Gate-side books in Terminal 1 before 6 a.m.
Hudson Booksellers in Richmond’s Terminal 1 opens at 4:30 a.m., so it’s one of the first spots awake in the concourse. It sits post-security, aimed squarely at stocking you up once you’re through TSA and short on time. The focus is books and magazines, but you’ll also find the usual travel add-ons like snacks and small essentials mixed in with the reading racks.
Hours run from 4:30 a.m. until the last flight of the night in Terminal 1, which covers the early-bank departures and the stragglers on late arrivals. That makes it a reliable stop if you land to a delay and need something to read for an extra hour at the gate. Prices sit at typical airport levels: paperbacks a bit above street price, and snacks in the same range as other Hudson locations in RIC.
This is a straight-ahead retail shop, not a place to sit and camp out. Think quick pass through: grab a bestseller, a crossword magazine, or a charging cable, then head back toward your gate. If you want a more serious meal, hit a food outlet in Terminal 1 first, then swing by Hudson on the way to boarding.
Tip: On tight connections in Terminal 1, stop here only if your flight is already showing “boarding soon” at the gate screens; otherwise, you risk a last-minute scramble at security-level crowds.