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2nd Act Books

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About this business

Second-hand books in all categories with particular focus on children’s books, books by authors of color, and books about local culture. At 2nd Act, you will find books about all things Jeffersonian, guides to our wine and brewery trails, thrillers by local authors John Grisham and David Baldacci, and children’s books of all kinds. We could go on and on… 

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214 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Oscar Toeman 
on Google
a month ago

Charming bookshop; excellent selection of books. Daphne (and staff!) is a source of knowledge, warmth and kindness. Check out the jigsaws! 

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Sam Goldmann 
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3 months ago

My first time to the store was with my kids and we got a few cute books to read at bedtime. The atmosphere was very cozy and my kids were really taken with the experience. I will definitely be back again in the future! 

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Theresa Nunez - Norman 
on Google
4 months ago

2nd Act Books is such a delightful little bookstore! The space is cozy and inviting, with a small area for kids that includes a train, making it a fun stop for families. Their selection of books was impressive, and we ended up buying three children's books at a fantastic price—I honestly wanted to get more because everything was so reasonably priced! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. When I asked about a specific type of book, they were quick to help and offer great recommendations. If you love books and a... read more

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Blaine Butler 
on Google
4 months ago

My book club just started meeting here last year, I had browsed and bought books off the rack on the mall previously but never really dug around inside, a beautiful hidden gem of a bookstore 

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Jennah Vardy-Folsom 
on Google
6 months ago

This bookstore was so lovely! It has an exceptional art collection, not a ton of non-fiction that's not history related, but the doggy employee makes up for it! 

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How is 2nd Act Books rated?

2nd Act Books has a 4.6 star rating with 71 reviews. 

When is 2nd Act Books open?

2nd Act Books is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. 

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