Flyleaf Books Reviews

Great independent bookstore. Many free events for book lovers.

Got an awesome used book here! If I lived nearby, I can see this as a place I'd go to cuddle up with a book and read for a while

Small-town, cozy atmosphere. Feels like shopping in a living room. Also LOVE story time with Mr. Keith.

Great used book selection! And great children's book section!

Charming little book store. Full of spirit and character. Used section and New section both full of staff reccomendations and amazing. One of the best bookshops I've been to in a while, honestly, and I've been to quite a few.

Awesome local bookstore. Great selection, lovely and helpful staff.

Always up-to-date selection of new books, constantly rearranged. Well-stocked with the usual classification, with a healthy dose of signed books. There is an exceptional selection of signed young adult books as well. Helpful staff recommendations are sprinkled throughout. The used books are "curated" into interesting categories.

Large selection of current & new books. Smaller selection of used books, mainly literature. Hip place.

Hard to believe Flyleaf Books has only been around four years because they feel like they've been part of the Chapel Hill community for decades, like a trusty friend you turn to for advice. In their case the advice comes in the form of books for kids, for adults and for cooks (they host a monthly meeting of CHOP NC, Culinary Historians of the Piedmont, as well as cookbook authors when they come to visit the Triangle on book tours). The L-shaped store shelves are lined with books covering every imaginable genre but don't walk past the display tables that feature staff picks because that's where you'll find the real gems. If you're a book lover, you should really consider the store membership (a lifetime membership for a one time fee, good for everyone in your household) to get discounts and invites to special member-only sales.

Excellent, independent book store with an excellent collection and great ambience for browsing the books. Very helpful and friendly staff.

The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. There are employee book reviews all over the place, which are super fun to read! They don't hassle you to hurry up, and their displays are neat and rather plentiful! They host a variety of events in the back, too. They are also willing to order anything that you may need, and help you figure out what that may be, too. I just love spending time there after work to destress !

Such a healthy community, the staff is phenomenal, the selection is expansive (including used books) and they can order anything. I easily spend hours here!

The staff recommendations here are the best. I find new books here that I would never have picked for myself that turn out to be gems.

My favorite bookstore in the Triangle. Love all of the staff recommendations.

What an incredible bookstore!! Stopped by on the recommendation of a friend, and can t get enough. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the selection is really varied and wonderful, and the space is really inviting. What a gem!

Knowledgeable, helpful staff. A surprisingly large number of books. I particularly appreciate the way they highlight certain books and categories of books. Good selection of books by local authors.

Exceptional independent bookstore that makes its meeting room available to diverse groups for open dialogue. Its calendar features events for a wide range of tastes and interests; I am a member of a group, Culinary Historians of Piedmont NC, that meets there on the third Wednesday of each month. Owner Jamie Fiocco and her staff excel at making recommendations for personal reading and for purchasing books sure to appeal to friends and colleagues - including titles autographed by visiting authors. Be sure to check the back room for great deals on used books.

Great independent bookseller. Lots of detailed recommendationsin every genre! Support independents! Support your local booksellers!

This is a terrific book store. The staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is great. Chairs are placed around so that one can sit and read. They also have a large selection of used books.

Fantastic selection of books and knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff. One of the gems of the triangle!

Super nice local bookstore. I love shopping the used section. If you bring in your used books they may buy them; I get store credit and turn it into more books!

Overpriced, very small selection with books only fitting their opinions.

I bought some National EmbarrassMints. They're YUGE.

Independent book store that plans great events! Always helpful with book orders.

A very wonderful place to get books thank you for being there.

Wonderful place! I had a great time there performing with dear friend poets. The staff was very helpful and considerate. I relaxed place for people looking interesting reading.

Nice, independent book store. Good selection. Often has author lectures, etc.

A premiere, independent book store. They host author events (Lee Smith, Peter Mckuk), and once a month feature poets reading before an enthusiastic audience, followed by an open mic. This is a great place to browse, make friends, and learn. They have a wonderful staff at the counter.

Great selection, nice people, good advice on what to explore.

Love this place and its sections with new and used books!

Great local bookstore! Staff recommendations, author events, and a good selection of new and used books.

Whoa! Rocking customer service! I bought some cute bags as gifts and mentioned the next daunting task of finding packaging to mail them. The clerk offered to give me some from their back room. Plus blank labels to write the addresses. I can't tell you how much that helps me! With two small kids and two jobs, I'm lucky if people get Christmas gifts by February. Thank you so much! You really went the extra mile for me.

Great bookstore. Nice big room for book clubs and readings. Nice mix of popular and unusual books.

Knowledge and escape
Rows of calming sensation
I can find them here

Friendly staff and a pretty good book selection for a local bookstore.

This is a great bookstore that has a very unique collection of books and it is very well curated. Many books have comments recommending them to the buyer. There are also book signings and sometimes presentations by the authors. If you are a member of their club, you also get a 10% discount on purchases.

Incredible local bookstore. The owners are some of the best people around, organizing community events and bringing great authors to the area. The staff is passionate about books and can give you some excellent recommendations. There are so many great books to choose from here!

A wonderful bookshop. There are bookmarks in many of the books where customers/employees give their review of the book. There is a large room full of used books, and the side of the workshop space is full of youth books. Several comfy chairs are arranged throughout the store. The employees are friendly, and it's a very inviting atmosphere.

Nice atmosphere, good but not large selection
Also has a large room with used books.

Good selection of books! Kid friendly atmosphere :)

Being a very picky person aggravates even myself sometimes. These guys at Flyleaf Books hit all the right buttons in just the right ways. Greet you with a smile and are very accommodating. The store seems larger than it actually is. But the space is well planned out. A book club that I belong too met here. There were 16 of us, plus we had Pizza brought in. We had everything we needed and the gathering was a success. The room we occupied, you couldn't guess we were in a book store. The acoustics are fantastic and the noise level is low. The store accommodates a number of community and youth events. If your looking for something to read, this is the place.

This is one of the best indy best stores in the state. Great selection and helpful staff

Great inventory with a very large staff recommended and reviewed section along with an above average cook book selection.

I have ordered books twice during the last few months. Once was a gift that was shipped to Maryland the second was for pick up here in Chapel Hill. Both times the orders were processed quickly and email updates on status were timely. Thank you!!!

Wonderful bookstore. They have new and used books on any subject and latest fiction, rare books as well. Helpful staff! Check their events calendar for talks from authors and poetry readings. Highly recommend.

Really awesome bookstore, the kids storytime on Thursday mornings is excellent!

Flyleaf is a true community bookstore, not only carrying a great selection of new and used books, but also hosting writing groups and readings by authors

If I m looking for that special gift, I ve been known to describe a friend s interest and have received recommendations that have yet to disappoint.

There s also a steady stream of author and educational events, so be savvy and keep an eye on their website or like the Flyleaf Facebook page so you don t miss out on that perfect event.

Located next to Foster s market on Martin Luther King Blvd, I tend to include both establishments on my new to the area buyer tours. I like to pit stop for a cup of coffee or snack at Foster s, and then show off Flyleaf. The typical response is, Wow, we didn t know places like this still existed. This is a cool town.

I smile

Incredible. Friendly staff, great used book collection for my 7 year old. We found exactly what we wanted. Bonus: it's less than 5 minutes from us!

Great independent bookstore with lots of staff recommendations. Their Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror selection was better & bigger than expected.

Super independent bookstore. Wonderful selection and recommendations.

This place is a treasure trove for books. I love coming here without any plans or expectations of what I want to buy. It s nice to explore the store and peruse the staff picks. The staff clearly have a fond love of books and write brief recommendations for many of the books on display which helps me decide which book is best for me. I always leave with a new book that I never expected to purchase but am excited to read.

I love this local bookstore for its eclectic mix of cards and other items in addition to a very good stock of books that is regularly updated.

Flyleaf Books is more than a bookstore, it is a community. Jamie and her staff go the extra mile to serve the public and make it clear that Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and other giant competitors have nothing on them. They are often right in the right price zone, but in addition, they have staff that actually read the books they sell and can help you find just the right book. They are a joy to work with a beacon of civilization in the area.

Friendly and well-stocked independent bookstore. Also a great collection of used books and kids books, cards, stationery, etc. Look for author readings and other events.

I love the selection, the service is friendly and the staff picks for reading are always a good choice. They also have a respectable used book section.

Wonderful selection; very community minded establishment, worthy of patronage and support.

Good selection of books and nice space for readings. Regularly have great readings from authors and poets.

The perfect bookstore. In all my travels, one of if not the very best. Jamie and the staff are wonderful. A local, regional and state treasure. Flyleaf demonstrates the positive community influence of the independent bookstore.

Lovely shop. Pleasant staff. I enjoyed shopping there.

Great variety of books and gifts. Also a great kid section!

Nice atmosphere and an excellent selection of new and used books

Convenient center of town location, excellent service!

Flyleaf Books is a beacon in the night for book lovers. In the age of mega-box bookstores filled with as many toys and tote bags as titles, Flyleaf offers a book buying experience that is both refreshing and worth pursuing. Located on multiple bus lines, you'll have no reason not to visit this Chapel Hill gem.

The staff is composed of impassioned book sellers who do what they love. The shop itself is warm and beautiful.

Flyleaf often hosts wonderful readings and events so don't wander too far lest you miss a great time.

Great selection of new and used, excellent kids section, events with interesting authors, helpful friendly and joyful staff!

A fine local independent bookshop. Good selection of new and used books. Great children's section. As you'd expect, very competent staff.

As an old timer in Chapel Hill I miss the INTIMATE BOOK SHOP -which closed many years ago - We are very fortunate to have the Independent FLYLEAF BOOKS in our midst - no parking problem, wonderful events and book signings, prominent local and NYTimes best sellers, with the Root Cellar (formerly Fosters) next door--- many fun events for young and old(er) alike! A+

Went for a book reading and signing. It was very enjoyable.

A treasure... one of the best indie booksellers anywhere. Personal touches, frequent author readings and other events, plenty of used books, and a wonderfully curated selection.

Good selection of books - and lots of friendly people to help you find what you want.

Dishonest buyer

A staff member bought a few SF books from me including an old copy of The Stars My Destination. They denied the rest of my mass market paperbacks that were of similar quality. When pressed why they picked it out I was told "they just liked that book". I looked it up after I left and the book is worth ~$50! They gave me $5 for the lot...

Keep in mind most any bookstore will try to swindle ya out of your rares. Know what you have before presenting books to them. Learn from me. It feels quite bad being taken advantage of.

Otherwise the store is fine. Good staff picks, decent used section.

Great selection of books, great staff recommendations, and great events!

Great bookstore with a great list of presenting authors

Chapel Hill's indy bookstore features talks with new authors, like Abbey Mei Otis, and a wide-ranging selection.