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🚗 Bookish Adventures | Indie Bookstores Near Blue Ridge Mountains ⛰️
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Jen Atwell | @whatjensreading
Discover cozy corners and literary gems tucked into the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. These independent bookstores offer charm, character, and shelves full of stories waiting to be explored — perfect for readers who love a good book with...
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Georgia Bookstores
 
North Carolina Bookstores
 
On My List – North Carolina Bookstores
 
On My List – Tennessee Bookstores
 
On My List – Georgia Bookstores

Georgia Bookstores

In Northeast Georgia, nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, I’ve discovered bookstores that feel like hidden treasures. From cozy nooks in mountain towns to welcoming indie shops in college communities like Young Harris, each visit has offered a pea...

 
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Book Bound Bookstore in Blairsville, GA is a charming independent shop nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. It offers a thoughtfully curated selection of new books across all genres, including works by local authors and Appalachian trail memoirs. ...
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Hullabaloo Books in Clayton, GA is a vibrant indie bookstore known for its eclectic selection of fiction, bestsellers, kids’ books, cookbooks, vinyl records, and quirky gifts. Located on North Main Street, it’s a cozy literary haven with a playful sp...
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Copper Fox Books in downtown Blue Ridge, GA is a cozy literary lounge and coffee bar that blends the charm of a small-town bookstore with the warmth of a community hub. Known as a “third place,” it’s where locals and visitors gather to browse handpic...
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Blue Ridge Booksellers in Blue Ridge, GA is a hidden gem for lovers of collectible, rare, and antiquarian books. With over two decades of quiet dedication to the written word, this cozy Main Street shop offers everything from children’s classics and ...
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North Carolina Bookstores

North Carolina’s bookstores feel like home. From the artsy corners of Asheville to the academic energy of college towns, I’ve wandered through cozy nooks and met passionate booksellers who love what they do. Whether it’s a poetry reading or a shelf o...

 
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During my recent trip, I made it a mission to visit local bookstores I'd never been to before. Narrative Books (@narrativebooksnc) in Murphy, NC, was my latest gem! Their magical space is perfectly curated, bright, colorful, and filled with amazing n...
Narrative Bookstore
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Excited to have found another local bookstore in my vicinity!
Cozy and Content
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A Novel Escape is a beloved independent bookstore nestled in the heart of Franklin, NC, offering the largest selection of new and used books in western North Carolina. With over 14,000 titles, a vibrant children’s section, vintage collectibles, puzzl...
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Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café is Asheville’s iconic indie bookstore, founded in 1982 by Emöke B’Racz with a mission to celebrate literature, community, and equality. Located in the heart of downtown, it offers a thoughtfully curated selection of books fo...
Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe
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Downtown Books & News is a funky, fiercely independent used bookstore and newsstand tucked into the heart of Asheville’s Lexington Avenue. Since 1988, it’s been a haven for readers, thinkers, and wanderers, offering everything from rare and metap...
Downtown Books & News
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On My List – North Carolina Bookstores

North Carolina’s bookstores are as diverse as its landscapes—from mountain nooks in Asheville to coastal literary escapes. Expect cozy corners, passionate booksellers, and shelves filled with local voices and national treasures.

 
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Sassafras on Sutton is like stepping into a storybook café—books, brews, and whimsical treasures all cozied up in a dreamy little house on the corner.
Sassafras on Sutton
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Bagatelle Books is like a literary treasure chest tucked into West Asheville—crammed with rare finds, poetic vibes, and just enough mystery to keep you browsing way past your coffee break.
Bagatelle Books
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A dreamy three-story bookstore and coffee shop tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering 30,000+ books, cozy nooks, and locally roasted coffee—perfect for a scenic literary escape.
Little Switzerland Books & Beans
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Camden’s Coffee House is a charming, family-owned café nestled on Main Street in Mars Hill—where college students, locals, and travelers sip locally roasted coffee, nibble on Asheville-sourced pastries, and unwind in a space filled with books, games,...
Camden’s Library Coffee House
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Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar is basically where your love of literature meets your love of bubbly—come for the books, stay for the buzz!
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
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Blue Moon Books is a cozy little treasure trove where vintage finds, local stories, and bookish charm collide—come for the reads, stay for the vibes! 📚✨
Blue Moon Books
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Plott Hound Books is a cozy haven for readers and writers alike—curated with heart, stocked with indie gems, and always ready to help you sniff out your next great read.
Plott Hound Books
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On My List – Tennessee Bookstores

Tennessee’s indie bookstores blend soulful Southern charm with a deep love for storytelling. Whether you're exploring Nashville’s vibrant literary scene or tucked away in a quiet Appalachian town, you’ll find spaces that celebrate books and community...

 
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The Next Chapter Bookshop is a mountain hideaway for book lovers—cozy, curated, and ready to whisk you off on your next great read.
The Next Chapter Bookshop
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A warm and welcoming indie bookstore in Maryville, TN, Neighborly Books offers thoughtfully curated reads, charming gifts, and a cozy community vibe that makes every visit feel like coming home.
Neighborly Books
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On My List – Georgia Bookstores

 
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Hemlock Bazaar is a delightfully eclectic Appalachian marketplace in downtown Ellijay, GA, blending a cozy coffee shop with a vibrant bookstore, record store, and treasure trove of art, oddities, and handmade goods—all wrapped in a vibe that’s equal ...
Hemlock Bazaar
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Mt. Yonah Book Exchange is a cozy, family-run used bookstore in Cleveland, GA, offering over 25,000 titles across every genre, plus a welcoming reading nook and a friendly shop cat named Daisy.
Mt. Yonah Book Exchange
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