Persnickety Books is an independent bookstore in Burlington, NC specializing in used books. With a 4.8-star rating from 233 reviews, this bookstore serves the local reading community.
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Playa Squirrel
December 2025
Great local bookstore with loads of high quality used books. They helped me find and order some books for my niece and also arranged the shipping. A few weeks back there was a tea tasting event in the upstairs area. Educational and fun! They also have a coffee bar downstairs. Lots of fun non-book items as well. Great place to pick up some gifts as well as books.
Mary
December 2025
I visited Persnickety Books for its little coffee shop on the first floor, and I'll definitely be back! I purchased a delicious holiday-themed latte and enjoyed my time studying for an exam in the warm, and cozy environment. I liked that they had lots of open seating to choose from, comfy chairs (not those uncomfortable chairs that some places have that press in the sides of your hips), and Christmas music softly playing in the background to add to the cozy vibes. I walked around for a little bit towards the end of my study session and I was impressed with their selection of books (new and used), as well as an assortment of cute trinkets that would make good stocking stuffers. I will definitely back in a couple weeks when it's time for me to do my Christmas shopping, because was an all-around great visit!
Jennifer Hollar
December 2025
Such a cute bookstore. I came for the used book section, but didn't see anything I wanted. The price on a few used books was pretty expensive (double what I paid at Barnes & Noble in their clearance section for the same new book), but I think the majority of books have a set price based on the type of book and only some are individually priced. Their set prices seem reasonable. I really liked the gift selection. I saw lots of cute things that I didn't need, but would definitely stop by again for a book related gift if I'm in the area.
Andrea Byrd
May 2025
Wonderful independent bookstore with super nice owners! Coffee is great, great inventory of new and used books, local authors, and children's books. It will definitely be a place I frequent: good vibes all around!
Uhuru
December 2025
Besides being a lovely place to be with their super chill and helpful staff, Persnickety Bookstore has been my one-stop holiday shopping spot in Burlington for the last 5 years. It is a bookstore, coffee shop and event space. I love the hospitable vibe that Shawna, the owner, and all of the staff have. Their prices make is it easy to refresh my library affordably; their book selection is incredibly comprehensive in terms of genres and I also have picked up cool non book items, including games, toys, and apparel over the years. I would recommend this as one of the places that is a must in the area. There is space read and play a game of chess on the street level; there is more seating and an event space upstairs as well. This is a great date spot, whether I'm solo or with others. Kind travels!
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