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Books Do Furnish a Room

4.2

1809 W Markham Ave
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 286-1076

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Photo of Miller Mathison Miller Mathison
Nov 10, 2025 5

Basically the only “classic” used book store in Durham/Chapel Hill left. Feels like a library you can buy from. Everything else in the area is too clean, too curated, at least for my tastes. Walk in here with $50 in your wallet and you walk out with a years’ worth of reading.

Photo of Kaleb Ortiz Kaleb Ortiz
Jun 9, 2025 4

Bought two CDs for $11. Most of the selection is 90's and earlier. I would recommend it to anyone searching for some reasonably priced, vintage CDs!

Photo of Robyn Williams Heeks Robyn Williams Heeks
May 16, 2025 5

I've been coming here for years. Definitely an authentic hidden gem in Durham. They're just so few places like this left in the world.

Photo of T G T G
Apr 21, 2025 4

Good selection. Smells like books as soon as you walk in. Dark inside. Okay pricing. They are inside when you open the cover. Accepts cards too.

Photo of Jack Zelman Jack Zelman
Mar 4, 2025 5

The best kind of used book store, books overflowing from floor to ceiling. A must visit for used collectors!

Photo of Trent Hill Trent Hill
Jan 12, 2025 5

A really classic used book and record store. It has a great staff, old-school funky vibe. Whenever I return to Durham, I'm always happy to see that it's still there.

Photo of Rick Rapp Rick Rapp
Jan 11, 2025 4

A bit worn down but don't judge this book by its cover. Lots of selection, good fiction including some classics, good religion section.