We were in town to visit the Big Crafty craft show at the nearby civic center and were wandering…read morearound nearby. We stumbled onto this unique bookstore and spent some time perusing their wares. Definitely has that old bookstore feel rather than an antiseptic megastore. We didn't purchase anything during out brief stop but this is the type of store we would patronize if we lived nearby. It might seem a little scrappy for some, but we support independent bookstores.

So racism. Been…read moregoing to this shop for 6 years. On new year's day, I walked in with my mom and noticed they were selling a $13 Confederate Cook Book. I told the man with glasses and also bald that it's s not okay to sell this. He immediately said "Why" And proceeded to tell me how they're also thinking about having Hitler's Mein Kampf in their shop. He basically forced me into a "intellectual" convo about the power of disturbance. Little does he know I actually confront nazis online everyday. I also know that the only person buying a Confederate cook book is a racist white person. You also made it very affordable for them. It was enclosed in plastic, so it could've had very violent content in it that the shop was protecting for the "right" customer. I then proceeded to tell him he had this cookbook out with no context and who is he selling this to? He listened and said thank you for the feedback. I then said you're a white man who doesn't get to have opinions about it. Dear Man, You forced me to confront your racism and affinity for kkk literature. Then proceeded to try to find a debate in it. You're not at the level of deep thought you need to be.

good book store to do schoolwork or to read a book. Coffee is great and overall ambiance is nice.read more

The customer service here was outstanding. My son and I were greeted when we walked in, and the…read morelady running the shop was very nice and friendly. What stood out the most was that unlike a shop we visited yesterday (I won't name it, but it's in Hickory), my son wasn't followed around by the owner/staff like he was up to no good (my son is 2 months shy of 7 at the time of this, and he kept his hands in his pockets most of the time, so I'm not sure why that person felt the need to make me uncomfortable by following my kid and getting wide-eyed every time he pointed to something or touched anything). We felt very welcome at Got Books, and I look forward to going back! Also, the coffee is great!

This bookstore has a different type of vibe from the typical bookstore. I love the charming…read morecharacter. There are multiple rooms and the flow is fluid making the space easy to navigate. There is a cafe that serves up hot & cold beverages as well as light snacks. There is street parking and garage parking nearby.

What a STELLAR Bookstore. I was in here on New Years Eve and it was extra fun and bustling. Because…read moreof the holiday, I think it was extra-packed, so we couldn't sit anywhere; however I typically think it's a low-key, quiet spot in which you could sit, read, or meet-up with someone. This place has a little bit of everything: a magical children's book store and reading area, a card and stationary shop section, a traditional bookstore (mostly gift-type books in my opinion) like coffee table books or very boutique, aesthetically-pleasing books, and there's a coffee shop with pastries inside too. Obsessed! They HAVE IT ALL. I can't wait to go back when it's more chill and enjoy the beautiful ambiance, architectured building.

Cool little bookstore in Blackmountain, NC. I was on a business trip and stopped in here to see if…read moreI could find a book I was looking for. This is a cozy place with areas to sit and thump through a book or just come and sit and read. I did find the book I was looking for and several others to add to my list.

A very cool boutique with toys on the top level and books and a coffee bar on the bottom, Sassafras…read morewas a fun little stop to check out on the corner of Sutton and Cherry Street. We really liked the bottom floor, with all the books and cards for purchase, and the coffee bar, where my wife and I ordered tea and iced coffee. The barista was super nice and attentive as we gave our orders and made our drinks. We liked the little sitting area under a chandelier to enjoy our drinks. Very chill vibes to enjoy and buy a book, a toy, or a knickknack. Sassafras is one of a few stores located either on Sutton or Cherry, where you can check out as you walk around town.

Loved this bookstore, so many $1 books! The aisles were a good size, no bumping into anyone while…read morebrowsing. Very good selection, hubby and I both found books

I went to a book signing here, what a great find! Fantastic prices and fair trades. Very book…read moresavy staff! The owner was very helpful. Not in my everyday area but worth the trip to restock! Tell me we're can you get books for $1.00?

Roomy store with a Starbucks inside. A lot of books to choose from, and it looks like they keep up…read morewith the newest books as well. Needed help locating specific books and the staff did not disappoint. They knew the exact location and walked with me there. All the staff, even in the cafe were all helpful and polite.

Great service and quiet environment. Spend a few hours with my hubby here and enjoyed the relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

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.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!

Love love love the concept of this place, very mellow yet classy! My partner and I enjoyed looking…read morearound at new books of interest while waiting for our food, we had ordered a charcuterie board and it was filling and I enjoyed going here!! I do wish they had more of a variety of meats for the board, but everything was exceptional! I will say the grapes weren't the freshest, but everything else makes up for it! I do like their hummus that we got for the side and the martini is delicious as always, can't go wrong with that! They had seasoned roasted macadamias and those were very yummy!! The walnuts tasted freshly cracked and not bitter whatsoever and service is great! While exploring around I found out the book I just read has a sequel because of their displays, so that was neat! There was live music and the space was bigger than I had expected, upstairs with children's, games, and history!

Absolutely adorable spot! Came here to for a bachelorette trip and we stumbled upon another…read morebachelorette party at the table next to us. The vibes for book lovers are immaculate. You are also able to order wine and food, which to be honest was just okay, but you're really coming here for the vibes not necessarily the food. The charcuterie was pretty good though! Accessible bathroom available on the first floor!