It's okay if you forget to pack a book for a rainy day or need more reading material on your trip. Golden Fig Books is a locally owned bookshop with a fantastic variety of titles, both used and new. The charming, thousand-square-foot store features an inviting layout resplendent in natural light, so grab a coffee and pick up your next good read.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A magical book-lovers haven. I have been to Golden Fig Books countless times and cannot get over how much joy it brings me. Their wide-range of selections, the price points of their used books and the overall aesthetic of the space is incredible. I love that they carry new selections to keep up with what is hot off the press but also carry great quality “used” books (which honestly look brand new themselves) for unbeatable prices. I bring all my out-of-town loved ones to the fig and none of us can seem to leave without getting at least one new read. Love love love this place.
Keegen A.
Aug 22, 2024
5
I've been there a few times (thus far) and I can't stop going to this bookstore! Every time I get a chance to go there, I take it! I anticipate my next visit bc its such a cute and well organized bookstore, and I can walk from my complex to there in a short amount of time! Highly recommend checking them out! Their staff service is on point with my expectations!
Ny'Asha Brown
Aug 19, 2024
5
What a lovely store! The ladies in the store were super helpful and friendly during my process of dropping off a bunch of books to sell. They were able to take quite a good number of books I brought in and advised me that the ones they couldn’t take they already had in stock. I decided to take the offer of the store credit and ended up leaving with some new books to add to my collection. I also bought one of the cute tee shirts they had inside. Mask policy is not required, but it is encouraged which I didn’t have a problem with since the space is pretty quaint. I thought the store itself was very well put together and they had a bunch of new as well as old selections to choose from.
Shawnessy Kornegay
Jul 13, 2024
5
Absolute gem of a bookstore. I was apprehensive at first about coming after scanning through the yelp reviews but I’m so glad I decided to give them a chance. It’s small and quaint no where to sit and read but I don’t mind that at all. They have some books that are full price at the front of the store but don’t let that discourage you from find some awesome gently used books. I didn’t come in with an idea of want I wanted so I did that awkward thing where you bother the cashier or the person at the desk and asked for a recommendation.
At first, I thought I was gonna be met with trepidation, but the girl of the counter (Liv) was so sweet she asked me what genres I was into (I replied with fantasy/sci fi and romance) and then she even followed up with a question. What was the last book I read that I really enjoyed? I thought that was an awesome way for her to have a good insight of what type of books I wanted to read, and let me tell you!! She literally pulled books that was so up my alley and even started me off with a stack so she wouldn’t overwhelm me, but she had so many good choices that were literally things I could imagine myself reading. I wanted to take them all home.
I skimmed through the back of the books to kind of see which booked matched what I was currently reading and bought a couple. An absolutely so sweet encounter. I always get nervous when I need to ask a cashier for help or recommendation, but she was so awesome, she will make your trip so much better.
Mike Colby
Jun 24, 2024
5
The Golden Fig is a regular stop for bookstores in the Durham area for me! It’s a small store, but he’s a well chosen collection of both new and used books. All used books are in very good condition. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. You can trade in used books for cash or store prices - they always seem fair in what they offer. Small parking lot can be a challenge if you go at busy times, but it’s worth it. You can also call ahead and they can tell you if they have something specific you’re looking for. Strongly recommend!
Nicole Affleck
Apr 29, 2024
5
Golden Fig has the best selection of used books of any used bookstore I've been to, by far (plus great new stuff too!). Great quality, reasonable prices, and extremely friendly staff. I always leave with more than I planned to :)
