This is a great book store with a good read for someone of any age. The owner loves what she does…read moreand brings joy to the location. You should check it out or find a book on the website.

The most enjoyable experience ever! I called the store and Angela arranged a surprise box based on…read moremy reading interests. I received the box quickly and am so pleased with her choices, which included an author signed copy! This interaction is what makes having a local private owned bookstore priceless!

Perfect bookstore/coffee shop with great drinks, selection of books, and plenty of cozy reading…read moreareas! I have been here a couple times now and both times have been a treat. I usually stop here either on my way to Asheville, it breaks up the ride nicely, or before climbing at Bigfoot Climbing gym. I have gotten both the Poe and the Hemingway lattes and they are delicious! I've also had some of the dessert pastries from Ugly Duckling - the mocha espresso cookie and the cheddar bacon scone. These treats are tasty and perfect snacking size. The interior of this store is very cozy and there are endless reading nooks throughout the space. The first time I enjoyed my coffee and snack outside but this past weekend, I sat upstairs. Both times have been very enjoyable - one minor note, they closed early on Sunday, at noon instead of 3pm, to prepare holiday decorations. Unfortunately, I arrived at 11:30am so I didn't get to stay and read as long as I originally planned. Wish they would have posted on their social media (I looked them up on Instagram before visiting again)! Other than that little hiccup, this is a must-visit in Morganton!

This place is so cool! Great book selection , cafe and an awesome spot to just hang out and read or…read moregrab a drink and do some work . It has a neat upper level mezzanine seating area and a variety of seating areas and nooks . This will be a go too destination for me anytime I stop in Morganton.

If you're a fan of physical books and are Christian this is a great place to visit. It has a cozy…read moremountain charm decor and a pleasant atmosphere . They have plenty of seating where you can spend some time reading and relax. I usually come here for Christian greeting cards or to gift someone a Bible (they have an option to engrave in the store and gift wrap). Parking is easy and free in front of the store. The only suggestions I would make is to improve their coffee quality and sell baked goods so people can hang out and eat, open later hours in the evening and host events for the community. Customer service is nice and they gift wrap for a small fee which is convenient. If you're curious about a Christian author and don't want to buy the book online then you can check it out here first. Buy it in the store and support local.

This is a phenomenal book, gift and bible store! They are well stocked, helpful and have wonderful…read morefeature displays. It's also a nice place to sit and enjoy the window view while working on your computer. I love this store!

Cute shop, surprisingly extensive selection of used books, tote bags, toys, & other fun…read moreknick-knacks. I went there for the first time yesterday to trade-in some books. The process was super easy. I went partly in hopes of finding a used copy of a novel my Book Club has been wanting to read, but isn't at the library. I was shocked/overjoyed to find TWO copies, both of which I purchased on the spot. Great value for sure. Can't wait to go back & browse their selection more fully when I have more time. (I will definitely be bringing more books to trade-in also.) *The shopping center where this is located has a lot of other fun gems also- check out Ferrucci's!

A girlfriend and I visited the book store during one of their sales where you buy 20 and pay for…read more10. I love physical books, but don't buy them often because I have a Kindle and because they've gotten expensive over the years. HOWEVER, give me a deal and it's on! HAHA! I had never been to this book store until the sale. It's small, but there's such a good selection of used books. The used books are also in really good shape. The team member on site the day we went was GREAT! He took the time to assist us in looking for books on our lists and giving us recommendations for other books to read. I also like the idea that you can bring the books back that you purchase, for a percentage off on your next book. Check them out, explore the selection they have, and support local!

Best used book store in our area. These ladies are so kind and helpful. Also great pricesread more

This is the kind of place that I want to visit every time I'm in town! I visit hickory every so…read moreoften to see family but ever time I visit I make sure to make time to visit the book exchange! The employees are always the sweetest and always make sure to welcome you with a big bright smile on their faces! They have an incredible selection of book in stock! You can get lost in there for hours just looking at the book provided. They have a bit of everything for an extremely low price. Their downstairs has many amazing books that will be about half of the original price. The upstairs (my favorite place) is full of every genre you can imagine and for only $5 they have hundreds of hardcovers books for $5 as well. This is definitely a 10/10 business! Every time I have had the pleasure of visiting I have been met with amazing service, amazing products, and even better conversation with the staff! If you are a bookworm and want to find good quality used books then this is the place to go!!!

Loved this bookstore, so many $1 books! The aisles were a good size, no bumping into anyone while…read morebrowsing. Very good selection, hubby and I both found books

I went to a book signing here, what a great find! Fantastic prices and fair trades. Very book…read moresavy staff! The owner was very helpful. Not in my everyday area but worth the trip to restock! Tell me we're can you get books for $1.00?

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 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!

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.