The Last Word

My husband and I came in after finding out another shop was open later in the day. I’m so glad we found The Last Word! It’s super close to where I work (uh oh!) and they have a huge space for books, games, movies. I don’t have any children, but I’m glad they have a children section. Not too many books game store have one. I’m ready for their coffee shop to open because well, you know, coffee and books.

Love this place. Fantastic selection of books, CDs and DVDs. I found some authors that I like that are truly off of the beaten path. The employees are knowledge and the inventory is phenomenal. The location kinda stinks and the parking is hard but it’s worth the treasure trove that you find inside.

This place is amazing. I go from time to time to just relax and search the book aisles. I just checked out the new location yesterday and while I’m sad it moved further from me I have to say the new lay out look good guys. Now I’m bias because I love the smell of old books but honestly this place has a very nice selection of not only books but movies, games, and music. It’s a nice place to just lounge around with the books you bought and read on a rainy day. I wouldn’t mind a few more old school gaming books, but eh it’s a used book store they got what gets brought in.

We love this place! You will find all sorts of gems in here. Books, music, DVD and vinyl records. Staff is great. Great place for a cup of coffee and a good book.

I brought in a bunch of old DVDs and a video game. And they offered me $ 68 store credit and $ 27 cash. I took the cash because I really didn’t want those old DVDs anymore. But looking back on it, I got screwed. I should’ve got my stuff back and went somewhere else. A $ 41 gap between store credit and cash is ridiculous. I can’t blame anybody but myself for taking the deal, but I definitely will not go back.

I love this shop!!! There is an amazing selection of books, comics, games, and other random things! I check in every once in a while for a good used book or a retro/​used video games. The staff is incredibly friendly and I love the atmosphere. I love that this isn’t a chain business and that the prices are affordable for college students. I never got the coffee there because I think the window thing is awkward, but if it was set up like a mini coffee shop, I would try it.
I personally don’t like the location or the décor, being on that awkward corner of the busiest streets in ucity, with minimal parking. I spend a lot of time in Noda at the shops there, they’re very unique and trendy. and I think if this shop were to move close to boardwalk billys (also near future light rail station) in a larger space with more lounge seating and décor (think Amelies), this would become a VERY popular spot.

I meeeeean it’s cute. I like that it’s off the beaten path in regards to location and decoration. I have some décor tips to keep the bohemian/​hippie vibe but make it more welcoming on a budget, but I’ll refrain.
I just walked around and thought I’d be in there for an hour or so while I waited for my dude to finish up at an event but I literally walked in, looked at a few shelves, went to the bathroom and walked out.
The feel of this place was weird. The seating was oddly placed. It felt more like a library/​basement hangout. I don’t really like borrowing books. The last time I visited a library was probably my undergrad days. Im not knocking anyone else who does this. To each his own. You like what you like and it’s free.
You won’t get any personal attention and that’s cool. I get that from big chain stores. But you will get reasonably priced books and a coffee to settle in.
If anything I think seating should be placed into corners or nook areas, a few more seats should be added. You can go to Goodwill and get some comfy chairs. I would also recommend if possible having someone walk around a little for a more friendly feel to add to the charm of the place. Something I’ve experienced at other family owned shops. Perhaps I missed that round if they do that.
Now I’ve been to numerous secondhand book stores and this place is… Cute.

Book selection is hit-​and-​miss as are the prices. The exact same goes for DVDs and games. Prices are usually just above Ebay, but they do avoid anything of bad quality and only accept items in great condition. It’s often worth checking on, but the prices are on the high side.

So not only is The Last Word one of my favorite books stores, its a great place to hang out and just relax. Plus with signup they gave me a free coffee…10/10 would move in!

This is a wonderful store for anyone who loves books, music, games, or movies & TV shows. They also have weekly Magic games on Friday if you’re into that. Most of their items are second hand, however they are still in good condition. You can also call in to see if they have a certain item you’re looking for, so you don’t have to drive all the way there and realize they don’t have it. Plus they have coffee for all of you who need it.
How I came across this store:
I’ve always passed by this place and never gone in, but I finally took notice of it a few months ago. The first time I went in there I was a little intimidated because I felt like I was intruding on a family’s home during family time. I didn’t want to be rude, but I felt like an interloper, so I browsed the front of the store and quickly left.
I’m a book lover and I knew the books in The Last Word were cheap so I just had to get in there again. The second time I visited the store, I felt silly for leaving the first time. It was a Friday night, which means that there are games of Magic in place, and quite a few people were there playing the game. When I looked around, I saw nothing but warmth and I embraced the cool and friendly ambience. I stayed and enjoyed looking around.

Went in looking for a book for my son for school. Didn’t find that but found a cool little window to get a coffee and tea (and very helpful server who gave my wife excellent advice on the latter). Unilocal check in got me a free small coffee.
There’s also an excellent selection of used books, CDs, and DVDs. I bought some of each and am looking forward to going back next time I head to Ikea or UNCC.

This is primarily a used bookstore but they have used video games, used board games and puzzles, used DVDs and even used CDs. I went there for the book section and was a little disappointed. Ive never been in a used bookstore that wasn’t literally overflowing with books. I would say their shelves run about 70% capacity. It’s worth stopping in but it’s not the used bookstore I was looking for. Prices were very fair.

My first visit was a quick one; however, it was enough to leave me knowing that I will surely be visiting again soon. The books that they sell are used but are all in really great condition and priced favorably. I left with three popular trade paperbacks and spent about fifteen dollars. It’s worth it to note that the spines on the paperbacks I purchased had not even been broken. I’m guessing that if you take good care of your books, you’ll have decent luck selling your items to them. The Young Adult collection is very impressive. They also have CDs, records, games and DVDs. There’s a small coffee shop in the back and the music that they play in the store is great! (They were playing Kishi Bashi while I was there!)

My absolute favorite bookstore! Love that they have used games and DVDs too. The used books are always good quality and there’s a great selection. Plus, coffee! What’s not to love?

This place is awesome. With a calming atmosphere where you can buy cheap games, movies, comics and books? Count me in! I get excited every time I come here lol

I usually come across a few books that have been on my mind when I come in. They are a little overly picky when it comes to the condition of books when trading it. I’d rather see more good books in poor condition than more bad books in good condition.
The coffee area was was added within the last year or two and makes a nice addition.
I don’t buy movies so I can’t comment on those.

Great selection of used books, magazines and movies! Organized and the prices are pretty good. AND THEY BUY BOOKS TOO!
Not easy to find but trust me, it’s there.

Love this place. This was the only place that gave me the best deal on selling my ps2 and ps2, game boy, and games. I buy a lot of my ps3 games from here. Used blue ray’s, dvd’s, books, cd’s, games, and some used electronics in great condition.

They actually BUY your stuff here. And that I’m aware of, it’s the first book store I’ve come across in Charlotte that does so. Most others will take books only for store credit and some won’t even do that (i.e. Book Buyers in PM… not sure why everybody is so hyped on that place…)
Anyways, not only do they buy but IMO they pay pretty darn well. They’ll give you even more in store credit which you will be highly tempted to use to clean them out of hella-​cheap books. Not only books, they’ve got DVD movies and TV show sets, CDs, VHS (wazzat?!), vinyl records, gaming gear from old to newest, tablets, e-​readers and portable electronics. On top of all that jazz they also carry Magic The Gathering Cards and have a coffee/​tea shop built right in. Also, tons of nifty knick-​knack items and a kids books and playing area.
The wait can be a bit long when you’re selling so it’s a good idea to learn the schedule here and get in before the rush. The cool thing is, you can always drop-​in, drop-​off and grab a bite at one of the nearby restaurants while you wait. Even with my biggest load of books I have never waited more than an hour. And that time made for a perfect nap on one of their comfy couches.

What a great find! This store has ample inventory of both current and older items at rock bottom prices.
At most used bookstores, you pay half of the original cover price. But here, the prices are much lower. We have paid $ 4-​$ 7.50 for trade paperbacks, and $ 4-​$ 5 for DVDs. Not bad at all.
I also like that their inventory is computerized so if you are looking for something in particular, they can tell you if they have it. They also offer espresso drinks for those who want to hang out on one of their couches.
We’ll be repeat customers for sure!

Man, what a find this place is. If you like movies, music, books, or video games… and like savings, then you owe it to yourself to check The Last Word out. It’s kind of like going to an indoor flea market, but in a much more comfortable environment.
The Last Word is located in a strip mall, and the parking lot is a nightmare to navigate. Once you make your way over to the store and enter it’s doors, all your dreams can come true. The place is bright and gigantic, and they have tons of DVDs and books, as well as a decent selection of CDs, vinyl albums, video games, board games and comic books. The store layout makes it pretty easy to navigate, and thankfully everything is pretty well organized and alphabatized, making looking for that one movie or your favorite author not such a harrowing task. I also loved that the employees weren’t wandering the aisles hassling you as you shopped, but were readily available at the checkout table if you had questions or needed some other help.
The other good thing about The Last Word are the prices. I don’t think I saw one item that I felt was overpriced, and most things seemed either right where they should be or ridiculously cheap. I picked up a couple of CDs that cost me either $ 1 or $ 4 each, and the missus got some vinyl records that were $ 3 (though she did also pick up an Elvis record for $ 9, but I guess the King comes with his price.) I perused the video games and while the selection wasn’t anything super fantastic, the prices were right where they should be and definitely puts Game Stop and other used video game retailers to shame. The other nifty video game aspect was that they had a solid selection of older consoles. If I had an extra $ 50 to blow I might have went for that old school NES!!!
The reason the prices are so cheap is because most (if not everything) they sell is used/​second-​hand. You can waltz in there Tuesday through Sunday and sell off your old crud you have cluttering up your house. We stopped in at the window first thing and dropped off a box of old books and then went browsing while they processed our order. When it was done we went back, accepted the prices they gave us (which I felt were pretty fair) and then used that credit to pick up some new stuff (if you want they will pay you in cash, but it won’t be as much.) They open a «customer account» for you so any credit you have but don’t use up will be sitting there waiting for your next visit. My only complaint was that the credit couldn’t be used for video games, otherwise the whole deal is very well worth the time.
The Last Word is a great concept for a store. You go in, drop a ton of your old junk off, and use the credit to get newer junk to fill your home with. The ease of unpressured shopping for cool stuff at cheap prices makes this place totally worth the visit. So go do some spring cleaning around your home, sell off that junk and treat yourself to that book or DVD you’ve always wanted.

Bright lights, wide rows with sections clearly marked, comfy chairs, friendly book people, those are not the usual characteristics of a used bookstore. Usually you get the old lady trolls at the used bookstores. All walks of life were in there-​youngster UNCC kids making out (because nothing says romance like the true crime section), families, elderly, creepers, normal people (me), you got it all.
I dropped off my books and dvd’s to sell and they told me 30 mins which somehow turned into over an hour so I wasn’t a happy gal. I am impatient however if you give me a realistic time frame, I am down with that and know how long I will have to wait. Turns out they wanted to buy some stuff from me and how it works is you get double in store credit than you would for cash. So I could get either $ 20 in credit or $ 10 cash. Duh, I’m getting credit. And while waiting super long I found out if you go to others businesses in that shopping center and bring in your receipt, you can get 10% off your purchase at the Last Word. And they have a trivia question of the day so put your thinking caps on if you’re going to buy something! Even though they scammed me on time I will never get back, I still dig this place. If you’re gonna go, go on friday – there is free coffee!
Now my question is-​is there also a Christmas tree in the men’s bathroom like there is in the women’s or is there a menorah?