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    FOWL Used Book Store

    5.0 (1 review)
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    Book Lover's Warehouse

    4.4(8 reviews)
    43.3 mi
    •$

    Have lots of books reasonably priced. I found a few of my favorite authors even PD James who wrote…read morebooks in the sixties. The staff were helpful.

    Adrenaline rush. Any bookstore does that. Sometimes it's a tiny bit of excitement, others is more…read morelike an overdose of sugar and caffeine. Book Lover's Warehouse is closer to the latter. It had the aroma of books -- old books, to be precise. It's in a nondescript strip center and is very ordinary looking from the outside. It has a warehouse feel. Walking in, I could tell it wasn't what I was expecting -- a warehouse -- but more of a treasure trove of books, vinyl, DVDs, comic books, sheet music, and a few miscellaneous antiques. I can't say I figured out how it was set up, certainly by section, but there were hardcovers and paperbacks of many genre scattered. Or at least it seemed that way. Each section was roughly sorted alphabetically by author, so that made searching easier. I didn't see a lot of duplication in titles. I had only a limited amount of time before they closed. It was a kid-in-a-candy-store moment; too much to explore and limited to what I could grab in the short window of time I had available. It wasn't nearly enough to do the exploring I wanted. But, with that said, I did manage to pick up a couple of titles I haven't seen by authors I have and that was a win for me. As with most used bookstores, the price is about half of the cover price, except for the first edition, rare books, or collectibles. It's a good place to try out a new author or series without the financial commitment of a new bookstore; or if you want to try your luck with the comic books or vinyl. There's a separate display case of Elvis recordings and memorabilia -- this is Tennessee, after all, and I'd expect nothing less. Just a fun store all around.

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    Book Lover's Warehouse
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    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe - Setting up for an event near the cafe.

    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe

    4.4(262 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    •$$
    Established in 1986
    Free estimates

    Always enjoy browsing bookstores, and seeing another independent bookstore, I had to make a quick…read morevisit. Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe is at the heart of downtown Asheville and blends well with other local businesses. The bookstore has its charm. The bookstore carries many tending and new releases of books. I'm intrigued that the bookstore hosts weekly events and some quirky magnetic and trinkets.

    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.

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    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe - This is the first counter you see inside the doors

    This is the first counter you see inside the doors

    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe - Coffeeshop seating area

    Coffeeshop seating area

    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe - Interior. Photo by Kevin Dern.

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    Interior. Photo by Kevin Dern.

    White Pine Books - The front entrance is in the back

    White Pine Books

    4.6(9 reviews)
    49.5 mi

    The lady that checked us out was very sweet. They have millions of books (the photos of inside…read moredon't do it justice) that an avid reader could get almost anything and everything from their never ending TBR. Prices are great! The books I saw were from $2.50 to $10.95. They have a fantastic YA section for those who enjoy YA. For as many books as they have, they are quite organized. If it's your first time they will take you on a tour. Horror is usually very hard to find at used book stores but they had a decent amount. They take trades and do credits so if you want to save money and bring your already enjoyed books in, go for it! We live 40 mins away and it was 100% worth the drive! Also, they are NOT afraid to yell at your kids to stop running/screaming/throwing books which I love! Don't bring your kids if you are going to just leave them without supervision to act like that.

    The building itself seems small, and parking is limited, at the back of the building. Inside, we…read morewere pleasantly surprised. Though it can be hard to locate sections quickly, once you do, each shelf is labeled with hand-written notes. The selection of books is unreal, especially for such a small location. The books vary in quality, from well-loved to what looks like new, and prices start as low as $.50. This place has something for everyone, even cat lovers. You'll love the resident cats that wander while you browsing.

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    White Pine Books - Trade/Credit policy

    Trade/Credit policy

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