I thought The Bookmark was a pretty cool bookstore to spend some time in while wandering around the uptown indoor shops. They've got a decent selection here, and were advertising some paperbacks on sale toward the front. True to their name, they did have some clever little bookmarks on sale for yourself or as a gift for someone who loves to read. And they've also got greeting cards for gift giving or just saying hello.
Gotta love the fact that this place is independently owned, so you can feel good about supporting a local Charlotte business while shopping here. Just a sidenote: they will validate your parking for up to 2 hours! :)