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Foggy Pine Books
471 W King St, Boone, NC 28607, United States
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Le
Review №1

I love the aesthetic of this book store, the cats are adorable, and the people working there are very friendly. I think their assortment of books is incredible, and I couldnt help but buy a few things. When a book I was looking for wasnt there, the person working there offered to order it for me which went above and beyond my expectations. Love this place!!

Ma
Review №2

A great bookstore. Clean store, well organized, kind staff, great staff recommendations, and a wonderful selection of books (especially if you’re wanting to branch into a well curated selection of books by authors of color and LGBTQ+ authors). Please go here and spend money.

Je
Review №3

It is so nice to have a bookstore in Boone! My daughter and I purchase books here weekly and we are always met with kindness and a willingness to help. I highly recommend this shop! Gone are the days of actually purchasing books. With everything digital, I appreciate the opportunity this shop affords me to actually buy a book. Thank you and keep up the amazing work you are doing for our community.

Ko
Review №4

Terrible. I was not allowed to shop due to my health condition preventing the wearing of a useless mask, even though the Boone Town order exempts me! Talk about fascism. LGBTQ friendly, but not if you have a medical situation.

Jo
Review №5

Really cute and well stocked book store. Went in thinking about several different science fiction titles and walked out with three. Theyre paying attention to Covid too. Youre asked to please wear gloves or use anti-bacterial before browsing the books and they keep track of whos in the store to keep a low max. Thank you and very well done!

Sa
Review №6

What a great book store! There was a mix up with some books I ordered and Dion was so friendly and helpful and got it all straightened out. So a big thank you to Dion and everyone at Foggy Pine Books! :-)

Ka
Review №7

Seriously amazing. The personal care they give each reader is beyond imagination. Truly a one-of-a-kind business with passionate people who literally make the receiving experience (and getting, of books) truly special. Its absolutely the only place Ill shop for books. You cant imagine - or beat - the truly special experience of receiving recommended books based on my interests. Nobody does what they do!

Ga
Review №8

The owner is arrogant and rude. The store is quite small and you are met at the front by an employee giving you instructions as if you can’t read. It plainly says on the door no entrance without a mask, which I had. I also used the hand sanitizer, so what more did we need to do or know? Because I didn’t stand still and listen to all the spiel from the employee, I was accused by the owner of harassing her. My sister added that she didn’t want to be in there long with others, because she had stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and the response was I don’t care. A horrible experience.I simply wanted to purchase a book and be on my way. Instead, I was treated very rudely, so I left without a purchase and will never return. It is quite clear that they have much to learn about serving the public and the first step would be to show compassion instead of arrogance.

Ja
Review №9

Well decorated on the inside and out, but The signs out front say it all, the books mostly are about far left activism, almost as the owner is trying to force people to lean that way. This is a very politically driven bookstore mostly catering to the minority crowds :( I’m a strong supporter of local businesses, unfortunately I felt uncomfortable after my visit.

Mo
Review №10

I ordered books from Foggy Pine, and I am beyond happy. They went the extra mile to find a book theh didnt have on stock, and I am thankful for it.

Do
Review №11

Hey, great for you guys getting a TV ad spot from Stephen Colbert !!! And... WHAT ????..... Tom Hanks singing a jingle ??? Cmon. When I saw the ad, I said good for them! What a nice thing for Colbert and Hanks to do. I hope your sales are through the roof !!!

R.
Review №12

Wonderful independent store. Aggressively inclusive. Great southern/local and nonfiction selection.

Pu
Review №13

After seeing the ad on The Late Show for this magical place I knew I had to order some books. I was slightly disheartened, albeit understanding and appreciative, that it is currently (mid pandemic) only open for online orders for mail delivery or drive through/basket pick-up until I saw a special option, the mystery box. The mystery box order option provides the closest experience, that I have tried, to visiting a book store in person without stepping foot inside. I was so pleased Mary (the owner) provides this service! My favorite thing about local cozy book stores is being able to seek recommendations from the literary experts. It is immediately apparent that Foggy Pine Books is that kind of special provider. Upon order I supplied a message they requested saying a little about myself, what I’ve read or authors I’ve enjoyed in the past, and any directions of interest. Mary selected with near mind reading precision exactly what I was searching for. I have only put down the first book they selected for me so I could write this review. Mary also provided a handwritten note explaining the choices and some more details about the books outside of their paperbound context. I sure miss visiting book stores in person but this experience really remedied the nostalgia. I’ll definitely be ordering all my future books from Foggy Pine Books and I am looking forward to the days when it is safe to shop there in person. Thank you, again, Mary and Foggy Pine team!

Ky
Review №14

Best bookstore in Boone and a must if you’re walking down the iconic King Street. A fantastic variety, wonderful easy to navigate website with online ordering, and a comfortable environment to browse in and find your next favorite read.

An
Review №15

I am a bit wary of bookstore staff as a rule. Typically they seem....maybe a little too cool for school...too hip for ster...or perhaps just too darn busy for friendly....but the humans working Foggy Pine were wonderful!! Store was great and the people were better!

Jo
Review №16

Been great service since day 1. Get their mystery box I strongly encourage it.

H
Review №17

I love bookstores, Stephen Colbert, Sam Elliott and especially Tom Hanks, so of course I had to follow the superbowl ad to Foggy Pine Books online. Their website is welcoming and I wish I could drive for two days just to visit the store in person. In fact, I wish I could move to Boone, North Carolina and get a house just off King Street so I can make the store my new favorite regular stop!Back to reality: I had to settle for ordering online and loved their vast selection. I got adventurous and didnt just order ONE book - I also asked for a 2 book Mystery Box! All three books arrived cushioned with recycleable materials in a cat-approved shipping container. These folks are psychic - (yes, I told them a bit about me and the sort of books I read) - in my Mystery Box selection they sent two wonderful books that must have been written just for me to read! (Good job, FPB staff!)

jd
Review №18

How can I not give you a 5 Star review after watching THE legendary Tom Hanks plug your store. Do you carry the Jenelle Evans book? Wait. Ill check your website.

Ri
Review №19

Given my great admiration for Messrs Colbert and Hanks, this just has to be a fine establishment. Staff seem top notch from what I saw.

Ju
Review №20

Stephen Colbert had a fabulous commercial on his after the Super Bowl show! I’m in Dallas Texas and I’m gonna shop online to help small businesses!

Ja
Review №21

I came here after seeing Stephen Colbert’s segment on The Late Show and treated my excited nieces, Charlee and Hayden, to some fun books. Hope this hometown bookstore thrives. And we’ll be back for more!! 😘

Lo
Review №22

Must be pretty good since Stephen Colbert just did a post-Super Bowl commercial for them.

De
Review №23

Buy a book. We must save all our book stores!Great store and staff.

D
Review №24

Great little local bookstore, well organized.

Ob
Review №25

After i saw their add on the late show with stephen colbert i decided to buy some books from them, and so far i had great experience i ordered my books online and i enjoyed them.

Je
Review №26

Women led, LGBTQ friendly, and recommended by Stephen Colbert... What more could you ask for in a book store?!

mo
Review №27

Wish I lived closer! If Colbert recommends your store, every should support you!

Ro
Review №28

Between church and Boone saloon. Variety of sweet books, my friend Tom H. sent me.

Ri
Review №29

Excellent service and very fast! Food is good. Lots of outdoor seating. Menu is basic - lots of comfort food.

Sa
Review №30

They are an okay bookstore, but the politics in this place makes one feel unwelcome.

Al
Review №31

They have been so kind and helpful when Im looking for books. Their mystery box that I bought for my MIL for mothers day was awesome!

Ja
Review №32

Saw the colbert add came to visit the beautiful site. Will visit the store once I can enter your country again after covid.

Fr
Review №33

So grateful for this affirming space.

a
Review №34

Amazing bookstore and wide variety of collections. Ordered online.

Sw
Review №35

Unbelievable customer service thank God Stephen sent me to this gem. Road trip 2022!!! But you can obviously shop online

Am
Review №36

Foggy Pine has a fantastic selection curated by its brilliant owner, Mary. She can point you to the right book no matter what youre looking for!

Ch
Review №37

This bookstore is one of the most relaxing places in Boone. As a college student theres nothing I love more than to come to this wonderful bookstore, pet the adorable cats, chat with the staff and then buy a nice new book to read. The staff are helpful, giving wonderful suggestions. I typically read fantasy and when I had to purchase a sci-fi book for a friends birthday all I had to do was state that my friend enjoyed sci-fi and the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Just from this description the staff member was able to direct me to several books that my friend has adored. Overall this store is a must-see for any lover of books!

Gr
Review №38

Recommended by Stephen, Tom and Sam.Fantastic selection of books

Ow
Review №39

Foggy Pine is awesome. Amazing customer service with knowledgeable staff, huge stock for a local store, and can order most stuff they dont have (with a discount!). All that plus the incredibly cozy setup (and toys for shoppers who have kids) make Foggy Pine a must for both tourists and locals.

Be
Review №40

I wasnt well received today when I called about my three week old order. I respect that people are overwhelmed. Ill wait to see how things play out in the next six weeks.

L.
Review №41

I wish all bookstores had this atmosphere.

Lu
Review №42

When I was still working my third shift job some time ago I would always stop by here and get a new book when I finished one each night. Each time I came here and was always helped by sweet and knowledgeable employees. I could always find something new and they even helped me complete my collection of The Expanse and Harry Potter. Not to mention they have the sweetest cats. I honestly feel bad since I havent been by recently. I gotta stop in for a good read and sweet pets.

Zo
Review №43

Great atmosphere and the staff is always very helpful. They have a couple of very sweet cats that stay at the store that are very responsive to loving but will leave you alone if youre not into cats. Its quiet and quaint and they have classics as well as new titles.

Be
Review №44

Very relaxed vibe, the cats are chill and love to be loved. Wonderful selection of books and the staff is always willing to help with suggestions for adults and young readers as well. You will feel good supporting an Indy bookstore!

Bi
Review №45

Very cute bookstore. The world needs more bookstores. I love the cat as well. Wide selection of books and staff is good at recommending new stories.

Al
Review №46

Love their drive thru window

Ja
Review №47

Very kewl 🙂😎

Th
Review №48

I love your commercial with Tom Hanks!!!

Sa
Review №49

The Foggy Pine Bookstore has many staff recommended books as well as many popular books. The childrens section is sizable and there are enough books to satisfy all readers. I would suggest parking on the street behind the store if youre lucky to find a spot there. It is a good walk if you park nearer to Mellow Mushroom.

Ca
Review №50

The perfect bookstore, very cozy with amazing ppl and the cutest cats. A must visit in Boone

Am
Review №51

Support your local bookstores!! A wonderful little bookstore with the cutest cats. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book I purchased in their cozy reading area with the most adorable little black cat reading beside me. The people theyre were super nice and very helpful and Im sure theyll help you find whatever you need!

tr
Review №52

This place is perfect. Exactly what downtown Boone needs in a bookstore. Local & intimate atmosphere, with a sense of customer service that’s just right. Mary helped me find what I was looking for, ordered the books I wanted that she didn’t have in stock & turned me on to some books to enhance my personal library. I highly recommend foggy pine bookstore for the avid reader, anyone wanting to start their own personal library, or cat loving coffee drinking kids who just happen to wander in. This place is a place to be.

Mi
Review №53

Lovely book shop with an excellent selection, especially of kids chapter books! They have a free loyalty program that rewards you when you spend $75. They will also order any book you want if they dont have it!

Wi
Review №54

Great selection for a small book store! Amazing customer service. They have a really nice eclectic mix of books and memorabilia for all types of readers. Theyll also special order stuff for you at prices that match if not beat Amazon prime!!!!! Do yourself a favor and visit this sweet independent book store!

Br
Review №55

Great book shop. Helpful staff, wonderful selection, and a cool spot to spend some time browsing.

C
Review №56

Awesome staff with great books

Yo
Review №57

Modern and inclusive book store. Although some books seem to be used and arent discounted, they have free parking for their customers.

ja
Review №58

So glad they exist

br
Review №59

Love the store! Mary is always willing to answer questions and give book reccomendations. Also willing to order any book you need. Will definitely miss this book store when I graduate.

Ga
Review №60

Politically motivated book store, not a fan.

Ca
Review №61

A very cozy setting with lots of great reads, especially used books, and a cute cat you can snuggle with.

Ch
Review №62

So glad that Stephen Colbert has selected your shop!

Ja
Review №63

Heres the one place you need to go.

An
Review №64

Cant wait to visit

Ev
Review №65

So cozy. Had passed by so many times, but went in on a whim during a lunch break, bought some cool socks a new book, met a cute cat named Kel, and had a fun conversation. So much to explore, and the interior is much cozier than the exterior makes it seem.

Br
Review №66

Great selection and service!

An
Review №67

Yall are going to need more books!

Ma
Review №68

I thought I loved Foggy Pines at their old location and now Ive fallen in love all over again with their new one! Such a cozy and friendly atmosphere. The fireplace and cats are just the icing on the cake. ♥

St
Review №69

This is an awesome book store with a knowledgeable & friendly staff. A cozy & comfortable environment. Always well stocked and even able to order something if they happen to not have it. Reccomended to everyone.

Sa
Review №70

Charming, cozy little independent bookstore. The place is tiny but has a wide and well-organized selection, complete with handwritten descriptions of recommended books or series. Also, book-themed scented candles!

Sa
Review №71

Foggy Pine books is exactly what we need in town; a small, independent bookstore with a very thoughtful selection from toddlers to adults to scholars and everyone in between. Mary Prewitt is one of the most well-read people I know, and is committed to offering the best to her community. Our family were regular customers of Black Bear books, and were very sorry to see them go. The silver lining is that we now have Foggy Pine! Sarah Miller, Boone

Co
Review №72

Sent by Stephen. Congratulations 🇺🇸

Pa
Review №73

Great little bookstore, cozy, quirky, very much in the spirit of the local shops we used to go to when I was a kid. Great place to browse, buy a gift, or settle in with a cup of coffee and read a book on a rainy day.

Va
Review №74

When I am in Boone, NC, this is the place for me to buy books!

Ju
Review №75

Looking for a great bookstore in the High Country, you found it. Great books, coffee and kitties. Such a great place to spend some time.

SZ
Review №76

Wonderful visit to this excellent bookshop, well stocked, comfortable, generous owner and staff, and a beautiful cat.

An
Review №77

Sorry your not open?? Will try again tomorrow ??

Lu
Review №78

Stephen send me. Thanks Stephen!

La
Review №79

So glad to have such a cozy, independent Bonnie in Boone. Strong selection, lovely cats, comfy chairs for browsing.

Ke
Review №80

I have no idea why Im here

Co
Review №81

Really badass indie book store. They pack a lot of great stuff into a tiny store. The clerk the day I was in was knowledgeable about recent fiction (and was nose deep in a current bestseller) which only added to the atmosphere.

Ja
Review №82

Great shop. Wonderful selection of books for all ages. Highly recommend supporting them.

La
Review №83

Visited here for the first time & will definitely return. Owner was knowledgeable & gave perfect book recommendations for me after a few guidelines of interest areas from me.

Gi
Review №84

A wonderful bookstore: beautifully curated selection of books, a lovely atmosphere and an owner who really cares about what she’s doing. I loved it.

Ra
Review №85

Awesome little bookstore with a big heart. This is a gem of a shop and the staff is very helpful. Boone is fortunate to have such a place.

Ch
Review №86

As always, Mary and the crew have great recommendations for my son and my nieces. And me too.

To
Review №87

I love the sofas and the store cats. 🐱

Sa
Review №88

Small nice little bookshop. The cats are adorable and the atmosphere is really nice. There are not a mountian of books but a fair amount.

Lu
Review №89

A wonderfully cozy store with a great selection of books. 2 nice cats and a very cozy reading couch.

Du
Review №90

Everyone is very nice and it has a nice quaint feel to it. Plus they have 2 cats!

Fr
Review №91

Great small bookstore...NOT a chain.

Ti
Review №92

Called in searching for a specific book and was able to pick it up at the counter same day.

Ma
Review №93

Super comfty bookstore in downtown boone! There are a bunch of sweet cats hanging out around the store and the staff is always friendly/helpful! Would recommend to anyone who loves books. They also have audiobook options now as well.

Mo
Review №94

Love this place!

Da
Review №95

Cute local bookstore with a wide selection, they can also order books for you. Also cute cat inside

He
Review №96

Great book shop in Boone! So cozy!

Za
Review №97

Fantastic little bookshop in the heart of Boone, NC! Definitely check it out!

Ju
Review №98

Very quiet place, and usually very friendly staff including the cats.

A
Review №99

Nice staff, quiet, has places to seat, and beautiful cat.

br
Review №100

Foggy Pine has any book you would want to read these days, and if they dont have it, she can order it for you. Its a cute, cozy little store, and if you need recommendations, ask Mary the store owner for her suggestions - she hasnt led me astray once!

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  • Address:471 W King St, Boone, NC 28607, United States
  • Site:http://foggypinebooks.com/
  • Phone:+1 828-386-1219
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:9AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Highlights
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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