Charm City Books

There is a certain charm (haha) to Charm City Books. I don’t know why but the second I walked in I couldn’t stop smiling. There are lots of cute bookstores in the world and this one is the cutest!! The vibes are cozy and welcoming to all. Browsing books just seems more approachable here than in other stores. I saw lots of events on their calendar so they seem very community oriented which is lovely!

Lovely bookshop with a great variety of genres and authors (other than typical big name authors you see in chain stores). Also a lovely collection of gifts for all ages, like bags, toys, clothing, games, etc. there's a lot area for purchasing tea (although I didn't look too closely). The shop doggos are adorable and well behaved. Definitely stop in when you can! The employees are wonderful and will happily gush over titles with you & give recs.

On a whirlwind trip to Baltimore, I had a little extra time on my hands and searched for indie bookstores near me, and Charm City Books popped up. I schlepped the half mile there and walked in and... it was absolute heaven. I don't know how to explain my feelings about Charm City Books other than to say that I instantly felt seen. I may have been greeted when I walked in-- I probably was-- but I honestly couldn't tell you because I was immediately drawn in by a beautifully curated collection of books. Did I need more books? No. Did I already have about half of the books that they had in stock? Yes (don't judge me). Did I decide that I absolutely had to support this small business and get another book? Yup. I wish I lived in Baltimore so that I could be here all the time.

The store looks amazing and is fun to browse. There are 2 very friendly old dogs that greet you as you walk in. The building is a converted row home so you're able to go upstairs to the children's section. The staff were extremely helpful, and a known customer was the person who recommended my daughter a great book which we purchased. Great experience, support this small business!!

What a fun bookstore! Located on the main street in Pigtown, this independent bookstore is run by a passionate couple. Blasting music, enter into a world of books spread out on two floors. The first floor has most of their books with children's books and a play space up stairs. Visiting during Independent Bookstore Day, they hid tiny jars throughout the store for customers to find. Inside were gift cards, discounts, etc. They also host many events. For a date night, you can rent the entire store. You bring the food and they provide the drinks (and a store discount). So fun!

Delightful! We checked out just about every bookstore in the city and this was one of our favs. Friendly, and a good selection. Also the greeter dog was a gentleman.

Super cute little bookstore! Love that they have neuroaffirming books for kids. The atmosphere was peaceful and inclusive.

For a smaller store, they had a great variety of books and bookish items. Pleasantly surprised and definitely worth a stop in.