Not-so-hidden Charlotte Gems
Sept. / Oct. 2025
Park Road Books
4139 Park Rd., 28209
Charlotte’s oldest bookstore sits in the Park Road Shopping Center. Known for carrying local authors, this place is a go-to for a lot of folks. Make it one of yours, too.

Mama Bessie’s Place
3010 Monroe Rd., #104, 28205
Mama Bessie’s may possibly be a place you’ve never heard of. My City Magazine wants to change that. It is another one of our favourites for incense, candles, books, and so much more. Go check them out and maybe help them celebrate their 18th anniversary on Saturday, September 13th from 10am-4pm and enjoy the door prizes, intuitive readings, and healing sessions plus a free gift with purchase.

Berrybrook Farm
1257 East Blvd., 28203
Berrybrook is the longest running natural food store in Charlotte. Located in Dilworth, they’re hard to miss. Go get some health food today. You’ll thank us later.

Mad Jack’s Records & Comics
315 W. John St., B, Matthews, 28105
Located just shy of Charlotte, Mad Jack’s is a lovely record and comic bookstore that can delight any collector. Go grab something today!

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