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  1. Salt Lake City, UTWeller Book WorksGo if you are a serious reader, a browser who wants to wander out of your usual genre, or anyone hunting for something rare, and give yourself an afternoon; it was quiet on the Sunday we went, and there is room for a crowd.81.0 BookScore4 reviewers · 74–92
  2. Salt Lake City, UTThe King's English BookshopChildren’s booksStaff picksRooms to explore, books for kids and staff picks on every shelf.84.0 BookScore4 reviewers · 74–95
  3. Lehi, UTLagg BookstoreRomanceNo caféA bright little house filled with romance books and readers who love them.74.0 BookScore4 reviewers · 60–86
  4. Millcreek, UTMarissa's BookstoreNew + usedRare findsNew books, old favorites and unexpected finds among the antiques.80.0 BookScore4 reviewers · 72–89
  5. Raleigh, NCBlackbird Books and CoffeeCoffeePlaces to sitGrab a coffee, find a book and meet a friend in downtown Raleigh.79.5 BookScore2 reviewers · 76–83
  6. Raleigh, NCQuail Ridge BooksChildren’s booksGift browsingExplore playful displays, pick out a gift and let the kids browse.88.0 BookScore2 reviewers · 86–90
  7. Aswan, EgyptObelisk BookstoreQuick browseNo caféA quick bookish stop to remember your trip to Aswan.66.0 BookScore2 reviewers · 64–68
  8. Phoenix, AZChanging Hands BookstoreCoffeeChildren’s booksBooks, coffee and a children’s section that makes leaving hard.89.5 BookScore2 reviewers · 88–91
  9. Phoenix, AZInked & Bound BooksRomanceTattoo studioDark romance and fantasy share a room with a tattoo studio.74.0 BookScore2 reviewers · 63–85
  10. A place for your reading listVisit notes · photograph to comeHouston, TXKindred StoriesBlack authorsLocal creatorsDiscover Black authors and local makers in Houston’s historic Third Ward.87.4 BookScore5 reviewers · 74–100