The Ultimate Guide To Asheville and the Western North Carolina Mountains

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FEATURED STORES

Bookstores:
Accent on Books: Full-service bookstore since 1983. Regional titles.854 Merrimon Ave., Asheville NC 28804, 828-252-6255. 

B. Dalton Bookseller Located in the Asheville Mall 3 S. Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-7711.

Barnes & Noble (Tunnel Road): Spectacular store new store that stocks close to  200,000 books, music, DVD and magazine titles and includes a cafe serving Starbucks coffee. 83 S. Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-296-9330

Barnes & Noble (Biltmore Park): 33 Town Square Boulevard, Suite 100, Asheville NC 28803., 828-687-0681

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar: Rare, new and fine books, and great wine and Champagne lounge. 1 Battle Square, Asheville NC 28801, 828-252-0020.

Books-A-Million Large selection of regional books and guidebooks.136 S. Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-299-4165. 

Books & Breadboard (Biltmore Village): Located in historic Biltmore Village only minutes from the entrance to Biltmore Estate, Books &  Breadboard is a unique bookstore where you can enjoy a relaxing combination of food & books, breakfast pastries, the art of sandwiches, quiche, coffee, homemade desserts and more. 30 All Souls Crescent, Asheville NC 28803, 828-505-8233.

Borders: Located in the Biltmore Square Mall. 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville NC 28806, 828-665-1066.

Captain’s Bookshelf  Specializes in fine and rare books. 31 Page Ave., Asheville NC 28801, 828-253-6631.

Carpenter’s Shop: Christian bookstore. Innsbruck Mall, 85 Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-252-3500.

Crystal Visions: Spiritual and metaphysical. Located on the Asheville-Hendersonville border. 5426 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville NC 28791, 828-687-1193.

Downtown Books & News: New and used books, magazines, and newspapers. 76 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville NC 28801, 828-253-8654.

Family Christian Bookstore: Christian. 129 Bleachery Blvd #A, Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-6991.

Firestorm Cafe & Books (Downtown):  Unique worker-owned cafe and bookstore. Established as a worker-owned and self-managed business, Firestorm Cafe aims to provide a community space, critical literature and an alternative economic model based on cooperative, libertarian principles. 48 Commerce Street, Asheville NC 28801, 828-255-8115.

Lifeway Christian Store: Christian. 105 River Hills Road, Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-2101.

Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe  A booklover's favorite, locally as well as nationally! Great books, great food, great coffee. Live music performances and author events throughout the year. 55 Haywood St., Asheville NC 28801, 828-254-6734.

Montford Books & More: Focus on used books and records but they also offer local art. Coffee and refreshments. 31 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC 28802, 828-285.8805.

Libraries:
Asheville: Asheville/Buncombe Library System: The main library, Pack Memorial, is located next to the Civic Center at 67 Haywood St., Asheville NC 28801, 828-250-4700.

Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Branches:
Black Mountain Branch: 105 Dougherty St., Black Mountain NC 28711, 828-250-4756
Buncombe County Law Library: 60 Court Plaza, Asheville NC 28801, 828-250-4734
East Asheville Branch: 902 Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-250-4738
Enka-Candler Branch: 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Candler NC 28715, 828-250-4758
Fairview Branch: 1 Taylor Rd., Fairview NC 28730, 828-2506494
Leicester Branch: 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester NC 28748, 828-250-6480
North Asheville Branch: 37 Larchmont Dr., Asheville NC 28804, 828-250-4752
Skyland/South Buncombe Branch: 260 Overlook Rd., Asheville NC 28803, 828-250-6488
South Asheville (Oakley) Branch: 749 Fairview Rd., Asheville NC 28803, 828-250-4754
Swannanoa Branch: 101 West Charleston St., Swannanoa NC 28778, 828-250-6482
Weaverville Branch: 41 N. Main Street,  Weaverville NC 28787, 828-250-6482
West Asheville Branch: 924 Haywood St., Asheville NC 28806, 828-250-4750