An amazing community based business that emphasizes building community bonds, supporting education…read moreand the arts! I've attended art classes, purchased historical books here and attended one of their plays which supports the arts with involvement of community youth. Sarah Robinson

This newly opened family owned and run bookstore has come to fill a need in a town thirsty for its…read moreFIRST bookstore! Not only does it sell new and used books, but also has free books on hand, as well as the option to swap...how cool is that?! They have a great kids area to play at or just get comfortable with a good book in their bean bag chairs. Their is a couch area and tables on hand for the adults as well...and free wi-fi to boot! Nice!!! It showcases and sells local artists work as well as provides a location for community meetings to be held, open mic nights (stage built and ready to roll already), and different programs to help children as well as a place to get the community involved as a whole. Wow! I was very impressed at all the hard work that was put into getting this amazing place off the ground! This place has SO much potential to make an incredible impact in an area that is longing for and needing more! To never have had a store dedicated solely to books before in the town of Murfreesboro, NC is a real travesty worth correcting...and this is where "Cultivator" has stepped in to save the day! This family has such a heart for their community, and can't wait to witness all the fruits of their efforts come to fruition! This is an exciting new venture that I wish every success to the "Cultivator" and all that they are trying to accomplish with its ever expanding list of things they are offering and doing in our local community to truly cultivate and help the people within this wonderful town called Murfreesboro and the surrounding Hertford and Northampton Counties in Northeastern NC.

Page 158 Books opened in 2015 on White Street. Then they expanded to their current location and…read morehave The Listening Room. They share space with The Lemon Tree in part of the second room to the store. The store is in the Renaissance Plaza Center near the Renaissance Centre and bowling alley. Since there is a sidewalk, you can walk from one place to the other easily. There is generally plenty of free parking in the parking lot unless an event is happening. When you enter, there is a ramp inside the store to take you smoothly down into the main book displays. The children's section is in the front section. Other genres are clearly labeled throughout the store. Don't miss the second half of the store in the other room. The bookstore is locally owned and has a large, knowledgeable staff, so you will always find someone friendly and willing to help you navigate the shelves. Personally, I love that the store features banned books, as I always want to read what they don't want me to read! I like the staff picks too and reading their thoughts on a book. I appreciate that local authors are highlighted here. On my last visit, I was thrilled to score a signed copy of a local author's book that is only sold at Page 158 Books. I also got another book not normally in my genre for a more fun read. Page 158 Books has book clubs, author signings, and other events. Back when they were on White Street, they had coloring nights and brought the community together and introduced me to the store. It is a great local bookstore!

What a great book store!!! I love the post it notes on the books describing what they're about. The…read morestaff were super friendly and so helpful! They were great with giving recommendations to two teenagers who were t sure what they're wanted. They didn't rush them and answered all their questions. They were also honest when I asked about a book they didn't have in stock. She said they could order it but she couldn't guarantee that it would be in when I needed it but. I didn't end up ordering the book bc it's being given as a gift. But our group (me, 2 teens and a preteen) left with 5 books, a pin and a patch. I also got a reward off my next purchase! Definitely will be back

CoffeeHound is a cute little bookstore with a bit of a hodgepodge of books. I had a difficult time…read moretrying to figure out how the books were sorted. Hardcover and paperbacks were sometimes mixed together, as were the various genre, except for a few categories. It didn't really seem like an alpha-by-author sorting either. Even though the owner asked what type of books I liked to read, apparently understanding the layout and misunderstanding my meandering, I declined her help. I declined because I didn't really have a particular type of book in mind, but mostly because I usually find some real gems in layouts like CoffeeHound. It's like a super-mini Barnes and Noble, but with used books. The coffee bar is in the back corner, with reasonably priced coffee drinks. There's a large chair and a couple of small tables here so when you find a book, you can kick back, drink your coffee and enjoy the leisurely life.

I used to like this book store but unfortunately when Covid hit they closed down an haven't opened…read moreback up since .... Now when you go back there is an sign on the door saying they are temporary closed ( if you want an book ordered then you would need to email the owner an she would get back to you about the book and everything at her earliest convenience) I don't believe that they are going to open again ....

A true gem. Wonderful little book / game / consignment store. Passing through on a trip and was…read morepleasantly surprised.

Do not fall for the "free magazine subscription" SCAM. I made a purchase and the cashier offered "3…read morefree months of your choice of magazine subscriptions" I proceeded to ask, are there any secret fees/charges? The sales associate ASSURED me NO, there is no charge or fee. After the trial is over they will mail you a card asking if you'd like to continue the subscription and only at that time would you have to make payment if you chose to continue to receive the magazines. I never received said card and never thought I agreed to be charged for a subscription I didn't really want!! I am now having to go through the trouble of canceling subscriptions AFTER they have already charged my bank which B-A-M gave them the information too. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED I was mislead and lied to.

I love BAM! There isn't one very close to where I live, so I always shop in one when I travel. The…read morestaff were friendly and helpful. This store is big with a great selection. I always love their ginormous magazine section!!

Love this place!…read more Great book selection. Sometimes it's hard to find the books you want. They have computers set up around the store that make life a lot easier, but sometimes they put books on display, and that's not registered in the system, so you have to roam the store looking for them. You can ask the workers for help, and they try their best, but usually they have the same problem you do. The service is wonderful, though, and they'll do all they can to help you. The real reason I give this place five stars is because of the cafe workers and the seating. The baristas are unreal. They know my name and my order, and the names and orders of several of my friends. They remember you, they treat you like a person, they go the extra mile. You can sit in the cafe and hear them holding discussions with customers while they make their drinks, customers they only know because they order coffee. Wonderful service. Also, they have a lot of seating in the cafe, and a lot of comfortable chairs around the store, which is what I really enjoy. This place rocks!

I stopped in to use their restroom while in New Town and stayed to peruse. I didn't purchase but it…read morewas great to see them thriving with quite a crowd on a weekend and plenty of popular titles to browse. The store was clean and orderly; exactly what you'd expect from the chain.

Such a cute, local bookstore in Durham. I absolutely love Letters Bookshop, and I'm so happy to be…read morea regular customer here. It's a co-op, and you can purchase a ownership for a little over $100. They have lots of bookish events through the year, and I love joining them for Silent Book Clubs at the 2nd floor of the bookstores to spend time reading amongst books. It's such comforting feeling! There are both new and used books throughout the store. I love finding some cool deals on the books that I wanted to get. It feels like a scavenger hunt to find the deals or even the new books. Parking isn't super great. But I tend to park at Church Street Parking Garage to take advantage of the free 1 hour parking or so. Hourly rate isn't too bad if I overstay for the book club :)

I noticed Letters Bookshop from the Pie Pushers window and just watched customers keep going inside…read moreand then leaving with bags. So I had to see for myself what was drawing all these people in. William welcomed me when I walked in, asked what I normally read, and let me know there was an upstairs as well, with more books. I did just stay on the first floor this visit, but I was so impressed by their beautifully curated inventory. They carry a wonderful selection of new fiction, poetry, children's books, and used books, along with fascinating sections on art, music, and nonfiction. They even had a discount section with books priced at $3.98 or less, which is incredible! They also have dedicated topic tables that highlight local North Carolina authors and underrepresented voices, which is wonderful to see. I found some board books to donate to the Little Free Library I was at the other day. If you've been reading my reviews for a while now, you know I love history and the architecture of older buildings being reused. It is an inclusive store, so everyone is welcome. It is a community-owned cooperative bookstore. The 1915 building, originally home to Merchants Bank, was built after the 1914 fire in Durham. It is a Neoclassical Revival-style building with massive, majestic Ionic columns that define its street-facing storefront. It later became Hood Industrial Bank and was then used for businesses like Letters. Letters opened back in 2013 at a nearby location and moved into its current space in 2021. I wish I had gone to the second floor to see the stained glass ceiling. So that just means I will need to make another shopping visit. I need to give myself more time so I can find something for me to read next time.

Absolutely unique bookstore/toy shop/cafe in quaint waterfront Washington, go browse the history…read morebooks stocked in the vault, buy some local peanut butter, get a cuppa and some cookies and sit on their beautiful colonnade front porch!

Great local book store! People are super friendly. They have…read moreplenty of books for adults and children- if they don't have it they can order it for you. There are many different events including books signed by the author. If you don't know what to read they have a recommendation section

This is a beautiful and well stocked independent bookstore. The staff was really friendly and…read morehelpful when I arrived for an author event the other night. I saw Olivia Muenter speak about her new book Little One, and the seating and organization of the whole event was handled flawlessly. I thought it was very kind of the event to offer free tickets in addition to tickets that came with a copy of the book, as I had preordered from another store. I appreciated the consideration, and it made me want to stock up on other books from them. I didn't have any issues with parking at all- I got a spot in the large lot right out front. I was also able to choose from a variety of options for quick dinner stops before my event. All in all, a great addition to North Hills!

This is a lovely bookstore. They have community events, well organized sections, and amazing staff…read morerecommendations. They have games and logic puzzle books in addition to regular books. I also love how they have a large used selection with very fair prices! Support independent bookstores and check out Flyleaf!

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.