I feel so lucky to have Mavey Books just around the corner. It's one of those rare places that…read moreinvites you to slow down, think deeply, and engage with ideas that matter. Their shelves are filled with books that nurture empathy, critical thinking, and curiosity -- plus a fantastic children's section that helps young readers see the world with wonder and compassion. Lately, I've noticed how hard it can be for small, independent shops that simply try to spark meaningful conversations through books. It's disheartening to see thoughtful places like this get caught up in other people's noise. It's also frustrating to see independent shops like this one get unfairly targeted by people more interested in outrage than understanding. Mavey is exactly the kind of space our communities need -- thoughtful, welcoming, and unafraid to encourage reflection. For this it should be celebrated. It's also a reminder of why independent bookstores matter more than ever in this moment.

I am a reader. I have always been a reader…read more I was a toddler who was reading before I was speaking. Mavey's is my kind of bookstore. Nestled in a row of historic buildings & shops, this tiny little bookstore manages to have a vast variety of books while at the same time being carefully curated. Things are mostly grouped by type, though there's also a delightful jumble, books you wouldn't expect to be side-by-side on a shelf, yet they work. The owner is delightful, happy to chat and also perfectly comfortable with silent exploration. The various recommendations are written by hand, posted right by the book on the shelf. It's an easy walk from the Ardmore train & bus. Parallel metered parking on street and a large municipal garage around the corner. Their pricing is fair, not a race-to-the bottom, also not extravagantly overpriced. You can pay slightly less to a vast conglomerate whose executives take joyrides to space while driving their s workers to exhaustion. Or you can come to this place that loves books and the people that read them. I choose the latter. I hope you do too.

A quaint shop that holds all kinds of literary treasures hidden all over its space. I found some…read moretrue gems here and the condition of the books were really good! I think the one thing I would note is that this place can feel rather cramped and tight because there are books literally everywhere (on the shelves, on trolleys and the floor). The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable! I would highly recommend asking for their advice or option on a book!

You walk inside and there are books EVERYWHERE. This is my favorite type of bookstore- where every…read morenook and cranny has a treasure and you can spend a whole day investigating what they have. They were also so nice!

The employees make this feel like an independent, cozy bookstore and I'm glad it's a local option…read more They have great hours, a wonderful selection of books, puzzles, candy and stationery. The staff has always been friendly and helpful and I often overhear them making recommendations. There are many seating options in the cafe as well as comfy chairs and wood benches scattered throughout. They regularly update offerings on the clearance table so I always check out that section for heavily discounted puzzles.

Barnes & Noble Bryn Mawr is dangerous for a book lover. Peaceful, cozy, kind staff, and I somehow…read morenever leave without one book and three more things. Great selection of calendars, pens, and all the little things you never planned to buy. The upstairs café is clean and the perfect spot to start chapter one.

I don't want to contradict someone else's experience but I want to respond to the accusation that…read morethe store's owner is racist. I came in today with my friend, a black woman, her 5 year old autistic child, also black, and the child's therapist, a Latin woman. The four of us shopped for about half an hour and spent over $100 collectively. The owner was courteous and helpful to all of us equally, and we found the experience 100% positive. We had lots of various questions and he answered them all professionally and with kindness. We even accidentally spilled a small glass of water on the floor, and although he obviously wasn't thrilled about that, he wasn't a jerk about it when he could have been. I got an autographed Elvira comic for a GREAT deal, as well as numerous bargain comics and graphic novels and a brand new table top game. We also got comics for the kid. I told him we would be back and I meant it. As soon as payday hits he can absolutely expect to see my face again!

Tremendous selection new every week thoughtful employees, tough to park but try right up the streetread more

Cute bookstore with a calm vibe, great displays and knowledgeable staff. They also host author…read moreevents and book clubs.

What a lovely local bookstore! My first visit to Moore Books was for an author talk. When I walked…read morethrough the door the first thing I noticed was how small the space is. They've really made the most of the space though without making it feel at all crowded or cluttered. The selection is amazing. You're likely to find what you came in for on the shelves, but if not they can order it for you. The employees are friendly and helpful, and the store vibe is relaxing and comfortable. They host a wide range of events like author talks and sip n' shop nights. And there's a parking lot right out front. Definitely stop in here when you're in the neighborhood!

As with so many other smart used bookstores, they have a "bargain" cart up front with $2.50 for…read moreone, 3 for $6. I easily found 3 I wanted within a few minutes, then went back looking in the Middle East section for some titles that might help a subject I'm studying at the moment. The place is laid out very neatly, but the titles are arranged in the careless way that you want and love in a used bookstore, allowing you to dig for treasures on your own, albeit within neatly defined genres. Friendly staff, and they will buy from you by appointment and offer you double the store credit they would offer in cash. May have to stop by again soon. :-)

I somehow managed to not notice this store right next to Krispy Kreme until I'd walked past it…read moreprobably half a dozen times. Guess I was focused on getting to donuts, but I'm glad I finally noticed it and now I stop in whenever I'm in the area. It's a smallish space, but well organized with a wide selection of genres. It's primarily books, but they also have DVDs and a small CD section. There are a few stepstools scattered around to help you reach the items on the higher shelves which I appreciate as a not super tall person. I find the CD section difficult to shop though, as it's on lower shelves and even with my glasses on it's tricky to read the small type on the cases near the floor. The employees are friendly and polite and always happy to help if you're looking for a specific title. I've only ever purchased here, but they also take items for trade-in, although you need to make an appointment for that. The prices are generally in line with other used bookstores in the area. Definitely sign up for their e-mail list, as they frequently send out discount codes. Unlike some used bookstores I frequent, I don't always leave here with a find, but I often come across a book on my TBR list at a good price.

Absolutely love this place, and I'm 25. This is the most amazing toy store on the Main Line. There…read moreare so many unique items for kids all ages and adults; there is something for everyone. In addition to the unique and amazing toy collection, PucciManuli sells Franklin Fountain Ice cream!!!!! Yes....the best ice cream in Philly is sold at this store. The staff at the store are all very nice and know their products. The website is very informative...you can even schedule a video chat shopping session. I went into the store mainly for their Jelly Cat collection. They have such a verity or stuffed animals..it's amazing. It's hard to find toys that aren't just plastic or tech driven. It's nice to find quality toys that kids can be creative with and also learn with. There are so many great options at PucciManuli. I can't recommend this place enough. Anytime I'm in Ardmore, I have to stop by. But be ready to spend some money. It's hard to leave without at least ice cream!

I feel like I could spend hours in here. The owner really makes the shop feel so special as it is…read moreperfectly curated and full of so many little details! They also always have the best window displays! I love sharing this place to friends and family as they have a great selection of books, toys and all kinds of treasures!

I love this shop. Small town throwback with a great selection and curated segments to browse should…read moreyou be interested. A really nice section on music and musicians in the back. Overall you'll find interesting selections. If you are unfamiliar, Narberth is a super cozy shopping district. This store has the proverbial squeaky door to open and well worn floors to walk.

Great customer service! Visited here with our niece to find her a good book to read. We asked the…read morelady in charge about possible recommendations. We mentioned some previous books that our niece enjoyed, and the lady was able to give a number of great recommendations. All three of us enjoyed the experience so much that we each bought a book. Can't wait to read my poetry collection. Great to see that this bookstore also carries the summer reading selections for local public high schools. Will be back!

Took my irons to a big box shop, they said they weren't adjustable. Then I took them to Izett…read more Adjusted with ease! The chain golf shop tech left a mark on the 5 iron due to cheap bending bar and inexperience. Really the only place in the area to get your golf clubs adjusted. They will get it right! The most knowledgeable golf shop in the area for club adjustments, repairs and custom builds.

Michael is the Golf Whisperer. He has seen and done everything with fitting a golfer properly. He…read moreis a master craftsman and will help your optimize your equipment to improve your game. He is professional knowledgeable and most of all focused on your satisfaction. He spends all the time you need to make sure your comfortable. After 60 years and all the lessons and practice, I learned more in 3 hours with Mike. Go see Michael and the Izett family you feel like you are right at home.

I can sincerely say that this is my favorite GameStop and my go-to for physical games. They have…read moregreat staff, a vast collection of old and new games, and a sizable collectible section. I can say easily that whenever I come to this GameStop, I leave with a smile on my face.

There's a reason every decent review of this place is a decade old. This place is super unreliable,…read morehas horrible customer service, and quite frankly I'm amazed it's even open still. My 8 year old son got a gift card to GameStop for his birthday 6 months ago. He chose to use it to buy a GameStop pass, so he could get a free pack of Pokémon cards every month (which the guy working sold him on). We've then proceeded to come on here every month to them never having Pokémon card packs, so he feels like he wasted his gift card. They won't even let him get the $.50 singles in its place since they can't fulfill what he wants. Additionally, there's always ever only 1 person working, and no matter who is working they are completely inept. They are no help in finding things, and when more than even one customer is in the store they disintegrate like wet toilet paper. Lastly, they never keep consistent hours. I can rarely get here during the week because they close at 5, and now they're not even open on the weekends when they say they will be. They went as far as to post a calendar on their door for their holiday hours, and yet here I am at 10:39 on a Saturday, when they say they'll be open at 10, and no one is even answering their phone let alone removing the gates form the door and opening the store. Horribly run business, rude staff, inconsistent hours. I guess I'll just start buying my gaming stuff at Target or Walmart, because this place stinks.