Situated in the heart of NoDa, RealEyes Bookstore is everything an independent bookstore should be: cozy, inviting and chock full of a wide variety of books — not to mention delicious homemade sweets — including a healthy representation from local writers. In addition, RealEyes supports Charlotte’s Annual Literary Festival and the monthly flea market/festival combo deemed EclecFest. 3306 N. Davidson St. 704-377-8989.