This Davidson Bookstore Named Best In North Carolina

DAVIDSON, NC — Main Street Books in Davidson has been named the best bookstore in North Carolina, according to Mental Floss.

The online news site compiled their list of the best of each state in honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 27.

“From their resident cats to that old book smell, there's something about wandering up and down the aisles of a brick-and-mortar bookstore that online merchants could never replicate,” Mental Floss said, announcing its picks.

Here’s what Mental Floss said about Main Street Books:

“There's stiff competition in North Carolina, but Main Street Books in Davidson is one of the finest literary establishments in the state. In business since 1987, the store was actually built out of an old general store, and offers a plethora of programs and activities for book lovers. As part of the bookstore's subscription program, "The Matchbox," customers can elect to receive a staff-approved book from the store's kids' books, first editions, or paperback titles each month.”

Mental Floss also gave a nod to two other North Carolina book sellers: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville and City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.