In Episode 17 of The Northern OBX Podcast, we step inside The Island Bookstore, a beloved independent bookstore tucked into Historic Corolla Village. Part of the Outer Banks community for decades, the Corolla location sits on the site of the village’s former general store, with its two-story design paying tribute to the character and history of old Corolla.
More than a bookstore, it has become part of the beach experience. Visitors wander its shelves searching for local history, children’s favorites, bestsellers, hidden gems, and, of course, the perfect beach read. There’s something special about discovering a new story while on vacation and spending an afternoon reading beside the Atlantic.
This episode celebrates independent bookselling, the joy of slowing down with a great book, and a Corolla tradition that proves books and beaches simply belong together.
