Downtown Books is the independent bookstore on Roanoke Island serving Manteo and the entire Outer Banks. A hand-picked selection of books in all genres awaits including fiction, classics, mysteries, cookbooks, children's, young adult and more. A large array of Outer Banks titles for all ages is also on hand covering subjects from the Lost Colony to the Wright Brothers to Buffalo City. Voted Best of the Beach: Bookstore four years running, this eclectic shop features the largest selection of greeting cards on the Outer Banks, puzzles, and other one-of-a-kind gift items, so come with hours to browse! Customers praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the amazing book selection, and the overall charming and inclusive atmosphere of this quaint local bookstore.
Amazing selection of books by local authors about the Outer Banks. Very nice kids section. Blessed Air Conditioning!
May 2025
Cute book store with lots of options for beach reads. 📚
June 2024
VERY impressive selection of books on the Outer Banks. They had the one I was looking for, and it was a new and expanded edition! Great puzzle selection too, and cheaper than the same ones I saw at a market in Nags Head. And yes, they do sell used books!
