Foggy Pine Books

Seriously amazing. The personal care they give each reader is beyond imagination. Truly a one-of-a-kind business with passionate people who literally make the receiving experience (and getting, of books) truly special. It's absolutely the only place I'll shop for books. You can't imagine - or beat - the truly special experience of receiving recommended books based on my interests. Nobody does what they do!

After seeing the ad on The Late Show for this magical place I knew I had to order some books. I was slightly disheartened, albeit understanding and appreciative, that it is currently (mid pandemic) only open for online orders for mail delivery or drive through/basket pick-up until I saw a special option, the mystery box. The mystery box order option provides the closest experience, that I have tried, to visiting a book store in person without stepping foot inside. I was so pleased Mary (the owner) provides this service! My favorite thing about local cozy book stores is being able to seek recommendations from the literary experts. It is immediately apparent that Foggy Pine Books is that kind of special provider. Upon order I supplied a message they requested saying a little about myself, what I’ve read or authors I’ve enjoyed in the past, and any directions of interest. Mary selected with near mind reading precision exactly what I was searching for. I have only put down the first book they selected for me so I could write this review. Mary also provided a handwritten note explaining the choices and some more details about the books outside of their paperbound context. I sure miss visiting book stores in person but this experience really remedied the nostalgia. I’ll definitely be ordering all my future books from Foggy Pine Books and I am looking forward to the days when it is safe to shop there in person. Thank you, again, Mary and Foggy Pine team!

Been great service since day 1. Get their mystery box I strongly encourage it.

Well decorated on the inside and out, but The signs out front say it all, the books mostly are about far left activism, almost as the owner is trying to force people to lean that way. This is a very politically driven bookstore mostly catering to the minority crowds :( I’m a strong supporter of local businesses, unfortunately I felt uncomfortable after my visit.

I love bookstores, Stephen Colbert, Sam Elliott and especially Tom Hanks, so of course I had to follow the 'superbowl' ad to Foggy Pine Books online. Their website is welcoming and I wish I could drive for two days just to visit the store in person. In fact, I wish I could move to Boone, North Carolina and get a house just off King Street so I can make the store my new favorite regular stop!nnBack to reality: I had to 'settle' for ordering online and loved their vast selection. I got adventurous and didn't just order ONE book - I also asked for a 2 book Mystery Box! All three books arrived cushioned with recycleable materials in a cat-approved shipping container. These folks are psychic - (yes, I told them a bit about me and the sort of books I read) - in my Mystery Box selection they sent two wonderful books that must have been written just for me to read! (Good job, FPB staff!)