Island Bookstores on the Outer Banks

Island Bookstores on the Outer Banks We are a full service, independent general bookstore. Three locations in Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk

Summer’s still summering around here 📚🌊A new beach read, a little Island Bookstore merch, and a few more sunny days to e...
09/09/2026

Summer’s still summering around here 📚🌊

A new beach read, a little Island Bookstore merch, and a few more sunny days to enjoy both.

Stop by our Kitty Hawk, Duck or Corolla shop for books, tees, totes & all the little things that let you take a piece of your favorite Outer Banks bookstore home with you.

Summer’s not over until we say it is. 📚🌊We’ve still got a little over 3 weeks of summer left, which means there’s plenty...
08/27/2026

Summer’s not over until we say it is. 📚🌊

We’ve still got a little over 3 weeks of summer left, which means there’s plenty of time for one more beach read… or three.

Grab a book, find your spot in the sand, and soak up every last chapter of summer.

Shop Island Bookstore in Duck, Corolla + Kitty Hawk.

Stories matter. Voices matter. And access to books matters📖📚Our banned books section is a reminder that every reader des...
08/22/2026

Stories matter. Voices matter. And access to books matters📖📚

Our banned books section is a reminder that every reader deserves the chance to discover stories, explore new perspectives, and connect with ideas beyond their own experiences.

Books have the power to challenge us, inspire conversations, and help us better understand the world around us. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or discovering a story for the first time, we invite you to stop by and explore our collection.

Visit Island Bookstore and browse our banned books section — because every story deserves a chance to be read.

08/22/2026

Nothing better than seeing our shelves become part of your Outer Banks adventure 🌊

Thanks for stopping by Island Bookstore and sharing a little piece of your visit with us. Whether you’re searching for your next beach read, a local story, or a special souvenir from your time on the coast — we’re always happy to be part of the journey.

See you between the shelves.

Book Crawl: completed. Tote: secured. 📚A few of our recent crawlers made their way through all 7 local bookstores, 6 tow...
08/17/2026

Book Crawl: completed. Tote: secured. 📚

A few of our recent crawlers made their way through all 7 local bookstores, 6 towns + one very special place—and earned their free Outer Banks Book Crawl tote to prove it.

Spend your Wednesday morning with a little romance, coastal charm + a story made for the Outer Banks🌊🐚Author Diana Baxte...
08/12/2026

Spend your Wednesday morning with a little romance, coastal charm + a story made for the Outer Banks🌊🐚

Author Diana Baxter is at our Duck location today until 12 PM signing copies of:

Beach Heart Cottage
Sea Glass Heart
A Hatteras Kiss

If you love a good romance with a little salt air and OBX magic mixed in, you’ll want these on your summer reading list.

Stop in, meet Diana, grab your next beach read + get your copy signed!

Today | August 12
10 AM–12 PM
Island Bookstore | Duck, NC

Happening now in Duck📚Author Michele Young-Stone is here at Island Bookstore signing books and chatting with readers unt...
08/11/2026

Happening now in Duck📚

Author Michele Young-Stone is here at Island Bookstore signing books and chatting with readers until 12PM today!

Stop in, say hello, browse the shelves and get your copy signed while she’s here.

📍 Island Bookstore | Duck
⏰ Here until 12PM

A little Corolla morning magic ☕📚Nothing pairs better with beach days than a good book and a great cup of coffee. Stop b...
08/09/2026

A little Corolla morning magic ☕📚

Nothing pairs better with beach days than a good book and a great cup of coffee. Stop by our Corolla location, grab your next beach read, and enjoy a cup of coffee from our friends at Kind Cup Coffee.

The perfect little pause between the beach, the breeze, and your next chapter.

📍 Island Bookstore Corolla

Meet the author behind your next favorite story. Join us tomorrow from 10 AM–12 PM at our Duck location for a special St...
08/05/2026

Meet the author behind your next favorite story. Join us tomorrow from 10 AM–12 PM at our Duck location for a special Storytime with children’s author Christina Shawn.

Christina will be reading from her heartwarming picture book And Then Came You, and you’ll also be able to pick up Lucas Plays while you’re here. Plus, get a first look at her upcoming release, No Love Potion, arriving September 1 and available for preorder soon.

Bring the kids, meet the author, enjoy storytime, and leave with a signed book (or two).

📍 Island Bookstore – Duck | Scarborough Faire
🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM

See you at storytime.

Address

3712 N. Croatan Highway
Kitty Hawk, NC
27949

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+2522555590

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