Letters Bookshop

Very cute local bookshop. If you want to wander for a bit and explore different books, this is the place for you. I like how there's a staff picks section. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

A super cute little museum like bookshop. They have a HUGE variety & the counter person was super nice. If you go upstairs they have more & game

I was thrilled to find postcards as I'm visiting from out of state and I also picked up a super reasonable priced book.

I had a delightful experience at this charming bookstore! The staff's genuine kindness and passion for reading created a warm atmosphere. The curated book selection was excellent, and I couldn't resist picking up a James Baldwin candle and a captivating romance novel. It's a gem for book lovers seeking a welcoming haven.

Cute little bookstore in downtown Durham! They have a nice selection of new and used books, and they also have some games and puzzles on the second floor. Every time I have visited the employees have been friendly & helpful. I believe they now sell coffee as well but I have yet to try it out!

This place is a gem. Support local! Great place to buy new and used books. Loved the kids section. It's a must visit while in Durham.

Cute bookshop. Two floors. Right on the main drag where you can find a street spot after a while. Fun to browse with great staff. Will be back!

They recently relocated down and across Main Street to a two-story location with an amazing skylight on the second floor. As of this writing, the have plans to offer beer, wine and coffee but have not received their food/beverage license yet. We like supporting local, so we'll come here before visiting a huge chain. We popped in on a Saturday morning a few days after they reopened, enjoyed browsing, and ended up buying three books. The atmosphere and staff were casual and friendly. Once they start offering beverages, I could see us hanging out here often. Support local!

While I have never actually purchased anything from here, it's one of my favorite places to peruse when in downtown Durham. They are a locally owned bookstore so don't expect the selection you would get at Barnes and noble, but what you can expect is to books by authors of all different backgrounds. When you enter you can see the showcasing of authors from minority groups, and they have an entire children's shelf with books featuring characters of all skin colors. I am all about bringing diversity to bookshelves and so happy I stumbled upon this gem!

One of the best books stores I've been to in Durham, NC. I am a long-time patron of small independent bookstores. This place has a well-chosen and reasonably priced selection of books with a staff that is generally knowledgeable and also affable.

My young friend Aaron and I were visiting the bakery across the street and stumbled onto Letters. A sign on the door next door said that the Esoteric Lending Library was open on Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm. It is in the basement and is quite a find, though not run by the people at Letters, it is a large selection of books you can check out, just like a regular library. This is largely why I give this place 5 stars. Letters receives a solid 4 stars. The underground esoteric lending library sends this location over the top in to don't-pass-it-up territory. Duck in!

I was living in the Durham for a short period of time and this bookshop was one of my favorite stops! The space is beautiful, spanning two stories. ( make sure you check both out!) the staff is super friendly and they remembered me from previous visits and what I was reading. Definitely recommend!