Came here today with the kids, very nice independent bookstore in downtown Charleston. They had a…read morepretty good selection for a small store including a good selection of local authors and books about the Charleston and South Carolina area. They are do ghost tours of the area which is neat, and something I will want to check out at some point. We bought few books today and everyone was really nice. Glad we came in! J.Ja

Whenever I travel somewhere new, I try to stop at a new indie bookstore. My choices were a bit…read morelimited on this area, but I stumbled upon Buxton Books while we were shopping on King St. The outside of the building is just gorgeous, but I wasn't a fan of what it had to provide inside. The selection was a bit limited and I had a hard time finding the titles I was on the search for. The layout of the store was also a bit cramped which made it hard to navigate around other customers. Overall, a very cute photo opportunity but it might be hard to find what you're looking for.

This bookstore was very eclectic and unique. Their selection was interesting. The person working…read morewas very helpful. I enjoyed my visit!

We make sure to stop here whenever we are in town to check out for books. There are a couple other…read moreoptions in Charleston along King St., but we have had the most luck here, and they usually have good music playing as a bonus. Check out their photos they have in the store from various author events. Will certainly be back.

Absolutely love this place! The owners are both super kind and give great recommendations for books…read more& wine. I love that their wine menu rotates so there's always something new to try. Great selection of books and if they don't happen to have a book you want in stock, you can order it and they'll text you when it comes in. (Mine arrived super quickly & my preorder arrived the day the book was out) I need to get in there on a trivia or bingo night.

Philosophers and Fools is an awesome little bar / cafe / book store in downtown Charleston. I came…read morein for the first time this weekend with a couple of friends to discuss our latest book obsession, and it was a perfect spot for this. They have $1 popcorn which tastes just like movie theater popcorn, 1 cent Swedish fish, coffees, alcoholic beverages, and some other small food items. The popcorn and Swedish fish were delicious. I also had an iced coffee with oat milk and it definitely hit the spot! The environment is quiet enough to read and relax, or converse with your friends at the bar. I really enjoyed coming here and hope to be back soon!

It looks like a nice store but it is very overwhelming…read more I left quickly after entering due to how overwhelming it was. Books stacked over your head with only minor order to them. A general genre sorting, but it is not always right.

Trade A Book is Charleston's oldest bookstore. As of 2025 Beverley has been in business for 36…read moreyears. Her first store under the same name was located in Summerville on Trolly Rd which she later sold. (That new owner has since moved the location and kept the same name though they are not affiliated.) Trade A Book is a used bookstore where readers are able to bring in their books in exchange for store credit. There is a limit of 25 books per person per day that can be brought in. (Please don't be one of those that tries to sneak more in.) You May find new books on the shelves when someone trades them in but TAB does not order stock of new releases. What books should you expect to find? A little bit of everything. - general fiction - fantasy / sci fi - Upper YA - Lower YA - Children's books (grade school as well as picture books for the little kiddos) - Historical fiction - Classics - Romance (historical, contemporary, fantasy) - Mystery/ thriller - Horror - Religious / Christian - non fiction (this space is very small and limited) - Westerns - Local authors - and much more!! At this time operating hours are Thurs-Fri 11-4P. It is best to call the store ahead of time to confirm they are open as Beverley runs the store by herself and can take leave while she assists with family care. Beverly is one of the nicest store owners and is super knowledgeable about the books on her shelves. Readers are always welcome to request temporary holds if something comes in. There is a special charm to this place that you won't find anywhere else in the Charleston area. 10/10 recommend visiting yourself. There is a coffee shoonnex

Great Indy bookstore with unique selections. Also a nice place for Corgi toe licks & tummy pets…read morewhile selecting your next read to devour. There are fun finds tucked in every corner. The books are priced as is. The other items are a little pricey but you know you're supporting your local independent seller and that is a good thing. Help is provided if asked, otherwise you are free to peruse without pressure which is much appreciated and welcomed.

My husband surprised me and found this Gem while we were visiting Charleston. I was super impressed…read morewith the book selection, the children's books also were awesome. The lady running the book store was super friendly and knowledgeable. If I'm back in the area I'll definitely be back!

What a marvelous little bookstore! Exudes the love of reading culture in every corner!…read more Now this is a small bookstore with mostly newer releases but very well curated and the staff is very personable and are engaging in lovely literary conversations the whole time you are there. Ample kids books and basic collection of classics. They also have coffee and tea as well as it looks like book club programming. I left feeling very good!

LOVE IT!!!!! Yummy drinks, cute decor. I recommend this for a short stop over for coffee and tea.read more

If you want to get a nice souvenir for someone and support the lovely city of Charleston, this is…read morethe place to do it! I bought a Brackish bracelet for my wife here and she liked how unique it was. You can't get something like this anywhere else. The bracelet I chose was exclusively made for Preservation Society of Charleston. If I'm ever back here, I'll probably have to pick up one of the awesome Brackish bowties or other fun item here.

The Preservation Society is my go-to for gifts! Everything in here is of high quality and offers a…read morevariety of price ranges. The staff is always helpful and ready to explain the background of each manufacturer. The Smithey cookware is iconic. During this visit, I purchased a few jewelry pieces from Brackish for my girls. They are absolutely the most unique jewelry! I also bought some cards, spiced nuts and oyster Christmas ornaments for gifts. I bring all of our guests downtown and we always include a trip to the Preservation Society. It's a fav for sure!

CofC + Barnes and Noble…read more I went in the store trying to pass some time waiting on the parking office to open one morning and wasn't disappointed. There's a large selection of clearance and not-clearance CofC apparel, a mini B&N book area, a selection of school supplies at moderately reasonable prices, and the textbook area. I was pumped to find a clearance area of the B&N area which included recent books, not just outdated books of no interest.

The College of Charleston Bookstore is a great place to get all things College of Charleston in…read moreplace. Besides getting textbooks and other things required for class they have a wonderful selection of CofC gear and apparel that has everything you need to be head to toe Cougar. This is a great place to find gifts and other quick items. They also have a good choice of College of Charleston related books and other Charleston area items here. I really like the layout of this store as everything is wide open and easy to find. The staff here is very knowledgeable and able to help you find any particular item you are looking for or answer any question that you may have. I have always liked this store and enjoy being able to come here often.

Many great deals. It's wonderful to still have a place that you can come into and peruse for…read morephysical media. Look througg the books and touch the merchandise before you buy it. The staff of a helpful and the prices are decent... Especially with a membership. They are always having a great selection in their sale rack to boot!

I went into Barnes and Noble today to return a book. Per the Barnes &. Noble website - returns…read morewithout a receipt will receive a store credit in the form of electronic gift card. It also states items purchased at a Barnes & Noble store must be returned to a Barnes & Noble store, but you are not required to return it to the same Barnes & Noble store where the purchase was originally made..... well this Barnes & Nobles refused to give me a store credit because it wasn't purchase at this store. They do not stand behind their own policies! So save your receipt and maybe they will give you a refund but possibly not since they do not honor their polices!