Regulator Bookshop
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Customer Reviews (16 reviews)
Amy S.
on Judys Book Feb 10, 2011This is my favorite bookstore in the whole wide world. I have been going there for 28 years -- and I think the same people are working there. So they are kind of like family, I guess. They are kind of laid back and friendly... (more)
candybuttons
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2007I love the Regulator--it's one of the things that has always drawn me to Durham. As a Duke student, I loved that I could walk there for author events and just to browse. Now that I live in Durham and work at Duke, I still... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>Regulator is a reader's paradise. Lose yourself in stacks of magazines/fanzines and the latest releases. A chatty, knowledgeable staff won't hesitate to make a recommendation or steer you in... (more)
kim p.
on Judys Book Mar 17, 2006This bookstore is very conveniently located near Duke's East Campus. Their inventory obviously is not as extensive as the big chain stores, but they make up for that with their charm (and sometimes it's nice not to be... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2006Lose yourself in this nifty bookstore. It's also a cafe and the bookstore is located on funky ninth street. Staff is pretty friendly and helpful. They offer events as well, with writers coming to read and also sign... (more)
Judy C.
on Judys Book Dec 28, 2005This bookstore is kind of small compared to the big chains these days, but it maintains a unique small town feel. Also, you would be supporting an independent, local business! The selections are nice and they also... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2005Part of me wanted to give this bookstore 3 stars. There was a time when I would have loved to pop in this store to buy the latest romance. But you're not going to find romances at the Regulator. However, you will find great... (more)
A B.
on Judys Book Sep 06, 2005Regulator Bookshop is one of my favorite bookstores to find original books and also hard-to-find books. It is a small, independently owned shop and they sell a little bit of every subject. They usually will have to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2005Regulator Bookshop is one of my favorite bookstores to find original books and also hard-to-find books. It is a small, independently owned shop and they sell a little bit of every subject. They usually will have to... (more)
Peggy L.
on Judys Book Aug 25, 2005I visited this bookstore since it was so close to Duke University. It seemed like a nice, cozy place with interesting book selection. In addition to your basic fiction, there are tons of other genres, including some... (more)
Kris C.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2005Regulator is a reader's paradise. Lose yourself in stacks of magazines/fanzines and the latest releases. A chatty, knowledgeable staff won't hesitate to make a recommendation or steer you in the right direction.... (more)
L G.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2005A mainstay of Durham for nearly 30 years the Regulator bookshop is independently owned and operated and carries a little bit of everything. When you've finished browsing through the upstairs (don't miss the... (more)
Scott S.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005Nice little bookstore. They expanded within the past couple of years to be two stories. Their science fiction/fantasy section is a bit limited, though they have a quite wide selection of local topic/author books... (more)
melvyn b.
on Judys Book Jul 26, 2005The Regulator reminds you why the decline of the independent bookstore is something to be lamented. No seasonal compilation CDs spilling off of the shelves, no Starbucks giftcards placed conspicuously by the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2005On Durham's 9th st. you will find a more personal, creative, and community-oriented alternative to your 'local' Barnes and Noble. The Regulator has a knowledgeable and friendly staff and all the newest releases.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2005Ask anyone and they'll tell you that regulator is one of the few real alternative book sellers in the Triangle area. Strange but true. They dare to be different and they have a clientele that is large and loyal. If you... (more)