City Lights Bookstore

EDIT: What a great bookstore! I always try to find one in each county I visit. (I'm visiting each of NC's 100 counties). As a NC poet, it was so nice to see they had a good poetry section and an Appalachian room! They carry new and used selections and there is also a cafe. If you park downtown, the walk is uphill, but there is parking closer. Thank you for asking about my writing! MORPH is probably the best of my collections to pick up ❤️

I stumbled upon this book store by accident. My plan for today was to have lunch at the adjacent cafe. I love bookstores and throughly enjoyed looking around this one. Everything is nicely laid out. They offer sitting nooks throughout the store. The rooms of books seem to go on and on. My favorite part of the store was the used book section. Now that I have discovered this hidden gem, I’m definitely going back!

I mean, this place is everything you want an independent bookstore to be. The selection is eclectic but well curated with both new and used options and it is very proudly inclusive and progressively minded. The section of the store for local Appalachian and native literature is a particular treasure that they should be very proud of. Chris was a delight to talk to and also knocked the price on a fairly expensive book down for me without my even asking due to it seeming like a professional expense (which it was!). You’re just never going to find customer service and community ambience like this at a major bookseller; this place is an absolute gem.

Super cute bookstore! Big selection on reading genres and all things reading and writing. They even have cute socks. It's worth a visit if you are in the area. Also, if you stop in, you might as well grab some lunch and a coffee downstairs. Service was great all around.

Cute, cozy mom 'n pop used & new bookstore in a beautiful small town in Western NC. Books are arranged neatly and by category. Nice little "rare books" section. Very reasonable pricing. Helpful, pleasant staff. Large, free parking lot a half-block away.

I absolutely love this bookstore. Such a wide selection of books and other goods with a quaint and cozy feel inside. I love all the decorations too.

Such a great bookstore! They are really knowledgeable and have an amazing selection. Reasonable prices and lots of nice stationary items. They even have lots of scientific books and textbooks you won't find in most bookstores. Also, bookstore cat! Can't beat that.

Great bookstore. Nice variety of new and used books as well as gift items. Friendly, helpful staff, including 14 year old Cedric, the store cat.