Such a nice bookshop located right in the middle of downtown Durham! In addition to a great variety…read moreof reasonably-priced, well-curated books, they have a lot of cutesy Durham merch. If you have out-of-town visitors, would recommend bringing them here for souvenirs. The shop has 2 floors housing different genres; the top floor also has some seating. I think I saw they have some drinks for sale as well. It also seems like they have pretty regular events on a weekly basis (book clubs and the like), so I'm excited to go back for one of those in the future. Fast service, great ambiance. Free parking on weekends and weekdays after 7pm in nearby city of Durham garages. 10/10 would recommend!

Cool bookshop with a good variety of books and puzzles. Definitely recommend checking out this…read moreindependent bookstore

Wonderfully cute bookstore with both new and nicely used titles, and the friendliest service!…read moreHelped me find a title at another store, and held it for me. Highly recommend checking out their multiple locations. So important to support indy bookstores, now even more than ever!!

4 stars because they also sell used books at full price. This is a nice, tiny book shop that has a…read morebit of everything. The cashier wasn't talkative, no matter how hard I tried to engage him about books. I figured whatever was on the computer was way more interesting than the upcoming new book release. He probably just works there and doesn't read. That's fine!

I love an old bookstore. There's just something about the aroma of antique paper and leather that…read moredelights me. That being said, it's impossible for me to walk past Wentworth & Leggett. The store itself feels small, but manages to stock shelves upon shelves of vintage and used books, photographs, maps, postcards, and more. I managed to find a pocket copy of a French essayist on my last stop (c. 1880s, excellent condition, priced at around $12 if my memory serves me correctly), and picked up a few postcards from the 10-25 cent section on this trip. My little brother has also succeeded in finding two Doctor Dolittle books at W&L--fairly good finds, since they are now out of print and only found at used bookstores. Both were priced lower than a modern hardcover from a larger store, and were in excellent used condition. Besides, the local history section is a great place to learn more about Durham. Undoubtedly, you can get similar books for cheaper prices off of Amazon or by digging through enough book sales. Stores like W&L are valuable for the atmosphere, as well as for the ability to find rare or out-of-print books that are missing from other locations. (Rare books don't need to be pricey, either--my dad found a nice vintage copy of Waiting for Godot for only a few dollars.) Besides, W&L provides such great selection of other antiques, including beautiful fashion prints and photographs dating back hundreds of years. It's always hard to leave without purchasing one... or two... or a whole box!

A hidden gem! Lots and lots of postcards all filed accordingly to different categories. You can…read moretell that there's a lot of love and care put into the books as well

It is not much to look at from the outside, but neither is a book judged by its cover! We are…read moretaught that! There is a lot of interesting stuff inside, from creaky floors to old comic books, well-organized but unusual books ... well you, name it. I recommend coming in to wander around a little bit

They smiled as I walked in and asked if I needed any help. They had quite a selection of books…read moreand the prices were very reasonable.

Great and unique gift shop! I went searching for post cards and found some delightful ones as well…read moreas other items I found quite wonderful. Would highly recommend!

What a beautiful boutique tucked away into Brightleaf square. Friendly, welcoming, and so many…read moretreasures. Can't wait to come back.

The name says it all. Tiny is a little shop with items for babies and toddlers. There's a decent…read moreselection of clothing and toys. It's more high-end than department stores but you're probably getting better quality. We've popped in a few times when in the neighborhood but weren't necessarily shopping for any particular item. Still, we prefer to shop local when we can so if we need any baby items, we'll consider Tiny.

Stopped by Tiny in Durham and really liked it, the shop is bright, clean, and thoughtfully curated…read morewith a great selection of children's books, toys, clothing, and unique gifts. They also carry Jellycats when in stock, and prices seem to vary by item, with many of the merchandise falling around the mid-$20s to high-$30s. The staff were very friendly and lovely to talk to, and it's a great place to find a thoughtful gift for baby's and kids!!

Service as only as good as the student you get which is just ok. I get it so no stars off...Who…read morewants to work in a high volume bookstore like Duke's bookstore? Selection is way better than my Alma mater's bookstore... I went to University of San Francisco...My brother went to Duke...So yeah I get to wear their gear with shame :) and shop in a huge bookstore. I bought 3 hats solely for golf and a long sleeve shirt...I have a ton of other Duke gear. My only grip is. Ike being a provider which sucks since Nike fits like crap on me...what man is slim fit!!! LOL! I get being fit but almost all brands I buy such as Adidas, KUIU, Champion, Ralph Lauren, etc...XL fits but Nike you need to size up if not1.5x...NO to Nike. Value wise, you will find some Deals but I am all about instant gratification. The prices are high but they offer Lululemon, Champion, Cutter and buck so you will find something that fits your budget and needs. I love blue so Duke has it over my schools colors which is Green and Gold (ugh). Worth visiting the bookstore even if you are not a student or Alumni...You can always walk around the campus which is also beautiful.

Excellent selection of all things Duke Univ. From individual schools...business, law, etc. you can…read morefind just the swag you need. Snacks, merch, textbooks, etc. This store on the grounds near the chapel has it all. Excellent customer service, two floors for perusing and merch is priced affordably.

I used to go to this Barnes & Noble a lot to chill and devour books while enjoying coffee from…read moreStarbucks, but my most recent visit was one of the most disappointing bookstore-venturing experiences I've had. First of all, the cafe was too packed; they seemed to have change the seating arrangements, and there's not enough seats to accommodate more customers. Compared to the Barnes & Noble in Cary, this location lacked seats outside of the cafe area, so most of the people who want to just sit and read a book are left with no option but to find an open seat in the cafe area or in one of the uncomfortable "benches" in front of the magazine stand. Another annoying change: the restrooms now require a code to enter (probably to avoid unpleasant guests from trashing the toilets, which is understandable). When I asked an old guy at the customer service for the code, he wrote it down for me but the lack of friendliness and helpfulness of the employees make this shop devoid of the kind of warmth you find in other bookstores. None of them asked for what I was looking for or greeted me when I passed. As for the overall value books, it's the same story for every Barnes & Noble: I just don't see a smart reason to purchase books here over purchasing books on Amazon because of prices here are significantly higher compared to buying online. I ended up leaving right away. This location should learn from the Barnes & Noble in Cary when it comes to overall ambiance and customer service.

We visit this Barnes and Noble occasionally because it's just expensive but they have a good…read morevariety of books. I specifically go for the B&N classic and special editions but it is nice they have a cafe. I noticed their bathroom is locked and can only be unlocked by a code on the bottom of a receipt which isn't super classy. Overall like any other B&N- the employees said hello but didn't ask if we were looking for anything.

Awesome selection of vinyls with a friendly and efficient customer service!…read more There is a comfortable sofa if you would like to rest. The staff greeted customers kindly and make them feel their business was appreciated. We bought two records. The 2019 Spring sampler of Merge records was offered graciously. It was easy to park on the shopping center parking lot. This famous store is located near the Quickly Tea House and the Rumors hair studio.

Decided to stop and look around while in Durham - very cool store…read more Definitely a lot of music selection, free posters, free punk magazines and fanzines. Store has the musty, crunchy vibe you'd expect and it really suits the store. Employee that rang us up was very friendly and thanked us for stopping in. If you're looking for obscure albums, they might have it! Almost an overwhelming selection, very unusual bands, too. Worth stopping in. I believe they buy your used music items as well and offer cash/value towards purchases. Bummer we missed the store dog, though!

A large and clean game store for all your play needs…read more Atomic Empire is a game store for all physical gamers, be it trading cards, board games, wargames, or pen and paper games. They have a selection of games to try out and plenty of sitting space for you and your friends to test out and have a good time. They offer a wide variety of singles on their website. By buying them and picking it up in store, you save on shipping, giving them the selection of an online retailer with lower costs. Their prices are most comparable to TCGPlayer, minus delivery fees. Atomic Empire also carries a limited selection of comics and graphic novels, a nice to have for sure. They also sell plenty of gaming accessories from dice to paint to playmates to deck boxes. Unlike many game stores I've been to, Atomic Empire is pristine. High ceilings and proper ventilation provides constant fresh air. Bright lights and clean floors provides a welcoming atmosphere. It's a pleasure to take your time and browse a store that's so well maintained. Atomic Empire is excellent to game in or simply hang out at.

Ashely was very helpful and they have literally anything you could want or need. The place is very…read moreorganized and it's easy to find what you're looking for.