Persnickety Books

15 reviews

+1 (336) 934-4300

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Downstairs. 1st Floor. 2nd Floor. (3 total)

347 S Main St

Burlington, NC 27215

+1 (336) 934-4300

http://www.persnicketybooks.com

History

New to North Carolina from Oregon the owners saw the need for a used bookstore in Burlington, NC. Opened with just 5000 books on the shelves it has grown in a short time to well over 30,000 books in a cozy two-story historic building in the downtown district.

Specialties

Used books in the heart of downtown Burlington with something for everyone. Two floors stuffed with popular authors, mysteries, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romance as well as non-fiction, history, war, military, politics, gardening, crafting, the arts and more! Check out the children's library made just their size! Comfortable seating and friendly staff to help you find your next read.

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Reviews

4.515 reviews

Shayne S.

12/18/2024

I love Persnickety!! I have been many times now and love that they sell secondhand books primarily. This not only makes the books cheaper for the buyer, but it gives those books another life! I...

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Jenny D.

5/9/2024

I got an ad on Facebook and that was my reason for walking in and checking the store out. It definitely is worth the trip because it's such a cute little shop and their prices are really great. I...

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Jessica H.

8/2/2023

Absolutely amazing book store! The $25 basket sale, designed to clear out some of their inventory, is brilliant. We spent over two hours exploring. The espresso bar is a nice touch to the space,...

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Jennifer I.

4/2/2023

I saw a $25 basket book sale shared on Facebook and had to come check it out. This spot was also within walking distance of a coffee shop I'd been wanting to try.. so why not, right? THREE...

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Stephanie V.

10/7/2022

This used bookstore in downtown Burlington is simply perfect. I wish I lived closer. It has tons and tons of used books, but is not overwhelming. Everything is neatly organized into areas by...

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