Remarkable Women of the Outer Banks
Some of the Outer Banks' greatest accomplishments are due to daring women who pushed the odds. Local author Hannah West tells the stories of these remarkable women.
$21.99
Hoi Toide on the Outer Banks: The Story of the Ocracoke Brogue
As many visitors to Ocracoke will attest, the island's vibrant dialect is one of its most distinctive cultural features.
$27.00
Sandy Banks Live on
A love letter from native eastern North Carolinian Nancy Rascoe to her beloved Outer Banks.
$40.00
One Hundred Photographs
A collection of what local photographer Roy Edlund calls "mostly good". It's actually all quite good and a lovely depiction of the Outer Banks.
$40.00
Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: An Illustrated Guide
Signed Copies are available of this historic guide through the shipwrecks of the Outer Banks.
$24.95
Digital Audiobooks
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National Bestsellers
Reported weekly by independent booksellers across America, our Indie Bestseller Lists let you know what indie readers are buying right now.
Ash Wednesday Storm
"By the time you have finished reading The Ash Wednesday Storm, you will feel as if you had been there."...The Surfside News
$79.00
People We Meet on Vacation
From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read, a sparkling new novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.
$16.00
Outer Banks Cookbook
More than seven million people visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina every year, and they all fall in love with its coastal Southern cuisine.
$26.95
Indie Bestsellers
Browse heaps of non-fiction and fiction bestsellers, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide.
Chronicles of the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks has a long history of unconventional characters and curious occurrences.
$21.99
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
This epic novel is fascinating, adventurous, and well-written, with great characters, historical details, and fantastic settings. Don’t miss this journey!
$28.95
OBX Shell Bed Bags
Designed by local artist Jayla Giani. Made from recycled sails!
Murder at Whalehead
The ultimate beach read set on the northern Outer Banks looms an old hunting lodge known as the Whalehead Club. Joe C.
$15.95
Chesapeake Requiem
Tangier Island, Virginia, is a community unique on the American landscape.
$28.99
Signed Copy | The Lost Light: A Civil War Mystery
The Lost Light: A Civil War Mystery (Paperback) By Kevin DuffusThe True Story of the Extraordinary Odyssey of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse 1854 Fresnel Lens.
$20.00
Impossible Creatures
Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying.
$19.99
Unicorns Are the Worst
Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this wildly funny and imaginative picture book celebrates the value of differences as a grumpy goblin gets to know his new
$18.99
Pirates Don't Change Diapers
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob's house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas.
$19.99
Custom Sea Bag: The Beverage Bucket
Our newest custom Sea Bag! The beverage bucket. Pockets inside and a grommet to let melted ice drain. Two styles to choose from. Screen printed OBX patch or appliqued OBX.
Must call to order!
Books to Fuel Your Adventure
Surf, Kite, Fish, Sail! Whatever your choice of adventure, we have the book for you.
New Local Titles
Check out our extensive selection, including many local titles. Non-fiction, fiction and much more!
Bookstore Swag
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Custom Sea Bags
We have an extensive line of custom Sea Bags you can only find here at Buxton Village Books. Designed by us and made for us at Sea Bags in Portland Maine.
Custom Sea Bag: Fifth District Light House Map
Custom Sea Bag Fifth District Light House Map Circa 1906. Available only at Buxton Village Books.
Gift Certificates
Buxton Village Books Gift Certificates can be ordered in any amount from $5.00 up. We will happily mail the paper certificate to the recipient of your choice, at no charge.