Take a brief small bookstore tour around North Carolina with us and find some niche new (and old) places to meet your next favorite book. Be sure to check individual store websites and socials for the most up to date information on inventory, events, and offerings.

There’s something special about Halloween reading. A flickering candle, a cool October night, and the right story can turn the ordinary into something unforgettable. Some tales creep in quietly, others jump out at you, but all of them capture the strange beauty of fear. We’ve dropped the horror stories and books we’ve reached for over the years below so you can have a frightful night to remember.