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    One of my favorite places to go. Being the closest and accessible bookstore from center city Philadelphia and surrounded by shopping malls, movie theaters, restaurants and Wegmans, this is the place to relax and unwind with some coffee and magazines. If you are from Philly you know that the only Bn is downtown with barely any parking available, and if so costs $$. The cafe with chairs is located in the second floor completely cut off from magazine stands. Pain in the ass to even find a chair. If you suffer from the same problem, you will find yourself here. I don't know how long BN will last in such a competitive market now that no one really buys books, but I hope it will stay strong and be here when I have kids. It's still better to buy a new book and read the crisp pages than to digitally swipe across a kindle/iPad/nook. It's just not the same. Nor is it the same when you visit second hand book stores where all the books are bent, torn, faded and yellowed beyond recognition. Support your BN!

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    I was so peaceful, reading and looking through selections,my toddlar stayed right in the kids section, so sweet

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    4.4(19 reviews)
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    I love to support local Indie bookstores and this is by far one of my favorites in the state! It's…read moreright on Kings Highway and they always have events, book clubs, and great curated selection in multiple genres for anyone to be able to see. The book clubs are awesome and have truly provided a strong sense of community and comfort. Staff picks are always great to see and knowing that the staff care about the store and read alongside you, is a cool fact! Love supporting a woman owned small business, makes me feel like my money is going to a great cause.

    I'm sure I'll get a lot of flack from the people who live in the neighborhood with this review…read more Considered not posting it, but it's my Yelp page lol Let me start this my saying I absolutely love to shop locally and I'm always on the hunt specifically for independent owned book shops. Which is what led me here. On the phone the customer service was great, once in person (and twice at that) not much at all. There doesn't seem to be much black authors and influences in this bookstore- aside from the very few that you can see displayed at the front window. The bookstore is organized well, but the space is very small- seems a lot was put into the space and as soon as a few people start coming in, it can and will immediately feel crowded. This specific small town and area is one I keep trying to force myself to love. It looks nice to the eyes, but the area falls short each and every time. I purchased two books from this store (one that needed to be ordered) hence why I was there twice. I didn't wanna do it, but I desperately wanted the book and enjoy my money going towards a local, small owned shop. Won't be happening again. I thought the second time would be a charm. It's a lot going on (book wise) and easy to get frustrated to find what you're looking for (if it's even there). Was on the hunt for maybe 5 books and they had neither of them.

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    The Book Trader

    4.3(153 reviews)
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    I loved my visit to The Book Trader. My brother is local to the area and suggested we pop by this…read morebookshop for a visit because they have a shop cat! I met him immediately upon entering the store, as he was sitting right near the door. His name is Dr. Pickles and he is just as lovely as the shop he calls home. The shop itself is well organized and has so many niche categories to browse and appreciate. As the shop's name suggests, they have ample signage outlining the rules and guidelines for trading with them. As a bonus, the shop (and Dr. Pickles!) are active on Instagram sharing the latest that's up with the shop. I am absolutely planning on returning to this shop during my next trip to Philadelphia.

    The Book Trader is one of my favorite bookstores in Philly[1]. It's well-lit and has quite a stock…read moreof books, mostly used, but some new. They've also got records, old postcards, and I think I spotted a tote. To me, it felt *generally* organized inside, but YMMV, right? Bring your old books in to trade - read their policies on their site: https://www.phillybooktrader.com/menu - and while you're there, search for deals. The more books you buy, the more you'll save. Find them in Old City, convenient to the 2nd Street SEPTA subway stop. [1] There's a shop cat here! The famous Dr. Pickles is usually taking a catnap, so respect their space. Meow.

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