I was on the hunt for a few books for my book club. The staff were very friendly and helpful, each…read moretime taking me to the section to look for the book/author. Out front they had several bookshelves of .50 books and their paperback books were all very reasonably priced, about 3.99 per book. I found 3 of the 5 books I needed. I sold a few books and that process was seamless too. Parking was easy as it is next to seve other shops. I will definitely go back!

This place is a gem…read more The prices cannot be beat, insanely cheap. Bought out half their classics collection when I was there. I wish there was more Russian literature; if they stock more of it, they will have a very loyal costumer. Lovely staff, huge selection of contemporary fiction. That is most of their stock, it seems. Beware: you will definitely come out of here with more than one book so make some room on your bookshelf.

The cutest bookstore ever. I love reading and when I found this nook in the middle of town I had to…read morego in. The sales person was amicable and courteous. The place has favorite books that they are a must read. I really enjoyed shopping here for a new read. I recommend to anyone who loves to catch up on a good read. Thank you.

What a treasure to our community. My 2nd grader is an avid reader and sometimes finding her school…read morelibrary time wayyyyy tooooo short. She loves browsing the books and choosing one-two the bring home at such a reasonable rate. It is such a wholesome / nostalgic feeling walking into a bookstore so cozy and well stocked as Alleyway Bookstore!

This is a good no-frills used book store for aimless browsing, but it was kind of difficult for me…read moreto find books I had on my list because the Health section seemed a bit disorganized. Nevertheless, I'm very happy that this used book store is in our community. So many brick and mortar bookstores are no longer open.

I went in here for one book. My son left with an armful of books. I love that he loves reading, so…read moreI am only complaining that I didn't find my book. What I did find was a well lit space with tons of gently used books. I really can't wait to go back, alone. I might even find a corner and start my book there. Lol, this sounds like a fantasy novel as I am writing, I have no time to sit in a book store reading. I will definitely spend time browsing and hopefully find a good read.

A good bookstore for book readers. Theres a variety of used books. The pricing is a bit high…read moreconsidering its for used books. Staff is helpful and informative. The store is small and not busy. Came on Friday afternoon.

If your looking for a cute books store, this is it! You do have to wear a mask to be able to look…read morearound, a mask is provided. It was a fun quick stop before going to the bakery next door. Love how there a little sitting area, if you want to sit and browse through the books your thinking of getting before making a purchase.

I noticed Letters Bookshop from the Pie Pushers window and just watched customers keep going inside…read moreand then leaving with bags. So I had to see for myself what was drawing all these people in. William welcomed me when I walked in, asked what I normally read, and let me know there was an upstairs as well, with more books. I did just stay on the first floor this visit, but I was so impressed by their beautifully curated inventory. They carry a wonderful selection of new fiction, poetry, children's books, and used books, along with fascinating sections on art, music, and nonfiction. They even had a discount section with books priced at $3.98 or less, which is incredible! They also have dedicated topic tables that highlight local North Carolina authors and underrepresented voices, which is wonderful to see. I found some board books to donate to the Little Free Library I was at the other day. If you've been reading my reviews for a while now, you know I love history and the architecture of older buildings being reused. It is an inclusive store, so everyone is welcome. It is a community-owned cooperative bookstore. The 1915 building, originally home to Merchants Bank, was built after the 1914 fire in Durham. It is a Neoclassical Revival-style building with massive, majestic Ionic columns that define its street-facing storefront. It later became Hood Industrial Bank and was then used for businesses like Letters. Letters opened back in 2013 at a nearby location and moved into its current space in 2021. I wish I had gone to the second floor to see the stained glass ceiling. So that just means I will need to make another shopping visit. I need to give myself more time so I can find something for me to read next time.

Lovely local bookstore - excellent children's selection, range of titles, many used and new, great…read moresuggestions/staff reviews, and friendly staff. First spot for gift shopping. Also, easy-to-use online search, and when I don't find something, it's easy to request an order and receive a quick response. Have also taken many books to see if they would accept for store credit. Honestly, just happy to support them!

Why has it taken me so long to hear of this place?? Reader's Corner is a dream for avid readers…read more The shop is filled to the brim with books organized by genre. The books inside are individually priced, while the books outside are discounted to 10 or 25 cents based on which side it is on. I could have spent hours there. After selecting way too many books, I took them up to the counter to check out. As the friendly employee rang up the books, we chatted about D&D. Overall, perfect first visit and I look forward to returning!

Readers Corner sells books for $.10 and $.25 before you even enter the store. But once inside you…read morecan find all kinds of books and albums from all genera's - whatever you're looking for. Just be prepared, it's an older building and it felt that way once inside, but they were very busy too. If it had not been so cold out we would have perused more of the $.10 books outside. We definitely will go back for that because there's lots of bargains that we had here. They sell a variety of items here it's worth checking out.

Page 158 Books opened in 2015 on White Street. Then they expanded to their current location and…read morehave The Listening Room. They share space with The Lemon Tree in part of the second room to the store. The store is in the Renaissance Plaza Center near the Renaissance Centre and bowling alley. Since there is a sidewalk, you can walk from one place to the other easily. There is generally plenty of free parking in the parking lot unless an event is happening. When you enter, there is a ramp inside the store to take you smoothly down into the main book displays. The children's section is in the front section. Other genres are clearly labeled throughout the store. Don't miss the second half of the store in the other room. The bookstore is locally owned and has a large, knowledgeable staff, so you will always find someone friendly and willing to help you navigate the shelves. Personally, I love that the store features banned books, as I always want to read what they don't want me to read! I like the staff picks too and reading their thoughts on a book. I appreciate that local authors are highlighted here. On my last visit, I was thrilled to score a signed copy of a local author's book that is only sold at Page 158 Books. I also got another book not normally in my genre for a more fun read. Page 158 Books has book clubs, author signings, and other events. Back when they were on White Street, they had coloring nights and brought the community together and introduced me to the store. It is a great local bookstore!

What a great book store!!! I love the post it notes on the books describing what they're about. The…read morestaff were super friendly and so helpful! They were great with giving recommendations to two teenagers who were t sure what they're wanted. They didn't rush them and answered all their questions. They were also honest when I asked about a book they didn't have in stock. She said they could order it but she couldn't guarantee that it would be in when I needed it but. I didn't end up ordering the book bc it's being given as a gift. But our group (me, 2 teens and a preteen) left with 5 books, a pin and a patch. I also got a reward off my next purchase! Definitely will be back

I LOVE finding books from my youth in the 80s, and sometimes I come across a jewel like that!! I…read morefound a lot of stuff to use for homeschool, and at the time they just took dump loads of books and had them in big crates to look at ,they had gone on the shelves,and if you love treasure hunting AND reading, this is the place --you will find a bargain!!

Excellent selection of books and a very responsive staff (I think the lady who helped was to…read moreowner). I really like this place for the number of books, staff and atmosphere!

A true gem. Wonderful little book / game / consignment store. Passing through on a trip and was…read morepleasantly surprised.