Always a pleasure to dig for records in this shop! The staff is helpful and ready to suggest…read moreartists that you may not know about. They also sell and repair audio equipment from vintage to modern. Matt, the owner is also very involved in the community and supports many causes. Stop in the next time you visit Wilmington!

Matt is an S-tier human being. Helped me troubleshoot my system for the better part of a month -…read morethe man takes care of his customers. 10/10 recommend, will be going here until I move or die.

Great little find! Super friendly and helpful staff. Good selection - although religions and…read moreself-help sections could be expanded to mutate. Great coffee. I can see myself reading my new book outside on the patio in the rain. Highly recommend.

Cute little bookstore with a coffee shop. I like that it had a large parking lot but the book…read moresection was lacking. They had a few new books and used but overall nothing crazy.

It's one of the first B-A-M I've been too and honestly it was bigger than expected inside. The…read morechoices seemed pretty normal for a bigger box book store, still prefer Barnes and Nobles for their cafe and their special edition classics. There seemed to be a fair amount of merchandise around books and anime-- personally outgrew that but others would appreciate it. I wish they had a clear, dedicated clearance area, I probably missed it, but it was difficult to spot. The prices seem to be pretty average for a bookstore like this- higher. Service was nonexistent, we weren't greeted as we entered or left and there weren't any employees around to ask them questions. Don't expect much..

Huge collection of books, stationery, book merchandise, puzzles, book nooks, etc and a pretty good…read moresize discount section in the rear of the store.

This is the prettiest Barnes and nobles I've visited yet. The gift and goods section is impeccable!…read moreThey have a large selection of gifts and the biggest selection of kawaii items I've ever seen! I saw staff going around to make sure they sweep up any excess dirt while customers were shopping. The store is very clean, even their Starbucks cafe. Great location

Thank you for your help Oliver! I came in for a coffee and to buy the new hunger games book. Oliver…read morehelped me find the book and then check out. He was super nice and helpful. Thank you!

When I tell you this bookstore is absolutely beautiful and eclectic, I truly mean it. From floor to…read moreceiling, the shelves are packed with books ranging from vintage finds and timeless classics to newer reads, making it feel like there is something here for every kind of reader. They also carry stunning leather bound books along with drawing supplies for the artists and creatives out there. Wandering through this bookstore felt like stepping into a magical little world that I genuinely did not want to leave. Even though we stopped in close to closing time, the owner never once made us feel rushed or like an inconvenience. She was incredibly welcoming, kind, and happy to have us there. This is exactly the kind of local shop I will happily return to again and again, not just to continue exploring the endless stacks of books, but to support and see the wonderful people who run it as well.

January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 24, 2026 Papercut Books is the most whimsical indie bookstore experiences I ever had & has the most pretty & eye catching displays I ever saw in a bookstore. They sell vintage books, clothing , fanciful items, handmade bookmarks, and upcycled jewelry amongst antique furniture and comfy seating areas to read books. One can spend hours browsing new and old books in this bookstore for hours. The Netflix Series: The Summer I Turned Pretty was filmed there - starring Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney. The bookstore was filmed in the scene where Laurel and Susannah see writer Cleveland Castillo at the Whale of a Tale bookshop (Episode 1.3) (Episode 1.3) One of the most unique and joyful bookstore experiences I ever had in my life. A definitely go see place for book lovers in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Fun little spot to stop in a see. Some rare and unique finds here. Sit back and enjoy your new or…read morerare book in a comfy chair.

I absolutely LOVE this store! Vinyls is my sons favorite and today was his birthday and we were so…read morehappy that Modern Legend was open so he could go down and pick out a brand new vinyl player and 5 new records to add to his collection. He is a HUGE Mac Miller fan and we were sooo happy to know that he was able to finish his collection today as well Thank you so much Modern Legend for making this our new vinyl home and go to referral location This is a must checkout The owner is super sweet and she has such a great eye for extra clothing , stickers, candles, games and sooo much more

This shop has an excellent selection of new vinyl records. The staff are friendly and helpful. The…read moreshop also has a rewards program for record purchases.

Yellow Dog Discs stocks new releases on vinyl every Friday and the selection is always varied,…read moresomething for every musical taste. There is also a huge amount of used records. Along with vinyl there is also CD's, cassettes, DVD's, shirts and posters. When in Wilmington, stop by!

Went in looking for a good album from the 80's. Didn't necessarily find what I was looking for but…read morethe staff was extremely helpful! I did end up finding, with the help of staff, an album by the band Baystate. Luckily it had just arrived at the store the day earlier! So all in all it was a successful visit!

Awful customer service on this day. I get it, sometimes people have bad days…read more I went into the shop to get some information and possibly sell some of the vinyls I've accumulated from my family over the years. I have albums from 1930 -1970's. The lady working that day criticizes and proceeds to tell me " These albums weren't mine" and "Nobody wants your grandma's old stuff". If there is not a market for these vinyls simply say so, no need to be rude to your customers and make me feel like I was an idiot for bringing in vinyl to a vinyl shop and trying to sell/trade them. I Won't be recommending this shop to anyone. They Made me feel very unwelcome and awkward.

Very sweet staff. Very knowledgeable and great selection! Everything is super organized and easy to…read morefind!

Stopped by this store to trade in some comics that I had gotten in a storage unit. Walk in and…read moreemployee was on the phone. He looks through my box for about 5 seconds while preoccupied on the phone, probably looks at about 3 actual comics and then goes back to his phone call. He then decides to ring up the person behind me while I'm still waiting. Guy behind me spends $40 some bucks on comics and the cashier can't be bothered to put the phone down and even speak to him! Guy finally gets off the phone and tells me that all my comics are stuff he'd see in a dollar bin & if I can get 5 cents a piece for them take it. Wow what a waste of my time! Will not be coming back to this store

If you're in the neighborhood stop by Fanboy Comics. This place has a great selection of new and…read morevintage comics. Whether you are new or a seasoned veteran, you're going to find something that you love. The staff here is very knowledgeable and helpful. They have sales often. One of their biggest sales events is when you pay $20 and you can fill a brown paper bag with as many comics as can fit. When I lived in Wilmington, this was my go to place. I didn't know anyone and Fanboy Comics helped me feel at home. If you have children or are young at heart, you'll love free comic book day at this location. Just make sure you get there early. Its a full morning of events that lead up to the opening of the store. This was my yearly ritual up until I moved away and sometimes I still think about driving down to participate. This is a great store with great people. You'll love it.