Does browsing aisles of books, immersing yourself in the latest perplexing mystery or hot romance sound like your idea of a perfect outing? If so, check out these best-selling bookstores in the Chesapeake, VA region!

1. Book Exchange

This local used bookstore franchise has set up shop in Virginia Beach and Norfolk as well, but 1412 Greenbrier Parkway #103 hosts Chesapeake’s bookworms. This family-friendly store boasts tens of thousands of used books you can secure for half of the original price from 10 AM to 6 PM most days.
If you have old books that need a home with new readers, the Exchange is true to its name and offers a trade-in service. This way, you can get a few new-to-you reads in return for your generous donations! If you’d like a little music or cinema to complement your reading experience, an abundance of used DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records are also on hand for your perusal. Students with good grades and teachers can even score sweet store discounts and credits!

2. Zeno’s Books

Stationed at 1112 Sparrow Road, this local gem is the go-to place for classic comics and graphic novels. In fact, it’s one of the oldest such shops in the entire United States. This niche bookstore also has a respectable collection of pulp novels and vintage magazines in stock. If you’re looking for the perfect read for yourself or the ideal gift for another, just ask the knowledgeable and helpful staff. They truly make genre-based literary history come alive!
You don’t have to sacrifice your favorite reads if you’re on the road. With Toyota’s Audio Multimedia and Connected Services (available on a variety of models from the 4Runner to the Tundra), you can listen to premium-quality audiobooks with the aid of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi Connect with voice command, and more.

3. The Book Owl, Inc.

This independent book paradise in Portsmouth also offers a generous trade-in program and gives customers a sweet 50% off the retail price. New and used books are stacked to the rafters, but you can easily find a nook to read in to your heart’s content! Plus, you can take a tour through specialty rooms designed for kids, religion-minded browsers, and so much more.
If you love quaint and cozy, then this beloved fixture of 5772 Churchland Boulevard is the haven for you!

4. Prince Books

Norfolk’s 109 East Main Street is another enticing destination for lovers of all things literary. It’s been a beacon of downtown since the early 1980s, providing patrons with a bountiful selection of hardcover and paperback, fiction and non-fiction. Whether you’re a poet at heart or a history buff, you’ll discover new and old reads to enjoy!
Browse indoors from 10 in the morning until six in the evening most days, or make your selection at home and take advantage of curbside delivery. And if you’re a local aspiring author, you may just find your work on their bookshelves or at regional book fairs and conferences!

These are just a few of the plethora of shops around our lovely town where you can find something new to read. Check them out the next time you’re in the mood to disappear into a storyline!

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