The best book, hobby & craft shops in Kanawha County

Tucked inside Nitro Antique Mall, Third Floor Comics is a comfy, rummage-friendly spot to dig for missing issues, discover new reads, and talk shop with fellow fans. It’s a quick, satisfying nerd detour when you’re already out running Hurricane errands.

From the Hurricane newsletter, October 24, 2026

Whether you’re hunting a holy-grail pressing, replacing a favorite you wore out, or just browsing for a surprise, Elk City Records has neatly organized bins packed with new, used, and rare vinyl plus even shellac. Treat yourself to an hour of crate-digging bliss this week.

From the Charleston newsletter, October 16, 2026

If your strings are dead, your mix is muddy, or you just want a new toy, The Pied Piper Of Charleston Inc has walls of guitars, drums, keys, and pro audio plus expert setups and repairs from a family-run crew that’s been dialing in tone since 1967.

From the Charleston newsletter, October 29, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Need a midweek mood lift? Sullivan's Records is stacked with fresh arrivals and Indie Exclusive pressings across every genre, from Mountain Stage favorites to new drops like The Mountain Goats’ Days and Wyatt Flores’ Scared of Heights... flip through, find your new repeat, thank us later.

From the Charleston newsletter, October 22, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Laid-back spot selling new and used guitars and instruments, plus accessories and apparel.

From accordions and bagpipes to acoustic and electric guitars, amps, drums, woodwinds, and a wide range of sheet music, Gorby's Music, Inc. is the local spot for new and used gear plus music lessons. Perfect for kickstarting a basement band, restocking reeds and rosin, or getting marching-band ready.

From the Charleston newsletter, August 29, 2026