Downtown Books is beautifully nestled in a row of stores along Manteo downtown. I was tickled pink…read moreto find some adorable postcards that I had to go home with. Great selection of books & gifts for any reader.

Small space pack with books, stationary, and trinkets. The local writers/stores section is not to…read morebe missed. I picked up a nice Manteo postcard.

This is a really cute little bookstore we found while exploring Kitty Hawk on our recent trip. It's…read morerare to find these days! The kids and I picked out a few things for our beach reading. The store itself is REALLY cramped - very crowded. I kept knocking into shelves and stuff. Kind of wish there were more spaces to sit and browse, relax, read - it's more of a get what you want and get out kind of vibe. Plus, I found it kind of hard to find things I was looking for. Several authors I follow I couldn't find in their sections. Maybe they have a different niche than what I'm typically drawn to - but there was a nice selection of books in the kids section including a decent showing in teen fiction. Staff was super friendly. Oh, and there was no bathroom. Part of why we had to leave is my little one needed to go, so we had to cut our browsing time short.

they have a huge selection for being small, a really good selection of horror novels as well!!read more

We stopped in here today to take a look at what they had. The owner is extremely friendly and…read morehelpful. This bookstore has a terrific selection of books. I can't wait to go back!

A perfect place to pick up affordable used books for the trip to the Outer Banks. Selection is…read moresmall but solid and there are plenty of kids books and a location for kids to color and wait for adults to make their purchase. My purchase of 3 Hardcover kids books and one book on the Habsburgs during WWI was $11.

I spotted the Recycled Reader in Downtown Elizabeth City and was intrigued by the used bookstore…read morethat appeared to be a bank at some point. When I entered I was not expecting the number of books inside. This place is huge. The store was divided by genres and had a good selection of books. I am not sure what the pricing was like as I did not see a price on the books. It seems that most people trade books in and use store credit to get newer books. Besides used books, they had some new books and used puzzles. The Recycled Reader had dedicated parking spots for customers. I enjoyed the bank vault that was made into a colorful reading nook. The store is an asset to the community so check it out if you are in Elizabeth City.

A lovely & cozy book store! Lots of selection organized in more categories than I've seen elsewhere…read more(which was very convenient) & they're in very good condition. They have a few chairs throughout & even a little reading nook, they also provide bags & even have small carts for you to use while you're there. The staff was very friendly & helpful finding books. They have a credit system when you bring in used books to go towards your purchases. They also sell puzzles, book marks, stickers & more small things. This has easily become my new favorite spot!

This place is small but mighty! Thoughtful selections are around every corner. The kids section is…read morecozy and with great reads. Be sure to look upstairs!

Such a cute bookstore, great selection of books, classics and for little ones too. Very friendly…read moreand helpful staff

Awesome spot to get coffee and breakfast among all the books and souvenirs. Went a couple different…read moretimes and the people are super friendly. There's also fun outdoor spots to sit by the pond.

Duck's Cottage is a coffee and book shop located in the waterfront shops in Duck, NC. There's…read moreplenty of free parking in the lot in the complex, but there's limited indoor and outdoor seating. They've recently changed their weekend hours to close earlier at 12pm on Saturdays. They also accept tap to pay, but enact a % charge on all credit transactions. The ambiance inside can be described as rustic and quaint. It's really cute if you're looking to read and chill. It can get crowded as they're usually busy, but this is a great place to come if you're looking to relax. They have both hot and iced drinks with milk alternatives. The iced drinks come in medium (16oz) and large and the hot drinks come in small (12oz), medium and large. The banana cream pie latte was delicious. It tasted like caramel and bananas, paired well with the coffee, and was the perfect amount of sweet. The bumbleberry pie was okay too but the fruit and coffee combination wasn't my favorite. I'd definitely recommend coming here in the morning for coffee and browsing for books if you're in Duck, NC.

I was surprised and delighted to find so many good books in this quaint local bookstore in the…read moremiddle of a bustling tourist attraction. I made a day trip from Nags Head to Duck and Corolla, and spotted this bookstore. To my amazement, it had lots of recent and current best sellers as well as historical and classic reads. I was most excited about a book on the Romanovs and Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution, as I had just finished another book on the Romanovs two days before. They had all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novels and the cover of Tender is the Night that I've been searching for. I grabbed a couple Greek mythology books, Arabian Nights, and The Yellow Wallpaper as well. There were a couple other books I wish I'd bought. They also have cute cat/book totes in case you can't carry all the books you buy. I'm admiring my Beach Book haul now. It was a success! Thank you, Beach Books!

This is a family-owned bookstore tucked into the Timbuk II shopping center. I believe the…read morehusband-and-wife team hand-selects books for their inventory resulting in an eclectic and very interesting selection despite the small size of their store. There's plenty of material for your own reading and for gifts. I've always supported "bricks and mortar" bookstores - a sadly dying breed - but this one is a special place worth the time, even if you're in your "happy place" on a much-needed vacation!