This bookshop is another planet inhabited by characters out of books. It's beautiful, so well decorated, and hosts such wonderful events. We came to hear Queen Elsa host a story time event. She read Frozen and a Llama Llama book. My children loved it! And afterwards we spent over an hour just walking around and exploring. Everywhere you look is a handwritten note about a book, some mystical creature coming out of the walls, or a typewriter waiting for a story to unfold. The top floor even hosts a puzzle table and nooks to cuddle up and read. The children's section is simply magical. My kids would have stayed for hours if I let them. The pricing is also fair and the owner is a gem. She even has a little bookshop dog that greets everyone, Chestnut. read more

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It is adorable ! Their children's section is so precious and the entire shops makes you want to sit in one of their many reading nooks and spend the entire day ! read more

South Main Book Company - The front of shore is cute but the inside is perfect - Bookstores Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

Great little bookshop with a great selection. Saw some books in here I never would have known about without stopping in this shop. Owner was super nice and laid back. Let's you peruse in peace. Super clean and bright bookshop. read more

i am a local author born and raised in Salisbury and came here this morning to see if the shop would carry my book. i have to say i am concerned about the well-being of the owner. she is one of the most hostile, unhinged people i have ever met. she went on some political rant about people dying in the streets. she was also blatantly rude to me. i was actually scared of her. this is not how the good people of Salisbury, North Carolina act and it is not how the good people of Salisbury, North Carolina should ever be treated. i was just trying to have a nice day and was going to buy a book but i will buy it on amazon now. i really hope someone looks into this place because Carolinians should not have to suffer when they're just trying to have a nice day on Main Street. I intend on contacting the Better Business Bureau. read more

Readers rejoice, this store has an amazing selection and will also special order anything for you. The handwritten book reviews by staff members are great and help me find new authors to try. The murals are gorgeous and atmosphere is 10/10 read more

love love everything about this place ! from the outside decor to the book selections. The day I went there was a huge table full of free journals which were offered as we were welcomed in. There's a banned books section,a kids section, young adult, fiction, non fiction etc. I bought a sticker and a book of 15 short stories by latinx writers. As a Caribbean latina from NYC I appreciated who safe/comfortable I felt shopping around and noticed their BLM, LGBTQIA stickers around. read more

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Awesome selection and great service! This store has everything all the classics and all the new books in on shop!

I LOVE bookstores. I could never pass a local bookstore. A strong supporter of the local community and local businesses. Customer service was great and the owner was incredibly gracious and helpful. She provided some suggestions of books for our daughter (1st grade) which we were not aware of prior to entering the bookstore. It was incredibly nice and helpful. I was able to pick up a new book, Talking to Goats, by Jim Gray. Looking forward to beginning this book in my travels this weekend. You can always order through Amazon. Or, you can stop by a local bookstore and purchase from there and support the local community. Look forward to visiting the next bookstore. read more

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The bookstore is well stocked. The employee was very knowledgeable as well as personable. We went in and found the new Nicholas Sparks book that was released this week. It was a gift for a family member that loves his books. The store also sold bookmarks, cards, post cards, and a few gift items. I bought some cool post cards that were reproductions of vintage local post cards. I like bookstores like this much better than the ones inside a mall or box box store. read more

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South Main Book Co. is truly the hidden gem of Downtown Salisbury. This quaint, locally owned bookstore is something quite magical, with special reading nooks, gorgeous mural work and textures galore. The staff is super friendly and extraordinarily helpful. On top of all that, this shop supports a wide variety local, community organizations and consistently serves as a platform to empower the people and the communities it serves. Salisbury just wouldn't be the same with our South Main Book Co.! read more

I love a good bookstore ! Such a wonderful welcoming spot- I'm glad I discovered this !!!! they have a well organized collection of books and display new authors yet to take off....I wish I lived closer to visit more often read more

These people are knowledgeable about books and have great principles about fostering thoughtful discussion, respect, and promoting democratic principles. What a great business!!! read more

Wonderful service and loved a store that lived its values!! The Most Exotic 4th Ward Book Club supports this store!

The Owner of this establishment is good people. Keep on doing the right thing, and be a force for positive change.

Absolutely love this book store, so glad my family had a chance to visit. It was so uplifting to see how well they displayed African American authors. read more

Wonderful experience dealing with the owner who helped me order books online from Florida! Highly recommend this friendly and knowledgeable bibliophile! read more

This is a very cool little book store. The staff was friendly. They have a good selection and it is very bright insode.

This is an incredible place. The owners and staff are great. Just tell them what you are interested in, and they'll provide you great recommendations. If you need something, they'll get it for you. Every town says they want a "really great bookstore" downtown, well Salisbury has it. Buy local, and you'll never be disappointed here. read more

Recently purchased the RoCo deal that they had for Literary Book Post and the new co-owner helped my husband find what he wanted and helped him to use the two vouchers I purchased for the best deal. Also I was recently in and was quickly helped to find what I was looking for and after the girl helping me told where to find what I wanted she offered to go get it for me. LOVE the customer server here. read more

Went with a list of books I wanted and one that my daughter needed for school. None were available and the woman working didn't offer to order them or help me look. Poor customer service. read more

These folks are great! My kids actually ask to go there...and GASP...they are teenagers! Biggest endorsement I can give :) read more

I totally agree......one, nothing beats an independent bookstore. Two, nothing beats 3 floors of books!!!! As I took my kids downstairs to the "kids" area so my wife can roam around the other areas, I found awesome kid comics from Adventures of Tin Tin and loads of off-beat comics I ended up buying. I could have spent hours there seriously. Everyone should support places like this, EVERYONE. read more

Was in town visiting family and stopped by. Wonderful gem downtown. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable with great recommendations. Support small independent bookstores like this one before they are no longer. read more

What a gem, Salisbury!!! For such a small town to have such a large, well-stocked independent bookstore is a rare blessing. The owners of this store very clearly LOVE books and can give you tips about what to read or purchase for someone else. I love the food section, the thoughtful staff picks across genres, and the roomy kids' section. Free gift wrap at the holidays and friendly faces all year round. Please support this bookstore so that it will be here for my annual holiday trek back to NC! read more

Went in looking for a couple books for my daughter. The new owner was so helpful and made you feel welcomed. I'll be back for sure soon. Thank you again for the suggestions. read more

Great book store. Very well stocked. I am new to the area and found alot of books about the history of Salisbury. They have a little drink area set up and a nice sitting area as well. Love this little book store. read more

Although I am not fond of most of my time spent growing up in backwater North Carolina, I will always fondly remember the Literary Bookpost at its two locations--the first location a rather cozy location on Main Street and the new location a large, spacious, and modern bookstore right across the street. I also fondly remember Mr. Deal Safrit and his excellent staff and their wonderful customer service. Mr. Deal would always make you feel at home and was so well read--he and I would have extremely educated conversations. I understand that Mr. Safrit has retired and sold the business; however, I will definitely come back to visit the next time I am in the hometown. People who still live in the area: come visit this store! It's a true gem in a sometimes otherwise dreary and decaying town. read more

I was excited at the prospect of perusing such a large bookstore. Then I hear a voice yelling at me, "whoa, what are you doing, you can't do that!" I was using my book Droid app to make a wishlist. I've done this in numerous book stores so I can keep up with what books I find and where I find them. This guy was RUDE! I understand he wants me to buy books there so they can keep their business running, but yelling across the store ISN'T the way to keep customers coming back. I live over an hour away and would need a valid reason to return, hence the wishlist. WON'T BOTHER RETURNING NOW! read more

Outstanding Bookstore in Salisbury, NC. My wife and I were visiting the Salisbury area and happened upon this cool bookstore. Everyone who enters the establishment is cheerfully greeted by a staff member and offered assistance. We were there just to order a book and be on our way. However, the rows of books are inviting and lure you deeper into the shelves. I found mention of the store on the internet but somehow got the impression that is was a small...hole-in-the-wall. Nothing could be further from the truth. This one great bookstore. It's clean, no dust on the shelves, and comfortable, seating is arranged throughoput. The service provided by the staff was unmatched by others. YOU MUST VISIT THIS BOOK STORE! read more

Would have been nice for the woman to greet me when I came in the door. That is twice not a word spoken. When I left walking out with my hands behind my back, all of the sudden--Can I help you? I came in with no purse or anything and left with the same. When I am looking at books sometimes I put my hands behind my back to bend over and read titles on the lower shelves. Not to steal anything. You know I used to shop there often, but this lady just doesn't want to get to know anybody. So sad. It was way better when Deal, Gary and Daphne were there. Was a warm and inviting place. read more

My niece is finishing up her PhD in American Lit at Temple. She recently visited Salisbury and we took her to South Main Book Store. As someone who has been in numerous book stores, she still loved and raved about South Main. Being a big city woman, she was amazed that town like Salisbury would have such a wonderful book store. read more

A toy and education store merging into a first class book store. What an excellent idea! Just the Thing has moved into the Literary Book Post. Two of my favorite gift purchases are games and books. Now I can do my shopping at one convenient downtown location. read more

I read one review that stated that The Essence of Who I Am book is generic. It is simple and pure and rightfully so. Even in its simplicity, you have to go deep to determine the writer's intention: to get ourselves in an active role of advancement and The Essence of Who I Am build up nicely to that point. The author's intentions were great and insightful and it is no fault of hers that readers don't get the value from it as envisioned. People don't want to do the work, they want others to put everything on a platter for them. The author was brave and insightful enough to give only little, yet sufficient, that we may find our own motivation to better ourselves. Without your own excitement or spark for zest, there could be no action. Without action, there could be no results. This book was meant to be a self-starter. Gratitude is from many of us today. The Essence of Who I Am helped me to see its power and effects therewith in, and in the simplest form imaginable. I use this book as a tool to help many teens to look at their lives differently and to partake in an active role of planning their lives. The book is an easy read and has the right amount of information necessary to spearhead upward mobility by first understanding how to care for oneself, making a commitment to self, setting goals and embarking on constructive activities aimed at self-preservation (focusing on positive words, positive people, gratitude, and journaling). I have searched the Internet and nothing brought together the exact elements necessary to maintain purity of the heart and awareness like The Essence of Who I Am. It is the simplicity of this tool that has me in awe and propelled me on a path of advancement and happiness. The publisher failed to do just by the author, but the author has done just by her words. David Hoppenstein read more