Charlotte's Favorite Bookstore

Park Road Books is Charlotte's oldest continuously operated independent bookstore. We're well stocked with a wide variety of best sellers, children's books and classic literature as well as books by local and regional authors.

If you can't make it into our store you can order from this website and have books shipped directly to you, or you can order and request "store pickup". We'll call you to let you know when your order arrives, usually within two or three business days.

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Thanks for shopping with us and supporting your local bookseller.

Why shop Indie?

When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:

The Economy

• Spend $100 at a local business and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
• Local businesses create higher paying jobs for our neighbors.
• More of your taxes are reinvested in your community--where they belong.

The Environment

• Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
• Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.

The Community

• Local retailers are your friends, neighbors--support them and they’ll support you.
• Local businesses donate to charities and events (especially local ones) at more than twice the rate of national chains.
• More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the IndieBound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating your independents.