Buxton Village Books — Hatteras Island’s Independent Bookstore

About

Buxton Village Books is a full service, independently owned bookstore on Hatteras Island. Readers can count on finding someone in the shop who has read the books on offer and is happy to help with the next reading choice.

The store carries the newest titles on the day they release, along with strong selections for Kids and Young Adults. Its shelves include Contemporary Fiction, Southern Fiction, Cookbooks, Sea Stories, Outer Banks history, the latest Non-fiction, Poetry, and Health and Self-awareness titles.

Visitors can also find hand made Note Cards for birthdays and other special occasions, as well as journals and blank books.

The bookstore occupies a pre-Civil War building. In the front room, visitors can look overhead to see the shipwreck timbers used in its construction. A stop at Buxton Village Books is a memorable experience, and the team is always glad to help customers choose their next great read.

Visit Buxton Village Books

47918 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
UNITED STATES
252-995-4240

Customer Reviews

Yelp shows 41 reviews. The displayed reviews are attributed to Sarah D. dated 08/07/2026, Britt S. dated 08/11/2026, and Andi T. dated 11/01/2025. Their comments highlight the cozy yet organized layout, the selection of new and used books, staff-selected blind books, current titles, local history, books for all ages, and arts and crafts finds.