Downtown Books & News

This is my favorite place in Asheville. If I could live in this shop, I would. There was a huge selection of books, zines, art, and more, all in a very inviting and cozy space. I went twice during the short trip I took to Asheville and found treasures each time. Out of the three bookstores in Asheville I visited, this one takes the cake. It’s a must-see!

Enjoyed browsing in this store. The book selection is great, but I think the art selection was even better. Would love to visit again.

There's no other bookstore quite like this one! A well-curated yet kind of wild collection of used and rare books, and more.
I always find surprises and have still never seen the whole store.

This bookstore was amazing! Very large selection, and the dividers for genres were very specific. I particularly enjoyed the YA section and was able to pick up this copy of The Outsiders for $8. Amazing condition, and a great find. The atmosphere of the bookstore is comfortable and unique. I will definitely be returning next time I’m in Asheville : )

An Asheville treasure. A great place to browse. Find something unexpected and perfect to read later while everyone else at your table is on their phone.

A bookstore to get lost in. The fiction selection has so many great titles — a really good mix of backlist and more recently published books, all in great condition.

Amazing used book store. Very genuine and reasonably priced. Great staff. Very accomodating.

An incredible used bookshop with all the charm you’re looking for in a cosy spot to lose yourself for hours. Over 30,000 titles & a friendly, knowledgeable staff make this shop a must-visit in beautiful Asheville, NC. Conveniently located in historic downtown, it is wheelchair accessible, & has clean, gender-neutral washrooms! Magazines, newspapers, local art, pins, patches, & other curios add variety to the already well-stocked shelves. Beautiful branded merchandise so you can show your bookshop pride after visiting! Finally, an incredible array of antiquarian & collectible books make this bookshop not to be missed! A local staple.

There are LOTS of used bookstores in Asheville.
This one has lots packed into a small space along with friendly clerks and many comfortable nooks and crannies to relax and read.

Great spot that is simple and no frills...just tons of interesting books, eclectic atmosphere, and knowledgeable staff

This is such a nice little book store. The employees were very friendly, helpful and patient. We found a few books here, and they were surprisingly reasonably priced.

One of my favorite stores, we always stop by when we visit the area

This bookstore has character! I love the theatre seats they have in there for folks to sit in while reading a book or just to admire what's around them! Service was good too! Great and unique selections as well! Can't wait to go back!

Excellent selection of used books. Friendly and helpful staff. Affordable prices. One of the best book stores Asheville has to offer, especially if you're on a budget. 10/10 recommend.

We randomly popped into this shop, and I really enjoyed it. Would love to visit again!

It's a really chill bookstore with a large collection. They don't have a database of their collection, so you gotta look for what you want.

obsessed with this store!! have found a lot of unique items and really like the vibes

Great used book store. Friendly, helpful staff. Very dog friendly. A welcoming environment.

Great bookstore with a wide array of options. No econ section to speak of. Plenty of history and war books of varying age.

First time in. The store is AMAZING, we could easily spend the entire day browsing the shelves. The staff was super friendly and helpful. And they had some amazing artwork on display too! We will definitely be back :)