This was my first visit to Paperbacks Ink and I was attending a craft event. This is not your…read moreaverage used book store. Far from it. There is every genre of books for great prices. Most are 50% off the tagged price. I bought 4 beautiful children's books and at 50% off I spent just over $15. Score! The staff was friendly, helpful and attentive without hovering or following. The hours today were 8am to 7 pm and they had a steady business of both used book sellers and buyers. There are chairs around for perusing the book selections. My little granddaughter climbed up on a sofa and read to her heart's content. There is a little cafe that is soon to be a deli with shared space with next door Design and Consign. The drink variations in the Cafe rival anyplace else. Coffee is fresh all day. They offer a myriad of events and activities, from craft nights to book authors and readings, special children's offerings and artistic endeavors, most seem to be free or nominal cost. The location is great with ample free parking, great lighting, inviting decor and books galore. If you are a lover of books you must make Paperbacks Ink your own. This is not the dusty musty used book seller of old. This is a modern vibe that is truly welcoming.

i've been looking to make reading a bigger hobby, so i was excited to discover this hidden gem…read more i've lived in the area my whole life and never knew about this. the place has definitely seen better days and appears to be quite inactive, but they still had a decent selection of books. i found a few books for great prices that i simply couldn't pass up. the one and only employee at the time was respectful and there if you needed. the cafe (or restaurant?) in the back was closed, so i can't say much about that. overall, this place isn't the holy grail, but it's great to find a fairly priced used book.

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!

It's becoming harder to find a table at the cafe due to the amount of unhoused people who loiter…read moreall day at the tables. While I was in there, the cafe manager had to tell a girl that she had to stop sleeping at a table and that it was the third time that morning she'd had to wake her up. It was 11am.

I go to this Barnes and Noble a lot and I am never disappointed. Their selection is always great,…read morethe store is always clean, and the workers are always helpful when I ask but when I just want to browse they leave me to browse which is something I really appreciate. I do want to shout out one worker in particular, I never caught her name but a man had come up to my husband and I asking us for money and she quickly saw the situation and pulled him aside and diffused the situation. She didn't kick him out and made sure everyone was comfortable in the store and I really appreciated that. I also love how the Starbucks in this location is so open and there are so many tables where I can get some work done or just sit comfortably and read. The baristas at the Starbucks are also very good and they have never once messed a drink up. Definitely my favorite Barnes and Noble in the are.a

This is a real old-school comics store. They have everything from the most recent arrivals to…read morecollectibles. They also have a fantastic collection of vintage science fiction magazines and paperbacks, books you won't find anywhere else, and very reasonably priced. There is also a nice selection of action figures and cards. Some reviewers have said it's not the most organized store, but that is part of its charm. You have to come in and browse and look around, do that and you just might find something that you didn't know what you were looking for. Every time I've been there, the owner and staff are friendly. Some reviewers complained about the cat, but this sweet store cat is adorable, and there are no odors, except that of old books and comics, but what do you expect in a store with old comics? There might not be much street parking, but there is a free public parking lot around the corner behind the public library. Treat yourself and visit this store!

I have no idea what to think of this place. It is massive. And SO DISORGANIZED. They have a good…read moreselection but most comics are low grade and high priced. Also I do not like the idea of the cat peeing and walking on the comics. The owner was nice.

Nice used book store with a good selection of books, DVD's, CD's & vinyl. There are little place to…read moresit and read I. The store. It was nice to see a cute little nook in the store with items kids could play with. This store was easy to navigate but some of the prices for used books were pricey compared to other used book stores.

I highly recommend this gently used book/record store. The service is awesome!!! The selection and…read moreprice has me coming back every time I'm in the area.

Correct hours need to be posted of this place. I went a couple of Sundays ago around 3pm and to my…read moredisappointment the business was closed. No lights on inside and the door was locked. The neon light that says 'open' was illuminated, but apparently it shows that every day. I probably would have given more stars if I could have shopped there because by looking through the window, they probably had what I needed. Online it shows the hours of Saturdays and Sundays until 7pm. If the owner can update this with the correct information that would be helpful.

The store is very small, for it to be so small it has a little of everything! Majority of…read moreeverything sold is black owned...they have essential oil's lotions, shea butter, soap, hair care products, incense, even some food items! The book and DVD selection is wonderful and if they don't have what you're looking for they will find and order it for you. Enjoyed my visit and I will definitely go back again.

They have been allowing people to sit on the high chairs at the counter to study and such…read more Twice in two weeks they have said they would use plastic for cheesecake. The reason why was supposed to be a shortage of people. I have twice declined the purchase as I feel it's a waste to put a dessert in a plastic container and a fork in plastic when I am eating it here. So roughly $15 in gross sales lost over not wanting to use plates and put them in the dishwasher. Don't need to be an MBA to get that.

Love being able to flip through books and magazines and of course the selection is great…read more They also have gift ideas and supplies plus cards so perfect one stop shopping! Service is great and very helpful with finding anything in the store and explaining the rewards programs there's two.

Amazing selection of comics and games. All books are well priced and the owner is nice. Definitely…read morerecommend

Definitely a wide selection of comics. Looks like they had every comic you can think of and then…read moresome. No Japanese mangas that I saw. They did have a calendar for events right when you walk in.

Amazing service helped my with my books when I had no money. Thank you so much a true blessing.read more

From the owner: We are a small local business that sells and rents college textbooks at a discounted rate when…read morecompared to on-campus college bookstores. For your convenience, we also have a Buy Now Pay Later Program so you can use your Financial Aid. And we are able to buyback books everyday we are open. Call or come by today!!