Since 2016, Dog-Eared Books has been a gathering place for Raleigh readers, offering thousands of gently used books in every genre — all at prices that make it easy to keep reading (most books $3 or less!).

Our cozy, no-frills warehouse is designed for one thing: getting good books into the hands of people who love them.

GOOD BOOKS. GREAT PRICES.

Dog-Eared Books is a bargain bookstore built on a love of good stories, affordable books, and creating a welcoming place for every reader who walks through the door.

We’re a hub of pre-loved books and here to help you find your next favorite read.

When you visit Dog-Eared Books, you're also supporting NoRa Cafe. Both businesses are locally owned by the same family and share a simple goal: creating a warm, welcoming place where the community can gather over books, coffee, and conversation.

MEET OUR MASCOTS

Meet our store’s CROs (Canine Resource Officers) Winnie and Roo. They have diverse reading tastes such as Hound of Baskervilles and the Dogman series. Their favorite author is little known, Virginia Woof.