While vacationing in western North Carolina, I visited the The Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar in Asheville. I think I’m in love. Forget the coffee & book combo. This place knows how to keep readers inside. A beautiful setting to sip bubbly from crystal glasses while browsing the shelves or sitting with a vintage volume on their lovely couches. I found the children’s section at the highest level, next to a hidden bar, The Gatsby, which had the atmosphere of a speak easy. Champagne, charcuterie, pastry, and books…a book lover’s dream come true. The Book Exchange is a must see for book lovers, or pretty much anyone, visiting Asheville. Address: 1 Page Ave #101, Asheville, NC 28801.
