Bookstores like That's Novel have my devotion. Just walking in, I felt an intense sense of peace…read moreand contentment. I'm surrounded by books and all is right in the world again. They have more than just new copies of the latest releases! They have used books! They have cute gifts like candles and art and jewelry and more! They have detailed staff picks that are featured! Books are clearly organized in ways to make them easy to find and you'll find every genre here. And there are reading nooks, so you'll never want to leave. I almost feel like a new book is like a pet that you'll take home and cherish forever. I'm so grateful for a woman-owned bookshop like That's Novel.

I just love a book store like this one - new AND used books! Everything is organized nicely by…read moresubject/genre. They also had a little section with cute gifts, stationery, merch, etc. Service was friendly, too. Out front they had a rack of cheapo $1 paperbacks - that's my kind of scene. I love going through old paperbacks to find a hidden gem. I found a pulpy Kojak paperback that I got for my sister.

I am a huge reader and love supporting local bookstores. I don't get to this part of town very…read moreoften and therefore have never heard of Troubadour before. I recently joined a book club and they have monthly meetings here. Actually, Troubadour hosts a bunch of book clubs so you should check that out. You can check their website and also sign up for their newsletter to get all the info. The bookstore is clean, bright, friendly, and well organized. I don't find many bookstores that have a horror section so I was glad to see they had one. Service is great and the selection of overall items is good too. Big plus for having good parking!

We just stopped by the Troubadour this morning. What a gem and on the East side of Charlotte!…read more This independent bookstore offers a wealth of books, speciality gift items, cards, seating and a cozy children's nook. Price points were fair and seemed to have something for anyone. We will definitely be making this our number one bookstore. The manager was knowledgeable and personable. He was also friendly and obviously enjoys books. I was able to find a unique gift for a friend. I look forward to receiving emails about coming events the Troubadour will be offering our community.

Wooden Stone is one of my go to places when I want to buy something for my wife that I know she…read morewill like. There are plenty of jewelry and artsy/decorative items that fit her style and most are what I consider to be quite reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and they do a nice job tastefully wrapping any gifts. This is an extra good thing because I stink at wrapping so it's a bit of service I truly appreciate!

What a great gift shop! They have such beautiful handmade items, I couldn't get enough of it all!…read moreFrom perfume pens, to earrings, necklaces, custom chairs, pottery, and more. This is a great place to buy for someone who "has it all".

I just adore this charming little shop! They always have a wide assortment of notable and popular…read morebrands, like Jellycat, E Newton, Nest New York, Juliska among many others. The staff is always warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Diane helped me find the perfect gift for my sister and insisted on beautifully wrapping it, completely free of charge. This is by far my favorite local gift shop, already looking forward to my next visit. It is easy to see why this shop has been in business for 45+ years.

I love this store so much. The ladies who work there are so thoughtful and kind. They always have…read moresomething special that I can find for any occasion and wrap it so beautifully.

As an avid reader and someone who works in publishing I love to check out local indie bookstores…read morewhen I travel. This is Charlottes only Black owned indie so I had to stop by. It's a bit in the cut and wish it had more of a prominent location. The books are nicely curated, I wish there was a larger fiction area but it's a great shop. Lots of other specialty items for sale in addition to books by your favorite authors. Stop by!

I've found Utopia! This space is beautiful and so necessary. They have a massive children's book…read moreinventory so it's a must for parents or caregivers of any type. They've got great gifts, art and even a puzzle section that I was glued to for a moment (thinking to myself I should totally put this together ). Definitely a must to stop in and check out!

A great stationary store with a short turn-around time. Pre-set designs for a quick turnaround and…read morecustomized design and embossing. A very small collection of gifts. Friendly staff. Easy parking off of Sharon Amity.

If you're looking for a great brunch spot you're looking in the right place. Everyone was super…read morehospitable, I will definitely come back if I ever travel back here. Super fast service!

Absolutely LOVE this little shop and it's such a great addition to Downtown Concord. Before and…read moreduring COVID19 they always make it easy to put together cute little gifts from Mother's Day to Birthdays to Christmas I can always find a variety of things to pull together a gift box on my own. Throughout the middle of COVID they made it easy to phone in orders, have been really active on social media and even had curbside pickup! Now they're back open to a limited number of shoppers and continue to go above and beyond for their customers. Highly recommend if you're looking for a gift or something special for yourself.

10/10 Experience - We did the candle making class for Valentines Day. For each candle making…read moresession you're guided throughout the entire process. After you check in at the register, they offer a complementary glass of Rosé or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Juice. (You also have the option the bring your own bottle of wine) Afterwards, they show you the wall of vessels you'll make your candle in and a quick backstory about them and their multi-functional purpose. Then, they show you to the fragrance wall to smell and choose your scent. Then, they bring you back to the table to guide you through making your candle step by step. Once you start it goes by very quickly and next thing you know you're done! Takes about 3hrs for the candle to set and they let us know when your candle is finished. You can come back and they'll refill it for $10 with the same scent or a different scent. The class itself is $40 per person but a detailed guided experience, multiple vessel options, multiple fragrance options, and a pretty quick turnaround is well worth it!

Loved this idea! My Daughter planned this for my birthday & it was fun... we were able to select…read moreour scent & jars with ease. The process was sweet & simple! I would love to do this again Service was prompt-Lauren was very helpful, the selection is great! And for the value-we are winning... Thanks Daughter