The Outer Banks is home to many proud bookworms, and the stores on the beach cater to their needs. Outer Banks bookstores can take the form of your typical independent bookstore, coffeehouses, gift shops, general stores, markets, consignment stores and more. Being on vacation, it’d be nice to enjoy a book or two between sunning on the beach and whiling away hours on a rainy day. Fortunately, you don’t have to look hard or long before you find somewhere that sells books. The towns from Corolla through Ocracoke have multiple stores that carry books. You can pick up a paperback while doing your grocery shopping, or you can spend the morning sipping coffee as you browse through an eclectic selection of new and used books. Many Outer Banks bookstores sell books by popular authors as well as local authors, so you can get a taste of local style and culture as a book takes you on an adventure. So start reading . . . through the below listing of Outer Banks book shops!
Outer Banks Shopping by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Shopping by Category
Inside the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) Museum, this gift shop helps fund the society’s ongoing projects. OPS stocks items relating to the island's...read more
Outer Banks Hotline is the local women’s shelter and crisis intervention center, and the Thrift Shops are one of the ways it raises money. If you love...read more
The Outer Banks Mall offers one-stop shopping for a variety of goods. Foodwise, you'll find Fresh Market and Food Lion for groceries, GNC for health food...read more
Dog lovers will fall in love with this store, which has everything imaginable for four-legged friends. Any dog you know would appreciate some of the natural...read more
Pirates Chest is a treasure trove of souvenirs and merchandise for all ages. There is an astounding variety of clothing, books, collectibles, shells,...read more
Experience a new adventure in an old world at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site allows guests of all...read more
Sam & Winston is a celebration of the fine arts of gift giving and creating a home. The mother and daughter team who run this lifestyle boutique have...read more
Be forewarned: If you have a child in your life, the goods in this store are irresistible. This upscale children's boutique is the perfect place to find a...read more
Take a stroll through Scarborough Faire’s wooden pathway beginning at Duck Road. Follow the walkway to an enclosed courtyard with trees and a quiet...read more
Stop ‘N Shop is a convenience store and deli with a decidedly gourmet spin. In the deli you’ll find excellent sandwiches prepared to order with Boars Head...read more
Who’d have thought that an out-of-this-world experience awaits gamers in Kitty Hawk? Super Galactic Games n’ Comics is home to a collection of new and...read more
The Bird Store is an art gallery specializing in regional and local wildlife art and carvings of pelicans, shorebirds, egrets, herons, ducks, fish and...read more
