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!
June 2024
What an inclusive, safe & quaint local bookstore! The book selection is amazing, the staff is so friendly & they have lots of items for sale supporting local artists! Highly suggest you check this place out while on your trip!
June 2024
The best bookstore on the beach! The staff are so nice and knowledgeable, and always help point me in the right direction when I’m unsure of what I want to get. If you haven’t visited Downtown Books yet you are truly missing out on a wonderful experience! ?
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! You never know what you'll find in an independent bookstore!
