10 Family-Friendly Bookstores in the Charlotte Area
The recipe for a good bookstore involves plenty of good reads, the smell of coffee (pumpkin latte anyone?) and a space nestled and tucked away for you and the kids to indulge in life's little pleasures – reading. Below you'll find local bookstores in and around Charlotte that are perfect for those days when you want to get out of the house but still feel like you're home.
Barnes and Noble
Morrison Place, 4020 Sharon Road
704-364-0626
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-10pm; Sun., 10am-9pm
The Arboretum, 3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
704-341-9365
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-10pm; Sun., 9am-9pm
Carolina Place Mall, 11025 Carolina Place, Pineville
704-544-9985
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-1pm; Sun., 11am-8pm
Birkdale, 8725 Townley Road, Huntersville
704-895-8855
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-10pm; Sun., 10am-9pm
Good to know: offers storytimes. Check website for more details.
Book Buyers
1306 The Plaza
704-344-8611
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., Noon-6pm
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The BooKnack
742 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
803-327-9028
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 2-5pm
Good to know: Trade in your old books for store credit and bring home a set of new books.
The Book Rack
Johnston Road Plaza, 10110 Johnston Road #5
704-544-8006
Julia's Cafe and Books
1133 N. Wendover Road
704-295-4585
Hours: Mon., 7am-3pm; Tues.-Fri., 7am-6pm; Sat., 8am-5pm
Good to know: Saturday morning storytimes at 10am.
The Last Word
Grande Promenade, Suite 230, W.T. Harris Blvd.
704-966-9673
Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10am-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., Noon-6pm
Main Street Books
126 S. Main St., Davidson
704-892-9841
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 9:30am-5pm; Sun., Noon-2pm
Good to know: offers storytimes. See website for full list of times.
Park Road Books
Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Road
Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-6pm
Good to know: Hosts Author events throughout the month.
Shepherd’s Fold Books
415 N. Cherry Road, Rock Hill
803-327-2589
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm
Waxhaw Reading Room Used Book Store
201 W. South Main St., Suite B, Waxhaw
Hours: Tues.-Thurs., Sat., 11am-5pm; Fri., 11am-6pm; Sun., 1-4pm
