Buxton Books

58 reviews

+1 (843) 834-6575

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160 King St

Charleston, SC 29401

+1 (843) 834-6575

http://www.buxtonbooks.com

History

Buxton Books evolved from owners Polly and Julian Buxton's love of reading and desire to support their hometown's love of literature, history and powerful storytelling. Partnering with Julian's 20 year-old walking tour business Tour Charleston, Buxton Books hosts award winning book-based walking tours and special author and book events.

Specialties

Charleston's new regionally-focused independent bookstore: supporting Charleston's reading and writing community through author events, book-based walking tours and conversation.

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5.058 reviews

Jo S.

11/15/2024

Lovely indie bookshop on King Street! Cozy, welcoming, nice staff, clean, well organized, great book selection, some are signed by the author, I could spend hours and hours in here. I didn't...

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Robbyn K.

8/13/2024

I don't know why I've never been here, as I'm an avid reader... but my mom asked me to go to a "Murder Mystery Party" there with authors Rick Acker + Colleen Coble and even tho that isn't my jam,...

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Molly S.

11/8/2024

I come here probably once a week to look at the new books, browse the selection, and sometimes even go on their downtown tours. Staff is always friendly. The books are well priced and carefully...

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Emily V.

6/4/2024

A great local bookstore with a wide selection. Parking is easy with a city garage right next door. The staff are super friendly. Their events are so fun and reasonably priced - there's always wine...

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Mark L.

12/3/2023

Independent bookstores are a treasure celebrating the importance of reading and literary education. They are the backbone for humanity and offer a safe haven of dialogue, conversation and...

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