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Call (704) 455-8407

Open Tue–Sat, 10am–6pm

The used & new bookstore where your old books help pay for the next ones.

Thousands of gently used books, a big kids' section, and new bestsellers at 20% off.

Lowes Foods Center Hwy 49 & Roberta Rd Harrisburg, NC

Get directions How trade credit works

Trade credit

Bring the books you're done with. Walk out with new ones for less.

Your used books turn into store credit. Spend it to pay less on your next stack.

  1. Step 1

    Bring your books

    Call to book a time, then bring in the books you've finished.

  2. Step 2

    Get store credit

    Your trade-in becomes credit you can spend in the shop.

  3. Step 3

    Pay less

    Use credit for up to 50% off used books, plus 15% off new titles.

Try it with your own numbers

Example — up to 50%

You could pay as little as $15 cash + $15 credit.

Use your credit for 15% off new titles: save $3.75.

Used books
$30.00
Trade credit (up to 50%)
−$15.00
New books
$25.00
15% off with trade credit
−$3.75
You pay in cash
$36.25

Example only. Your real total depends on the books you buy and the credit you have.

Trade-ins by appointment

Call the shop to pick a time that works for you.

Call to book a trade-in

(704) 455-8407 Tue–Sat, 10am–6pm

Trade-in questions

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Trade-ins are by appointment. Call (704) 455-8407 to pick a time.

What books do you accept?

Note for owner: list the kinds of books you take, and what condition they should be in.

How much credit do I get?

Note for owner: explain how credit is figured (per book, a share of the price, etc.).

Can I use credit on new books and special orders?

Yes. Trade credit gets you an extra 15% off new titles, special orders included.

Note for owner: does the 15% stack with 20% off bestsellers?

On the shelves

Thousands of gently used books, plus new bestsellers at 20% off.

Here's what you'll find when you walk in.

  • Used

    Literary Fiction

    Novels worth a second look
  • Used

    Mystery

    Whodunits & page-turners
  • Used

    Romance

    Love stories, old & new
  • Used

    Non-fiction

    True stories & big ideas
  • Used

    Inspirational

    Uplifting reads
  • Big section

    Kids & Teens

    See below
  • New

    Current bestsellers

    Brand-new copies, marked down
    20% off

Can't find it? We'll special order it.

New titles get your trade-credit discount too.

Call to order Browse and order online, anytime

Online orders through our shop on Bookshop.org

The children's and teen section at Second Look Books

Kids, teens & extra savings

A big kids' and teen section, and extra savings for families, students, seniors and teachers.

Let the kids pick their own books. If you're in one of the groups below, ask at the counter.

  • Homeschooling parents

    Ask at the counter

  • Educators

    Ask at the counter

  • College students

    Ask at the counter

  • Senior citizens

    Ask at the counter

Note for owner: want to list the discount for each group here, or keep "ask at the counter"?

Ashley Allen and Grant Phillips, owners of Second Look Books
Ashley & Grant

Our story

A family shop run by Ashley and Grant, two lifelong readers.

“My husband and I are avid readers, and owning a bookstore was a dream come true for us.”

Ashley, co-owner

Note for owner: OK to use this quote?

  • Family-owned
  • Woman-owned
  • Latine-owned

Used books get a second life, and a second look.

More than books

Come for the books. Stay for local makers and local authors.

Gifts from local small businesses, author events, and merch that gives back.

Local makers on our shelves

We carry products from local small businesses, like:

  • The Mundane Magician
  • The Golden Flamingo
  • Creations by LMA
  • Studio Wild Man
  • Knot Another Project
  • Craft My Fandom

Meet local authors

Book signings and meet & greets, right in the shop.

Example

Upcoming author event

Author name · time

Note for owner: add your next event: author, date and time.

Follow on Facebook for event news

Words Matter merch

Proceeds go to Promising Pages' Diverse Book Infusion Fund.

Visit

Find us in the Lowes Foods Center, at Hwy 49 & Roberta Rd.

Suite 230 in Harrisburg, North Carolina.

Open Tue–Sat, 10am–6pm

Second Look Books
4519 School House Commons, Suite 230
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Get directions (704) 455-8407

Note for owner: add parking details (for example, where to park in the center).

Store hours

Weekly store hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday10am – 6pm
Wednesday10am – 6pm
Thursday10am – 6pm
Friday10am – 6pm
Saturday10am – 6pm
SundayClosed
The front of Second Look Books in the Lowes Foods Center
Look for us in Suite 230.
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