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.
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!
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.
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.
B Anders
Dec 28, 2024
4
Good selection, used books and comics. I think the only bookstore of its kind in Durham. They buy academic/PhD works as well.
Patrice Simon
Dec 25, 2024
4
You are immediately hit with the smell of books when you walk in this store. They have a large selection of comics. Make sure you have time and patience to wonder to find treasures because there is so much to see. I didn’t find an romance if that is what you have in mind. Also is you are sensitive to dust you may want to wear a mask.
IRISHSTEW 21
Sep 30, 2024
5
BOOKSTORES ARE INTEGRAL TO LOCAL CULTURE
This place is fantastic! A great selection of collectable books, comic books, cd's and records.
My favorite part is the comic book section, which has some amazing indie comics from the 90's (as well as current issues and more).
In the summer the AC is not too great, so if you plan to browse for long, come in the morning or in the evening. I recommend this place to everyone I know.
Jerry Sneed
Sep 2, 2024
5
I was referred by a friend in the early 90s to this Oasis. Life happened for several years but BDFAR remained my Family. So Many Treasures ... PRIMARILY the Staff. Books, Music, Comics, Cards, Novelties .... and True Magic in Real Time If you open yourself to Their Experience.
Jerry
Jun 29, 2024
5
Quirky place. Minimal ambience but plenty of books. Great selection well organized. Reasonable prices.
