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title: "Quail Ridge Books"
description: "Founded in 1984 and now in Raleigh’s North Hills district. Two floors, a large and well-stocked children’s area, illustrator prints, a busy calendar of author signings and panels…"
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# Quail Ridge Books

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Last modified: 2026-09-26

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Explore playful displays, pick out a gift and let the kids browse.

Founded in 1984 and now in Raleigh's North Hills district. Two floors, a large
and well-stocked children's area, illustrator prints, a busy calendar of author
signings and panels, and a stroller and wheelchair lift beside the staircase.
The owner's husband keeps a section of half-price books from his own library.

At a glance: Children’s books · Gift browsing.

## Place details

- **Where:** [4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Quail+Ridge+Books%2C+4209-100+Lassiter+Mill+Rd%2C+Raleigh%2C+NC+27609)
- **Neighbourhood:** North Hills, Raleigh
- **What it is:** Independent bookstore

## Latest BookScore

**88.0 out of 100. Outstanding.**

**Go if** you like a bookshop with a personality and forty years of accumulated character, if you are shopping for a gift, or if you have kids who need a room they are actually welcome in.

**Go elsewhere if** you want to buy a coffee and open a laptop.

[Read the full review from 23 July 2026](https://www.hellobooknerd.com/quail-ridge-books/2026-07-23/).

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