Peruse new and used books at downtown shop Letters Bookshop and don't miss the second floor where you can find books on music, art and other interests – plus, there's a bar up there serving beer and wine and, on select Tuesdays and Thursdays, join the Silent Book Club for light socializing and communal reading.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
I had my book launch event at Letters Bookshop with Carter Sickels, and it is one of my favorite bookstores. The booksellers are all so kind and knowledgable, and it's located in a lovely area of downtown Durham. Check them out!
Charlie Probus
Dec 1, 2025
5
I love a curated bookshop and Letters is the best. A wonderful selection of new and used books, genre fiction, poetry, even some zines here and there.
Kaylea Stoeltzing
Aug 11, 2025
5
Love the newish (it’s been a minute since I’ve been to town!) spot! Love the selection even more!
Jill Zimmerman
Aug 4, 2025
5
I wish I found this place before I moved out of the country, literally! Fantastic shop, great customer service, and the employees are very kind! Must go! A plethora of excellent books! 👌🏻
Lauren Malamed, LCSW
Jun 19, 2025
5
Gorgeous shop with nice selection of used books. Good prices. Staff are friendly. Would definitely come more often if I were local!
Kuuta Silva
Apr 23, 2025
5
Wonderful selection of books, i love coming here! Fiction, classics, sci-fi are my most bought genes. Example: a beautifully stunning edition of Crime and Punishment! Favorite book find? That would be Selected Poems of John Keats, and what is special about it? The the edition i found! Edition i found? Macmillan Collector's Library!
Khadijah Surratt
Mar 29, 2025
5
Very quaint little book store with a quality selection of books in a decent range of prices. The staff is very friendly, the place itself is quiet and clean. Would definitely shop there again.
Asher Roberts
Mar 18, 2025
5
Came for a leisurely visit for my birthday! So many great selections and a wonderful atmosphere. Book lovers could easily get lost here for hours 🤩📚
