl, DVDs, comic books, sheet music, and a few miscellaneous antiques. I can't say I figured out how it was set up, certainly by section, but there were hardcovers and paperbacks of many genre scattered. Or at least it seemed that way. Each section was roughly sorted alphabetically by author, so that made searching easier. I didn't see a lot of duplication in titles. I had only a limited amount of time before they closed. It was a kid-in-a-candy-store moment; too much to explore and limited to what I could grab in the short window of time I had available. It wasn't nearly enough to do the exploring I wanted. But, with that said, I did manage to pick up a couple of titles I haven't seen by authors I have and that was a win for me. As with most used bookstores, the price is about half of the cover price, except for the first edition, rare books, or collectibles. It's a good place to try out a new author or series without the financial commitment of a new bookstore; or if you want to try your luck with the comic books or vinyl. There's a separate display case of Elvis recordings and memorabilia -- this is Tennessee, after all, and I'd expect nothing less. Just a fun store all around.

Reading Patricia Cornwell.Barnes & Noble is a terrific place to find books,& also has nick nacks…read more(Christmas) that make great gift ideas. Also has a coffee shop,which makes it so nice to sit down,relax & preview your purchases. Also a very friendly staff who can direct you to the area where a particular author is available! I love it! Always spend too much money in there!

I love to spend my times here just keep looking the books and get drinks from Starbucks…read more The Starbucks here little bit different system, so you unable to use your starbucks card. Very friendly staff here. The store always organized and clean. I always visit this store at least 2-3 per months. I will be back soon...

Loved this little shop- we mostly were looking in the book section but if I were a kid you'd have…read moreto pry me out of there! So many toys, puzzles, bookish nerdy games, love it! Love the variety of items whether it was books or toys Some items were a bit more pricey but they support small artists where they can and everyone there was helpful and friendly. Great place for bookish people. Highly recommend.

This is my favorite of all time store! Books, toys, puzzles, games and gifts. It has something for…read moreall ages and the best place to buy gifts for Christmas, birthdays and all occasions! The staff is always helpful and friendly!

Bought a couple items and asked for a bag, I was told that they don't have bags for purchases and I…read morewould have to buy one for $4.99. What if I bought 4 or 5 books and spent over a $100 and it's raining outdoors, my books would get wet or I would have to spent 5 bucks on one of their bags. This is unacceptable. I will never step foot in this store again, I will my books and supplies elsewhere.

Made a Christmas purchase and after I paid I was told they do not have bags and I can purchase one…read moreof there reusable bags. I did purchase the bag reluctantly because I could not carry it all. I will not be going back to this store because of that tactic. Not having bags is not going to fix the environment and the californization of Tennessee is not something I support. I hope this store goes out of business!!

White Pine Books is the Mary Poppin's bag of bookstores. It looks small on the outside but it is so…read moremuch bigger on the inside. The staff is friendly and super helpful without being overbearing. Personally I think they had a great selection of genres in fiction and categories of nonfiction. I could have spent hours there just browsing through all the shelves. While I do live about an hour away it is absolutely worth the drive for the selection and affordability.

I am THRILLED to discover White Pine Books. I am a regular traveler to bigger cities than those…read moreEast Tennessee has to offer, and finally I've found a local (reasonably close to Knoxville) used bookstore that feels like I'm in a big city. What an amazing selection of books of all kinds, but a DEEP inventory of mystery, romance, westerns, and sci-fi/fantasy. I found books here at prices I couldn't believe, too. The staff was helpful and unlike SOME used bookstores in our area, they have an active inventory and can tell you if/where a book is, anywhere in the store. Don't miss White Pine Books!

Employee service and friendliness are excellent. Everything is well organized, and prices are…read moresignificantly lower than when purchased elsewhere in new condition. I have gotten several wonderful used books and CDs here, and everything is in great working quality.

I can always find an interesting read here. And sometimes a really good buy on a DVD series!…read moreAlways clean, fresh & organized!

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!

This store was plucked from a Harry Potter book. The curator, I mean, owner, has a talent for…read moresetting atmosphere. Each section has a mix of antiques, relics, notions and items of all origins appropriate to the genera. My daughter and I made a wonderful memory exploring the Knick knacks and books. Thank you, worth more than I can express.

really nice small local bookstore with eclectic feel and many odds and ends. Crystals, books and…read morenick knacks. In the area again will for sure stop back.