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Charm City Books has been a vital part of Baltimore's Mount Vernon arts district since 2005, providing a thoughtful literary complement to the neighborhood's galleries, theaters, and cultural institutions. The store's selection leans toward literary fiction, art books, and cultural criticism, reflecting the intellectual character of its surroundings. The in-house cafe draws writers who come for the excellent espresso and stay for the inspiration, and the used books section offers affordable treasures alongside new releases. The store's proximity to the Walters Art Museum and the Peabody Institute creates a natural cultural corridor that book lovers traverse regularly.
Charm City Books has been a vital part of Baltimore's Mount Vernon arts district since 2005, providing a thoughtful literary complement to the neighborhood's galleries, theaters, and cultural institutions. The store's selection leans toward literary fiction, art books, and cultural criticism, reflecting the intellectual character of its surroundings. The in-house cafe draws writers who come for the excellent espresso and stay for the inspiration, and the used books section offers affordable treasures alongside new releases. The store's proximity to the Walters Art Museum and the Peabody Institute creates a natural cultural corridor that book lovers traverse regularly. Located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2005, making it 21 years of championing books and readers.
Gallery opening partnerships, author readings with cultural critics and artists, monthly poetry nights, and annual Mount Vernon arts walk participation.
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