Carolina On My Mind

Walking into this shop in the midst of January was like walking back in time. There was a fire in the fireplace, and the tea was on. Deanne, the owner, welcomed me with a smile. This independently-owned all-North Carolina book and music shop is a real gem. Deanne is a ready reference, right there to help. She invites you to have a cup of tea and a sweet treat. "The tea is almost always on," she told me. Her inventory is small and select and worth a look. She knows local authors and likes to talk about them. How lucky can Black Mountain get?