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    2nd and Charles - Chip cup from Beauty & the Beast

    2nd and Charles

    4.2(46 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    A perfect spot to spend a few hours if you really like books! I think they have all kinds of books…read moreacross every genre, but they have games and other fun pop culture things too. They also buy good quality used books and games and so on, and when we dropped ours off, they accepted everything. I could spend hours here, looking at all the different books, and of course, the really awesome Lego bin which my kiddo absolutely adores. We've already been twice and we will definitely be back. I found some great used books for work that were excellent value. If you need books, take a peek here first so you can save a couple dollars!

    2nd & Charles in Hampton is one of my favorite "happy accidents" in the area. If you love books,…read moregames, records, or just browsing something that feels genuinely fun instead of generic, this place delivers every time. It's one of those shops where you can wander for way longer than you planned and still feel like you got something out of the trip. The selection is solid and eclectic. They've got new and used books across genres, a great vinyl section that actually changes often enough to make repeat visits worth it, and a lot of tabletop games and collectibles that aren't shoved into a corner. Everything is easy to flip through, and it doesn't feel like sensory overload. Staff are friendly and actually seem to know (or want to help you find) what you're looking for, which is something I don't take for granted. No blank stares or "I guess?" answers when I ask about a genre or game system. What I love most is that it doesn't feel like a chain store experience. It feels local, personal, and like a place that rewards curiosity. Whether I'm picking up a book I've had my eye on, discovering an album I forgot I wanted, or grabbing something neat for someone else, I always leave feeling like it was time well spent. If you're the kind of person who likes real browsing not the "hit checkout immediately" vibe this store is absolutely worth a stop. I'll definitely be back. My kid could stay there all day and be happy but I would be broke so we keep it to a time limit. Be careful!

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